Some Atlanta residents are going to enjoy themed events, others just fun events, and some won't even leave their couch.

However you are celebrating this weekend: stay safe, be aware of your surroundings, have ride options, and have fun!

National Record Store Day
https://recordstoreday.com/
Head to your local record shop for special releases that only come out on Saturday, check out the list online. And every record store gets a random, different allotment, so feel free to visit a few.

Georgia Renaissance Festival
https://www.garenfest.com/
This weekend's theme is "The Crown’s Companions," which is the Dog and Cat-friendly weekend. That said, you do have to purchase tickets and register your dog and/or cat prior to visiting. That said, you will definitely see a crazy cat witch in her full glory.

2026 Atlanta Spring Arts and Crafts Fairs
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-atlanta-spri-ng-arts-and-crafts-fairs-tickets-1984507760132
Visit beautiful Grant Park for a ton of local makers (probably some from Dogwood) offering goodies.

Atlanta Streets Alive - Peachtree Street
https://www.atlantastreetsalive.org/
Sunday Streets Alive is taking over Midtown to Downtown (so if driving plan ahead as traffic will be even worse), so bring your bike, rent a scooter, put on your roller skates and support businesses all down Peachtree Street.

The 26th Annual Plant Sale & Expo hosted by MGVOCC
https://www.cobbmastergardeners.com/calendar/plant-sale/
Ah yes, the The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County (MGVOCC)! But this is more than just plants for your collection, there will also be locally sourced honey/herbs/sauces, bird accessories, wood/glass crafts, yard art, and more.

Sweetwater 420 Fest
https://sweetwater420fest.com/
Friday and Saturday, this music fest in Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (the West Side) has a stacked lineup with Umphrey's McGee, Thievery Corporation, Chromeo, and more. Sponsored by Zig-Zag and Dude Wipes, lol.

Mimosa Fest Live at The Battery (Saturday)
https://liveatthebatteryatlanta.com/events-and-entertainment/events/20260418-mimosa-fest
I guarantee there will be couples where one partner will get dropped off at Sweetwater and the other at Mimosa Fest.

PBR: Bootchella at The Battery (Friday)
https://liveatthebatteryatlanta.com/events-and-entertainment/events/20250417-pbr-bootchella
Friday night at The Battery, put on your cowboy hats and boots for live country music, dancing, and drink specials on the patio.

Psychedelic Rabbit Fest
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psychedelic-rabbit-fest-tickets-1983885715580
New Realm Brewing's fan favorite Psychedelic Rabbit takes over the venue, along with its THC seltzer friends, live music, local vendors, and more.

Trap Wing Fest
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trap-wing-fest-atl-tickets-1985176302761
Head to the Hill Social where your ticket gets you unlimited wings with 8 different flavors, an open bar, 2 DJs, local vendors, and more.

Sandy Springs Invitational Car Show
https://shop.caffeineandoctane.com/collections/event-tickets-caffeine-and-octane/products/sandy-springs-invitational-car-show
$10 gets you an afternoon of checking out classic and exotic cars, private collections, and see where your tax dollars are going to with the police vehicles.

Cardi B: Little Miss Drama Tour
https://www.statefarmarena.com/events/detail/cardi-b
The reality is if you're a fan, you already know this and have tickets. But I like Cardi B - she gave us WAP, Bodak Yellow, and Up, she's a record-breaking icon.

EAV 420 Events
There is a lot going on in EAV this weekend. So if you're like me, you'll be hitting them all up, and will list them all here. Make sure to get your Shop Local Stamp Card as every $10 at a vendor gets you a stamp and redeem a full card for a mystery prize!

Earth Day Fest
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-fest-local-makers-recycled-art-music-and-more-tickets-1982452759570
The Bi-weekly EAV popup market, with the theme being Earth Day. Find handmade goods, treats, a plant swap, a DJ, and more.

Flower Bomb Market
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXJ4l87EQ-c/
Across from East Atlanta Comics, find even more local vendors at this now monthly event.

National Record Store Day at Black Habit Records
https://www.instagram.com/blackhabitrecords/
My go to record shop: it's cute, the selection is curated and solid, the staff are amazing, and they have other physical media gems.

EAV Bar Crawl
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWfGvg-DzmM/
Hang out with a bunch of fun geeks as they go from Flatiron, The Earl, and Argosy