ATLANTA — Looking for fun activities to fill your weekend?
Atlanta has plenty of events lined up that cater to all interests, from food festivals and concerts to outdoor activities and other gatherings. Here are 11 things you can do in Atlanta this weekend:
Enjoy Buckhead Restaurant Week
- Date and location: July 23 to July 27. Multiple locations
- Description: Whether you're craving elegant fine dining experiences or seeking casual gatherings with friends, Buckhead Restaurant Week promises an array of options to satisfy every palate.
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Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party on The Green
- Date and location: July 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326
- Description: Party like it’s 1996 and wear your best 90’s or Atlanta Olympics attire to commemorate this iconic occasion while watching the opening ceremony on the outdoor big screen on The Green at Phipps Plaza.
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Catch a match at the Atlanta Open
- Date and location: July 26 to 28, Pinnacle Lot - Atlantic Station
- Description: Attend the annual men’s tennis tournament.
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See Missy Elliott in concert
- Date and location: July 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. at State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA
- Description: Four-time Grammy winner Missy Elliott, with special guests Ciara, Busta Rhymes & Timbaland, will perform live at State Farm Arena as part of their Out Of This World Tour.
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Atlanta Ice Festival
- Date and location: Sat. July 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10th Street Northeast & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA 30309
- Description: Enjoy a sweet day of delicious treats, fun activities, and cool vibes!
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Atlanta Streets Alive
- Date and location: July 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA
- Description: Bring your bicycle or just your feet, and get ready to explore your community streets in a safer, healthier, more livable way.
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Gas, Gears & Beers
- Date and location: July 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wild Heaven Beer West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA
- Description: ATL’s German car club is holding its monthly car meet equipped with summer vibes, dope rides, and cold beer.
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Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival
- Date and location: July 28, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Westside Motor Lounge, 725 Echo Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Description: Celebrate the 13th year of Georgia Organics' epic tomato-tasting showdown! The festival and fundraiser is a celebration of the tomato, a carnival of flavor, and a feast of the senses.
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Die Laughing Stand-Up Comedy Show
- Date and location: July 28, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA 30009
- Description: An evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy! Leave your worries at the door, grab a drink, and prepare for an adults-only night of laughs.
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Creator’s Market at Atlantic Station
- Date and location: July 10 - July 28, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Atlantic Station
- Description: The Creator’s Market is back, bringing unstoppable creativity to Atlantic Station. Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s artisans every Saturday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) in July with festive art, jewelry, couture, and more, all while supporting the makers of the South.
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Shoot the ‘Hooch
- Date and location: Anytime, 5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30328
- Description: Float the Chattahoochee River with family and friends as you enjoy its stunning scenery and cool, gentle currents.
- Link: Event details
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