The weather’s fine and there’s plenty to explore at Atlanta’s springtime staples. With 21 events, you’re sure to find a festival that’s up your alley.

SpringFest. Visit with miniature animals and bring your basket to collect chocolate eggs and meet real miniature bunnies. April 1-30. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tanglewood Farm. 171 Tanglewood Dr., Canton. 770-667-6464. $9; hayrides, $5.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Live music, great food, amazing art and a Kids Village featuring dance contests, face painting and a rock-climbing wall. April 4-6. Fri., noon-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Outside in front of Lenox Square. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-817-6642. Free.

Georgia Renaissance Festival. Features jousting knights, jugglers, magicians and balancing acrobats. Includes medieval amusement park rides, crafts demonstrations, an artist market and the Royal Lipizzan Stallion show. April 12-June 1. Sat. and Sun., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. I-85 to exit 61, Fairburn. 770-964-8575. Adults, $19.95; children 6-12, $8.50; under 5, free.

Taste of Newnan. Sample specialties of local restaurants and caterers on the Courthouse Square. Enjoy live entertainment and be sure to bring your best hot wing recipe. April 17. 5-8:30 p.m. Historic Courthouse Square, Downtown Newnan. 770-253-8283. Free.

Lemonade Days. Includes amusement park rides, inflatables, games, food vending and family activities. On Saturday and Sunday, the Dunwoody Arts and Crafts Guild will present works from Southeastern artisans. April 17-20. Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Brook Run Park. 4770 North Peachtree Rd., Dunwoody.

Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass and Bar-B-Que Festival. A Memphis Barbecue Network sanctioned cook-off. Bluegrass music, arts and crafts, Civil War reenactments, living history exhibit, children’s area and more. April 18-20. Fri., 3-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nash Farm Battlefield. 4361 Jonesboro Rd., Hampton. 770-957-5786. Adults, $5; children, $3; under 7, free.

Morningside Presbyterian Preschool Spring Fling. Petting zoo, cakewalk, pony rides, motorized cars, train for the kids, food, an auction and more. April 19. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1411 N. Morningside Dr., Atlanta. 404-685-8758. Free; purchase tickets for activities.

Alpharetta Arts StreetFest. Stroll through outdoor galleries filled with paintings, mixed media, photography and jewelry. Features live music. The children’s area will include “Art in Action” by Imagine That!, storytelling from The Reading Tree, and theatre games from Kudzu Playhouse. April 19-20. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Milton Ave., Downtown Alpharetta. 678-297-6000, ext. 1008. Free.

Big Shanty Festival. Arts and crafts, food vendors, two entertainment stages, Civil War reenactments and children’s activities. April 19-20. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Downtown Kennesaw. 770-423-1330. Free.

Family Fun Day and Silent Auction. Crafts, games, inflatables, food, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. April 20. noon-4 p.m. Vinings Estates Clubhouse. 655 Crescent Ridge Trl., Mabelton. 770-438-8298. Admission, free; $1/4 tickets.

Taste of Forsyth. Food from local restaurants, arts and crafts, children’s activities and music. April 20. noon-5 p.m. Cumming Fairgrounds. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming. 770-889-6384. Free admission. Tasting tickets, $0.50.

John Knox Preschool Spring Fling. Games, inflatables, bake sale, auction and more. April 25. 5-8 p.m. John Knox Presbyterian Church. 505 Powers Ferry Rd. SE, Marietta. 770-973-5050.

Taste of Henry. Showcases delicious food from over 25 local restaurants and features a children’s play area with clown and other fun activities. April 25. 6-9 p.m. Heritage Park Arena, McDonough. 101 Lake Dow Rd., McDonough. 678-432-1518. Adults, $20; children ages 3-12, $5.

Feria Latina. Carnival rides, Latin and international food, arts and crafts, and a children’s pavilion featuring clowns, inflatable games and exhibits. April 25-27. Fri., 4-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-9 p.m. Stone Mountain Park. Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain. Parking, $8 (Cash only); children under 12, free.

Spring Fling. Pony rides, games, face painting, food and more. April 26. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goddard School. 4410 Johns Creek Pkwy., Suwanee. 678-475-0701. 505 Powers Ferry Rd., Marietta. 770-973-3283. Free admission; activity tickets, $0.25.

Inman Park Spring Festival. Live entertainment, street market, parade, arts and crafts and tour of homes. April 25-27. Fri., noon-4 p.m. Sat., noon-8:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Inman Park. N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 770-242-4895. Free; tour of homes, $15-$20.

Sweet P’s Arts and Crafts Festival. Artists and crafters, live music, a children’s activity area, food court, raffles and silent auction. April 26-27. Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon- 5 p.m. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. 1795 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. 770-977-7473. $1 donation suggested admission.

Taste of Marietta. Features 60 food vendors, live music on five stages, Kids Alley and Sports Corner. April 27. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Marietta Square, Downtown Marietta. 770-429-1115. Free.

Beyond Atlanta Festivals

Bear on the Square Mountain Festival. Bluegrass concerts, old-time mountain music, crafts, square dancing and food. Storytelling and a “musical instrument petting zoo” for the kids. April 18-20. Downtown Dahlonega. 678-787-0535. Free; main stage concerts, $10.

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival. Artists from 25 states, music, ventriloquism, magic, storytelling by Larry the Leprechaun, farm animals, horseback rides, hayrides and country cooking. April 19-20. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 315 Lake Joy Rd., Warner Robins. 478-922-8265. Adults, $5; kids, $1.

North Carolina Pickle Festival. Carnival rides, antique cars, petting-zoo, face painting and pickles galore. April 25-26. Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Mt. Olive, Town Square. 919-658-3113. Free. c