Things to do in March in Atlanta

Welcome to March! It’s time to change the clocks, enjoy spring flowers, and eat Girl Scout Cookies. Are you looking for things to do in March around metro Atlanta? This is your monthly guide to free and cheap fun in the month of March.

Below is an overview of annual March celebrations, plus events and activities that FREE, cheap, or discounted. Sometimes, we throw in a splurge alert item that we think is especially notable.

REMINDER:
Before making plans for a restaurant, special exhibit, concert, trampoline, or spa treatment, make sure to check Groupon for a deal! You can often save 50% or more.

You may also be interested in our weekly list of Free & Cheap Things To Do

You may also be interested in these spring activities:

• Where to see dazzling displays of daffodils and cherry blossoms
• Guide to Spring Festivals in Atlanta in 2024
• Explore the Peachtree Creek Greenway
• Take a walk around the lake and nature trail at Murphey Candler Park

March in Atlanta: top things to do this month

Below the spotlighted events, you’ll find a day-by-day listing of March events.

♦ Free museum days

•  The High Museum Art hosts its Second Sundays FREE day on March 10, 2024.
Details on Second Sundays at the High

• The High Museum also hosts its FREE Access For All program on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 — you need to register in advance for this one.

•  The Museums On Us program offers FREE admission to Bank of America cardholders at four metro-area museums on March 2nd and 3rd.  This includes the High Museum, Tellus Museum, Atlanta History Center, and Center for Civil & Human Rights.
Details on Museums On Us

• Sunday Funday is a FREE drop-in day for families at the Carlos Museum. It’s happening on March 3, 2024.

• The Marietta History Center hosts its FREE monthly Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

The High has added a new FREE admission day on 3rd Wednesdays. (Deposit Photos)

♦ Daffodils, cherry blossoms, and more spring flowers

You’ll see daffodils and cherry blossoms everywhere in March!
Check out these flower-centric events:
♦ Daffodil Colorfest at Gibbs Gardens
♦ Tulip Festival at Yule Forest
♦ Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival (more known for amazing free concerts than for flowers!)
♦ Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival

And if you just want to wander through a gorgeous garden on your own, check out our huge list of great places to see spring flowers around Atlanta –– including parks, public gardens, wildflower trails, and more. Some are even FREE!

Daffodils at Oakland Cemetery.

♦ Free craft and DIY workshops

Take advantage of one of these FREE crafting events — just click through for details.
In most cases, supplies are provided.

• Sunday Makebreak at Michael’s — happening March 3rd and 17th at all local stores.

 • Saturday Kids Club at Michael’s — happening on March 9th and 23rd at all local stores.

• Home Depot Kids Workshop — make a butterfly house on Saturday, March 2nd.

• Lowe’s Kid Workshop — make a flower birdhouse on Saturday, March 16th.

• Decatur Makers’ Family Build Night — happening on Wednesday, March 27th.

♦ Prom dress giveaways

Several non-profit organizations in metro Atlanta host these FREE events in March or April. Students in grades 8 to 12 can register to try on dresses at a pop-up boutique. Shoes, jewelry, and accessories are also available.
Find a prom dress giveaway

♦ Sip & Swine BBQ Festival

March 1 & 2, 2024
Coolray Field in Lawrenceville
FREE admission and parking

The festival will feature two days of barbecue competition with many options for food and drink.
Beer and wine is available to those 21 and over.
There will also be continuous live music and a vendor village, with 100 booths selling crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more.
More info

♦ Atlanta Science Festival

March 9 – 23, 2024
Multiple locations

Each year, the Atlanta Science Festival is hosts close to 100 dynamic events, spread across Atlanta and the suburbs. Many are FREE, although some have a small charge. The events are designed for all age groups and all interests, making science fun.

Family-friendly events include outdoor scavenger hunts and discovery walks.

While the festival events are FREE, many require pre-registration and have limited space — so browse the listing and RSVP NOW!
Details on Atlanta Science Festival

♦ Girl Scout Cookie season

It’s time for a few boxes of America’s favorite snack!
If you need to find a cookie booth, we’ve got you covered.
Where to buy Girl Scout Cookies in metro Atlanta

♦ Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival

March 23 & 24, 2024
Georgia International Horse Park

This festival is older and more well established than its inside-the-Perimeter counterpart in Brookhaven.
Details for Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival.

♦ Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

This immersive exhibit lets you step into a Van Gogh painting as you explore his life and work through 360-degree digital projections and a virtual reality excursion through the French countryside. It’s running all month long.

Located at the new Exhibition Hub Art Center, 5660 Buford Highway in Doraville.
There are over 250 FREE parking spots here, and it’s right off I-285 near Spaghetti Junction.
More info and tickets

♦ National Pi Day

It’s all about the intersection of math and food! Retailers and restaurants use this day to offer baked pies and pizzas for the low price of $3.14 OR they offer a discount of $3.14.
Get this year’s Pi Day deals & discounts

♦ Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Midtown Atlanta
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Atlanta’s longest running parade! It is held on the Saturday just before St. Patricks Day and travels along Peachtree Street.
Get the details

♦ Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

March 23 & 24, 2024
Blackburn Park

The festival has gained a reputation for its incredible music line-up. It also includes an art market, food vendors galore, family-friendly activities in the Kidz Zone, a classic car show, and more. Festival admission and all the concerts are FREE.
Headline acts for 2024 include Barenaked Ladies, Crash Test Dummies, +LIVE+, Sister Hazel, and more.
Details for Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

♦ NEW! Dino Fest at Stone Mountain Park

March 16 to April 28, 2024
(select dates)

This is a brand new attraction at Stone Mountain Park! It features a lighted dinosaur parade and a special dino light and drone show.
More info on Dino Fest

Current discounts for Stone Mountain Park:
♦ Save $5 on an annual parking pass
♦ Get a 1-year Mountain Membership for just $49.99

♦ Phoenix Flies Celebration 

Multiple sites, city-wide

Phoenix Flies is an amazing celebration of local history and culture, featuring over 200 free tours and open houses of landmarks, historic homes, neighborhoods, cemeteries, and more. While the events are FREE, many require pre-registration and have limited space — so RSVP early.
Details for Phoenix Flies

♦ Atlanta Fair 

March 1 to April 7, 2024
Old Turner Field

This is Georgia’s only urban fair, taking place downtown in the GRAY LOT of the stadium. It features plenty of exciting rides and your favorite carnival cuisine. There’s also nightly entertainment, like concerts and dance troupes.
Details for Atlanta Fair

Photo courtesy of Atlanta Fair

♦ Atlanta Purim Parade & Festival 

March 17, 2024
Beth Jacob Synagogue

This is a variable event that may take place in February or March, depending on when the Purim holiday falls. The parade usually takes place along LaVista Rd, which is closed to traffic. The festival, complete with carnival rides, games, traditional Purim food, and more takes place at the Synagogue. Admission is FREE, but you’ll need tickets for the food vendors and rides.
More info on the Purim Festival

♦ Spring Consignment Sales

At these sales, you can save tons of money on gently worn clothing for kids, and even for yourself. The spring consignment sales include not just clothes, but also toys and accessories (like shoes, bookbags, bedding, room decor, etc.) You may just be interested in shopping, or you may have clothing and other items you’d like to sell on consignment.
Browse our big list of spring consignment sales in Atlanta
You may also be interested in the ADAC spring sample sale on home furnishings and accessories.

♦ Tutankhamun: His Tomb and Treasures

This exhibit features to-scale replicas of the treasures found within King Tut’s tomb, and offers a captivating look into the wonders of Ancient Egypt. It is currently running at the Exhibition Hub Art Center, located at 5660 Buford Hwy in Doraville (near the 285 interchange), through the whole month of March.
More info and tickets

♦ Atlanta Exploration Expo

March 23, 2024
Piedmont Park

The Exploration Expo is the grand finale event to the Atlanta Science Festival. It’s a festival in its own right, with live performances, food trucks, vendor booths, and fun.
Details on the Exploration Expo

♦ Spring walks and easy hikes

The March weather may be fickle in Atlanta, but there are plenty of days suitable for walking or hiking — just dress appropriately.

• Cobb County Trail of the Month program will meet at Heritage Park on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Register in advance.

• Wednesday morning group walks at Mason Mill Park are lead by a guide, starting at 10 a.m. each Wednesday. No reservation needed!

• Here’s a short list of some of our favorite winter walks to do on your own:

• Stroll around the lake and thru the woods at Murphey-Candler Park
• Visit old homestead ruins on the nature trail at Mary Scott Nature Park
• Walk the paved trail at the Peachtree Creek Greenway

♦ Egg hunts and more Easter hoppenings

Easter is on Sunday, March 31, 2024 — which means the egg hunts, candy drops, and bunny visits will start up around mid-month.
Browse our big list of FREE egg hunts and more fun spring events

The day-by-day March calendar: