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Fun Ways to Celebrate Graduation in Atlanta

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Fun Ways to Celebrate Graduation in Atlanta

By Joleen Pete

Published on May 14, 2024

A graduation is worth celebrating and we want to help you plan your celebration in Atlanta. Celebrate your graduation with dinner, a special afternoon tea, a night out with friends or the whole family. Here are fun ways to celebrate graduation in Atlanta.

Host a graduation dinner

Fun Ways to Celebrate Graduation in Atlanta
Well done, graduate. (Photo by Aubrée Dumas)

Atlanta is for foodies. There are plenty of options for a celebratory dinner, at every price point and in every mood. Splurge on an upscale dinner, relax with friends or share a family dinner. Check out our restaurant guide to help you choose. You can choose to dine at one of Atlanta’s restaurants with a view or choose from one of Atlanta’s best restaurants with a patio. If there are children on your guest list or as the guest of honor, take your pick from these kid-friendly restaurants.

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It’s all fun and games

Congratulations, Grad, you’ve done it. Now you can relax and have fun with your family and friends. There are several places in Atlanta to tap into your inner child. Here are some of our favorites.

Dodge lasers and solve puzzles to defuse a paint bomb (or get blown up) at Beat the Atlanta bomb. (Photo by Marcus Ingram)

Or: 1483 Chattahoochee Avenue NW

The painted duck brings interactive games like horseshoes, air hockey and shuffleboard to the Westside, but its claim to fame is pin bowling.

Or: 976 Brady Avenue NW

The painted pin is an upscale bowling and entertainment venue located in the heart of Buckhead’s Miami Circle.

Or: 737 Miami Circle NE

Painted pickle is Atlanta’s only premium pickleball “competition,” a place for play and entertainment. (Photo by Aubrée Dumas)

Or: 279 Ottley Drive NE

Play a game of tech-infused mini golf at Puttshack. 18+ after 7 p.m.

Or: 1115 Howell Mill Road

Enjoy beautiful views of Atlanta while playing carnival-style games The roof at the Ponce City Market.

Or: 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE

An Experience Pass to Your 3rd place gives you three hours of arcade, board, table and garden gaming. See the game menu for all game options. Small plates and cocktails available.

Or: 400 Chattahoochee Row

Sip afternoon tea

Enjoy the afternoon tea experience at The St. Regis Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of The St. Regis Atlanta)

For something a little fancier, gather your loved ones for a celebratory tea.

  • Swan Coach House offers a classic tea lunch Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Reservations are required for one to eight guests to enjoy a 90-minute afternoon tea experience at The St. Regis Atlanta.
  • Just add honey offers a signature afternoon tea experience on the BeltLine, in addition to selling parTEA boxes to enjoy at home.
  • Dirty tea offers an Afternoon Tea Experience and cocktails in an area reserved for adults (children from 12 years old are welcome). Located in Virginia-Highland. Private and group reservations available.

21+ evenings in ATL

Bar, cocktails, dreams, disco and party at A. (Photo by Nick Fewings)

Atlanta comes alive at night. If you have out-of-town guests and are looking for a night out, check out our guide to Atlanta nightlife by neighborhood. This ultimate list of Atlanta bars and breweries may also be helpful in your planning. For a unique take on clubbing, head to Revery VR Bar in Midtown, a first of its kind. Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; evening with a live DJ from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

While you have the whole family together, here’s where to take graduation photos in Atlanta.

Joleen Pete lives near Atlanta with her husband and their son. On the weekends, they like to go to the city to have fun and explore as a family. Joleen is the family travel and lifestyle blogger behind Love, Joleen.

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