SpringFest. Tanglewood Farm. Apr. 1-30. -30. -30. Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visit with miniature animals. Bring your Easter basket and collect chocolate eggs. $9; hayrides, $5/person. 171 Tanglewood Dr., Canton. 770-667-6464.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Piedmont Park. Apr. 13-15. Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-8 p.m. An artist market, musical performances and a canine competition. Rock climbing wall and a kid’s village with hands-on projects, face painting and other fun activities. Free. 1071 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-817-6642.

Alpharetta Children’s Festival. Alpharetta Community Center Event Lawn. April 14. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Carnival games, petting zoo, local police and fire, enrichment activities, arts & crafts, inflatables and more. Free. 125 Roswell St. 678-297-6165.

Spring Fling. Goddard School. Apr. 14. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pony rides, games, face painting, food and more. Free. 4410 Johns Creek Pkwy., Suwanee. 678-475-0701.

Georgia Renaissance Festival. Fairburn. Apr. 14-June 3. Sat.-Sun. Memorial Day, Mon. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Jousting knights, jugglers, magicians and strolling minstrels. Includes medieval amusement park rides, crafts demonstrations, artist market. Adults, $16.95; children 6-12, $8.50; 5 and under, free. I-85 to Exit 61. 770-964-8575.

Taste of Newnan. Historic Courthouse Square. Apr. 19. 5-8:30 p.m. Sample specialties of local restaurants and caterers and live entertainment. Free. Newnan. 770-253-8283.

Lemonade Days. Brook Run Park. Apr. 19-22. Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Fri. 5-11 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-
11 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m. Amusement park rides, inflatables, games, horseback riding and more. Free; rides, $1. 4770 North Peachtree Rd., Atlanta. 404-932-3281.

John Knox Preschool Spring Fling. John Knox Presbyterian Church. Apr. 20. 5-8 p.m. Games, inflatables, bake sale, auction and more. Free admission; activity tickets, 25 cents. 505 Powers Ferry Rd., Marietta. 770-973-3283.

Bear on the Square Mountain Festival. Historic Downtown Dahlonega. Apr. 20-22. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight.; Sun. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Celebrate the traditional culture of the Georgia Mountains with bluegrass and old-time music, dance, storytelling, children’s events and more. Free; main stage concerts, $5-$10. 678-787-0535.

Family Funfest. Vinings Estates Clubhouse. Apr. 21. 3-6 p.m. Crafts, games, inflatables and more. $5/child. 655 Crescent Ridge Trl., Mabelton. 770-438-8298.

Morningside Presbyterian Preschool Spring Fling. Morningside Presbyterian Church. Apr. 21. 10 a.m-2 p.m. Petting zoo, cakewalk, pony rides, motorized cars, an auction and more. Free; purchase tickets for activities. 1411 N. Morningside Dr., Atlanta. 404-685-8758.

Arts StreetFest. Historic Downtown Alpharetta Apr. 21-22. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Artist market, live entertainment, a kid’s area and more. Free. Milton Ave., Alpharetta. 678-297-6382.

Big Shanty Festival. Downtown Kennesaw. Apr. 21-22. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. More than 200 arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, a Civil War Encampment, a parade and children’s activities. Free. Main St., Kennesaw. 770-423-1330.

Taste of Forsyth. Cumming Fairgrounds Amphitheatre. Apr. 22. Noon-5 p.m. Food from local restaurants, arts and crafts, children’s activities including moonwalks and rock climbing, live bands and more. Free admission; tasting tickets, $5. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming. 770-889-6384.

Sweet P’s Arts Festival. Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Apr. 27-28. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 80 professional artists and crafters, silent auction, raffles, music and food. $2; children under 12, free. 1795 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. 770-977-7473.

Feria Latina. Stone Mountain Park, Special Events Meadow. Apr. 27-29. Fri. 4-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-9 p.m. Festival rides, great latin food and entertainment. $10; children under 12, free; parking, $8. Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690.

Inman Park Spring Festival. Historic Inman Park. Apr. 27-29. Sat. noon-9 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m. Parade, street market, dance festival, tour of homes and kid activities. Free; tour of homes, $15 in advance, $20 at festival. N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 770-242-4895.

Spring Jonquil Festival. Village Green. Apr. 28-29. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. This festival showcases the work of more than 150 artists and crafters. Festival foods, arts and crafts market, children’s entertainment area and more. Adults, $1; children under 12, free. 200 Village Green Cir., Smyrna. 770-434-6600.

Taste of Marietta. Marietta Square. Apr. 29. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Features tastes from over 55 area restaurants, live concerts, dance performances and a kids’ area with moonwalks, sand art and more. Free; samples, $.50-$4. North, West and East Park Sq., Marietta. 770-429-1115.

festivals beyond atlanta

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival. Apr. 21-22. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Artisans from 24 states display their work. Also farm animals, hayrides, horseback rides and country cooking. Adults, $5; children, $1. 106 Anne Dr., Warner Robbins. 478-922-8265.

North Carolina Pickle Festival. Downtown Mt. Olive, Town Square. Apr. 27-28. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Get free pickles,enjoy pig and duck races, a climbing wall and mechanical bull, rides, a pickle treasure hunt and more. Free, Cost for food. 123 N. Center St., Mt. Olive. 919-658-3113.