May 1, 2025 - Things to Do

Weekend events: Beltline Lantern Parade, Mutt Gala

Kristal Dixon

Participants show off their creativity at the 2023 Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade. Photo: Courtesy of Atlanta Beltline/The Sintoses

April showers bring May flowers, so get outside and enjoy the beauty of the city with these events:

🐶 Wanna add a furry friend to your family? LifeLine Animal Project and Dad's Garage host PuppyProv, where dogs will be available for adoption before and during the improv show. (Fri.)

🖌️ Peruse the stalls of artists, grab some food and listen to some music at the Decatur Arts Festival. (Fri.-Sun.)

🏮 The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade celebrates its 15th birthday. The must-see event steps off from Adair Park I and marches along the Southwest Trail, ending at Lee + White. (Sat.)

⚽ Atlanta United faces off against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Sat.)

🎤 Rappers Juvenile, Big Tymers and others will bring the Cash Money Millionaires 30th anniversary tour to State Farm Arena. (Sat.)

🏎️ Buckle up, car enthusiasts: the Hot Wheels Legends Tour rolls into Suwanee. (Sat.)

🎨 Sip your drink of choice and check out 24 new sculptures on display in downtown Suwanee as part of its SculpTour. (Sun.)

🐕 Dress up your pooch and let them strut their stuff at the Midtown Mutt Gala. (Sun.)

🏐 The Atlanta Vibe hosts its final match of the season — and fan appreciation night — against the Omaha Supernovas at Gas South Arena. (Sun.)

🧚 Immerse yourself in NeverLand with a musical production of "Peter Pan" at Fox Theatre. (Through Sun.)

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Weekend events: Beltline Lantern Parade, Mutt Gala

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