APRIL TOP EVENTS

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, most places are requiring advanced ticket purchase. Call or check websites for procedures. Events may be cancelled or changed after our deadline. Please check before visiting to confirm. Full calendar online at atlantaparent.com

UPS Second Sunday

High Museum of Art / April 9, noon-5 p.m. Special family-friendly programming includes a local Atlanta DJ, art making, access to special exhibitions and more. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400. Free admission. high.org

Orchid Daze

Atlanta Botanical Garden / Through April 9

View thousands of beautiful, fragrant orchids and murals by local artists to celebrate winter’s favorite plant. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859. $24.95-$27.95; ages 3-12, $21.95$24.95; ages 2 and younger, free. atlantabg.org

2023 Lantern Parade — Take It to the River

Morgan Falls Overlook Park / April 15, 6-9 p.m. Travel along the Chattahoochee River to see water lantern puppets come to life. The parade steps off at 8:15 p.m. 460 Morgan Falls Rd., Sandy Springs. 770-730-5600. Free admission; lantern kits, $6-$30. sandyspringsga.gov

The Need For Speed

Supercross

Atlanta Motor Speedway

April 15, 2:30 p.m.

Watch athletes compete as they race along the track. At the FanFest, get an insider’s look as teams prepare, practice and qualify with video game rigs, toy play tables and more. Doors open at 8 a.m. 1500 Tara Pl., Atlanta. $20-$95. supercrosslive.com

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Fairburn / April 15-June 4. Sat.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Travel back in time to the Renaissance with gallant knights battling, artisan shoppes, delicious food, people-powered rides and more. 6732 Virlyn B. Smith Rd., Fairburn. 770-964-8575. $26.95-$29.55; ages 6-12, $13.95-$16.56; ages 5 and younger, free. garenfest.com

Speeder Days

Southeastern Railway Museum

April 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 16, 1-5 p.m. Ride the amazing pieces of history that used to be the way people traveled across North America, and explore train history in the museum. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-476-2013. $18; ages 2-12, $12; ages 1 and younger, free; speeder rides, $4. train-museum.org

MotoAmerica

Michelin Raceway Road

Atlanta

April 21-22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 23, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Watch this thrilling 190 mph superbike road race for the best racing in six classes, and enjoy the Kids Zone, carnival games and stunt and bike shows. 5300 Winder Hwy., Braselton. 949-572-9495. $30$70; ages 12 and younger, free. motoamerica.com

Monster Jam

Atlanta Motor Speedway

April 22-23. See website for times. This adrenaline-charged motorsports experience features world champion athletes tearing up the dirt in 12,000-pound monster truck competitions of speed and skill. 1500 Tara Pl., Atlanta. 800-844-3545. $20-$75+. monsterjam.com

Alive in Roswell

Roswell / April 20, 5-9 p.m.

Revel in the spirit of Roswell with music, food trucks, vendors, boutique shopping and more. Historic Canton St., Roswell. 770-594-6271. Free admission. aliveinroswell.com

Disney on Ice Presents

Find Your Hero

Gas South Arena

April 20-23. See website for showtimes. Discover the hero inside you with characters from “Moana,” “Tangled,” “The Little Mermaid” and more. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-626-2464. $29-$240. disneyonice.com

Atlanta International Night Market –Glow in the Park

Suwanee Town Center / April 21, 5-10 p.m. and April 22, 2-10 p.m. This two-day celebration showcases community, culture and creativity with a lantern parade, performances and food from Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and more. 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 678-468-9041. Free admission. atlnightmarket.org

Illumine

Oakland Cemetery / April 27-May 7. See website for times. This after-dark arts experience showcases innovatively lit headstones, mausolea, flowers, trees and buildings and includes live music, cocktails and a pop-up shop. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-688-2107. $20-$25; ages 4-17, $15-$20; ages 3 and younger, free. oaklandcemetery.com

National Astronomy Day

Tellus Science Museum / April 29, 1-11 p.m.

View the sun using a solar telescope, explore astronomy-themed activities, watch “Wall-E,” go on an outdoor star walk and more. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700. $17; ages 3-17, $13; ages 2 and younger, free. tellusmuseum.org

All About Kids Expo

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center

April 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Enjoy fun for the whole family with activities for kids, a kids’ talent show, health and wellness screenings, face painting and more. The first 300 kids will receive a string backpack filled with goodies. Registration requested. 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville. 770-963-9205. Free admission. scnievents.com/kids-expo

Skate the City

Midland Greenway / April 30, 1-4 p.m. Bring your skateboards, roller skates, bikes, scooters and strollers for a rolling good time with giveaways, music, food, yard games and more. 682 Grove St., Gainesville. 770-297-5477. Free admission. exploregainesville.org

North Georgia Live Steamers

Georgia International Horse Park April 29, 1-4:30 p.m. Go on a mini train ride. 1632 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., Conyers. 470-207-5025. $2, Cash only. northgeorgialivesteamers.org