Piedmont Park Conservancy, Inc.

Piedmont Park Guided History Tour
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
﻿﻿Saturdays, March – December | 10 am; 60 – 90 mins | Free
The Piedmont Park History Walking Tours include an introduction to the park’s vibrant past and present. The tours are led by Piedmont Park Conservancy Docents. Join us and discover how Piedmont Park’s rich history is undeniably intertwined with the development of Atlanta. Together, we’ll explore the fascinating historical and physical evolution of iconic Piedmont Park from forest to farm to fairgrounds for the Piedmont Exposition of 1887 and the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895, to Atlanta’s premier urban green space.
Meet in front of the Visitor center which is located near the 12th Street Entrance gate.
*Registration closes at 12pm the day before the tour. Walk ups are welcome but space is not guaranteed.
You will receive an email reminder a few days before your scheduled tour. Any questions please send an email to volunteer@piedmontpark.org. Tours are scheduled rain or shine. If a tour is cancelled you will receive an email notification.

Weekly Walking Club
2025-10-21 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-11 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | Dockside, Atlanta, GA, 30357, United States
Join the Conservancy and fellow park fans for a weekly group walk in Piedmont Park!
Every Tuesday, we host a 45-minute walk on Tuesdays at 10am. Each walk will feature different popular paths while answering any questions you may have about Piedmont Park or the Conservancy.
For questions, please contact Hannah Franklin at programs@piedmontpark.org.
Meet in front of Dockside near the 12th gate entrance, five minutes prior to departure. Walk up, no RSVP required.

One Music Fest
2025-10-25 11:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-26 11:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
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Green Market
2025-11-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 12th Street & Piedmont Avenue
Voted one of the top five farmer’s markets in Atlanta by Access Atlanta, Green Market encourages sustainable communities in the most basic way – by providing shoppers with direct access to local farmers and small businesses. Come walk the market and enjoy the fun every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm, March – December 2025.
Enjoy local farmers, bakers, jams, preserves and artisan goods. There is something for everyone. While you shop, you can enjoy prepared foods and drinks for breakfast and lunch.

Silk Scarf Painting
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Come and join us as we create a wearable artwork! You will be using silk paints and a variety of markers on finished silk to create your own unique scarf. Bring your simple line drawings, poems, or phrases to incorporate in your composition. All materials will be provided.

15 registrants minimum required for program to run. Reach out to the listed contact below for information/assistance with booking this program as a group activity. Piedmont Park Conservancy believes cost should not be a barrier to participation. Please reach out to programs@piedmontpark.org for information on financial assistance or with additional questions.

Crochet Workshop 101 - Basics
2025-11-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Let’s learn to crochet! During this 2 hour long program participants will learn the basics to crocheting, leaving with confidence and a new skill in their back pocket. Our first session will go over basics: key crochet concepts, chain stitches, and single crochet stitches. Instruction and materials are provided, participants will have the opportunity to leave with crochet hooks + yarn.

Crochet Workshop 101 - Basics
2025-11-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Let’s learn to crochet! During this 2 hour long program participants will learn the basics to crocheting, leaving with confidence and a new skill in their back pocket. Our first session will go over basics: key crochet concepts, chain stitches, and single crochet stitches. Instruction and materials are provided, participants will have the opportunity to leave with crochet hooks + yarn.
This program requires 8 participants minimum to run. Piedmont Park Conservancy believes that cost should not be a barrier to participation. Please reach out to programs@piedmontpark.org – for more information about financial assistance, booking this as a group activity, or if you have additional questions regarding this program.

Block Printing: Tea Towels, Paper + Penny
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Learn to use linocut techniques to carve, ink, and press your own designs! Local artist Heather Baker of @paperandpenny is instructing and you’ll print two matching tea towels – perfect for the holiday gifting season! All materials provided. This program requires 8 participants minimum to run. Piedmont Park Conservancy believes that cost should not be a barrier to participation. Please reach out to programs@piedmontpark.org – for more information about financial assistance, help with booking this as a group/team event, or if you have additional questions regarding this program.

Cider Making Workshop
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Come join Green Market Manager Matthew Bagshaw for this hands-on workshop. Nothing is more autumnal than freshly pressed apple cider! Using locally procured apples and a simple homestead scale press, we’ll make apple cider the old fashioned way. Participants will leave with a pint of fresh cider. Workshop is held at our Community Center, located at 1071 Piedmont Avenue SE. Please email programs@piedmontpark.org with any questions!

ASIFA-South Figure Drawing
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join Piedmont Park Conservancy as we host monthly Figure Drawing Sessions! We will start at 7PM and end at 9PM.

Please plan to bring your own materials. This will feature a live model and include shorter gesture poses as well as longer poses. This is self-directed practice with no formal instruction provided. This Figure Drawing session has been made possible thanks to support from ASIFA-South. This mission focused organization has a goal to foster and unite the animation community locally and globally to promote artists and the art of animation through communication and collaboration. In exciting news, they also offer and online drawing session and you’re encouraged to join – learn more about this by clicking here!

Pre-registration required for each session. 10 registrants minimum required for program to run. Piedmont Park Conservancy believes cost should not be a barrier to participation. Please reach out to programs@piedmontpark.org for information on financial assistance or with additional questions.

Contact for additional questions: programs@piedmontpark.org.

Piedmont Park Conservancy Annual Tree Lighting
2025-11-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Meadow
Join us on Sunday, November 23 at 6:00 PM in The Meadow for Light Up the Season!
The magic of the holidays begins with community, neighbors, families, and friends coming together to make a difference. Join us at Piedmont Park Conservancy as we Light Up the Season and celebrate unity, joy, and generosity beneath the glow of a 50-foot holiday tree, menorah, and kinara.
✨ Give Back & Spread Cheer:Your kindness fuels the spirit of the night! Bring nonperishable food for The Salvation Army’s Can-A-Thon (with Publix), cozy pajamas for Beyond Bedtime in partnership with Carters, or gently used books to restock our Little Free Library. Every act of giving helps brighten the holidays for Atlanta families in need.
🎶 Evening Highlights:Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring The Graduates, Electric Violinist Michelle Winters, free Shake Shack holiday custard, and special giveaways from Cirque du Soleil and Park Tavern!
💚 Give & Get:Donate $250 or more to receive a commemorative ornament and help the Conservancy keep the Park shining all season long.
🌟 Event Details:📅 Sunday, November 23🕕 6:00 PM📍 The Meadow, Piedmont Park

Paint + Sip: Holiday Edition
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Benefit Piedmont Park and enjoy creating at our Paint + Sip program! This session will be holiday themed, full of cheer!

Our evening will include instruction and all materials will be included. Participants are welcome to BYOB (beer and wine only – no spirits). We will provide water, ice, and cups/plasticware as needed. Program requires 15 participants minimum to run. Reach out to the listed contact below for information/assistance with booking this program as a group activity.

Piedmont Park Conservancy believes that cost should not be a barrier to participation – please reach out to programs@piedmontpark.org for more information about financial assistance or with any questions.

Block Printing: Holiday Cards, Paper + Penny
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Create your very own holiday cheer! Local artist Heather Baker of @paperandpenny is instructing and you’ll make 5 specialty cards together! Learn how to carve your own designs into linocut blocks to be used each holiday season for homemade cards. This program requires 8 participants minimum to run. Piedmont Park Conservancy believes that cost should not be a barrier to participation. Please reach out to programs@piedmontpark.org – for more information about financial assistance, booking this as a team/group outing, or if you have additional questions regarding this program.

Wreath Workshop
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Come craft holiday wreaths in beautiful Piedmont Park! This workshop will use materials found in the Park as well as upcycled goods. Plus, your participation will also support the Piedmont Park Conservancy in keeping Piedmont Park clean, green and active for all! This workshop is designed to allow participants to craft a unique wreath at their own pace – no formal instruction needed!

Note: This program needs a minimum of 8 registrants by November 29th in order to run. If you have any questions regarding booking for a team/group, financial aid, or more feel free to reach out to programs@piedmontpark.org.

Free Community Health Fair at Green Market
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 12th Street & Piedmont Avenue
Join us at the Green Market on Saturday, December 6 from 9AM–1PM for a free community health fair hosted by Hearts & Healing Funds Georgia Tech!

Come out for: Blood pressure screenings Mental health counseling + pre-assessments HIV/STI & Syphilis testing Fentanyl test strips, Narcan, condoms & Plan B No insurance needed + walk-ins welcome!

This is an important resource for our community. Please share widely and stop by for free services and support.

The Green Market at Piedmont Park1071 Piedmont Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309.
