4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4, Centennial Olympic Park. bit.ly/CentennialParkFireworks If you find yourself in Atlanta over the holiday weekend, and you’re in the mood to celebrate, look no further than this traditional event at the iconic Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. You can enjoy the Southeast’s largest fireworks show while listening to…

Summerfest in Virginia-Highland Saturday, June 3–Sunday, June 4. vahi.org/summerfest This is hands down my favorite festival of the summer! There is something for everyone throughout this weekend extravaganza—artist markets, live music, and food and drink aplenty. The main music stage is in John Howell Park. But I’ll let you in on a resident secret. The…

Chastain Spring Arts Festival Saturday, May 6–Sunday, May 7, Chastain Park. chastainparkartsfestival.com There are arts festivals aplenty in Atlanta neighborhoods, and Chastain Park’s is certainly one you won’t want to miss. Between the live entertainment, food, music, and art, you’ll have plenty to do while enjoying a beautiful fall weekend in Atlanta! Pick’n in Grant…

Dylan is a first-year student at Emory College. As a student from New York, he has had a blast getting to know his “new hometown” of Atlanta. The greatest things about being an Emory student in Atlanta: 1. The Weather Although I’m originally from the Northeast, I’m not the biggest fan of cold weather. Atlanta’s…

Atlanta Blooms! Through April 30, Atlanta Botanical Garden. atlantabg.org/visit/events/atlanta-blooms Whether your thumbs are green or not at all agriculturally inclined, a visit to the gorgeous Atlanta Botanical Garden, located at the edge of Piedmont Park in the heart of midtown Atlanta, will always be memorable and fun. This 30-acre plant sanctuary includes rose gardens, an…