Festival Fun
Enjoy the spring weather and take the kids to these outdoor festivals with children’s activities, food trucks and artist markets.
Colors Festival of ArtsMay
Kirkwood Spring Fling. Bessie Branham Park. Artists market, children’s area, live music, food, a 5K race and tour of homes. Festival, May 16. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tour of Homes, May 16-17, noon-6 p.m.; 5K race, May 16, 8 a.m. 2051 Delano Ave., Atlanta. 678-637-9835. Festival, free; home tour, $20; 5K race, $30.
Canton Festival of the Arts. Cherokee County Arts Center. Artists market, live entertainment, literary panel, serenity garden, hands-on activities for kids and more. May 16-17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 94 North St., Canton. 770-704-6244. Free.
Arts in the Park. Suwanee Town Center Park. More than 100 artists, performers and food vendors, and performances by Peach State Opera. May 16. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 340 Town Center Park. Suwanee. 678-948-6422. Free.
Atlanta Jazz Festival. Piedmont Park. A weekend of jazz performances,kids activity area, face painting, kids’ concerts and games. May 23-25. Festival, Fri., 4-11 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 400 Park Dr. NE, Atlanta. 404-546-6820. Free.
Decatur Arts Festival. Scott Park. Artists market, music performances, dance, literary arts, Children’s Art Festival on Saturday, community parade, jugglers, pony rides and more. May 23-24. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s Parade, Sat., 9:30 a.m.; kids and teen activities, Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center. 231 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-371-9583. Free.
Fairy House Festival