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Atlanta is buzzing with family-friendly Easter events this weekend. From thrilling egg drops to community hunts, families can partake in various activities, enjoy special meals, and celebrate the season together. Popular events include the Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop, the Hop-a-Long Easter Egg Hunt in Alpharetta, and a vibrant array of cultural offerings throughout the city, ensuring that everyone can elevate their holiday celebrations with joy and excitement.
Family-Friendly Easter Weekend Events and Activities in Atlanta, April 18-21, 2025
Atlanta is ready to celebrate Easter weekend in style! From sunrise services to egg hunts, there’s no shortage of fun activities for families to enjoy throughout the city.
Egg-citing Activities
This year, the Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop is the highlight, featuring a jaw-dropping 90,000 eggs being dropped from a helicopter! It’s an event you won’t want to miss.
In Alpharetta, the Hop-a-Long Easter Egg Hunt is set to delight little ones, while Brookhaven will hold an Easter Egg Scramble for even more hopping good fun. Grant Park also joins the festivities with its very own Easter Egg Hunt, ensuring that no child goes without finding a few hidden treasures!
Special Events to Celebrate Spring
Families looking to combine Earth Day celebrations with Easter can attend Earth Day Fest in East Atlanta Village and the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve’s Earth Day Celebration, both coinciding with the Easter weekend festivities.
Life University will host the 5th annual Marietta Community Egg Hunt, featuring over 50,000 eggs, games, live music, and delicious food from 5–9 p.m. It’s an event packed with family-friendly fun!
Spiritual and Cultural Adventures
If you’re an early riser, the sunrise service at Stone Mountain begins at 7 a.m., with gates opening at 3 a.m. and the Skyride starting at 4 a.m., offering a beautiful view to start the holiday.
Zoo Atlanta has its own annual Easter egg hunt where gorillas will be searching for sugar-free Jell-O eggs at 10 a.m. Later in the day, a birthday celebration for the zoo’s youngest gorilla, Willie B. III, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., a perfect way to celebrate with animal friends!
Food and Entertainment
For those with a taste for tea, the afternoon tea at The St. Regis will offer seasonal treats between 12:30–3:30 p.m. at a cost of $70–$95 per person. A lovely way to enjoy the holiday!
Aurora Cineplex in Roswell provides mini-golf, egg scavenger hunts, and free photo ops with the Easter Bunny from 12–4 p.m., perfect amusement for young families. Local malls will also feature photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, giving you multiple chances to capture those festive memories.
Hands-On Easter Fun
Children can enjoy crafting colorful eggs with plant-based dyes at the Atlanta Botanical Garden from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. for just $6 per child. This hands-on activity adds a personal touch to Easter celebrations!
Nighttime Attractions and Festivals
Celebrate the shimmering beauty of art and light at Oakland Cemetery’s nighttime event, Illumine, which opens this weekend, showcasing stunning installations.
Don’t miss the newly renovated African lion complex at Zoo Atlanta, adding to the zoo’s attractions. Meanwhile, the SweetWater 420 Fest will take place at Pullman Yards, offering a vibrant festival atmosphere throughout the weekend.
Cultural Enrichment
Art enthusiasts can visit the High Museum of Art for Friday Jazz, with drinks and bites available from 6 to 10 p.m. Family-friendly entertainment continues with the Center for Puppetry Arts presenting “The Cat in the Hat,” showing through May 25.
Outdoor movie lovers can take a bike ride to Piedmont Park for a screening of “The Lorax,” while sports fans can enjoy a thrilling game as the Georgia Swarm Lacrosse team takes on the Buffalo Bandits at Gas South Arena Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Renaissance Revelry
The annual Georgia Renaissance Festival continues its weekends through June 1, featuring artisans, games, and themed food that will transport you back to a 16th-century English village.
Additionally, the World of Coca-Cola has unveiled a new exhibit titled “Coca-Cola Stories,” offering a fresh perspective on the beloved beverage. Various local museums also have exhibits showcasing contemporary art and environmental themes to further enrich your cultural experience.
As the weekend approaches, numerous restaurants around Atlanta are preparing for their annual Easter brunches, promising a diverse array of culinary delights to please every palate.
This Easter weekend, Atlanta will truly be a wonderland full of activities, celebrations, and joy for families. Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting memories in this vibrant city!
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Additional Resources
- Mommy Poppins: Best Things to Do in Atlanta Easter Weekend with Kids
- 11Alive: Easter Events in Atlanta Weekend
- Discover Atlanta: Things to Do This Weekend
- AJC: Easter 2025 in Atlanta – Best Egg Hunts
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Things to Do Weekend, Metro Atlanta
- Wikipedia: Easter
- Google Search: Easter Events in Atlanta
- Google Scholar: Easter Celebrations Atlanta
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Easter Holiday
- Google News: Easter Atlanta 2025
