Jun 4, 2026 - Things to Do

Weekend events: Soccer ball juggling, butterflies, festivals

Kristal Dixon

A performer wearing a blue wig and blue outfit, guiding a long multicolored dragon with red, pink, blue, and green scales; brick storefronts and a green roof in the background. — The 3rd Atlanta Fringe Festival ends Sunday, June 7. Photo: Courtesy of Little 5 Points Business Association/Kelly Stocks

Don't let the weekend pass without fanfare. Here are some events to fill that empty space on your calendar:

🎤 Gillian Welch and David Rawlings headline the 10th Amplify Decatur Music Festival. (Thurs.-Sun.)

🪡 Marvel at the sewing skills of hundreds of artists at the Georgia Celebrates Quilts show and market. (Thurs.-Sat.)

⚾ The Braves wrap up their three-game series against the Blue Jays tonight and will host the Pirates at Truist Park this weekend. (Thurs.-Sun.)

🏀 The Atlanta Dream take on the Washington Mystics at Gateway Center Arena. (Sat.)

⚽ Smyrna kicks off its World Cup celebration in Village Green Park with an attempt to help break the world record for the most soccer balls juggled at the same time. (Sat.)

🪻 Take a deep breath and proceed at your own pace at the Roswell Lavender Festival. (Sat.)

🎶 Sir Charles Jones, 803 Fresh and others will serenade audiences at the ATL Southern Soul Music Fest. (Sat.)

🥳 Enjoy the block party with food, live music and an artist market at the annual Virginia-Highland SummerFest. (Sat.-Sun.)

🦋 Celebrate pollinators at the 27th annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. (Sat.-Sun.)

🎭 This weekend is your last chance to check out the 14th annual Fringe Festival. (through Sun.)

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