Events
Discover the beauty, art, and history of Oakland Cemetery by attending one of our special events. Our award-winning arts exhibitions, music festivals, wildly popular Capturing the Spirit Halloween Tours, and other events draw thousands of attendees each year and are designed to inspire and educate the public about the history of Atlanta and of the cemetery.
Historic Oakland Foundation’s special events are often visitors’ first introduction to Oakland Cemetery’s beautiful and historic 48 acres. It might seem strange, at first, to hang out in a cemetery, but recreation in cemeteries is nothing new. In fact, picturesque cemeteries like Oakland were designed as public spaces, and in the second half of the 19th century, city dwellers visited them when they needed to get away from the hustle and bustle. They were popular spots for picnics, walks, and more. Our events reflect the notion of a cemetery as a public park and support our mission to maintain Oakland Cemetery as a sanctuary for history, education, inspiration, and recreation.
Upcoming Events
See our full calendar here.
Fall Plant Sale
Shop a great selection of interesting and hard-to-find plants at Historic Oakland Foundation’s Fall Plant…
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Sunday in the Park returns for its 43rd year on Sunday, September 26, celebrating our…
14th Annual Run Like Hell 5K
Register now for Historic Oakland Foundation for the 14th annual Run Like Hell (live and…
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours are a favorite autumn tradition in Atlanta, selling…
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Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Sunday in the Park returns for its 43rd year on Sunday, September 26, celebrating our community and all things Oakland. This year’s event also hosts our annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival! Enjoy the sunset over the Atlanta skyline as the music flows from…
Event Sponsorship
Historic Oakland Foundation’s special events and programs attract a wide range of visitors, from Atlanta natives to newcomers to those only in town for a weekend. As a centerpiece of the Grant Park neighborhood, it’s no wonder that Oakland Cemetery draws attendees from primarily intown neighborhoods, with the majority of visitors hailing from Grant Park, Cabbagetown, Old Fourth Ward, Mechanicsville, Summerhill, Boulevard Heights, and East Atlanta.
Your support as a sponsor is invaluable to Historic Oakland Foundation. Whether with a financial contribution or an in-kind donation of product or services, you help sustain Oakland Cemetery while aligning your brand with a treasured Atlanta landmark.
For further inquiries on sponsorship, please contact Emily Yerke at eyerke@oaklandcemetery.com.
Vendor and Musician Information
Arts and crafts vendors interested in participating in an Oakland Cemetery special event should contact Timothy Wright at twright@oaklandcemetery.com. Musician booking and food vendors should contact Mary Fernandez at mfernandez@oaklandcemetery.com.