If you can't find something to do in Atlanta for the Fourth of July you obviously aren't trying. This city energetically celebrates Independence and does it with Atlanta's signature sense of theater!
As hundreds of native butterflies whirl around you, you can have a picnic, make arts and crafts, have butterflies painted on your face, visit fascinating entomology exhibits, listen to the delightful live entertainment of Tahino all while you enjoy nature’s magic!
The Annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival includes over 100 artists in the market, food, children's activities and live entertainment.
Famous jazz acts perform at this free outdoor festival sponsored by the City of Atlanta. The event kicks off Each Labor Day weekend with local groups performing at afternoon concerts at either Woodruff Park or Centennial Park, both in downtown Atlanta.
Once a year Atlanta is invaded by aliens - and monsters, and fairies, and goblins... yep, it's time for Dragon*Con again!
The United States' largest science fiction, fantasy, and cult media convention descends on Atlanta every year with hordes of costumed fans - 20,000 plus - crowding Downtown with the oddest collection of individuals even this jaded city has seen!
Dragon*Con is in it's second decade of bringing together fans of science fiction, horror and related genres to attend seminars, art shows, theater groups, and tons of gaming events.






























