COMMUNITY MEETINGS
GPNA (Grant Park Neighborhood Association). 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm. Check
www.grantpark.org for details.
SAND (South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development). 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30pm via
ZOOM. Check www.sandatlanta.org for details.
EACA (East Atlanta Community Association). 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm. Check www.eaca.net
for details.
EABA Board Meeting. 1st Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm.
EABA-East Atlanta Business Association. General Meetings. Third Tuesday of the month (excluding July,
December). 6:00pm-8:00pm includes socializing, snacks, the meeting, and ½ hour set aside for networking. Check out Eastatlantabiz.com for the meeting location and to find out more.
NPU-W Meetings – See: Meeting Dates and Times at www.cityofatlantanpu-w.org
NPU-W Meetings. 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm. (Change from the 4th Wednesday of every month, held on Zoom only)
NPU-W Transportation. 3rd Monday of every month, 7:00 pm.
NPU-W Public Safety. 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm.
NPU-W Land Use & Zoning. 4th Thursday of every month, 7:00 pm.
Homes & History Committee Meeting – GPNA. Monthly on every 4th Monday. Monday, April 22, 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Atlanta Preservation Center Inc, 327 St Paul Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
GRANT PARK
Oakland Cemetery. Visitor Center open 10:00am-5:00pm daily, 374 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. For Oakland’s full event calendar and tickets, visit oaklandcemetery.com/events. Various tours on the history of the cemetery, focused tours on music makers and veterans of Oakland cemetery, and Victorian symbolism throughout the year.
Oakland Cemetery Events
Five Days of Service. It’s not quite summer, but Oakland Cemetery is turning up the heat. Did you know the Historic Oakland Foundation is a Gen X-er? In June, they’re celebrating 50 years of the organization dedicated to preserving, restoring, enhancing, and sharing your favorite 176-year-old cemetery and park with the public. Kick off the celebration on the week of June 1 with Five Days of Service, a special week dedicated to giving back to Oakland.
Golden Jubilee Picnic. Mark your calendars for September. Whether your style is Victorian picnic or cemetery chic, this is your chance to design a picnic table and table setting of your own creation. Purchase a table, decorate it with a celebratory theme, and show your love for all things Oakland. Learn more about the celebration at oaklandcemetery.com/50thcelebration.
Oakland Gate Restoration. Restoration of the iconic Oakland gate has begun and will continue through June. In the coming weeks, you’ll see scaffolding, active restoration, and there will be days where entry at this gate is prohibited. Consider this an opportunity to explore the area of the cemetery near the East Gate or the Memorial Drive entrance. Please pay attention to all safety and progress signage to plan your visits and remain safe. For more information and updates on the gate restoration, visit oaklandcemetery.com.
Finally, Friday.May 8; monthly. Engage in some friendly competition at May’s game-themed Finally, Friday. Enjoy delicious food trucks and beverages from local vendors, have a go at speed-puzzling, enjoy live music, and more! Meet at the Oakland Visitor Center for this free, family-friendly event from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Donation opportunities, kids’ activities, and fun at the liveliest cemetery around. Learn more at oaklandcemetery.com/finally-friday-2026.
Home School Day: Creative Grounds. May 19. This hands-on program blends art history, observation, and self-expression, allowing students to connect with both the past and their own creative visions. Visit oaklandcemetery.com/homeschool-programs for more information.
Love Stories of Oakland Tour. May 31. Calling all romantics! Grab your sweetheart for a unique outdoor date at Oakland Cemetery.Enjoy a walk through Oakland’s Victorian garden cemetery as we recount the loves of Atlantans of days past. Three tour times are available: 11:00am, 11:30am, and 12:00pm. Learn more at oaklandcemetery.com/events/love-stories-june.
Summer Camp. June 1 – July 24. Calling all parents and guardians of young explorers. This summer, Oakland campers experience a different camp every week, keeping campers engaged and excited from week to week. Camps are filling up fast and it’s never too early for your peace of mind – register for Oakland Camps at oaklandcemetery.com/oakland-camps.
Zoo Atlanta. 800 Cherokee Avenue. See all upcoming events at zooatlanta.org/event. May 16: Endangered Species Day; May 23: Brew at the Zoo; Jun 14: World Block Party; Jun 20: Pride Night.
Atlanta Preservation Center. Atlanta’s historic environment of buildings, landscapes, and neighborhoods is an integral part of the city’s culture and identity. For current tours and events, visit www.atlantapreservationcenter.com.
Grant Park Farmers Market. 1040 Grant Street (The Beacon). Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm, year-round.
Grant Park Conservancy, Project G.R.A.N.T. (Greenspace Restoration and Neighborhood Teamwork). Second Saturday of every month. Choose from the morning session, 9:00am-12:00pm, or the 1:30pm-4:30pm afternoon session. To sign up, see www.gpconservancy.org.
EAST ATLANTA
East Atlanta Farmers Market. 4:00pm-8:00pm Thursdays, 572 Stokeswood Avenue. Join your neighbors, friends, and favorite vendors. Open every Thursday rain or shine.
Branan Bingo. April 21, 6:00pm. Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Avenue. Snacks and prizes for all participants!
Battle of Atlanta Commemoration Organization (BATL). Saturday, July 18, 1:00pm at the Walker Monument & 2:00pm at the McPherson Monument in East Atlanta Village. Join BATL and retired Col. Perry Bennet, an expert historian on the Battle of Atlanta to celebrate the anniversary of the battle this July. The talks are free and open to the public. More information to come.
East Atlanta Chess Club. Meetings every Wednesday, Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Avenue. Weekly rated tournament from 6:00pm-10:00pm, and free play for those players who want to play casually. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
East Atlanta Library Events
400 Flat Shoals Avenue SE. Monday and Tuesday 10:00am-8:00pm. Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm. Closed Sunday. All events are free and open to the public.
All events, unless otherwise noted, take place at the East Atlanta Library at 400 Flat Shoals Avenue.
*Sponsored by the Friends of the East Atlanta Library (FEAL). Events listed below subject to change see: www.fulcolibrary.org/east-atlanta or https://www.facebook.com/friendsofeastatlantalibrary/
Monday and Tuesday 10:00am-8:00pm; Wednesday through Saturday,10:00am-6:00pm; Closed Sunday.
All events are free and open to the public. All events, unless otherwise noted, take place at the
East Atlanta Library at 400 Flat Shoals Avenue.
May 20 ¿Como Esta? Bi-Lingual Storytime!, 10:30am
May 20 Catch ‘em All! Pokemon Club for Kids, 4:00pm-5:00pm
May 26 FEAL Book Club, The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, 6:30pm-7:45pm
May 27 Rise n’ Shine Storytime! 10:30am
June 1 Marvelous Mondays Preschool Storytime!, 3:30pm
June 1 Summer Reading Kickoff, 4-6:00pm
June 3 ¿Como Esta? Bi-Lingual Storytime!, 10:30am
June 3 Catch ‘em All! Pokemon Club for Kids, 4:00pm-5:00pm
June 6 EAB Saturday Summer Reading Kick-off and Book Sale, 11:00am-12pm
June 3 Women of East Atlanta Connect, 11:15am
June 10 Rise n’ Shine Storytime! 10:30am
June 11 Middle Grade Book Club, 5:00pm-6:00pm
June 12 Mama Koku Dino Storytime!, 11:00am-12:00pm
June 15 Library Lights Out! Family Movie Night, 5:00pm-7:00pm
June 16 Teen Book Chat, 5:00-6:00pm
June 17 ¿Como Esta? Bi-Lingual Storytime!, 10:30am
June 17 Catch ‘em All! Pokemon Club for Kids, 4:00pm-5:00pm
June 17 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults, 11:45am
June 23 FEAL Book Club, book selection TBD, 6:30pm-7:45pm
June 24 Rise n’ Shine Storytime! 10:30am
June 27 Saturday Sprouts Storytime, 10:30am-11:00am
ORMEWOOD PARK
Ormewood Forest Cleanup. May 23, 9:00am-12:00pm. Trees Atlanta needs volunteers with all experience levels to join upcoming community workdays dedicated to removing non-native invasive plants and supporting native habitat restoration. Learn how to spot and remove invasive species plants as you work along Trees Atlanta staff and trained volunteers. Be part of the team restoring one of Atlanta’s most cherished forests. Sign up through Treen Atlanta’s website: treesatlanta.org/calendar.
Ormewood Park Makers Festival. Save the Date: October 10.
Ormewood School 20th Anniversary Celebration. Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, The Ormewood School. Families, alumni, neighbors, and community members are invited.
BENTEEN PARK
Red’s Beer Garden. 1328 Boulevard. Trivia nights, music jams, and other events are on their events calendar at redsbeergarden.com.
NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOURS
The Atlanta Preservation Center. For more detail on all walking tours see www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/walking-tours. June 16, 10:30am – L.P. Grant Mansion: Tour the Headquarters of the ATL Preservation Center. July 19, 10:00am – Grant Park: Trees, Trails, History, and Architecture.
Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Walking Tours – History and Change on the Beltline. Eastside Trail. See monthly calendar of events and sign up at www.treesatlanta.org. and click on the Calendar tab.
BATL Walking Tours – Civil War Battle of Atlanta. Various Sunday afternoons each month in the Porch Press neighborhoods. Three different easy walks in different parts of the Battlefield rotate each month. $15; tickets required in advance. Visit www.BATLevent.org for ticket reservations, dates, times, and meeting spots.
