VA Highland Plein Air Paint Out
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Try to spot Virginia Highland Plein Air artists in the Park! They’ll be painting around the Park gearing up for an Art Sale happening on 4/6 from 9AM-2PM at the 12th Street Gate. 10% of sales are donated to Piedmont Park Conservancy!

Weekly Walking Club
2025-04-01 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-18 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-04 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-02-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-02-18 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.

Piedmont Park Guided History Tour
2025-03-29 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.

Atlanta Spring Fling 5K Run/Walk
2025-03-29 09:00 - 22:30, 2025-03-29 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
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EVENT DESCRIPTION: 5K Run/Walk promoting fitness and good health.
EVENT LOCATION/ROUTE: Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Green Market
2025-03-29 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.

Yoga in the Park
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Active Oval
Join the Conservancy for free Yoga on the Active Oval! Grab your mat and head over to the Active Oval, because you’re bound to meet a ton of great people and maybe even find that workout buddy you’ve been searching for!

Block Printing Workshop: Matching Bandanas
2025-03-26 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 create a repeating pattern on two bandanas – one for you and a friend or one for you and your dog!
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 Kaycee Walker – kwalker@piedmontpark.org – for more information about financial assistance, booking this activity for a group, or if you have additional questions regarding this program.

2025 Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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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.
EVENT LOCATION: Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Figure Drawing
2025-03-20 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.
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.

10th Annual St. Patrick's Parade 5K
2025-03-15 09:45 - 11:45 (America/New_York)
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EVENT DESCRIPTION: Join your fellow parade revelers and runners for the Official 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade 5K! Run or walk before one of the countries oldest St. Patrick’s Parades, the route begins and finishes on Peachtree Road and
LOCATION/ROUTE: 933 Peachtree Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30309/ 12th St / Piedmont Park
*EVENT PERMIT PENDING*

Community Art Nights at the Park
2025-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Conservancy for monthly creative hours at the Park! Our doors are open to all at this free event designed to build community + create. Bring any medium/materials you’d like, make a mess, make new friends! We will provide space, great music, and good vibes.

Run for the Arts 5K
2025-03-08 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
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Event Description: 5K Run/Walk benefitting the Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Event Location: Piedmont Park
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Run for the Arts 5K
2025-03-08 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
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Run for the Arts 5K
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Event Description: 5K Run/Walk benefitting the Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Event Location: Piedmont Park
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Piedmont Park Comprehensive Plan - Virtual Input Meeting
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join Us for a Virtual Input Session on the Future of Piedmont Park!
Last August, we kicked off the first Comprehensive Plan for Piedmont Park in 25 years. While we’re excited to share the complete plan with you this April, there’s still important work to be done—and we need your help.
In the coming weeks, we’re offering multiple opportunities for Atlantans to provide feedback on our progress. We invite you to join us for a virtual input session on Wednesday, February 26th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm via Zoom, hosted by Piedmont Park Conservancy’s CEO, Doug Widener.
During this session, we’ll walk you through renderings, images, and plans for key areas of the park, including Lake Clara Meer, the Active Oval, and the future expansion of Piedmont Park. We welcome your thoughts and insights as we continue to shape the park’s future together.
Please RSVP through the link provided in this evite. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you once you register. If you can’t attend this virtual session, don’t worry! Our updated Digital Hub offers a chance to explore the plans and share your feedback at your convenience.
We can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to.

Piedmont Park Comprehensive Plan - Virtual Input Meeting
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join Us for a Virtual Input Session on the Future of Piedmont Park!
Last August, we kicked off the first Comprehensive Plan for Piedmont Park in 25 years. While we’re excited to share the complete plan with you this April, there’s still important work to be done—and we need your help.
In the coming weeks, we’re offering multiple opportunities for Atlantans to provide feedback on our progress. We invite you to join us for a virtual input session on Saturday, February 22nd from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm via Zoom, hosted by Piedmont Park Conservancy’s CEO, Doug Widener.
During this session, we’ll walk you through renderings, images, and plans for key areas of the park, including Lake Clara Meer, the Active Oval, and the future expansion of Piedmont Park. We welcome your thoughts and insights as we continue to shape the park’s future together.
Please RSVP through the link provided in this evite. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you once you register. If you can’t attend this virtual session, don’t worry! Our updated Digital Hub offers a chance to explore the plans and share your feedback at your convenience.
We can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to.

February Fun Camp 2025
2025-02-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join Piedmont Park Conservancy for our Fall Fun camp! We’ll spend the week of February 17-21 playing outside, participating in STEAM-focused activities, and learning about the plants and animals that call the Park home. This program is designed for students in grades K-5. Please pack two snacks, a lunch, and a water bottle. Drop off: 8:30-9:00am Program: 9:00am-4:00pm Pickup: 4:00pm-4:30pm.

Figure Drawing
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Piedmont Park Conservancy Blood Drive
2025-02-17 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Magnolia Hall, Atlanta, GA, 30357, United States
Give Blood, Save Lives!

The Red Cross urgently needs blood donors due to severe winter weather and wildfires. You can make a difference!

Join us at Piedmont Park Conservancy
February 17 | Magnolia Hall

As a thank-you, each donor will receive a $15 e-gift card!

Book your spot today and be a hero in your community. One donation can save up to three lives!

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