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Atlanta, GA | Posted: March 15, 2018
Institute Communications
Summary Sentence:
Staying in Atlanta for spring break? Check out some fun things to do while school is out.
Full Summary:
Staying in Atlanta for spring break? Check out some fun things to do while school is out.
St. Patrick's Day ParadeStaying in Atlanta for spring break? Check out some fun things to do while school is out.
Softball vs. NC State
When: Friday, March 16, 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 17, 1 p.m.; Sunday, March 18, noon
Where: Shirley Clements Mewborn Field
Cost: Free for students
Georgia Tech hosts a series against NC State
Yellow Jacket Invitational
When: Friday, March 16, 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m.
Where: George C. Griffin Track
Cost: Free for students
Georgia Tech hosts its first home track meet of the year. More information here.
Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Saturday, March 17, noon
Where: Peachtree Street in Midtown
Cost: Free
Be part of one of the country’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades. For more information and a route map, visit atlantastpats.com.
Celebrate St. PAW-trick's Day with Rescue Dog Olympics
When: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Brook Run Park
Cost: Free
This event will increase awareness of pet adoption and offer enjoying activities such as a rescue dog fashion show, Frisbee catch and fetch demos, and dock diving competitions. Learn more at rescuedogolympics.com/home.html.
The Atlanta Science Festival
When: March 9-24
Where: Various locations around Atlanta
Cost: Fees vary for each event
Celebrate local science and technology with more than 100 events, including several on Georgia Tech’s campus. More information here.
Men’s Tennis vs. Virginia
When: Friday, March 23, 5 p.m.
Where: Ken Byers Tennis Complex
Cost: Free for students
Georgia Tech hosts Virginia in this ACC matchup.
Dance Canvas
When: Friday, March 23, 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m.
Where: Ferst Center for the Arts
Cost: $30
Dance Canvas celebrates its 10th anniversary season with a diverse mix of dancers and styles exploring the bridges between movement, technology, science, and life.
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Blackburn Park
Cost: Free
Live entertainment includes Craig Morgan and Five for Fighting, an artist market with 100 regional artisans, a classic car show, a 5k race, and a food court. For more information, visit brookhavenga.gov/festival.
