Finally, Friday is a monthly recurring event hosted at the Oakland Visitor Center. No tickets or reservations required to attend (select activities require tickets) — just meet at the Oakland Visitor Center and enjoy community, food, learning, and fun at the liveliest Cemetery around.

Love never dies at Oakland Cemetery! Grab your love for a unique outdoor date at Oakland Cemetery.

This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.

Set off on an exciting journey through the hidden stories, structures, and surprises of the city! Campers will explore the built environment, practice kid-friendly navigation skills, and discover the natural beauty of Atlanta’s neighborhoods.  

This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.

This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.

A Celebration of Black Women in Atlanta's History

This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.

A Celebration of Black Women in Atlanta's History

Blend creativity and nature in this collaborative & colorful camp where nature becomes the canvas! Campers will experiment with natural materials, learn how artists draw inspiration from the environment, and create their own art masterpieces! 

As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through colorful lighting and art installations by some of Atlanta’s most innovative artists, illumine 2026 will light up the shadows of the night.

As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through colorful lighting and art installations by some of Atlanta’s most innovative artists, illumine 2026 will light up the shadows of the night.

Step into a world of invention, imagination, and hands-on creativity! Campers will build, tinker, and design using a variety of kid-safe tools, materials, and maker techniques.  

Give your young explorer a week packed with outdoor discovery, hands-on science, and nature- based adventure!! Campers will explore local habitats, learn beginner nature-science skills, and discover how plants and animals thrive in the wild. 

Dig into the world of plants, flavors, and fresh food in this hands-on gardening and cooking camp! Campers will learn explore how food grows, what plants need to thrive, and how simple ingredients can be transformed into tasty creations. 

Inspire the next generation of environmental problem-solvers with a week of eco-focused design and hands-on innovation! Campers will explore eco-engineering, sustainability, and earth-friendly design through fun hands-on challenges. 

A week bursting with color, imagination, and artistic exploration! Campers will try painting, drawing, mixed media, and collaborative art pieces. 

Whisk, mix, and make your way through a delicious week of cooking fun! Campers will learn basic kitchen skills, explore flavors, and create tasty kid-friendly dishes from locally grown ingredients. 

Bring big ideas to life with a week full of crafting, building, and inventing! Campers will explore a range of creative skills—from sewing and sculpting to imaginative design and hands-on construction.