Bourbon & Brisket Festival returns to The Battery Atlanta for its 3rd annual celebration
The free, family-friendly event features premium whiskey tastings, top-tier local barbecue, and live music, with proceeds benefiting the Tommy Nobis Center.
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Niki in the Garden: Monumental exhibition returns to Atlanta Botanical Garden for 50th anniversary
The blockbuster 'Niki in the Garden' encore features over 40 colorful, giant sculptures by French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, marking one of North America's largest outdoor art displays of the season.
Where to watch the World Cup in Atlanta: The city's best public fan zones
From the official FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park to Decatur’s WatchFest, Atlanta’s public spaces are transforming into global soccer stadiums.
The 10 best ice cream spots in metro Atlanta, ranked
From a 1940s walk-up in Decatur to a new vegan concept in West End, here's our critic-tested ranking of the Atlanta area's essential ice cream shops.
Six restaurants to try this July, from a Vietnamese omakase to a Decatur seafood house
Atlanta's summer 2026 restaurant scene is the strongest in years. Here are six openings worth booking — and one worth skipping.
Piedmont Park gets major renovation, including a new public pool
The 12-month, $48M project adds a swimming pool, a redesigned playground, new restrooms, and a complete overhaul of the park's aging mechanical systems.
T. Rex exhibition opens at Fernbank. Here's what to actually see — and skip.
The blockbuster 'T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator' opens Saturday at Fernbank Museum. We walked through the entire exhibit so you don't have to fight the crowds unprepared.
14th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival Returns to Piedmont Park June 19-21
Three days of parades, live music, health fairs and community programming make this one of the city's largest Juneteenth celebrations.
Decatur WatchFest '26 turns downtown into an open-air World Cup party through July 19
Decatur's downtown square is hosting live match screenings, food trucks, a beer garden, and family activities during every televised World Cup game through the end of the tournament.
FIFA Fan Festival Opens at Centennial Olympic Park as Atlanta Gears Up for World Cup Matches
The official watch party hub runs through July 19, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosting eight matches including a semifinal.
Atlanta Greek Picnic returns to Atlantic Station with four days of HBCU culture and community
The annual celebration of Black Greek-letter organizations runs June 4–7 at Atlantic Station, with step shows, day parties, community service events, and a signature Sunday brunch.
Six Flags Over Georgia Launches SPLASH! Water Parade for Summer 2026
The Austell theme park debuts a seasonal water attraction featuring parade floats, splash zones and interactive water stations.