There are plenty of ways to celebrate the weekend in Atlanta.
From the Atlanta Dogwood Festival to half-priced admission to the High Museum, here are four suggestions for things to do from April 8-10.
1. FEATURED
More than 85,000 people are expected to attend the 80th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival this weekend, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
The three-day festival will feature more than 260 craft makers in a juried fine arts market and performances from AIA, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, on April 8. In honor of the festival's 80th anniversary, there will be an "'80s party" on April 9 with music from Members Only and Electric Avenue.
Other festival highlights include the disc dog competitions throughout the three-day festival and the Mimosa 5k, an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier, on April 9.
Read: 11 can't-miss spring festivals in metro Atlanta
2. FREE
Whether you’re celebrating the end of spring break or just looking for a way to learn more about the history of metro Atlanta, we have 11 historic sites for you to choose from.
Visit sites such as the Atlanta Biltmore Hotel and Biltmore Apartments or the King Plow Company to see what these historic sites look like now.
Read: Visit these 11 historic sites in metro Atlanta
3. FOOD
Even if you can't make it to Augusta for the Masters Tournament, you can still drink like you're there. From a riff on the gin and tonic to a peach tea at Mary Mac's, here are four Masters-inspired drinks to sip on over the weekend.
Read: 4 Masters golf tournament-inspried cocktails to drink this weekend
4. FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Get into the High Museum for half-priced admission after 4 p.m. The museum offers this deal to attendees every Friday and remains open until 9 p.m.
View 80 collages from 16 books by Eric Carle, the author of children’s books such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” at the museum. Participate in a scavenger hunt or just take in the colorful images that span more than five decades throughout this exhibit.
