Things to do this weekend: 404 Day, festivals, music, theater & more | April 4-6, 2025
ATLANTA - Here's a roundup of fun things to do this weekend in Atlanta, including 404 Day events, festivals, musical performances, movies and theater, cars and trains and much more.
404 DAY EVENTS
404 Day at Piedmont Park
Dates & Times: Friday, April 4, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta
Description: A featuring more than 100 vendors, multiple stages, and the largest lineup of musicians and artists yet. Proceeds benefit WIFTA (Women in Film & Television of Atlanta).
Cost: Free admission
404 Day Tech Back the Block Block Party
Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Interlock, West Midtown
Description: A block party honoring Atlanta’s Black tech ecosystem, featuring community leaders, creatives, and a kickoff by the mayor. Expect high energy, innovation, and culture all day long.
Cost: Free admission
Sine Die/404 Day Block Party
Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 1–6 p.m.
Location: Liberty Plaza, 206 Washington Street SW, Atlanta
Description: Hosted by Rep. Eric Bell, this community block party celebrates the final day of the Georgia legislative session with live music, local food trucks, interactive booths, games, and family-friendly activities. Attendees can meet state representatives and community leaders, and learn more about key legislative initiatives.
Cost: Free admission
404 Collective Presents: 2CHAINZ
Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 4 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Stave Room, 199 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta
Description: Celebrate the culture at this official 404 Night afterparty with a live performance by Atlanta’s own 2CHAINZ.
Cost: Free tickets
404 Day Beats on the Beltline
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 2–10 p.m.
Location: Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, Atlanta
Description: A free outdoor block party along the Beltline featuring live DJs, music, food vendors, and craft cocktails and beer.
Cost: Free admission
404 Day at Crazy ATLanta with Kilo Ali
Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 8 p.m.
Location: Crazy ATLanta Restaurant, Bar & Event Venue, Downtown Atlanta
Description: Celebrate 404 Day with a night of live performances headlined by Atlanta music legend Kilo Ali. Ages 21+ only.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check website for availability
404 Day Festival 2025
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Description: A vibrant festival featuring live music, art installations, food vendors, and more.
Cost: Free admission; VIP tickets available for purchase
404 Day Finale – Yung LA & Skooly Live
Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 10 p.m.–3 a.m.
Location: Domaine, 1150 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Description: Cap off the 404 Day celebrations with live performances by Yung LA and Skooly at this exclusive nightlife event.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details
404 Day Parade
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Peachtree Street between Ralph McGill Boulevard and Marietta Street
Description: The inaugural 404 Day Parade celebrates Atlanta’s culture with floats, walking groups, music, dance, and community spirit. .
Cost: Free admission
404 Day Celebrity & Influencer Softball Game
Date & Time: Sunday, April 6, 12 p.m.
Location: Center Parc Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Drive SE, Atlanta
Description: Atlanta’s biggest influencers and celebs face off in a softball showdown for 404 Day bragging rights. Includes DJs, food trucks, giveaways, and surprise guests.
Cost: Free tickets
404 Day special offers/happenings
Puttshack is celebrating 404 Day on Friday, April 4 with a special BOGO deal—buy one 9-hole game, get one for $4.04—at both its Atlanta and Dunwoody locations. Use promo code ATLGA when booking online. Guests can enjoy ATL-themed bites like Georgia Tailpipes (fire-braised chicken, bacon collard greens, and pimento cheese spring rolls) and the Atlanta Hot Sandwich, with $1 from every Georgia Tailpipes order supporting Giving Kitchen (Midtown) or Lost-n-Found Youth (Dunwoody). Local drink specials include the Peach Tea on Peachtree and the Frozen Watermelon Margarita, plus brews from Tucker Brewing Co. and Terrapin Beer Co. Offer valid April 4 only.
Georgia Aquarium is making a splash for 404 Day with a 24-hour flash sale starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025: buy one general admission ticket, get one free. Tickets are valid for visits between April 4 and October 4, 2025, with no blackout dates. The offer applies to general admission only (not memberships or passes), and both tickets must be used on the same day. Limited to six purchased tickets per transaction and available online only at georgiaaquarium.org.
Georgia Tech will showcase its groundbreaking AI-driven art installations at Microsoft’s AI Day in the A, taking place April 3–4 at Coda Plaza in Midtown Atlanta. The two-day digital exhibit coincides with 404 Day and explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping movement, music, sculpture, and storytelling. Featured works include robotic musical compositions by Gil Weinberg, dancing AI avatars by Brian Magerko and Milka Trajkova, AI-enhanced biodegradable sculptures by Bojana Ginn, and educational initiatives led by Mark Leibert. Georgia Tech is also launching a new B.S. degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies to prepare students for careers at the intersection of AI and the arts. Event hours are 4–6 p.m. April 3 and 12–2 p.m. April 4.
Be Someone, Inc. founder and nationally recognized youth mentor Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson will host a free, family-friendly community event titled "Making the Hood Good" on April 6 from 3–5:30 p.m. at the Loudermilk Conference Center in downtown Atlanta. Held in honor of International Good Deeds Day, the event uses chess to teach critical thinking, leadership, and life skills. Guests can expect interactive chess games, motivational talks, free resources, and a special giveaway—free T-shirts for the first 150 participants. Hudson’s goal: to inspire youth to "think before they make a move—on the board and in life."
Signia Lobby Bar is serving up a uniquely ATL experience on April 4 with a special lineup of cocktails inspired by local music legends. Located inside Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the bar is offering 404 Day-themed drinks like So Fresh, So Clean (green tea lychee vodka, nigori sake, yuzu soda), Girl Talk (a TLC-inspired strawberry red wine spritz), Dirty South Swizzle (rum, passionfruit, lime, and spiced grapefruit), and Welcome to Atlanta (peach and vanilla-infused bourbon and cognac). Perfect for 404 Day, the cocktail menu pays tribute to the city’s rich cultural flavor. Menu pricing varies.
Spirit Airlines is celebrating 404 Day with one-way flights starting at $40.40 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to select cities, including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia and more. The deal must be booked by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 4 for travel between April 18 and June 30, 2025. Spirit currently offers nonstop service to 20 destinations from ATL, including new routes launching this spring to San Antonio (April 9) and Indianapolis (May 7).
FESTIVALS
Haunt Fest
Dates & Times: Friday, April 4, 4–10 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Location: Southern Brewing Company, Athens
Description: A spooky-themed festival featuring live entertainment, pumpkin painting, costume contests, ghost stories, face painting, rage rooms, animal encounters, and themed food and drinks.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details
Toccoa Ritz Bluegrass Festival
Dates & Times: Friday, April 4, 6–10 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, 12–10 p.m.; Sunday, April 6, 1–5 p.m.
Location: Historic Ritz Theatre, Toccoa, GA
Description: A bluegrass music festival featuring performances by the Edgar Loudermilk Band, Shannon Slaughter & County Clare, Authentic Unlimited, and more.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details
Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival
Dates & Times: Friday, April 4, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Ridges Resort, Hiawassee, GA
Description: A celebration of storytelling with featured performers Bil Lepp, Dovie Thomason, Paul Strickland, Ray Christian, and Mo Reynolds. Stories for all ages.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details
Panda Fest
Dates & Times: Friday, April 4, 4–10 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Location: Atlantic Station - Pinnacle Lot, 221 20th Street, Atlanta
Description: Experience one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S., featuring a variety of culinary delights and cultural performances.
Cost: General Admission: $13; VIP Admission: $35
Wussy Fest
Date & Time: April 4–6
Location: Multiple Atlanta venues
Description: The first Wussy Fest kicks off with a Filthy Dance Party featuring John Waters on April 4. Other events include a daytime drag marathon and tea dance on April 5, and a drag brunch at Park Tavern on April 6. Upcoming highlights include Pee Wee's Big Adventure (April 9), Schitt's Creek Drag Brunch (April 12), Scooby Doo Brunch (April 13), and The Color Purple screening (April 24).
Cost: Prices vary
Atlanta R&B Soul Healing Picnic
Dates & Times: Saturday–Sunday, April 5–6
Location: Shirley Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park), Atlanta
Description: An immersive two-day wellness and music experience focused on joy, healing, and mental wellbeing through R&B and soul. Expect yoga, guided meditation, food trucks, small business vendors, and appearances by NeNe Leakes, Porsha Williams, Frank Ski, and more.
Cost: From $40
Spring Festival on Ponce
Dates & Times: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, April 6, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Olmsted Linear Park, Atlanta
Description: Enjoy over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and outsider art in the historic park designed by Frederick Olmsted Sr. The festival also features a children's area and local food and beverage offerings.
Cost: Free
Acworth Art Fest
Dates & Times: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Historic Downtown Acworth, Acworth
Description: A vibrant festival featuring over 100 artisans showcasing a variety of artwork, along with live music, delicious food, and a Kidz Zone for family fun.
Cost: Free admission
MUSIC
The Magic Flute for Families
Dates & Times: Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6; showtimes vary
Location: Center for Puppetry Arts – Vince Anthony Founder’s Theater
Description: A family-friendly adaptation of Mozart's classic opera presented by The Atlanta Opera.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details
The Millennium Tour 2025
Date & Time: Sunday, April 6; doors open at 6 p.m.
Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Description: Featuring performances by Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow, Plies, Boosie, Ying Yang Twins, and more.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; purchase through the venue's website
Timmy Trumpet at District Atlanta
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 10 p.m.
Location: District Atlanta, 269 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta
Description: Experience an electrifying night with DJ, producer, and live instrumentalist Timmy Trumpet, known for his dynamic performances in the electronic music scene.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
For The Love of RNB Tour
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7 p.m.
Location: Rich & Pour Opulence Lounge, 2579 Park Central Blvd., Decatur
Description: An intimate evening celebrating R&B music with live performances from talented artists.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
Jonathan Biss
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 3 p.m.
Location: Spivey Hall, Morrow
Description: Pianist Jonathan Biss performs works including Alvin Singleton’s Bed-Stuy Sonata for Piano and two sonatas by Schubert.
Cost: From $35
Alvin Garrett at St. James Live!
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 10 p.m.
Location: St. James Live!, 3220 Butner Road #Suite 240, Atlanta
Description: Enjoy an evening with Grammy-nominated artist Alvin Garrett, delivering soulful R&B and jazz performances.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
Austin Paul Jr. at St. James Live!
Date & Time: Sunday, April 6, 4 p.m.
Location: St. James Live!, 3220 Butner Road #Suite 240, Atlanta
Description: Experience the smooth sounds of saxophonist Austin Paul Jr. in a live jazz performance.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
Noah James Saunders
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 6–8 p.m. (Opening reception)
Location: Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, Marietta
Description: This exhibition features the intricate wire sculptures of Athens artist Noah James Saunders. Artist talk scheduled for April 27.
Cost: Free for members, $10 general admission
OnlyOneOf Concert in North America Tour
Date & Time: Sunday, April 6, 7 p.m.
Location: Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta
Description: K-pop group OnlyOneOf brings their North America tour to Atlanta for an unforgettable performance.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
The 19th Annual ATL Blues Festival
Date & Time: Sunday, April 6, 6 p.m.
Location: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta
Description: Celebrate the blues with performances by renowned artists as part of the Blues is Alright Tour.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
Rodney Carrington at Cobb Energy Centre
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m.
Location: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
Description: Comedian and country artist Rodney Carrington performs live, blending humor and music in his unique style.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
House Of Disorder 2025
Dates & Times: Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6; showtimes vary.
Location: Terminal West, 887 West Marietta Street NW C, Atlanta
Description: A hardcore music festival featuring various artists in the genre.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.Go South Atlanta
FILM/THEATER/DANCE
Movies at The Strand
Dates & Times: April 4–6
Location: The Strand Theatre, Marietta
Description: Enjoy a weekend of classic films with Legally Blonde (April 4, with a pre-show organ concert), The Greatest Showman sing-along (April 5), and Sunset Boulevard (1950) on April 6.
Cost: From $12
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
Dates & Times: Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6; showtimes vary.
Location: Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta
Description: A lively puppet show adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss story, delighting audiences of all ages.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
Dinosaur!
Dates: March 19–May 4
Location: Alliance Theatre, Atlanta
Description: A children’s performance exploring the prehistoric world of dinosaurs.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details
The Reservoir
Dates: March 29–May 4
Location: Alliance Theatre, Atlanta
Description: A compelling play exploring themes of community and resilience.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details
FAMILY
Spring to Life Family Festival
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
Description: Enjoy wildlife demonstrations, a plant sale, food trucks, family yoga, interactive kids' activities, garden tours, and more at this free festival.
Cost: Free
Spring FUN Break at Stone Mountain Park
Dates: Saturday, April 5–Sunday, April 13
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Description: Celebrate spring break with attractions like Dinosaur Explore, Scenic Railroad, and the 4-D Theater.
Cost: Included with park admission
Lantern Parade: Bringing Light to Life
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m.
Location: Morgan Falls Overlook Park, Sandy Springs
Description: Bring your own lantern or create one at a workshop to participate in this enchanting parade along the Chattahoochee River.
Cost: Free
North Georgia Live Steamers Miniature Train Rides
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Conyers
Description: Enjoy rides on miniature trains operated by the North Georgia Live Steamers, offering fun for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
OTHER
Atlanta Blooms!
Dates: March 1–April 30
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta
Description: Celebrate spring with hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths in bloom.
Cost: Included with Garden admission
Van Jones AI x Library Project
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5
Location: Kirkwood Library, 11 Kirkwood Road NE, Atlanta
Description: Part of Van Jones’ Dream Machine Innovation Lab, this free workshop helps Black and brown entrepreneurs and creatives explore AI through hands-on learning and empowerment sessions designed to foster digital skills for today’s world.
Cost: Free admission
Street Car Takeover Atlanta
Date: Saturday, April 5
Location: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton
Description: A premier car show featuring drag racing, roll racing, and a car show competition.
Cost: Car Show Entry (includes driver admission): $30; additional occupants require separate admission
Author Neko Case
Date & Time: Sunday, April 6, 7 p.m.
Location: Tara Theatre, Atlanta
Description: Musician and author Neko Case appears in conversation with Virginia Prescott to discuss her new memoir, The Harder I Fight the More I Love You. Presented by A Cappella Books.
Cost: From $30 (includes book)
COMING UP
The Addams Family Musical
Dates & Times: Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13
Location: Gas South Theater, Duluth
Description: A musical comedy featuring the beloved characters of the Addams Family in a new story.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
Repticon
Dates & Times: April 12-13
Location: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville
Description: A reptile and exotic animal expo featuring vendors, exhibits, and seminars.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; check the website for details.
If you would like to submit an item for an upcoming things to do list, send an email with details to joyce.lupiani@fox.com.