Summer Events in the District

It's summertime in the ATL Airport District and the living is easy! Take advantage of the longer days for making new memories on the Southside with friends and family. Try a new restaurant, discover the perfect patio for sipping an ice cold beer, or check out one of the District events below to round out your summer bucket-list. 

Academy Theatre Shows 

Enjoy a balmy summer evening in the cool indoors while taking in a show at the Academy Theatre in Hapeville. Things start heating up throughout the month of May with Tapas: The 9th Annual Short Play Festival. Check the theatre's website for up-to-date information about the Sunday Variety Series, live readings, and other shows being added to the calendar this summer.

Atlanta Dream Season

The Gateway Center Arena in College Park is the proud home of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, and this season is sure to be an exciting one with the addition of Britteny Griner to the roster. Season tickets sold out well before the home opener and single-game tickets are going fast. Don't miss out on the action - check out their schedule and grab your tickets now!

Chattabrewchee The Hangar Events

Hapeville's newest micro brewery is a hub for community events, offering a calendar chalk full of fun alongside craft beers and boozy slushies. Chattabrewchee The Hangar's weekly event lineup includes music bingo, karaoke, puzzle nights, and live music. The best way to stay in the know is to follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

Hapeville's Memorial Day Service

Please join us at the Hoyt Smith Recreation Center on May 26th at 10 am as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the United States Military. This year's Memorial Day Service will feature Chris Purdy, the Founder and CEO of The Chamberlain Network, as a speaker. His organization is dedicated to mobilizing veterans to protect democratic values and institutions. 

Porsche Experience Center 10 Year Anniversary 

Join the celebration as the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta marks its 10th anniversary on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This milestone event invites the community to experience the thrill of Porsche through a variety of activities, including interactive art installations, a silent disco, a Kids Zone, and more! General admission tickets are priced at $50, which includes two food vouchers and access to non-alcoholic beverages, with beer and wine available for purchase.

Hapeville's Movies on the Lawn Series

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Jess Lucas Park on June 13th and July 13th for two free family-friendly movies this summer! Film selections will be announced soon! Concessions will be available for purchase and the movies will begin at 7:30 pm.

Hapeville's Coffee & Chrome 

Coffee & Chrome is a free car & motorcycle show in Hapeville that takes place in Jess Lucas Park every second Saturday of the month from April through September. Bring the whole family for a morning of chrome, coffee, and community!

College Park's 2nd Annual Juneteenth Parade and Freedom Celebration

Celebrate freedom at College Park's 2nd annual Juneteenth Parade and Freedom Celebration on June 19th from 10 am - 5 pm. A parade down Godby Road will kick off the day, followed by a family-friendly festival on the lawn of the Tracey Wyatt Recreation Center, complete with a vendor fair, kid's zone and music.

Hapeville's Inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration

The City of Hapeville will proudly host it's inaugural Juneteeth Freedom Day Celebration on June 19th. The first part of the program starts at 1 pm with a history walk and discussion panel at the Hapeville Depot Museum and Christ Church, followed by a procession to Jess Lucas Park at 3:30 pm where the celebration will continue with live music and dance performances through 6:30 pm.

Union City's Light Up the Night

Light Up the Night returns to Ronald Bridges Park in Union City this summer a third year of family-friendly festivities that will culminate in a dazzling laser light show! Join us on Saturday, July 19th starting at 6 pm for the ultimate summer fun.

Downtown Live: Jazz & Seafood

Hapeville's popular Downtown Live series kicks off on July 19th from 7 pm - 10 pm with a groove-filled evening of Jazz and Seafood! Join us for an evening packed with smooth tunes from Eric Thomas and the Laj on Sax. Kick back, unwind, and let the jazz wash over you as you indulge in delicious seafood. Don't forget your lawn chairs or blankets!

Downtown Live: Wings & Strings

Downtown Live continues on August 16th with Wings and Strings from 7 pm - 10 pm at Jess Lucas Park. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with the captivating sounds and ATL's finest food vendors dishing out everyone's favorite finger food: chicken wings! Be sure to bring your blanket or folding chairs for this family-friendly evening.

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