Top 10 things to do in Atlanta, including FREE events

The Dave Matthews Band plays Lakewood on Saturday night.

Looking for something fun to do around the Atlanta area this Memorial Day weekend? Here are some of the best bets:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Meet celebrity voice talent, writers, gamers, and more as you celebrate all that is anime, comics, and gaming at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Celebrate jazz legends and up and coming jazz greats on 2 stages, enjoy arts and crafts and a youth jazz-band competition, food vendors, and a kids’ zone at Piedmont Park.  FREE!

Celebrate Memorial Day at Callaway Gardens with a water ski and wakeboard tournament, beach activities, a kids’ zone, and live music.

Friday

Bring a picnic dinner and take a guided paddle down the Chattahoochee at sunset.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

Celebrate Memorial Day at Stone Mountain Park with live music, a patriotic laser show, and fireworks.  There’s a discount for active and retired military.

Saturday

See Dave live in concert as he rocks out the Lakewood Amphitheater.

Saturday & Sunday

Stroll the art walk on Friday evening and an artist’s market on Saturday and Sunday in Downtown Decatur.  There will also be food and live music.  FREE!

Saturday, Sunday & Monday

This street festival offers art, live jazz, acoustical music, cultural arts performances, children’s activities, and food vendors.  FREE!

Monday

Vinings Memorial Day Brew & Que

Meehan’s Vinings will be hosting Brew & Que on the back patio, with a portion of the proceeds to The Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets are $30.

Join the city of Roswell as they remember our fallen soldiers with displays, music, ceremonies, a 21-gun salute, and food at City Hall.  FREE!