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3/19/25 - By Elsa Simcik

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

Spring into the weekend in Atlanta with the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, happening all weekend long, with a kids' zone, yummy food and big musical acts. Drive a little farther to Macon to see what many say are the best cherry blossoms in Georgia. Macon's International Cherry Blossom Festival wraps up its 10-day run this Sunday. This weekend in Atlanta brings the first of many Easter egg hunts, including favorites like Milton's Community Egg Hunt and Doraville's Eggcellent Bunny Bonanza (both free)!  Check out even more things to do this weekend in Atlanta included below!

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Easter Egg Quest

Powder Springs- FREE!
March 24 - April 20
For almost an entire month, kids search for 50 over-sized eggs around the City of Powder Springs. Families can go anytime during daylight hours to locate the eggs, hidden around Thurman Springs Park and around the downtown area. READ MORE

Milo the Magnificent at Center for Puppetry Arts

Midtown
Final weekend!, Through Sunday, March 30
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International Cherry Blossom Festival

Macon
Through Sunday, March 30
Head to Macon, Georgia for the ultimate cherry blossom event! This multiday festival features fun rides and games, live nightly concerts, amazing shows and attractions, delicious food and drinks, and of course, everything to celebrate the delicate cherry blossom! READ MORE

Guinness World Record Attempt: Largest Kazoo Ensemble

Macon
Friday, March 28
Be a Part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Official Attempt for the Largest Kazoo Ensemble during the 2025 International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon!  READ MORE

Peter Pan at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Roswell
March 28 - 30
For the first time ever, this high flying ballet adventure takes the stage at Roswell Cultural Arts, presented by Atlanta Dance Theatre. READ MORE

Tulip Festival at Yule Forest

Stockbridge
Final weekend! Through Sunday, March 30
At the annual Tulip Festival at Yule Forest in Stockbridge, guests discover an amazing spectacle of 170,000 tulips, an artisan market, local food vendors, tractor hayrides, and more.  READ MORE

Spring Fling at Mall of Georgia

Buford
Opening weekend! Through April 13
Big Rock Amusements brings iconic rides, games, and attractions to Mall of Georgia. Guests enjoy a variety of rides catering to all ages from thrilling to gentle kiddy rides.  READ MORE

Eggcellent Bunny Bonanza at Honeysuckle Park

Doraville- FREE!
Saturday, March 29
Spend the morning at Honeysuckle Park in Doraville for an Eggcellent Bunny Bonanza with multiple egg hunts for different age groups, games, photos with celebrity bunnies, and more!   READ MORE

Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

Brookhaven - FREE!
March 29 & 30
Celebrate the blooming cherry blossoms at Brookhaven's annual festival. The FREE Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Blackburn Park, and features more than 100 artists, as well as kids zone, pet world, a classic car show, delicious food, and more! READ MORE

It's Electric: Big Thinkers Science Exploration at Aurora Theatre

Lawrenceville
Saturday, March 29
Audiences will be in shock and awe with It’s Electric. Experience experiments with a 50,000 volt Tesla coil & enjoy hands-on demonstrations with a hair-raising electrostatic generator. There’s even an indoor lightning strike.  READ MORE

Milton Community Egg Hunt

Milton- FREE!
Saturday, March 29
Kids head to Cambridge High School's football field for a big community egg hunt. The event kicks off with a sensory-friendly egg hunt at 3:00pm. Starting at 4pm, the event officially starts and includes games, face painting, music and a visit from the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Music for the Very Young: The Tortoise and the Hare

Midtown
March 29 & 30
Music meets storytelling in this 45-minute performance of The Tortoise and the Hare, brought to life by actors and musicians from the Atlanta Symphony. This fun and interactive show invites kids ages 3-8 and their families to enjoy the classic tale of patience and perseverance. READ MORE

Neon Brush Kids Workshop

West Midtown
Saturday, March 29
At Neon Brush, parents and kids discover the magic of neon painting in a one-of-a-kind art experience. With paints that glow in the dark, stencils to spark imaginations, and family-friendly tunes to set the mood, guests will be painting, laughing, and creating unforgettable memories together. Everyone leaves with a colorful creation that’s uniquely yours.  READ MORE

Daffodil Days in Johns Creek

Johns Creek - FREE!
Saturday, March 29
Everyone is invited to Daffodil Days, a free spring carnival in Johns Creek, packed with fun games, youth rides, tasty treats, and crafts.  READ MORE

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Elsa Simcik
Elsa Simcik has been freelance writing for 20-something years, covering a hodgepodge of fields--health & fitness, human interest stories, and even dating. After becoming a mom she segued into writing for local magazines and websites, focusing on parenting, fun things to do with kids, and travel. The travel part is fun, but not as glamorous as it sounds, because it's traveling with kids. Still, she'll take it.
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