Patriotic concert
July 1, 2018 (3 to 4:30 p.m.)
21 miles north
A choir and symphony perform patriotic classics at the Patriotic Celebration Concert at Roswell United Methodist Church. Free but get tickets in advance.
Atlanta events July 2018
Fourth of July - Six Flags
July 1 - 4, 2018
12.5 miles west
See fireworks every night at dusk during July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Fourth of July - Stone Mtn.
July 1 - 7, 2018
19 miles east
Enjoy a spectacular laser show and then fireworks every evening during Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park. Free except parking.
Third of July - Norcross
July 3, 2018
19 miles NE
Red White & BOOM! has bounce houses (cost), food trucks, DJ music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and fireworks about 9:25 p.m. in Lillian Webb Park. Free.
Third of July - Duluth
July 3, 2018 (5:30 to 10 p.m.)
26.3 miles NE
Duluth Celebrates America includes bands, children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks (9:45 p.m.) on the Town Green. Free.
Fourth of July - International Plaza
July 4, 2018
0.3 miles west
Due to construction at Centennial Olympic Park, the 2018 July 4 Celebration moves to Georgia International Plaza (west of Philips Arena). Gates open at 6 p.m., entertainment begins at 7 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. Free.
Fourth of July - aquarium
July 4, 2018
0.5 miles NW
A ticket to Red White & Brew includes unlimited beer and cider samples, a BBQ dinner, live music, aquarium exhibits (7 to 9 p.m.), and views of fireworks from the top of the parking garage (9:45 p.m.) for age 21+.
Fourth of July - East Point
July 4, 2018
8 miles SE
Salute to the Red, White and Blue includes a food court, live music, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. near City Hall in East Point. Bring blankets and chairs but no food or pets. Free.
Peachtree Road Race
July 4, 2018
8 miles NE
AJC Peachtree Road Race follows a scenic 10K course from Buckhead to Piedmont Park.
Fourth of July - Sandy Springs
July 4, 2018
13.2 miles north
Music begins at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. at Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration on the lawn at Concourse Corporate Center. Free.
Fourth of July - Marietta
July 4, 2018
19 miles NW
Fourth in the Park features a 10 a.m. parade, arts & crafts booths, food, carnival games, and live music at Marietta Square, followed by fireworks launched from First United Methodist Church at dark. Free.
Barbecue in Roswell
July 4, 2018 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
20.4 miles north
Barbecue & Bluegrass features live music, a children’s area, and vendors of barbecue, beer, soft drinks, and desserts on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Free entry.
Fourth of July - Lilburn
July 4, 2018 (5:30 to 10 p.m.)
23 miles NE
Bring lawn chairs or blankets to Sparkle in the Park, which has food vendors, bounce houses (cost), a band at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free.
Fourth of July - Roswell
July 4, 2018
25 miles north
Fireworks Extravaganza has food trucks beginning at 5:30 p.m., live music beginning at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dark at Roswell High School. Bring blankets or chairs. Free.
Fourth of July - Alpharetta
July 4, 2018 (6 to 10 p.m.)
25.6 miles north
Enjoy family activities, bands, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk at 4th of July Celebration at Wills Park. Free.
Fourth of July - Mall of Georgia
July 4, 2018
34 miles NE
Star Spangled Fourth at Mall of Georgia has family-friendly activities beginning 3 p.m., live music at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:35 p.m., and then a movie (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, PG-13) in Buford. Free.
Fourth of July - Henry County
July 4, 2018 (noon to 10 p.m.)
38.4 miles SE
The inaugural 4th of July Family Fest promises live music, a BBQ contest, 100 vendors, a ticketed kids’ zone, and fireworks at Warren Holder Park in Locust Grove. Rain date July 7. Free admission, $5 parking.
Fourth of July - Dahlonega
July 4, 2018
64 miles north
4th of July Family Celebration includes a 5K run, an 11 a.m. parade, a patriotic speech at noon, the national anthem, a crafts market, a kids’ zone, a car show, and fireworks at dark in small-town Dahlonega. Free.
Fourth of July - Callaway
July 4, 2018
82 miles SE
July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party has beach activities, live music, circus acts, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting) at Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens. See schedule.
Short films
July 6 - 7, 2018
2.6 miles north
Atlanta Shortsfest shows movies under 45 minutes long in a variety of genres at Synchronicity Theatre.
Running music festival
July 7, 2018
1.9 miles south
Night Nation Run includes a pre-party, a music filled 5K course with DJ music, light shows, bubble zones, neon and black lights, and an after-party at Georgia State Stadium.
Field day in the park
July 14, 2018 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
2 miles east
Sign up your eight-person team to compete in zany outdoor contests for prizes at Atlanta Field Day in Historic Fourth Ward Park.
Elegant party
July 14, 2018 (SOLD OUT)
2.6 miles north
Celebrate French Bastille Day in all-white cocktail attire at the $125 Soirée Blanche Bastille Day, with a rooftop fashion show, a silent auction, an open french wine bar, a French buffet, and dancing at Nelson Mullins.
Reptile Day
July 14, 2018 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
4 miles NE
Come face-to-face with live pythons, king snakes, geckos, tortoises, monitors, and iguanas, and see presentations about them on Reptile Day at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
A day on the river
July 14, 2018 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
30.6 miles NE
Rent a tube, raft, kayak, or paddle board (or bring your own) for Whatever Floats Your Boat, with live music, yard games, and food for sale at Rogers Bridge Park in Duluth. You must bring or rent a life jacket to wear and be age 5+ to go on the water. Free entry.
Tomato festival
July 15, 2018 (1 to 5 p.m.)
2.7 miles NW
Enjoy tomato dishes and drinks by some of the South’s best chefs and mixologists plus live music at Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival at Westside Provisions District.
Waiters’ Race
July 15, 2018 (5 p.m.)
7.4 miles north
Based on a French tradition celebrating Bastille Day, the Waiters’ Race has waiters race to win a free trip to Paris while holding a loaded tray of drinks in the center plaza of The Shops at Buckhead. A block party with games and live entertainment is 3 to 7 p.m. Free.
Ice cream social
July 15, 2018 (2 to 4 p.m.)
10.5 miles NW
Enjoy ice cream and children’s activities at The Vinings Ice Cream Social at The Historic Pace House. Children under 12 are free.
Modern circus
July 17 - Aug. 6, 2018
10.2 miles NE
Circo Hermanos Vazquez features human cannonballs, graceful dancers, daring acrobats, and crazy clowns in a tent at Plaza Fiesta near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. The show is visual, with announcements made in both English and Spanish.
Atlanta attractions
July 17 - Aug. 31, 2018
multiple locations
These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
- Aquarium + CNN + Coca-Cola + 2 more
- Planetarium Show at Fernbank Science Center
- The King Center
Gourmet gala
July 18, 2018
2.9 miles NW
Summer in the City promises “an evening of fine wine, delicious food, and an exciting auction” at the Foundry at Puritan Mill to support charity.
Free movies - Atlantic Station
July 19, 2018
Atlanta city parks
Watch Movies in Central Park beginning at sundown (usually 8:30 p.m.). It’s best to arrive early with a blanket or lawn chair. Free.
- July 19 - Up
Monthly family festival
July 19, 2018 (5 to 9 p.m.)
22 miles north
Alive in Roswell has live bands, food trucks, craft beer, vendors, kids’ games, entertainment, and socializing in three locations connected by a free trolley (on Canton Street, in Roswell Square, and behind city hall). Free.
Underground film festival
July 19 - 21, 2018
2.6 miles north
Atlanta Underground Film Festival (AUFF) shows films and videos made by grassroots independent filmmakers who break conventional boundaries at Synchronicity Theatre.
Free movies - Brookhaven
July 19 & 26, 2018 (Thursdays)
9 miles NE
Bring a blanket or chairs for family-friendly Movies on the Town at dusk on the green space at Town Brookhaven. No coolers, food, drinks, or pets. Free.
- July 12 - Back to the Future (PG)
- July 19 - Grease (PG)
- July 26 - Coco (PG)
New Peter Pan
July 19 - Aug. 26, 2018
32 miles SW
Peter Pan is a new version of the famous story about Peter, Wendy, pixie dust, and pirates, performed in the forest at Serenbe Playhouse in Chattahoochee Hills.
Garden party for adults
July 19 - Sept. 27, 2018 (Thurs. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
2.5 miles NE
Cocktails in the Garden invites you to explore a different corner of the garden each week as you stroll with a cocktail, hear live music, and play games at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Admission fee, cash bar.
Summer jazz
July 20, 2018 (8 p.m.)
3.9 miles SW
Hear great jazz once a month from June to September during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest.
Taste of Asia
July 20, 2018 (7 to 9:30 p.m.)
14.6 miles north
Begin with wine and appetizers, help the chef prepare Sichuan chicken plus curry rice, and then eat dinner with wine at Fusion Flavors Series: Asian Fusion Cuisine for $79 at Vino Venue in Dunwoody.
Scrapbook Expo
July 20 - 21, 2018
27 miles NE
Scrapbookers find classes, vendors, and crop parties at the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo at Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth.
Yoga festival
July 20 - 22, 2018
multiple locations
Dirty South Yoga Fest features “a diverse sampling of instructors for a weekend of yoga classes, workshops, community, and festivities” on Friday evening at Monday Night Garage, and Saturday & Sunday at Loudermilk Conference Center.
A play by August Wilson
July 20 - Aug. 6, 2018
18.3 miles SW
Set in 1990s Pittsburgh, Radio Golf is about a successful entrepreneur who aspires to become the city’s first black mayor despite rumors of his secret past at South Fulton Arts Center in College Park.
Georgia Mountain Fair
July 20 - 28, 2018
112 miles north
Georgia Mountain Fair has family-friendly music, an arts & crafts show, carnival rides, and a parade (July 21 at 11 a.m.) in Hiawassee.
Beer & bites in a brewery
July 21, 2018 (12 to 4 p.m.)
0.3 miles north
A ticket to Old 320 Beer Fest includes a tasting room with restaurant bites, 30 breweries offering unlimited sampling, and live entertainment at Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery.
Tennis tournament
July 21 - 29, 2018
2.7 miles north
The Atlanta Open is a televised annual men’s tennis tournament held at Atlantic Station.
Free movies - parks
July 21 - Sept. 15, 2018
multiple locations
See free films outdoors at Georgia Movies in the Park.
- July 21 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Woodstock)
- July 24 - Ferdinand (Cumming)
- July 28 - Ferdinand (Canton)
Magic
July 21 - Sept. 29, 2018 (Saturdays)
1 mile east
Professional magician Peter Morrison performs classic magic and comedy at the Atlanta Magic Theater.
Car show
July 22, 2018 (3 to 7 p.m.)
18.8 miles north
The Auto Show promises automobiles, motorcycles, games and activities for all ages, food from local vendors, and live music at Bradley’s Bar and Grill in Marietta to support charity.
Musical comedy
July 25 - Aug. 5, 2018
26.8 miles SW
Featuring a teenager who becomes a celebrity on a TV dance show, Hairspray is “piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs” at The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone.
1950s rock & roll
July 27, 2018 (7:30 p.m.)
10.7 miles NW
Bowzer's Rock ‘n’ Roll Party features five original artists performing their hits at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Macon festival
July 27 - 28, 2018
85 miles SE
Hear 80 rock, blues, and soul-infused bands in multiple venues at Bragg Jam Concert Crawl in Macon. Saturday also includes the Arts & Kids Festival (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), with art vendors, food trucks, and kids’ activities in the plaza at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
Girls’ basketball tournament
July 27 - 29, 2018
0.5 miles SW
Watch hundreds of teenage teams compete at the Tournament of Champions at Georgia World Congress Center.
African dance festival
July 27 - 29, 2018
5 miles SW
Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival offers dance and drum classes, an African inspired craft market, food vendors, a Friday kids’ camp, and a concert (Saturday 8 p.m.) at Sylvan Hills Middle School.
Jazz on the Lawn
July 27 - Aug. 10, 2018 (Fridays 7:30 p.m.)
4 miles NE
Hear classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, smooth, and blues with a ticket to Jazz on the Lawn at Callanwolde. Cash bar and BBQ food for sale. Dates in 2018: June 15, 29; July 13, 27; Aug. 10.
Titanic the Musical
July 27 - Aug. 12, 2018 (8 p.m.)
33.6 miles SW
Titanic the Musical tells the story of passengers aboard the doomed luxury liner using 40 cast members and a three-story structure that submerges into the lake nightly at The Pavilion at Serenbe Inn for age 8+.
Concerts in the Garden
July 27 - Aug. 24, 2018
2.5 miles NE
See national acts at Concerts in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden on June 6, 15, 29; July 13, 27; Aug. 4, 24. (Held in Gainesvile on Sept. 22.) You can order food in advance on the website.
Ice cream festival
July 28, 2018
2 miles NE
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival features ice cream for sale, entertainment, vendors, and fitness events at Piedmont Park. You can bring chairs and umbrellas but no pets. Free entry.
Beer festival
July 28, 2018 (1 p.m., VIP noon)
2.9 miles NE
Great Southern Beer Fest features southern craft beer, southern cuisine, and country rock music in John Howell Park.
Zombie Pub Crawl
July 28, 2018 (4 to 11 p.m.)
3.2 miles NE
Atlanta Zombie Pub Crawl for age 21+ begins at Diesel Filling Station. Admission is free, but makeup and drinks packages are sold online. Wear sunscreen and bring cash.
Kids’ concert
July 28, 2018
23 miles north
High-energy Kidz Bop Live performs kid-friendly versions of today’s hottest pop hits in a concert for all ages at Verizon Amphitheatre in Alpharetta.
Family-friendly musical
July 28, 2018 (7:30 p.m.)
26.4 miles NE
She’s back! Red-headed orphan Annie belts out catchy songs like “Tomorrow” in the popular musical at Infinite Energy Center in Duluth.
Giant music concert
July 31, 2018
6.8 miles south
Hear 50 bands play alternative rock, pop-punk, hip-hop, electronica, and hardcore all day when Warped Tour comes to Lakewood Amphitheatre.