Top things to do in and around Atlanta this week

ATLANTA — Here is a look at some of the upcoming events in the Atlanta area.

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Feb. 20

Hawks host Culture Fest

Enjoy the Hawks battle the Miami Heat while experiencing an evening celebrating the African, Caribbean, Hispanic and Latin communities that play a vital role in shaping Atlanta’s rich cultural landscape.

An Evening with Ina Garten

Beloved culinary icon Ina Garten is coming to Atlanta! The author of ten best-selling cookbooks and host of the Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa – winner of both Emmy and James Beard awards – is celebrating her highly anticipated 11th book, Cook Like A Pro. Joined by a local moderator, Ina will share behind-the-scenes stories of filming her award-winning television show, writing her best-selling cookbooks, and enjoying food with family and friends at her home in the Hamptons. An audience Q&A will immediately follow each interview.

Feb. 20-22

Atlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show

The biennial event features the region’s most exquisite creations in the competitive divisions of Floral Design, Horticulture, Botanical Arts and Photography. In addition, guests won’t want to miss non-judged displays of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, as well as educational exhibits on the Garden’s orchid conservation efforts.

Feb. 21

Cupid’s Undie Run

The annual benefit where participants strip down to their undies and run returns to Atlanta. The event benefits Children’s Tumor Foundation.

Mardi Gras at Live! at The Battery Atlanta

Atlanta’s biggest Mardi Gras celebration takes over Live! at The Battery Atlanta with a high-powered night of music, entertainment and festive flair. The party features a live brass band, a DJ and dazzling showgirls, plus crowd-favorite competitions like the Shake Contest and the iconic King Cake Eating Challenge. Guests can sip New Orleans–inspired cocktails including Shipwreck Hurricanes and Deep Eddy Bayou Juice, and capture the moment at Mardi Gras-themed photo ops throughout the venue.

Lunar New Year

Atlantic Station is celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Horse with a festive, family-friendly celebration. Guests can enjoy live Kung Fu and Tai Chi demonstrations, experience a traditional Lion Dance, savor boba tea and dumplings, play rounds of mahjong with Metro Mahjong, discover what the year has in store with personalized Chinese Zodiac readings, and create hands-on crafts.

Atlanta United Season Opener Watch Party

Atlanta United is back, and the 2026 season kicks off on the road, so head to The Interlock! Join Retreat by The Gathering Spot to cheer on Atlanta United with a live match showing, high-energy entertainment, soccer simulator and more fan-fueled fun throughout the day. Come rep the Five Stripes, bring your crew and kick off the 2026 season in style!

Special Olympics Polar Plunge

This unforgettable event brings together fearless individuals, spirited teams, and warm-hearted supporters to “Be Bold, Bear the Cold” and raise vital funds to support the year-round athletic training and inclusive programming for Special Olympics Georgia’s 22,000+ athletes. Whether you dive into the chilly waters or show up cheering in cozy gear, your participation fuels friendship, empowerment and community for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Costumes, team spirit, prizes and heart-warming stories all make this the coolest (and most impactful) event of the season.

Starting Feb. 21

Le Petit Chef & Friends, a new immersive dining show

Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead invites you to experience Le Petit Chef & Friends, a new immersive dining show combining 3D theatre and gastronomy. Before, during and after dinner, the smallest chef in the world and his friends entertain the guests with various performances and recordings in a fun, animated journey with delicious dishes. After a brief introduction of the charming protagonists, a virtual cooking competition comes to life. Guests can look forward to a diverse menu featuring Spanish, Italian, French, and Japanese specialties. The interplay of a virtual cooking show and a delicious multicourse menu offers a unique experience for all the senses.

Feb. 22

Wake-n-Bake Off

Head to Terrapin’s Athens Brewery & Taproom for their annual Wake-n-Bake Off. This event is a unique cooking and baking competition full of creative cuisine, utilizing Terrapin’s Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout as an ingredient!

Feb. 28

HamJam

HamJam is a fan-created festival inspired by the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton: The Musical. Join fellow fans for a weekend of music, art, performances, cosplay, workshops, and more — all celebrating the culture, creativity, and community behind the show.

Feb. 28-Mar. 15

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will play for a two-week engagement at the Fox Theatre as part of the 2025/2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.

Mar. 1

Chili for the Children

Chili for the Children heads to Dunwoody Village, bringing together local chefs, community leaders and supporters for an afternoon of chili tastings, live music, raffles and a silent auction — all benefiting Make-A-Wish Georgia.

Recently opened

Serial Killer: The Exhibition

After attracting thousands of visitors in London, Paris and Berlin,Serial Killer: The Exhibition arrives in the United States for the very first time, opening Saturday, Feb. 7 at Pullman Yards. The American premiere transforms the historic industrial site into a 27,000-square-foot immersive experience that examines the minds, methods and histories of some of the world’s most notorious serial killers.

Planet Ice at Fernbank

Travel through Earth’s chilling past in Planet Ice, an immersive exhibition that uncovers the powerful role of ice in shaping our planet. Step back in time to explore how ice has sculpted landscapes and driven remarkable adaptations that allowed life to survive in an unforgiving world.

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