FEATURED EVENTS

Blue Heron Nature Preserve is pleased to inspire nature lovers with Blue Heron’s Art of Nature 2024. Curated by this year’s Artist-in-Residence Dorothy O’Connor, this will be the 10th annual outdoor exhibition along the Blueway Trail.

Accidentally dropped by her mother, the helpless baby fruit bat, Stellaluna, falls into a nest of bird fledglings. The baby birds graciously accept her as one of the family—as long as she acts like a bird and doesn’t confuse her adoptive siblings. Stellaluna does her best, but she still likes to fly at night and sleep hanging upside down. Stellaluna’s adventures continue until one day, she gets separated from her bird family and is discovered by other bats sleeping with her head up. As the bats gather to see this unusual creature, Stellaluna is joyfully reunited with her mother. It is a classic tale of differences and similarities and how with acceptance and respect “..we’re friends. And that’s a fact,” says Stellaluna.

Taking place on the last full weekend in April, Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes is Atlanta’s largest all volunteer festival. Organized by the Inman Park Neighborhood Association, the Festival & Tour of Homes has grown to become a full weekend jam packed with events. Festival offers something for everybody: music, kids activities, a Tour of Homes, a marvelous street parade, an artists’ market, not to mention some of the city’s best people-watching. Come early, stay late, and be our guests at Atlanta’s best street festival.

The festival will line Peachtree Road between American Way and Miller Drive (near the Marta Station). The road will be closed for festivalgoers to browse at their leisure and greet the more than 100 artisans and makers. Attendees will see paintings, metal, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, fiber art, folk art, culinary treats, woodworking, photography, candles, soaps, handmade clothing, glass, pet products and so much more! Chamblee Art Fest visitors will also see food trucks with festival cuisine, a creative children’s area, and strolling musicians.

Join us at Ponce City Market for Earth Week, a multi-day celebration where guests can experience a mix of events from environmental stewardship workshops, to an eco-friendly vendor market, networking events for sustainability professionals, and much more. See schedule below for details: