Name: Discovery Days
Start: 2026-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-17T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Project Chimps

May 2026
May 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Adventure Cubs at Zoo Atlanta

Adventure Cubs at Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta

Each month, a new adventure awaits with new animals to observe.
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Taste of Spring

Olde Town Conyers Pavilion 949 S. Main St. NE, Conyers

This festival features food, craft vendors, live entertainment, activities and a car show. Free admission. […]
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Taste of East Cobb

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta

Enjoy live music, local restaurant tastings and a huge Kids’ Zone. Free admission; taste tickets, […]
May 2 @ 11:30 am

Cap’N Peak

Aurora Theatre 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville

This Star Trek-themed performance from Felt Nerdy Puppets will feature intergalactic fun. $7.
May 2 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Johns Creek International Festival

Atlanta Athletic Club 1930 Bobby Jones Dr., Johns Creek

Celebrate countries and cultures from around the world with music, performances, a global marketplace and […]
May 3 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Sunday

Free Sunday

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art 30 Atlanta St. SE, Marietta

View exhibits for free, and create an art piece you can take home. Free admission.
May 3 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday FUNday

Sunday FUNday

Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Cir. NE, Atlanta

Enjoy a hands-on arts craft, exploring exhibits and learning. Free admission.

Free
May 8 - May 9

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

Logan Farm Park 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth

Enjoy a concert under the stars and some of the best BBQ around. May 8, […]
May 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fairytale Friday

Fairytale Friday

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville

Come dressed as a favorite fairytale character for a parade filled with music and bubbles. […]
May 9 - May 10

Cherokee County Indian Festival and Mother’s Day Pow Wow

Boling Park 1200 Marietta Hwy., Canton

Shop Native American crafters and wares, watch drum performances and more.
May 9 - May 10

Chastain Park Arts Festival

Chastain Park 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta

Enjoy fine arts and crafts, a children’s area, gourmet food trucks and acoustic musicians.

Free
May 9 - May 10

Dunwoody Art Festival

Dunwoody Village Parkway 1449 Dunwoody Village Pkwy., Dunwoody

Shop many different artists’ works, and visit the creative Kidz Zone. May 9, 10 a.m.-6 […]

Free
May 9 - May 10

Sweet Auburn Springfest

Sweet Auburn Historic District 230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta

Enjoy tons of different musical performances, and drop by the kid’s area. May 9, 11 […]
May 9 @ 7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Winterville Marigold Festival

Winterville 115 Parkview Rd., Winterville

Participate in the Marigold 10K, watch a parade, visit the Kid's Area, listen to live […]
May 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm DIY Days

DIY Days

Enjoy a day full of innovation, creativity, discovery, craftsmanship, exploration and more. For ages 3 […]
May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm North Georgia Live Steamers

North Georgia Live Steamers

Georgia International Horse Park 1632 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., Conyers

Enjoy a miniature train ride on a smaller version of a real steam train.

$2
May 10 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum of Art

UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum of Art

High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta

Enjoy free admission to view exhibits.

Free
May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Taste of Alpharetta

Historic Downtown Alpharetta 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta

Celebrate the vibrant food community of Alpharetta with dining events, cooking demos, culinary collaborations and […]
May 16 - May 17

Duluth Arts Festival

Duluth 3167 Main St., Duluth

This festival features approximately 86 painters, photographers, sculptors, glass artists and more. May 16, 10 […]

Free
May 16 - May 17

Discovery Days

Project Chimps 2031 Lowery Rd., Morganton

Learn more about the former research chimpanzees living right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains […]