Atlanta weekend highlights: FREE Hanson concert, boozy book fair and more

Don’t miss out on the exciting events happening in Atlanta this weekend!

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90s music fans can groove at a FREE Hanson concert, while book lovers can enjoy a boozy book fair. But that’s not all; Atlanta has many more fun-filled activities to look forward to this weekend. We’ve curated a list of our top seven picks to help you find the perfect match for your vibe. Take a look and join in on the fun:

Check out the Georgia Food + Wine Festival

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and raise your glasses high at Marietta’s ultimate celebration of food and drinks this weekend! The Georgia Food + Wine Festival is back and better than ever, showcasing the best in local and global cuisine, wine, spirits, and beer. Enjoy tasting events and live music in addition to celebrity chefs, winemakers, and local artisans.

Location: Cobb at Jim R Miller Park - 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008; Date: March 23-26; Admission: $25+; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Find your next match at Fetch Park’s dating event

Get ready to unleash the love this Friday night at Fetch Dog Park’s location at The Works! The first-ever “Could it Bae” event, co-hosted by Atlanta dating app Hatched, promises to be a good time whether you’re single and ready to mingle, or just looking to make new furry friends. Visit fetchpark.com for more information on entry requirements and pricing for pups.

Location: Fetch Dog Park at The Works - 1295 Chattahoochee Ave NW; Time: 6 p.m. to midnight; Date: Friday, March 24; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Enjoy a night of literature and libations

Get ready for a lit night out at the Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore, hosted by Distillery of Modern Art on Saturday night. Peruse a curated book selection while sipping delicious, handcrafted spring cocktails, nibbling on charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, and sweets from JARDí chocolates. Best of all, admission is free!

Location: DeKalb at Distillery of Modern Art - 2197 Irvindale Way, Chamblee, GA 30341; Time: 6-9 p.m.; Date: Saturday, March 25; Admission: Free; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Celebrate spring in style with Hapeville’s lantern parade

Spring into action and flutter your way through the butterfly lantern parade with the same Krewe who brings you the Beltline Lantern Parade. Join the fun in Hapeville’s collaboration with artist Chantelle Rytter and take in the pop-up art market, Bizarre Bazaar, along with mouth-watering food and drinks. The parade starts at 8:10 p.m.

Location: Hapeville at Jess Lucas Park - 680 S Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354; Time: 6-10 p.m.; Date: Saturday, March 25; Admission: Free; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Join the Botanical Garden for a chic Garden Party

Immerse yourself in the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s vibrant atmosphere with live music, refreshing cocktails, and flower-arranging demos. Take a stroll among countless spring bulbs and soak up the beauty of nature. This special ticketed event is open to all, with families welcome to join in on the fun.

Location: Midtown at Atlanta Botanical Garden - 1345 Piedmont Ave NE; Time: 5 p.m.; Date: Saturday, March 25; Admission: GA tickets are $49.95 for members & $54.95 for non-members; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Experience the best of spring at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

Join the City of Brookhaven at Blackburn Park on Saturday and Sunday for its annual Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival! This exciting event will feature a variety of activities, including live music performances by Band of Horses and HANSON, an artist market with over 100 vendors, a classic car show on Saturday, a Kidz Zone, food trucks and bars, Pet World, and much more. Unfortunately, there is NO parking in the immediate area of Blackburn Park, so make transportation plans accordingly!

Location: Brookhaven at Blackburn Park - 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Brookhaven, GA 30319; Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..; Date: March 25-26; Admission: Free; Website: brookhavenga.gov

Shop, sip, and savor at Hotel Clermont’s first Clermont Bazaar

Get ready for an exciting Sunday at Hotel Clermont’s Clermont Bazaar Spring rooftop market! Discover the best of Atlanta’s local craftsmen, tradeswomen, and artisans selling a wide range of unique decor, jewelry, and vintage goods.

Enjoy craft cocktails, skyline views, and good tunes while browsing the market anytime between noon and 6 p.m. And while you’re there, treat yourself to delicious brunch available in the Lobby Bar and Tiny Lou’s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: East Atlanta at Hotel Clermont - 789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; Time: Noon to 6 p.m.; Date: Sunday, March 26; Admission: Free; Website: events.accessatlanta.com