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Finally, Friday
Mar 13
Finally, Friday

Finally, a free, family-friendly event to kickstart the weekend!

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.

Sketches & A Stroll Drawing Workshop
Mar 21
Sketches & A Stroll Drawing Workshop

Bring your big drawing pads or small sketching books and join us for a drawing and sketch session throughout Oakland Cemetery with artist and instructor Sean Fahie.

Portraits in the Park Photography Workshop
Mar 28
Portraits in the Park Photography Workshop

Enjoy a day of nature and beauty throughout Oakland Cemetery while capturing it all with your camera. This guided photo walk with photographer and artist Anthony "Truth" Gary will help you utilize your camera to get excellent photos for practice or your portfolio.

Run Like Hell 5k
Apr 4
Run Like Hell 5k

The Run Like Hell 5K returns for the 19th year! This evening race supports preservation efforts while showcasing Oakland’s gardens and history.

The Outdoor Art Lab Spring Break Camp
Apr 6
The Outdoor Art Lab Spring Break Camp

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! 

illumine 2026
Apr 16
illumine 2026

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.

illumine 2026
Apr 23
illumine 2026

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.

50th Anniversary Celebration: Five Days of Service
Jun 1
50th Anniversary Celebration: Five Days of Service

We’re kicking off our 50th Anniversary celebration the week of June 1, 2026, with Five Days of Service—a special week dedicated to giving back to the place that has given us so much. 

Junior Makers Workshop Summer Camp
Jun 1
Junior Makers Workshop Summer Camp

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.  

Nature Navigators Summer Camp
Jun 8
Nature Navigators Summer Camp

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. 

Garden to Table Summer Camp
Jun 15
Garden to Table Summer Camp

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. 

Simple Machine Scientists Summer Camp
Jun 22
Simple Machine Scientists Summer Camp

Dive into the world of simple machines and become a mini-engineer! Campers will explore the power of levers, pulleys, wheels, inclined planes, and more through interactive demonstrations and team-based challenges. 

Future Earth Engineers Summer Camp
Jun 29
Future Earth Engineers Summer Camp

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. 

Creative Canvas Summer Camp
Jul 6
Creative Canvas Summer Camp

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

Culinary Creators Summer Camp
Jul 13
Culinary Creators Summer Camp

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. 

50th Anniversary Celebration: Golden Jubilee Picnic
Sep 24
50th Anniversary Celebration: Golden Jubilee Picnic

Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Historic Oakland Foundation with an unforgettable evening honoring Oakland Cemetery’s rich history and enduring legacy. This milestone event brings together friends, supporters, and community members to celebrate, preserve, and share the stories of Oakland Cemetery.

DIY Dreamers Fall Break Camp
Oct 12
DIY Dreamers Fall Break Camp

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.  

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