Events & Programs

Featured Events

Events
Spring Plant Sale
Apr 5
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
Apr 5
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
Apr 5
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
Apr 17
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
Apr 18
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
Apr 19
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
Apr 20
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
Apr 24
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
Apr 25
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
Apr 26
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
Illumine: Experience Oakland After Dark
Apr 27
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.

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
Oct 16
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.  

Example: Free, Homeschool, Preservation, Black Magnolias

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