March 27–29, 2026 · Henry County, GA
Your Weekend Eye Is Here
Your weekend starts today, and it’s a good one. Easter egg hunts, a grand opening, live music on the Square, archery lessons in the park, and New Edition in Atlanta. Best of all, most of what is happening right here in Henry County this weekend is completely free, from the Locust Grove Easter Egg Hunt and the McDonough Square Bunny Market to the Freedom Plane exhibit at the Atlanta History Center.
And don’t forget this Sunday is Palm Sunday, so whether you are marking the start of Holy Week with family, or just looking for a great time close to home, this weekend has something for everyone! 🌸🌺🌼🌷
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Food Truck Friday — Lovejoy Food Truck Park 📍 11715 Hastings Bridge Rd, Hampton (Lovejoy) · 🕐 6:00pm–8:00pm Free · Free Parking
Easter Photos with the Easter Bunny📍 Tanger Outlet Center, Suite 211, 1000 Tanger Drive, Locust Grove · 🕐 1:00pm–6:00pm Free
Mackie Creek Band — Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery📍 15 Griffin St, McDonough 🕐 8:00pm–11:00pm $13–$97
Magnolia Tea Room — 1st Birthday Celebration📍 Magnolia Tea Room, McDonough 🕐 During business hours through March 29 · Stop by. Sign our birthday card and get a complimentary cup of tea. Caribbean Queen, Heavenly Peach, and more. Free Cup of Tea
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
Diamorpha Days: Guided Hike to Panola Mountain📍 Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge · 🕐 9:00am–12:00pm Ages 10+ · Limited to 25 · Call 770-389-7801 to register $10/hiker
Main Street Bunny Market📍 Tarpley Field, 49 Hampton St, McDonough Square 🕐 10:00am–3:00pm Free
Easter Bunny on the McDonough Square📍 McDonough Square · 🕐 11:00am–2:00pm Free
Teacher Appreciation Day — Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary📍 712 LG Griffin Rd, Locust Grove · 🕐 10:00am–1:00pm · Teachers get free entry with teacher ID. Special presentation at 12pm. Free w/ Teacher ID
Lovejoy SpringFest📍 Bobby Cartwright Park, 11596 Hastings Bridge Rd, Lovejoy · 🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm · Vendors, music, food, and family fun. Free
Locust Grove Easter Egg Hunt📍 Claude Gray Park, 99 Frances Ward Drive, Locust Grove · 🕐 10:00am–1:00pm Kids up to age 12 · Sensory-friendly area available · Arrive on time. Hunt starts promptly Free
Sourdough Workshop — Crumbles by Nicole📍 3988 Highway 42, Locust Grove · 🕐 2:30pm–4:30pm · Hands-on baking class. Kit included: starter, Dutch oven, scoring tool, banneton basket and more. Tickets Required
Walker Grove Grand Opening — Century Communities📍 Walker Grove, Walker Drive, McDonough · 🕐 11:00am–1:00pm · Tour the model home, enjoy a local food truck, and explore grand opening savings on new single-family homes. Free · RSVP at CenturyCommunities.com/WalkerGroveGO
Street Car Takeover — EchoPark Speedway📍 EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton · 🕐 All day · Drag racing, roll racing, car show, awards, and music. All styles welcome. Tickets Required
The Art of Poetry — Georgian Gallery📍 Georgian Gallery, McDonough Square · 🕐 5:00pm–7:00pm Free
SATURDAY NIGHT SPOTLIGHT
All My Rowdy Friends: A Hank Williams Jr. Tribute
📍 Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery 15 Griffen, McDonough 9:00pm-11:00pm
MCDONOUGH - Saturday night on McDonough Square has a soundtrack this weekend. Southern Roots Tavern and Eatery, the Georgia Country Music Award winner for Country Dance Venue of the Year, brings one of the most energetic tribute acts in the region to its stage.
All My Rowdy Friends puts the rowdy in the room with all the hits that made Hank Williams Jr. a country legend. If you love live music, cold drinks, and a crowd that's there to have a good time, this is your Saturday night.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Easter Photos with the Easter Bunny📍 Tanger Outlet Center, Suite 218, 1000 Tanger Drive, Locust Grove · 🕐 1:00pm–6:00pm Free
Introduction to Archery — Panola Mountain State Park📍 Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge · 🕐 1:00pm–3:30pm (Sessions: 1pm or 2:30pm) Ages 8+ · All equipment provided · Call 770-389-7801 to register $20/person
KIDS SPOTLIGHT
Locust Grove Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Claude Gray Park · 99 Frances Ward Drive, Locust Grove · Saturday, March 28 · 10:00am–1:00pm
LOCUST GROVE - It doesn't get more Henry County than this. The City of Locust Grove's annual Easter Egg Hunt is free, it's for kids up to age 12, and it even has a sensory-friendly area for kids of all abilities.
But here's the one thing you need to know…the hunt starts promptly, so get there early. This is the kind of community event that fills up fast and creates memories your kids will talk about. Bring the whole family and let the little ones loose.
🚗 WORTH THE TRIP Events worth the drive this weekend
Georgia Food + Wine Festival📍 Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta · 🕐 Friday–Sunday · All day · Celebrity chefs, local chefs, wine and spirits tastings, artisan market, and live music celebrating Georgia and Southern cuisine. Tickets Required
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 📍 Blackburn Park, Dunwoody · 🕐 Saturday & Sunday · All day Live music including The Head and the Heart, artists market, world foods, and spring blooms. A gorgeous free weekend festival. Free Admission
Little 5 Fest — Little Five Points📍 Seminole Ave, Little Five Points, Atlanta · 🕐 Saturday · 12:00pm–8:00pm 15+ live bands, skate culture, makers market, local artists. One of Atlanta's most eclectic neighborhood festivals. Free Admission
Snow White — Atlanta Ballet📍 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta · 🕐 Saturday & Sunday A one-hour family performance of Snow White. Recommended for ages 4 and up. A beautiful spring outing for families. Tickets Required
Atlanta Braves vs. Kansas City Royals📍 Truist Park, Atlanta · 🕐 Fri 7:15pm · Sat 7:15pm · Sun 1:35pm Opening week baseball. Three chances to catch the Braves at Truist Park this weekend. Tickets Required
Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation 📍 Atlanta History Center, Buckhead · Atlanta 🕐 March 27–April 12 · Free admission · ⚠️ Pre-registration required A once-in-a-generation exhibition. The National Archives is bringing Founding-era documents, including a rare draft of the U.S. Constitution with handwritten delegate notes from 1787, to Atlanta for just 17 days. Pre-registration is required, and long wait times are expected.
WORTH THE TRIP SPOTLIGHT
New Edition, Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton
📍 State Farm Arena, Atlanta · 🕐 Sunday March 29 · 7:00pm
ATLANTA - New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton are bringing The New Edition Way Tour to State Farm Arena this Sunday night, and it's exactly the kind of show you'll be talking about Monday morning.
Three generations of R&B royalty on one stage. The group that started it all, the harmonies that defined a decade, and the queen of grown and sexy all sharing one night in Atlanta. From “Candy Girl” to “End of the Road” to “Un-Break My Heart,” this setlist reads like the soundtrack of your life.
🍽️ WHERE TO EAT THIS WEEKEND
Pandora on the Square 📍 30 Macon St, McDonough Square 🕐 Fri–Sun 5:00pm–11:00pm Southern soul and Lowcountry cuisine in the heart of historic McDonough. Upscale, art-forward, and worth every bite.
Cafe Del Cielo 📍 232 Racetrack Rd, McDonough 🕐 Sat–Sun 8:00am–3:00pm Tex-Mex breakfast and brunch done boldly. Locally owned with big portions and flavors that hit from the first bite.
KPOP BBQ and Bar 📍 1901 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough 🕐 Sat 11:00am–12:00am · Sun 11:00am–11:00pm All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with 20+ proteins and unlimited sides. A fun, interactive dining experience unlike anything else in Henry County.
Green Front Cafe 📍 102 MLK Senior Heritage Trail, Stockbridge Authentic soul food and Jamaican favorites served in one of Stockbridge's most historic buildings, a neighborhood gem that's been feeding the community since 1947. Candied yams, greens, fried fish, and a story worth knowing.
WHERE TO EAT SPOTLIGHT
Leo Cafe
📍 148 John Frank Ward Blvd, McDonough
MCDONOUGH - A neighborhood diner with something for everyone. Pancake stacks, juicy burgers, and a wide assortment of pressed panini sandwiches, from roasted vegetables to hot pastrami. All served 7 days a week.
On Fridays from 11am to 2pm, Leo Cafe transforms with authentic dishes from the Dominican Republic. Rice and beans, sweet plantains, and tender stewed dishes like pollo guisado make Friday lunch the most flavorful three hours of the week. A hidden gem worth finding.
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