Piedmont Park Conservancy, Inc.

The Peachtree Mile
2023-12-03 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
The Peachtree Mile
roadraceservices@comcast.net
Event Description: 1 Mile Run/Walk
Event Location: Piedmont Park(Charles Allen Gate)
1000 Charles Allen Drive NE, Atlanta Ga 30306
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

December Terrarium Workshop
2023-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Community Center, 1071 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Come create your own terrarium at the Park! Perfect idea for a fun craft night or to create a gift for the holiday season. Travis Ronis with Overall Designs will guide you through designing your own terrarium in this fun workshop! When registering, you’ll have options to upgrade to a medium or large terrarium for an additional fee. * Note: Participants under 18 will need a parent or guardian to attend workshop with – please reach out to the contact below to register. Craft is included for each paid participant. Please email Kaycee Walker: kwalker@piedmontpark.org with any additional questions.
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Speaker Series: Dr. Chris Mowry, Atlanta Coyote Project:
2023-12-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Center, 1071 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Gather your friends and come learn with Dr. Chris Mowry! The Atlanta Coyote Project consists of scientists devoted to learning more about coyotes and other forms of wildlife living within the metro Atlanta area. Whether you are captivated, concerned, or just plain curious when it comes to coyotes, ACP strives to be a relevant and credible source of information and to provide strategies for peaceful human-coyote coexistence.
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Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog 5K
2023-12-24 09:00 - 11:00
Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog 5K
victoria@marathonmajic.com
Event Description: Annual event celebrating the holiday. Fun for the entire family.
Event Location: Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Piedmont Park Conservancy Blood Drive
2023-12-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-19 14:00 - 18:00 | Magnolia Hall, Atlanta, GA, 30357, United States

Resolution Run 5K
2024-01-01 10:00 - 11:30
Resolution Run 5K
atlantatrackclub.org
5K, Mile & Dash foot race held within Piedmont Park to celebrate the New Year
Piedmont Park
*Permit Pending*

Sunday Mornings at the Park
2024-01-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-25 09:00 - 11:00
Description
Let’s get together and clean up the park! Activities to include weed removal, trash pickup, assorted landscaping and more!
Purpose
Contribute to the beautification of your city’s busiest park and get some steps in!
Role
You’ll be assigned a task to perform for the allotted time.
Vibe
Chill Sunday morning making your park look great

Location
Atlanta, GA 30309 (sign up to see exact location)

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Time Travel 5 10k Half Marathon
2024-01-07 09:00 - 12:00
Time Travel 5 10k Half Marathon
bodiesracecompany.com
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Timed 5/10k and 1/2 marathon race starting/finishing at Piedmont Park
EVENT LOCATION: Piedmont Park/ Beltline
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Fermentation Workshop
2024-01-17 17:30 - 19:30
Join Garden Manager Matthew Bagshaw for a workshop that covers all things fermented food! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll make sauerkraut, with each participant leaving with their own jar to take home and ferment. We’ll talk about bacteria and yeast and the role they play in many of the foods we eat from bread and beer to pickles and yogurt and learn some tips on how to steer the microbes in the right direction for your at home projects.
10 registrants minimum required for program to run. Piedmont Park Conservancy believes cost should not be a barrier to participation. Please reach out to Kaycee Walker – kwalker@piedmontpark.org for information on financial assistance.

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Contact for additional questions: Kaycee Walker – kwalker@piedmontpark.org.

Figure Drawing
2024-01-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Center, 1071 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
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.

Book Making Workshop
2024-02-06 18:30 - 20:30
Join Mary Jo Lombardo of Studio5Sunrise as she teaches participants how to create a few different types of artist books! Be prepared to cut, fold, construct and glue with the provided materials. You should also feel free to bring your own personalized images (copies of photos, writing, paper samples, etc. if you like!) You will leave this workshop with a new set of skills and your own artists books! All materials provided.

Birds Georgia Field Trip
2024-02-10 09:00 - 12:00
Join Birds Georgia for a Field Trip in Piedmont Park!

Doggie Dash 5K
2024-02-11 09:00 - 12:00
The Doggie Dash 5K is making its return! February 11th at 9am, embrace the love at Piedmont Park by bringing along your four-legged companions for a fantastic celebration. Take part in a 5K journey through the Park, all in support of the Conservancy. Following the race, explore a variety of on-site vendors with your furry friend. Even if you don’t have a pet to accompany you, you’re more than welcome to participate. Register Now →

Mushroom Growing Workshop
2024-02-11 12:00 - 14:00
Come join us as we inoculate hardwood logs with oyster mushroom spawn. This technique is used to produce various kinds of mushrooms commercially or at home. Participants can expect to learn the basics of how mushrooms grow and how to grow them in this way including drilling holes, using specialized tools to fill these holes with sawdust spawn, and sealing the holes with wax. We will also discuss other cultivation techniques used commercially as well as ones suited to the at-home hobbyist. It will be a fun way to learn a new skill, make some friends, and make use of the shadier parts of your yard or garden. Each participant will leave with their very own inoculated log.
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 Kaycee Walker – kwalker@piedmontpark.org for information on financial assistance.
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Contact for additional questions: Kaycee Walker – kwalker@piedmontpark.org.

Lunar New Year Science Celebration Homeschool Day
2024-02-14 10:30 - 12:00
It’s the year of the dragon! Please join us as we use science to celebrate Lunar New Year at the Park. We’ll learn about the moon, design lanterns, and even make our own fire-breathing dragon This program is designed for K-5 homeschool and distance learning students.

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special ft. "Romeo and Juliet" & More
2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:00
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Atlanta. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” & More at Magnolia Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Magnolia Hall
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
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Galentine's Day 5K
2024-02-17 09:30 - 11:00
Galentine’s Day 5K
cody@runhorizon.com
Event Description: Annual 5K run/walk starting and finishing in Piedmont Park.
Event Location: Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT ISSUED*

Run for the Arts 5K
2024-03-02 09:00 - 10:30
Run for the Arts 5K
roadraceservices@comcast.net
Event Description: 5K Run/Walk-Promoting fitness to benefit the Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Event Location: Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Phoenix Flies 2024 Historic Piedmont Park Walking Tour
2024-03-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-09 10:00 - 11:30
Join Piedmont Park Conservancy docents for a 60-90 minute walking tour to discover how Piedmont Park has been transformed over the last 200 years. From the ancestral lands of the Muscogee Indians, to the Walker Family farm, to an elite private club, to the site of the Cotton States and International Exposition, Piedmont Park has evolved into the world class city park it is today.

The capacity for this tour is 20 people. If the event is full, please sign up for the waiting list. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.
The tour is subject to cancellation at the guide’s discretion due to inclement weather at the tour starting point. You will be notified via email.
Parking is recommended in the Sage Parking Garage at 1320 Monroe Drive NE.
This event is not accessible.
Meet at the Visitor Center/Dockside inside 12th Street entrance off Piedmont Avenue.

Location

1071 Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Steam Build @ Piedmont Park Aquatic Center
2024-03-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Aquatic Center & Pool
Cardboard boats, rafts, and canoes – oh my! Join Piedmont Park Conservancy to design a floatation device to test in our Pool. Teams will have one hour to create structures from recycled materials before journeying through a lazy river. Creative challenges and plenty of laughs guaranteed!

Math N’ More's Annual Pi Day Fundraising Field Day
2024-03-09 14:00 - 19:00
Join us for a fun-filled day at Piedmont Park | Oak Hill | Greenspace A as we celebrate Pi Day! This exciting event is packed with math-inspired activities, games, and challenges for all ages. Whether you’re a math enthusiast or just looking for a good time, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while supporting a great cause. So grab your friends and family, and get ready to have a blast while helping us raise funds for Math N’ More. Don’t miss out on this amazing event – mark your calendars and come join the fun!

March Midweek Mile & Dash
2024-03-13 17:00 - 19:00
March Midweek Mile & Dash
atlantatrackclub.org
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This is a FREE youth event for kids ages 14 and under. Kids ages 6-14 will run the Mile, and Kids ages 5 & under can run the Dash. A track & field zone will have 5 stations for kids to learn a new skill. This event will promote health and wellness in our youth community, while providing them with a safe, encouraging and fun experience to run/walk.
EVENT LOCATION: Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Cycling Into Science: A Family Physics Exploration
2024-03-13 17:30 - 18:30
Pedal into a world of wonder! Join us for a family-friendly adventure at “Cycling into Science” in Piedmont Park. Ride your bikes through the picturesque park while unraveling the secrets of physics in a fun and interactive way. It’s a journey that blends the beauty of the outdoors with the thrill of scientific discovery. Come one, come all, and let’s explore the laws of the universe in the heart of Atlanta’s green oasis. Bring your curiosity, your bikes, and your sense of adventure – it’s a ride you won’t want to miss!
