Spring Festivals for Families in Atlanta 2026

Spring Festivals in March 2026

Atlanta Science Festival
Multiple locations
March 7-21, 2026
The Atlanta Science Festival is a two-week celebration of local science and technology taking place March 7 - 21, 2026, at various locations around Atlanta. Kids explore the world of STEAM with approximately 150+ engaging events. Website

Stone Mountain Park's Dino Fest
Stone Mountain
Select dates, March 7-April 26, 2026
Stone Mountain Park’s Dino Fest is back! Dinosaurs roam the grounds and fly overhead. Guests see dinosaurs in 4-D, a new lighted dinosaur-themed parade, plus a special dinosaur Drone & Light Show on Saturday nights. Website

Coolray Field Carnival
Lawrenceville
March 12-22, 2026
Enjoy spring fun at the Coolray Field Carnival! Enjoy thrilling rides, live shows and entertainment, tasty foods, and a whole lot of fun! Website

Atlanta Fair
Atlanta
March 12-April 12, 2026
Atlanta's only urban fair is back in the gray lot across from Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. Families enjoy exciting rides, interactive games and of course, delicious fair food. Website

International Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon
March 20-29, 2026
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! Website

Hapeville Butterfly Lantern Parade
Samuel Hape Plaza, Hapeville - FREE
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Spend a charming evening at the Hapeville Butterfly Lantern Parade to celebrate the arrival of spring. Taking place at Samuel Hape Plaza, this dazzling event will feature an array of festivities and family-friendly activities, including food and beverage vendors, a pop-up artist market, a crafting station and more. Website

Wing & Rock Fest in Canton
Etowah River Park, Canton - FREE
March 21 & 22, 2026
The very popular Wing and Rock Festival is back and includes lots of opportunities to taste wings and enjoy live music. There will be a Kids Zone with bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and arts and crafts. There may be an additional fee for the bouncy houses. Website

Spring Fest at Atlanta History Center
Buckhead
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Celebrate spring at the Atlanta History Center with self-paced egg scavenger hunts, face painting, crafts, historic demonstrations, live animals, food vendors, and much more during this one-day event. You can also schedule professional photos of your child with the Easter Bunny! Website

Town Center at Cobb Carnival
Kennesaw
March 26-April 12, 2026
Families head to Town Center at Cobb for tons of rides, games, and of course, carnival food. Website

Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
Blackburn Park, Brookhaven - FREE
March 28 & 29, 2026
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! Website

Spring Festivals in April 2026

Panda Fest at Atlantic Station
West Midtown
April 3-5, 2026
Panda fest is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S. with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia. Website

Run Like Hell 5K at Oakland Cemetery
Grant Park
Saturday, April 4, 2026
The largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is a fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the restoration and preservation of historic Oakland Cemetery. Website

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival
Sandy Springs - FREE
April 4 & 5, 2026
The Sandy Springs Artsapalooza is a two-day festival bringing art to the streets of the city, featuring artisan vendors, a children’s play area, local musicians, interactive art stations, and up to 150 arts and crafts vendors and participants. This year it will also include an Easter egg hunt on Sunday! Website

Super Spring Saturdays at Washington Farms
Bogart
Saturdays, April 4-May 23, 2026
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 delicious food for sale! Website

Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Piedmont Park, Midtown - FREE
April 10-12, 2026
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! Head to Piedmont Park on April 20-22 for music, art, food, events, nature, and so much more. Highlights include the Kids Village and more! Website

Georgia Renaissance Festival
Fairburn
Weekends, April 11 - May 31, 2026
Huzzah, the Georgia Renaissance Festival is here! Time for turkey "legges," jousting, games, rides, and the artisan market. Check the Renaissance website for details about themed weekends, special promotions, and more information. Website

Illumine at Oakland Cemetery
Grant Park
April 16-19 & 23-26, 2026
Explore Oakland Cemetery by moonlight with live music, art exhibits, and special lighting displays. This event highlights innovative lighting and art installations by local artists, live music, and interactive experiences. Website

Big Shanty Festival
Location: Main Street and Cherokee Street in Downtown Kennesaw near the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
FREE
April 18 & 19, 2026
People flock to downtown Kennesaw for the annual Big Shanty Festival, combining the rich heritage of Kennesaw with fun-filled activities, arts vendors, live entertainment, and delicious food. Parade starts at 9:30am on Saturday Website

Lemonade Days Festival
Brook Run Park, Dunwoody
April 22 - 26, 2026
Parents and kids attend this Dunwoody tradition and enjoy full-scale carnival rides, performances and a Dunwoody Idol contest. Website

Georgia State Fair
Echo Park Speedway, Hampton
April 24-May 3, 2026
Georgia's State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions and carousels, live shows, concessions, a family magic show, a petting zoo, and more. It all takes place at the Echo Park Speedway. Website

ARTucker
Tucker Town Green - FREE
Saturday, April 25, 2026
ARTucker, a non-profit 501 c 3, is dedicated to showcasing Georgia artists and makers, while cultivating a vibrant arts community in Tucker. Shows are open to all Georgia artists over the age of 18, showing their own creations. The event will feature a live performance area and chalk painting. Website

Alive in Roswell
Historic Downtown Roswell - FREE
Every third Thursday, April - October 2026
Every third Thursday from April-October, visitors hit downtown Roswell for food, music and kids' activities. The event takes place along Canton Street (which is closed to cars for the night). Website

Atlanta Film Festival
Various locations
April 23-May 3, 2026
Celebrate 50 years of Atlanta films and filmmakers at the 2026 festival! Spend 10 days enjoying the power and creativity of movies throughout Atlanta. ATLFF includes In-person and virtual panels, workshops, and in-depth conversations with industry experts from Atlanta to Los Angeles and New York. Website

Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes
Inman Park - FREE
April 25 & 26, 2026
Families enjoy the Inman Park Festival in one of Atlanta's oldest and most scenic and iconic neighborhoods. It all starts with a tour of homes preview on Friday and the festival begins on Saturday, continuing into Sunday. The festival includes a street parade, kids' zone, and arts and crafts market. Website

Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival
Village Green Park, Smyrna - FREE
April 25 & 26, 2026
Celebrate the jonquils blooming this time of year with a festival featuring 150 arts and crafts booths, an interactive children's zone with inflatables, entertainment, and tons of food. Website

Spring Festivals in May 2026

Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival
Dallas Landing Park, Acworth - FREE
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Spectators watch a cool boat race (in which the boats all look like dragons!) and enjoy food and fun. Website

May-Retta Daze
Glover Park at Historic Marietta Square - FREE
May 2 & 3, 2026
Folks head to the historic Marietta Square for this two-day festival which features art, music, food and a kids' zone. Website

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival
Logan Farm Park, Acworth - FREE
May 8 & 9, 2026
The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is back at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. The event is free, but patrons can purchase taster tickets and a voting ticket to sample the competition. Website

Dunwoody Art Festival
Dunwoody Village Shopping Center - FREE
May 9 & 10, 2026
Kids and grownups are sure to enjoy the Dunwoody Art Festival, including food, face painting, a kids' zone, shopping, and of course, lots of art. Website

Sweet Auburn Springfest
Historic Sweet Auburn District, Atlanta - FREE
May 9 & 10, 2026
Visitors head to the historic Sweet Auburn District to celebrate the neighborhood that is home to the Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic site. Festival goers enjoy food, live music, and a kids' zone. Website

Chastain Park Arts Festival
Buckhead - FREE
May 9 & 10, 2026
With 100+ local artists showcasing their talents at the largest public parks in Fulton County, the Chastain Park Arts Festival is serious about art. Visitors can check out and shop for paintings, glass designs, sculptures and jewelry. Kids will enjoy the children's area and the food trucks. Website

Taste of Alpharetta
Downtown Alpharetta - FREE
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rain or shine, locals and visitors alike will be treated to savory, sweet, spicy, and umami dishes from over 60 of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. Parents may purchase wrist bands for kids to access the kids zone for $15. Website

Marietta Greek Festival
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Marietta
May 15-17, 2026
Enjoy music, dancing, and Greek food at this beloved festival. Kids will enjoy the section with children's activities. Website

Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes
Bessie Branham Park, Kirkwood - FREE
Saturday, May 16, 2026
This popular spring festival continues all day with live music, a kids' area with inflatables, artist market, face painting, chicken wing-fling cook-off, and delicious food vendors. Website

Duluth Spring Arts Festival
Duluth Town Center (3167 Main St.) - FREE
May 16 & 17, 2026
Parents and kids flock to this two-day outdoor festival in Duluth to check out paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. Families also enjoy music, food trucks and performances. Website

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
Wills Park (Grand Lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center) - FREE
May 23 & 24, 2026
Families flock to the Grove at Wills Park (behind the Alpharetta Community Center) for the popular Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. Enjoy face painting, games, and crafts while checking out art, jewelry, and other wares from local artists. Website

Atlanta Jazz Festival
Piedmont Park, Midtown - FREE
May 23-25, 2026
Every year the Atlanta Jazz Festival is held in Piedmont Park on Memorial Day weekend. The largest free jazz festival in the country, it is an annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz, featuring jazz artists from all over the world. Website