Featured Event
Juneteenth Celebration
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesMark your calendars and make plans to head to historic Oakland Cemetery on June 17 for a FREE celebration for the whole family. This year’s Juneteenth celebration focuses on the importance of Juneteenth, the accomplishments of African Americans, and the economic reconstruction of the African American community after gaining freedom and as many gained social…
Summer Tree Walk
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesStroll with us through Oakland’s amazing arboretum and learn from knowledgeable guides about some of our favorite trees! Did you know that Oakland is home to more than 1,600 trees, from majestic oaks to mighty magnolias, to demure crape myrtles and dogwoods? Oakland’s trees feed and shelter wildlife, help reduce air pollution and provide welcome…
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Historic Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesSunday in the Park 2023 hosts our annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival where you'll enjoy music from headliners Fireside Collective and Jon Stickley Trio along with local acts The Aint Sisters and Black Lion Reggae. A festival in a cemetery? Yes! Just as the Victorians brought blankets and musical instruments to picnic in cemeteries and celebrate life, we invite you…
Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin us at Oakland’s North Public Grounds on October 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our fourth annual Pumpkin Patch Festival! Celebrate the season with activities and photo ops for the whole family! This free, two-day, family-friendly fall festival celebrates the season with a variety of autumn and Halloween activities for…
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland 2023
Historic Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCapturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours are a favorite autumn tradition in Atlanta, selling out every year. The event returns for its 17th year with captivating stories and a new route, offering two weekends of history and delight. Designed to enlighten rather than frighten, the Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours bring to…
Día de Muertos
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin us Sunday, November 5 for a traditional Day of the Dead Festival at Oakland Cemetery!