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Spring Plant Sale
Oakland Cemetery hosts our annual Spring Plant Sale, free and open to the public. Peruse a wide selection of unique, hard-to-find plants and flowers, and walk home with something truly special.
Spring to Life Family Festival
Celebrate spring’s arrival in Atlanta at Oakland’s free Spring to Life Family Festival! Enjoy wildlife demonstrations, a plant sale, family yoga, interactive kids activities, gardens tours, and more!
Run Like Hell 5k
The Run Like Hell 5K returns for the 18th year! This evening race supports preservation efforts while showcasing Oakland’s gardens and history. After the race, celebrate at the official after-party at Republic Social House, where runners 21+ get a free SweetWater beer.
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by local artists, interactive experiences, and live music, Illumine 2025 will light up the shadows of the night.
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
Experience Oakland Cemetery after dark at illumine, a unique arts event featuring colorful lighting, exhibits by Atlanta’s top artists, live music, and more.
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
Experience Oakland Cemetery after dark at illumine, a unique arts event featuring colorful lighting, exhibits by Atlanta’s top artists, live music, and more.
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
Experience Oakland Cemetery after dark at illumine, a unique arts event featuring colorful lighting, exhibits by Atlanta’s top artists, live music, and more.
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
Experience Oakland Cemetery after dark at illumine, a unique arts event featuring colorful lighting, exhibits by Atlanta’s top artists, live music, and more.
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
Experience Oakland Cemetery after dark at illumine, a unique arts event featuring colorful lighting, exhibits by Atlanta’s top artists, live music, and more.
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
About Illumine
As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by local artists, interactive experiences, and live music, Illumine 2025 will light up the shadows of the night.
This year, we’re excited to partner with Atlanta gallery and studio Cat Eye Creative to curate artists, and join us in an elevated experience of Oakland after dark against the inspiring backdrop of Atlanta’s glittering skyline.
In addition to exploring parts of the Cemetery after the sun goes down, Illumine attendees will also enjoy live entertainment, multiple bars, and an Oakland pop-up shop.
Illumine 2025 Dates
Thursday, April 17th
Friday, April 18th
Saturday, April 19th
Sunday, April 20th
Thursday, April 24th
Friday, April 25th
Saturday, April 26th
Sunday, April 27th
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours bring to life the stories of some of the cemetery’s notable and notorious residents and allow visitors to experience Oakland Cemetery after dark.
Tickets go on sale for Members on July 1 and on sale to the public July 15.
