One of Henry County's most beloved destinations just opened its doors for spring, and Saturday is your day to go. Southern Belle Farm — a 330-acre family-owned working farm tucked right here in McDonough — kicked off its spring season on April 1st, and the strawberries are already calling. The 18-acre U-Pick Strawberry patch is the main event, but there is so much more waiting for you out there. From Belle's Barn where you can get up close with horses, cows, goats, chicks, and ducks, to the pedal carts, jumping pillow, cow train, and hayrides — this is a full day, not just an hour. Food trucks are on-site, homemade ice cream is ready, and the spring air makes everything taste better. Kids two and under get in free, and the whole family will leave with dirt on their shoes, strawberries in their hands, and a good tired that only a real farm day delivers. Saturday is your window this weekend — they are closed Easter Sunday.

There are a lot of ways to spend Easter Sunday morning in Henry County, but few of them are as purely Henry County as this one. The City of McDonough is hosting a community-wide Easter Sunrise Service at Big Springs Park on Sunday at 7am, and the invitation is open to everyone. It doesn't matter which church you belong to, or whether you belong to one at all — this is a gathering for the whole community to mark the morning together. Sunrise services carry a particular kind of weight that indoor services sometimes can't replicate. There's something about standing outside as the sky changes, surrounded by your neighbors, that puts the holiday in its proper perspective. It's free, it's early, and it's exactly the kind of thing that makes small-town living feel like something worth celebrating. Start your Easter morning here, then take your family out for brunch, strawberry picking, or a walk through the park. The day belongs to you after 7am.

If you need one more reason to love Crumbles by Nicole, here it is. This Easter weekend, Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge winner Nicole Silva is going all in with a lineup of holiday treats that are as fun to give as they are to eat. Think Easter-themed cupcakes in all their decorated glory, fresh-baked sourdough bread, and the most creative item on the table — DIY cookie decorating Easter basket kits designed for kids. The idea is simple and genius: while the little ones are decorating Easter eggs, they can decorate cookies at the same time. Everything is ready for pickup Friday and Saturday between 10am and 2pm. Crumbles is closed Sunday so don't wait — these sell out fast and Easter weekend is no exception.

If you're looking for something completely different this Easter weekend, Panda Fest Atlanta is the answer. Now in its third year at Atlantic Station's Pinnacle Lot, this nationally touring outdoor festival brings more than 80 Asian food vendors and over 200 dishes to one outdoor space — from steaming dumplings and sushi to Korean street food, Thai classics, Filipino favorites, and creative festival-exclusive bites that you won't find anywhere else in Atlanta. Beyond the food, the weekend includes live cultural performances, a 15-foot inflatable panda, panda bounce house, artisan market with 20+ merchandise vendors, panda dough figurine demonstrations, panda face painting, and panda-themed treats at every turn. Every ticket comes with two free gifts — a customized panda pin with an Atlanta feature and a headband worth $11 — and kids under 6 get in free. Tickets start at $12.77 on Eventbrite but availability is limited, especially for Saturday. Check availability before you head out and select your entry time slot when you purchase — this one sells out.