The best things to do in Dunwoody, GA include Brook Run Park (dog park, skate park, trails and Treetop Quest), the Dunwoody Nature Center, the Spruill Center for the Arts, the historic Donaldson-Bannister Farm, shopping and dining at Perimeter Mall, Ashford Lane and High Street, and big community events like Lemonade Days and the 4th of July Parade.
Looking for things to do in Dunwoody? I’ve lived here since 2010, and this is the list I give friends, new neighbors and clients who are thinking about moving here. Parks first, because that’s what Dunwoody does best.
Parks and Outdoor Things to Do in Dunwoody
Brook Run Park
Brook Run is the crown jewel, and honestly the reason my wife and I bought in Dunwoody. It’s over 100 acres with a dog park, skate park, community garden, playground, a multi-use trail and the soccer fields where Rush Union Soccer plays. It’s also home to Treetop Quest, an aerial adventure park with zip lines and climbing courses.
Dunwoody Nature Center
About 22 acres of wooded trails, meadows and wetlands right in the middle of town. Great for a walk with little kids, summer camps and nature programs.
Donaldson-Bannister Farm
A historic farm at Vermack Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road that’s on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s now a city park and event venue cared for by the Dunwoody Preservation Trust.
More ideas in my Dunwoody parks guide.
Arts and Culture
Spruill Center for the Arts
Classes and workshops in painting, pottery, photography, jewelry making and more, plus a gallery. One of the best things to do in Dunwoody if you want to actually make something.
Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA)
Fitness, camps, cultural programs and events, and you don’t have to be Jewish to belong. Here’s my podcast episode with the JCC.
Stage Door
Dunwoody’s community theater puts on plays and musicals throughout the year.
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
Perimeter Mall, High Street and Ashford Lane are all within a few minutes of each other. Here’s my guide to Perimeter Mall, High Street and Ashford Lane, and my Dunwoody restaurant guide for where locals actually eat.
With kids? Check out Thrillz Atlanta and Big Play ATL.
Annual Events in Dunwoody
- Lemonade Days at Brook Run every spring
- The Dunwoody 4th of July Parade and Festival in the Village
- The Dunwoody Art Festival
- Dunwoody Oktoberfest
- Light Up Dunwoody for the holidays
For the summer calendar, see my summer guide to Dunwoody.
Visiting? Where to Stay
Most hotels are around Perimeter Center. Here’s my list of hotels in Dunwoody. For event calendars and visitor guides, check out Discover Dunwoody.
My Take
If you only do one thing, spend a Saturday morning at Brook Run. Soccer games, dogs, the skate park, families everywhere. That’s Dunwoody. Then grab lunch in Dunwoody Village or at Ashford Lane.
Thinking About Moving to Dunwoody?
All of these things to do in Dunwoody are a big reason families move here. Read my Moving to Dunwoody guide, search Dunwoody homes for sale, or text me or call 404-502-8683.
Frequently Asked Questions About Things to Do in Dunwoody
What is the best park in Dunwoody?
Brook Run Park. It is over 100 acres with a dog park, skate park, community garden, playground, trails, soccer fields and Treetop Quest.
What are some free things to do in Dunwoody?
Walk the trails at the Dunwoody Nature Center, spend the day at Brook Run Park, visit the Donaldson-Bannister Farm, or go to free community events like Lemonade Days and the 4th of July Parade.
What is there to do in Dunwoody with kids?
Brook Run Park, Treetop Quest, the Dunwoody Nature Center, Thrillz Atlanta, Big Play ATL and the MJCCA are all family favorites.
What are the biggest annual events in Dunwoody?
Lemonade Days in the spring, the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, the Dunwoody Art Festival, Dunwoody Oktoberfest and Light Up Dunwoody.