Piedmont Park Conservancy, Inc.

Weekend Bike Club
2024-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Piedmont Park Conservancy’s Bike Club will be an hour and a half long weekend program for kids that are ages 8-12. Join us as we work on riding in a group setting and improving stamina. Riders should feel confident biking for 15-20 minutes at a time – we will take water and activity breaks in between. A one time $50 fee covers 6 sessions* – we will meet once a month March through October, taking off June and July! Please come prepared with a helmet, water, and ready to ride at 10AM!

Green Market
2024-03-30 09:00 - 13:00 | 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 2024.
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.

Speaker Series: Claire Todd
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Center
Join Antarctica researcher and geologist Dr. Claire Todd to learn how scientists track changes in the Antarctic ice sheets, and why changes in Antarctica have global impacts! Dr. Todd will also share photos and experiences from working and living in Antarctic field camps.

Adult Park Bocce
2024-03-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Conservancy and fellow Park enthusiasts for a weekly adult Bocce Ball league! This casual league will be perfect for those wanting to learn how to play bocce ball, or those with intermediate skills looking for a way to play casual games!

Intro to Fishing-Adult Class
2024-03-24 12:30 - 14:30
Join us on Lake Clara Meer to learn the basics of freshwater fishing! We’ll focus on the proper technique, types of bait that can be used, and what type of fish you can catch. All materials are provided.
A valid Georgia Fishing License is required to participate (one day options are available) and can be purchased online at: https://www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/
10 registrants minimum are required for this 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 or if you have any additional questions.
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Kid + Family Fishing Class
2024-03-24 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Lake Clara Meer to learn the basics of freshwater fishing while making memories! We’ll focus on the proper technique, types of bait that can be used, and what type of fish you can catch.
This class is designed for kids in grades K-5. Materials provided. Price is per child. Children must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. Up to 3 kids per adult.
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 or if you have any additional questions.
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2024 Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo
2024-03-23 10:00 - 17:00
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo is a free community event that is part of a 3-week city-wide festival. School and college age students and their families attend. ASF celebrated the world-class learning and STEM career opportunities in metro Atlanta. The purpose is to keep Atlanta students engaged in STEM opportunities and careers in Atlanta without losing them to the West Coast and New York to pursue STEM careers. The expo is supported by major corporations, such as, Delta Air Lines, Google, Georgia Power, NASA, Mercedes-Benz, and all of the Atlanta Colleges and Universities.
EVENT LOCATION: Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Atlanta Science Trivia
2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Greystone
What’s better than science trivia? Science trivia with drinks! Assemble your trivia team or happy hour crew and have some science fun with us! From trees to avian anatomy and Piedmont Park nature, we’ve got you covered. Show off your science skills or learn more with us in the heart of Piedmont Park! Adults only, 21+, ticket includes three drinks!

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
2024-03-21 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 Hans Zimmer at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 65 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
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Atlanta
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Active Oval Yoga
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Active Oval
Experience free yoga on the Active Oval starting this spring! Bring your mat and join us for a chance to connect with wonderful people while enjoying an outdoor yoga class in the Park. This free yoga event is sponsored by Lululemon and the Piedmont Park Conservancy, featuring classes led by Dancing Dogs Studio. The sessions start at 6 PM. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet new friends and enhance your yoga practice!

Urban Agriculture Art Exhibit
2024-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Community Center
The Lives of Urban Food Growers and Advocates is an exhibition of the Emory Oral History Program’s oral history collection, Urban Agriculture in Atlanta, GA. This exhibit will present eight oral histories in the collection through multi-media and multi-sensory art pieces, including food tasting and a short film, and aims to promote the incredible work of these urban growers in a community event where all are welcome. Come celebrate and experience the stories of those who make access to fresh, local food possible on March 20th from 5-8PM.

Jeff Galloway Half Marathon - 10th Annual
2024-03-17 08:00 - 12:00
michele@jeffgalloway.com
www.jeffgalloway.com
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Half Marathon promoting fitness, healthy lifestyle. Located in Midtown, Virginia Highlands & Piedmont Park.
EVENT LOCATION/ROUTE: 10th Street, Peachtree Street, Piedmont Park, Central Park Pl, Freedom Park Trail, Atlanta BeltLine Trail, Monroe Drive, Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Birds Georgia Field Trip
2024-03-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-10 09:00 - 12:00
Join Birds Georgia for a Field Trip in Piedmont Park!

10th Annual Leprechaun Chase 5K & Kids Run
2024-03-16 08:00 - 10:00
10th Annual Leprechaun Chase 5K & Kids Run
jeffgalloway131.com
EVENT DESCRIPTION: 5K run/walk & Kids Fun Run to promote fitness
EVENT LOCATION: Ansley Mall/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!

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*

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!

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!

Phoenix Flies 2024 Historic Piedmont Park Walking Tour
2024-03-02 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

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*

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

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*

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
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Atlanta
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

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.

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.
Sign Up Here!
Contact for additional questions: Kaycee Walker – kwalker@piedmontpark.org.

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 →

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.

Figure Drawing
2024-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Center
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.

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.

Sign Up!

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