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Memorial Day weekend is a great time to enjoy the free Fridays-N-Duluth series, with music, movies and food! Photo courtesy of the event
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5/22/24 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Memorial Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Most Atlanta students are officially out for summer! Luckily, Atlanta has FREE summer concerts, like Fridays-N-Duluth and Peachtree Corners Summer Concert Series, to keep families busy. Also, check out Alpharetta Arts Streetfest happening this weekend, with face painting, food trucks, and art. Honor our armed forces at Stone Mountain Park's Memorial Day tribute, featuring a laser light show spectacular followed by patriotic fireworks. Plus, Memorial Day weekend is perfect for Summer Day Trips from Atlanta as well as a visit to Awesome Beaches for Georgia Families.

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Friday, May 24, 2024
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Yaarab Shrine Circus

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Through Monday, May 27, 2024
The elephants, funnel cakes, clowns, and rides are back at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta  for the Yaarab Shrine Circus. Families can enjoy the show under the big top, featuring Johnny Rockett's Cycle Circus Live, and also take in the carnival rides and the food, including hot wings, cotton candy, and fried Oreos.  READ MORE

Norcross Summer Concert Series

Norcross - FREE
Friday, May 24, 2024
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Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
May 24-27, 2024
Families head to Stone Mountain Park Memorial Day weekend to honor our troops at this four-day event. Visitors can enjoy Stone Mountain Park's attractions during the day and stay for the Lasershow Spectacular at night, or opt just to do the Lasershow. Following the show, spectators will be treated to a patriotic fireworks finale.  READ MORE

Fridays-n-Duluth

Duluth - FREE
Friday, May 24, 2024
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Super Spring Saturdays at Washington Farms

Bogart
Final day! Saturday, May 25, 2024
Take a drive to Bogart, GA (about 1.5 hour drive from Atlanta) to Washington Farms for Super Spring Saturdays! Kids will have the time of their lives on the farm with jumpy pads and slides, a petting zoo, paintball, wagon rides, and ziplines, just to name a few. The farm features lots of yummy food for sale!  READ MORE

Peachtree Corners Summer Concert Series

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Opening night! Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Riverside Sounds

Roswell - FREE
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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Alpharetta Arts Streetfest

Alpharetta - FREE
May 25 & 26, 2024
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Atlanta Jazz Festival

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May 25-27, 2024
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Memorial Day Weekend at Callaway Gardens

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May 25-27, 2024
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Family Canoe Days at Chattahoochee Nature Center

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May 25 & 27, 2024
Get into the water and into nature at this introductory canoe day at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Families  head to Beaver Pond to learn paddling techniques, play games and participate in races with expert guides.  READ MORE

Alpharetta Symphony Presents: An Ode To America

Alpharetta - FREE!
Monday, May 27, 2024
Families are invited to this annual, free event by the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra. This year they honor our nation with a slate of patriotic tunes and big band hits that celebrate the most American of music - jazz. Bring a blanket, some chairs and a picnic.    READ MORE

City of Dunwoody Memorial Day Ceremony

Dunwoody - FREE!
Monday, May 27, 2024
People flock to the Brook Run Park Veterans Memorial for Dunwoody's annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Held at 10am, this year's guest speaker is Dunwoody Police Chief Michael Carlson, Georgia National Guard Captain (R).  In addition, Dunwoody Idol contestant Grace Jacob will return to sing the National Anthem.       READ MORE

Dino Brick Adventure

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