It's Easter weekend around Atlanta, but there's more to do out there than just waiting to see if you had a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Sure, you'll find plenty of egg hunts and breakfast buffets for the kiddos, but you'll also enjoy plenty of interactive and exciting events to go around.
Whether you're looking for a memorable Sunday morning Easter service, or that perfect Saturday activity to take your mind off the weather, it's an busy weekend around the Metro.
Here's the lineup:
Cobb
Festival of Praise. 8 p.m. Friday, March 30. Ticket prices vary. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2800. www.cobbenergycentre.com.
Join Fred Hammond, Take 6, Donnie McClurkin, James Fortune and Pastor Charles Jenkins for the Festival of Praise taking place at the Galleria this Friday.
Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31. Free, $7 for Kid's Zone. Sprayberry High School. 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-423-1330. www.communityeggdrop.org.
Kids will go crazy for the 50,000 eggs holding over 100,000 pieces of candy that will be dropped from a helicopter on the Sprayberry football field this Saturday. Don't forget your basket.
Atlanta Braves play Philadelphia Phillies. 7:35 p.m. Friday, March 30 and 7:10 p.m. Saturday, March 31. Tickets: $20 to $188. SunTrust Park. 755 Battery Ave., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000. https://www.mlb.com/braves/tickets.
Root for the Atlanta Braves as they go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend.
Easter Brunch at South City Kitchen. April 1. $35 per person, $17.50 for children. South City Kitchen Vinings. 1675 Cumberland Parkway SE, Smyrna. 770-435-0700. www.vinings.southcitykitchen.com.
Savor a 2-course meal perfect for a truly Southern Easter celebration at South City Kitchen in Vinings this Sunday. You'll enjoy classic favorites along with a few festival additions at this not-to-miss brunch.
DeKalb
Adult Prom: A Prehistoric Night to Remember. 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday, March 30. $38 per person. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
Put on your best dress, because Fernbank will host a special Adult Prom featuring dancing, a dessert buffet, live music by Platinum, photos and more.
Callanwolde Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt. 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, March 31. $5 per person, free for children under 2. 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org.
Hunt for Easter eggs along the grounds of Callanwolde, which will include a visit from the Easter Bunny, family-friendly games and a LEGO building station.
Little Critters Day at Fernbank. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31. Free with museum admission. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
Kids will love the Little Critters Day at Fernbank this Saturday to celebrate baby animals of the forest. Guests will experience spring-themed crafts, fun activities and an egg station with giveaways.
Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain. 7 a.m. Sunday, April 1. $15 parking fee, free for church vans and buses, $12 for Skyride round-trip, $8 one-way. Stone Mountain Park. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. www.stonemountainpark.com.
Join the Stone Mountain Sunrise Association for a special Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain this Sunday. There will be two simultaneous services: one at the top of the mountain and one on the Memorial Lawn.
Gwinnett
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31. $15 per person, free for babies under 12 months with paying adult. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
Join the Easter Bunny for an unforgettable breakfast this Saturday. It all takes place at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse and includes a hot breakfast, crafts, games and a keepsake photo.
Kids Easter Buffet at McCray's Tavern. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31. $2.99 per child under 12. McCray's Tavern Lawrenceville. 100 North Perry St., Lawrenceville. 770-407-6754. www.mccraystavern.com.
McCray's Tavern will host a Kid's Easter Buffet Saturday featuring arts and crafts, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a delicious buffet.
3hr Salsa Boot Camp and Salsa Party. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 31. $50 per person, $90 per couple. Dancing 4 Fun Dance Studio. 6025 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 678-304-7343. www.dancing4fun.com.
Discover a hidden talent this Saturday at the 3hr Salsa Boot Camp and Salsa Party, where you will learn a few dance moves to impress your family and friends.
Georgia FIRST Robotics Competition. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30 and 31. Free. Infinite Energy Arena. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.gafirst.org.
Enjoy exciting robotic competitions this weekend at the Infinite Energy Arena, courtesy of Georgia FIRST Robotics Competition.
North Fulton
HSSOC Flashlight Friday at Abernathy Greenway. 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 30. Free to hike, $11.50 for movie. Abernathy Greenway Park. 70 Abernathy Road NE, Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. www.heritagesandysprings.org.
Come along with other hikers like you and the Heritage Sandy Springs Outdoors Club for a 3-mile hike around Abernathy Greenway Park, followed by a movie at the Lefont Theater.
BaconFest. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 31. $45 to $55 per person. Dad's Garage Theatre. 569 Ezzard St., Atlanta. Contact. www.baconfestatl.com.
Dad's Garage Theatre in Old Fourth Ward will host BaconFest on March 31st, including plenty of bacon to go around, comedy, live entertainment and more.
Eco Tinker Interactive Exhibits at CNC. Saturday March 31. Included with admission. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Bring your kids to the Chattahoochee Nature Center for a full day of experimentation, exploration and learning at their Eco Tinker interactive Exhibits.
Spring Native Plant Sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31. Free. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Stock up on plants for your garden this weekend at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Spring Native Plant Sale. You'll find over 120 species of plants available for purchase.
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