Best Things To Do In Atlanta This Weekend: May 9-11, 2025

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Atlanta, Georgia has tons of fun events this weekend from festivals to parties. Here’s a list of cool things to do in Atlanta for the weekend.

Check out some of the cool events, festivals and more on top for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

All the Best Atlanta Weekend Events

AtlantaFi.com has curated a special events list just for you. Here are some great happenings you don’t want to miss in Atlanta this weekend.

The Jury Experience: An Immersive Experience

Immerse yourself in the intensity of a gripping trial at The Jury Experience in Atlanta. This live theatre production puts YOU in the jury box, granting you the authority to determine the course of justice. Sift through witness statements, scrutinize forensic evidence, and piece together the truth to render your verdict: guilty or innocent. Get tickets.

Check out a Candlelight Concert with music from Nat King Cole this weekend. Get tickets.

Atlanta Weekend Events: Friday, May 9, 2025

Atlanta OMG Food Fest

The Atlanta OMG Food Fest comes to town on May 10 at Atlantic Station. Come for the diverse culinary experience, stay for the hip-hop theme, running from 2 PM to 10 PM.

Grand Opening: Atlanta Romance Book Store

Check out the grand opening of the Atlanta Romance bookstore on Saturday, May 10, 2025. 5000 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW suite 257 Austell, GA 30106.

Mother’s Day at the Lake

This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to an unforgettable experience filled with love, music, and soulful vibes. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the lake, this special edition of Soul & R&B on the Lake promises a day of celebration, relaxation, and soul-stirring R&B and live DJ sets and more. Saturday, May 10 · 2 – 10pm EDT at Princeton Lakes, 3870 Redwine Rd Atlanta, GA 30331.

Baking with WNBA’s Brionna Jones & Dietitian Jasmine Westbrooks

Brionna Jones is a 3x WNBA All-Star and 2022 Sixth Player of the Year. Bri is trilled to be joining the Atlanta Dream organization for the 2025 season and wants to share her passion for cooking and baking with the community.

Bri and Chef Jasmine of the EatWell Exchange are partnering to bring a fresh perspective on easy to replicate recipes to their local community. Join us at The Morehouse School of Medicine for an evening full of tasty bites and fruitful conversation. Photo and autograph packages are available for purchase.

**Tickets required for kids ages 4+. 428 Hammond Street Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310 on Friday, May 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Spray Paint and Sip by Studio W.I.P.

Spray ‘n’ Sip by Studio W.I.P. invites you to learn all the ins and outs of working with spray paint and other elements of graffiti and street art at this interactive workshop. Tap into your creativity and unleash your inner street artist. Book now.

The Taste of Alpharetta

The Taste of Alpharetta, happening on May 8, is a major annual festival in downtown Alpharetta, featuring dishes from over 60 local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and tasting events.

Grant Park Cemetery and Food Tour

Embark on a mouthwatering journey through time in the heart of Atlanta with our Grant Park Food and Cemetery Tour! Get ready to savor the future of Southern flavors and dive into the city’s rich history. In just 2.5 hours. Book now.

Dining in the Dark

Get a Dining in the Dark gift card that allows you to have an exciting evening on the town in Atlanta. This is the weekend to explore.

Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

Ever wanted to see the Pyramids of Giza — in Atlanta? This revolutionary virtual reality immersive experience takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, decipher hieroglyphs. Get tickets.

Atlanta Weekend Events: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Visit the Titanic in Atlanta

Check out the Titanic in Atlanta, an an immersive expedition to the depths of the infamous ship’s history. You’ll see life-sized recreations of rooms, immersive video animations, and 3D views place you onboard the ship as a passenger. Get tickets.

Van Gogh

If you’re the artsy type, you’ll love this immersive Van Gogh experience being offered in Atlanta. Get tickets.

Atlanta Weekend Events: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Trolley Ride Through Atlanta

Discover the rich history of Atlanta while uncovering the hidden gems and must-visit landmarks nestled within the city on the 90-Minute Trolley Tour Atlanta. Get tickets.

Escape Room Adventure In Atlanta

The Escape Game Atlanta features an epic 60-minute private adventure that allows you to choose several situations from which to use your wits against. Book now.

Where To Party In Atlanta This Weekend

Check out the best clubs in Atlanta.

SEE MORE THINGS TO DO ON A SUNDAY IN ATLANTA

Immerse Yourself In Your Atlanta

Atlanta is for tourists, but it’s also for locals. If you want to explore Georgia’s largest city, do it on your terms and check out the fun, cool and new things happening in Atlanta this weekend and even on the weekday. You can start downtown, and get it crackin’ in Buckhead. Check out the newest Atlanta restaurants, beautiful parks and unexplored spots you’ve only heard about. AtlantaFi your experience!

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Tee Johnson: Tee Johnson is the co-founder of AtlantaFi.com and as an unofficial ambassador of the city, she's a lover of all things Atlanta. She writes about Travel News, Events, Business, Hair Care (Wigs!) and Money.

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