Mar 13, 2025 - Things to Do

Weekend events: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Atlanta Fair

Kristal Dixon

King O'Sullivan School of Irish Dance participates in the annual Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade — Photo: Courtesy Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade

It's the first full weekend with daylight saving time. Get out there and enjoy the later sunsets with these events:

🎭 Learn about a moment in Atlanta history when "The Wash," a play that highlights the 1881 washerwoman strike, takes the stage at the Art Farm at Serenbe. (through March 23)

☘️ Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Atlanta with the 141st annual parade, which steps off at noon in Midtown. (Sat.)

This year's grand marshal is Susan Smith-Walsh, a two-time Irish Olympian and Atlanta resident.

🎡 The Atlanta Fair is back in town, setting up shop at across from Center Parc Stadium. (through April 13)

🛍️ Shop for gently used items for a good cause at Tossed Out Treasures, which raises money for the Sandy Springs Society. (Fri.-Sun.)

🏀 The Atlanta Hawks face off against the LA Clippers at State Farm Arena. (Fri.)

👻 Join fellow believers at the Paranormal Hauntlanta Convention at Lanier Island Resorts (Fri.-Sun.)

🥊 Check out rising stars and seasoned fighters flex their MMA and Mauy Thai skills at NFC 174. (Fri.)

🐈 Get free microchips, pet supplies and vaccines for your furbabies at Healthy Pets DeKalb. (Sat.)

🏃 Log your steps at the 9th annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K, which supports the Marietta Police Athletic League. (Sat.)

🎤 Blake Shelton's Friends & Heroes 2025 tour makes a stop at State Farm Arena. (Sat.)

👽 Meet new friends and reunite with old ones at the Atlanta Sci Fi and Fantasy Expo. (Sat.-Sun.)

⚽ Atlanta United hosts rival Inter Miami for a match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Sun.)

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