Enjoy Spring Break in Atlanta on a Budget

Spring break is quickly approaching, and classes will not meet March 18 – 23.
Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade

Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade. Image courtesy of Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade

Spring break is quickly approaching, and classes will not meet March 18 – 23. While many students will head home or on vacation, some will stay on campus. Luckily, there is always something fun to do in Atlanta.

As the weather begins to warm up and the flowers begin to bloom, opportunities to explore the city or attend athletic events abound.

 

Georgia Tech Sporting Events

Most these events are free for students with a valid BuzzCard. Read more about student ticket policies. 

 

Men’s Tennis vs. Boston College

Friday, March 15

1 p.m.

Ken Byers Tennis Complex

 

Men’s Tennis vs. Citadel

Friday, March 15

5 p.m.

Ken Byers Tennis Complex

 

Baseball vs. NC State

Friday, March 15

6 p.m.

Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium

 

Softball vs. Notre Dame

Friday, March 15

8 p.m.

Shirley Clements Mewborn Field

 

Softball vs. Notre Dame

Saturday, March 16

3 p.m.

Shirley Clements Mewborn Field

 

Baseball vs. NC State

Saturday, March 16

4 p.m.

Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium

 

Men’s Track and Field – Yellow Jacket Invitational

March 16 – 18

George C. Griffin Track and Field Facility

 

Baseball vs. NC State

Sunday, March 17

1 p.m.

Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium

 

Softball vs. Notre Dame

Sunday, March 17

3 p.m.

Shirley Clements Mewborn Field

 

Around Atlanta

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 16

Noon – 1:30 p.m. 

The annual parade will make its way down Peachtree Street, beginning at 15th Street and ending at Fifth Street. Atlanta’s parade is one of the oldest, dating back to 1858.

 

Miami Circle Gallery Stroll

Saturday, March 16

4 – 6 p.m.

Enjoy a free stroll through local art galleries at Miami Circle. Extend your visit with a walk down the adjacent PATH400 greenway.

 

Purim Festival and Parade

Sunday, March 17

Noon – 3:30 p.m. 

Beth Jacob Atlanta will host its annual Purim Festival and Parade to celebrate the Jewish holiday. The event is free and will feature music, food trucks, costumes, and more.

 

Atlanta Science Festival

Through March 23 

Events on campus and around Atlanta will celebrate science, engage the mind, and offer fun and free activities.

 

Phoenix Flies

Through March 26

The Atlanta Preservation Center hosts the annual Phoenix Flies series, which celebrates Atlanta’s historical sites. Most events are free.

 

Ghosts of Segregation Exhibit at CDC

Through May 24

In Ghosts of Segregation, photographer Rich Frishman explores the lingering presence of segregation, slavery, and racism hidden in everyday American architecture. The event runs until May 24.

 

Atlanta Contemporary

The Atlanta Contemporary Art Museum is hosting several exhibitions and is located just west of campus on Means Street. The museum is always free and is open every day but Monday.

 

Fernbank Science Center Observatory

The Ralph L. Buice Jr. Observatory at Fernbank Science Center houses one of the largest instruments ever dedicated to education and public viewing. Free public observations take place every Thursday and Friday evening from 9 to 10 p.m., weather permitting.