Dayna Smith

Spring Into Action : Time for Your Car’s Seasonal Check-Up!

Hello and thank you for being a valued member of our community! It’s the perfect time to give your car some extra love. Summer maintenance is all about ensuring your vehicle is ready for warmer days and those upcoming road trips. This typically includes checking your tires and tire pressure, inspecting brakes, topping off fluids like coolant and windshield washer fluid, replacing wiper blades, and making sure your battery is in good shape. Taking these steps now can help you avoid breakdowns and keep your car running smoothly all season long. Let’s get your car spring-ready!

Things to do in ATLANTA this summer

ATLANTA SUMMER 2026 EVENTS

JUNE

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival

📍 Piedmont Park 📅 June 19–21

• Parade

• Live music

• Black-owned vendors

• Food trucks

• Cultural events

• Free admission

Atlanta Beltline Fest

📍 Pittsburgh Yards / Beltline 📅 June

• Food vendors

• Live music

• Local artists

• Community activations

• Family friendly

Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival

📍 Historic Fourth Ward Park 📅 June

• Art market

• Local makers

• Food vendors

• Live entertainment

Atlanta Summer Fest

📍 Downtown Atlanta 📅 June

• 150+ spirits

• Live bands

• Games

• Food vendors

Virginia-Highland Summerfest

📍 Virginia-Highland 📅 June

• One of Atlanta’s art festivals

• Artist market

• Live music

• Food

• Neighborhood shopping

Flying Colors Butterfly Festival

📍 Chattahoochee Nature Center 📅 June

• Butterfly exhibits

• Nature activities

• Great for families

JULY

Soccer Fan Events

📍 Mercedes-Benz Stadium & Downtown 📅 June–July

• International fan festivals

• Watch parties

• Food

• Cultural events

• Massive crowds from around the world

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

📍 Piedmont Park 📅 July

• Ice cream vendors

• Wellness activities

• Live entertainment

• One of Atlanta’s most popular summer festivals

Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival

📍 Westside / Midtown area 📅 July

• Atlanta chefs

• Tomato-inspired dishes

• Cocktails

• Foodie crowd

Peachtree Road Race

📍 Buckhead to Midtown 📅 July 4

• Atlanta tradition

• Huge spectator event

• Music and festivities throughout the city

Fourth of July at Centennial Park

📍 Downtown 📅 July 4

• Fireworks

• Family activities

• Live entertainment

Atlanta Streetwear Market

📍 Atlanta Expo / rotating venues 📅 July

• Fashion vendors

• Local designers

• Music

• Networking

Summer Movie Series

📍 Various parks 📅 Throughout July

• Movies in the park

• Food trucks

• Picnic atmosphere

AUGUST

Grant Park Summer Shade Festival

📍 Grant Park 📅 August 22–23

• Art

• Live music

• Food vendors

• Family activities

• One of the city’s favorite neighborhood festivals

Atlanta Underground Film Festival

📍 Various venues 📅 August

• Independent films

• Networking

• Filmmaker panels

Football Training Camp

📍 Flowery Branch 📅 Late July–August

• Open practices

• Family friendly

• Football fans love it

Atlanta Dream Games

📍 State Farm Arena 📅 August

• Women's Basketball action

• Great group outing

• Affordable compared to many pro sports events

Legacy of Love Gala (Whitney Houston Foundation)

📍 Atlanta 📅 August 8

• Charity gala

• Live entertainment

• Headlined by Babyface in 2026

Summer Pop-Up Arts & Vendor Market

📍 Atlanta 📅 July 31–August 2

• Handmade goods

• Local vendors

• Small business networking

WEEKLY ATLANTA SUMMER STAPLES

Atlanta Botanical Garden Cocktails in the Garden

Jazz Nights at High Museum

Ponce City Market Rooftop Events

Atlanta Beltline Art Walks

Piedmont Park Farmers Market

West End Farmers Market

Silent Disco Events

Baseball Games

United Matches

Rooftop Cinema Club

Music Midtown-style pop-up concerts and neighborhood music series