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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.
An Afrocentric History of Gravestones, Epitaphs, and Symbols at Oakland and South-View Cemeteries
Historian and author Dr. D L Henderson explores the gravestones, epitaphs, and symbols in Oakland’s historically Black burial ground and South-View’s oldest historic section.
Oakland Spring Market
Explore a curated selection of handmade gifts, local art, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind finds from talented local vendors.
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
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
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.
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.
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 Plant Sale Member Preview
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.
Interested in being a vendor at one of Oakland’s events? Learn more.
