Destination Dunwoody Blog

Dunwoody's favorite summer festival is back, and we have butterflies just thinking about it. The 26th Annual Butterfly Festival will make its way to the Dunwoody Nature Center on Saturday, August 17, and if you call yourself a nature lover, then you will too. Not only will you have the chance to hand feed butterflies, but you'll also get to see birds, lizards, and who knows what else! Come rain, come shine, come to Dunwoody for this fun family festival just outside Atlanta.

So, Dad ran over the sprinkler and last year's lemonade stand is now a successful Airbnb for raccoons. As we love to say in Dunwoody: Everything Will Be OK! There are still plenty of fun activities your family can enjoy without succumbing to a summer of Caillou reruns. Read on for the best ways to make the most of your summer in Dunwoody. 

Admit it. You always envied Peter Pan because he could fly. Well now you can too and you don't even have to travel to Neverland! (Dunwoody is much closer, and pirates are a non-issue.) You can fly, you can fly! You can zip, soar, crawl, swing and climb. All you have to do is go outside Atlanta.

Give us liberty..., fireworks, and fun! America's birthday is coming up, and if you are anything like us, then you are ready to celebrate. From morning through night, there is no shortage of Independence Day fun for you and the family to get into. Let's party like it's 1776! We the party people are here to give you some of the best places to find fireworks and fun around Atlanta. 

Tis summer aka the season of family travel. While you look for an abundance of things to do with the

In Dunwoody, the arrival of April means one thing: it's time for Lemonade Days! The Dunwoody Preservation Trust, in partnership with Dunwoody Crown Towers, Peachtree Rides, and the city of Dunwoody, presents Lemonade Days at Brook Run Park from April 24-28. This FREE five-day festival originating from humble beginnings has grown into an annual can't miss event in its 20th year. Though the circumstances behind its birth have improved, the cause of Lemonade Days remains the same. Here's everything you should know about the event including why you should attend!

Ah, spring. That time of year where we welcome back warm weather, long days, and outdoor festivals. We sure did miss you. Get those fold up chairs out of storage, and pack your picnic baskets because we can't stop the festive feeling. Here are 8 of our favorite Atlanta spring festivals we look forward to year after year. We even listed them in chronological order so you can plan faster. 👌

Every Valentine's Day is the same: couples flaunting out and about and single folks searching for last minute plans. But what about the children? The poor kids get stuck with their babysitters year in and year out while their parents gallivant in the fields of love. Give your kids some extra TLC by making V-day a family affair this year. We can help! Here are some ways you can sweep your little sweetheart(s) right off their tiny feet:

When's the last time you went on a date? The type of date where you lose track of time, can't stop staring at your companion, and have the most fun you've had in a while. No, not those kind of dates (but if you are looking to plan one with your significant other, check out our Dunwoody Date Night series.) We mean the other kind - play dates! Dunwoody is family-friendly and overflowing with things to do so we put together a list of things you can do with the kiddos