Lovers of anime, gaming, and comics would be ill-advised to miss this celebration of “all-ages geek culture” at the Georgia World Congress Center.

From May 23 to 26, get a sneak peek at some of the newest anime available in the United States and Japan, compete in gaming tournaments, and check out the work of today’s comic artists. Don’t forget to don your favorite character’s costume before joining the fun. 

From 5 to 8 p.m. May 24, celebrate the arrival of summer at Atlantic Station with a variety of free activities like cornhole, ladder golf, contests, live music with LeeRoi and The Regulars, and tasty bites from several local food trucks. This free event is fun for the entire family. 

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Sandy Springs’s new civic and cultural center, City Springs Live kicks off Memorial Day weekend with a free concert on May 24 by bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., with music starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own picnic, blanket, or lawn chairs, or purchase a reserved table.

Food and drink vendors also will be on site. For complete details and future dates in the City Springs Live concert series, visit the website. 

Star Trek fans unite! From May 24 to 26 at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead, this annual convention features a wealth of activities centered around this iconic sci-fi show, including the Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant and the Treklanta Star Trek Fan Film Festival. The event also welcomes a number of guests, including actors from various Star Trek incarnations, performance artists, and a variety of specialty artists.

Admission starts at $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 6 to 12, and varies by day. Ticket packages also are available. 

Start your holiday weekend with a celebration of all things art, starting with the ArtWalk on Friday, May 24, at 5 p.m. at the Decatur Arts Festival in downtown Decatur.

Then on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., take part in a number of activities ranging from the Kids Arts Festival and Friends of Library Book Sale to plenty of live entertainment and the Artists Market. Held rain or shine, this is a free event. 

Now in its 32nd year in Atlanta, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival brings together music, dancing, food, and much more to celebrate the people and culture of the Caribbean.

From May 24 to 27, weekend events include a parade May 25 at 11:30 a.m. near Central Park, carnival days on Saturday and Sunday, and a breakfast fete May 27. 

Admission varies by event, so check the website for full details on time, location, and admission. 

From May 24 to 27, enjoy all Stone Mountain Park has to offer throughout Memorial Day weekend, including the current MEGABUGS! exhibit, a special performance by the Xtreme Chinese Acrobats, and, of course, the ever-popular Lasershow Spectacular. Throughout the weekend, the Lasershow will feature a specially choreographed tribute honoring our military, followed by a patriotic fireworks finale.

The park is offering special admission this weekend starting at $19.95 per person. In addition, the park is giving a free All-Attractions Pass to all active duty, veterans, and retired service members and a special discount for their family members.

This holiday weekend from May 25 to 27, visit the Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn before it’s gone for another year.

Ye Atlantans can step back in time to 16th century England and explore the 32-acre village filled with more than 160 artisan craft shoppes and 10 stages of live entertainment. Sample the food and drink at a variety of pubs and taverns, and, of course, grab a front-row seat to watch live jousting.

Admission starts at $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children ages 6 to 12. Special packages are available; see website for full details. 

Leave the kids at home, party animals, and head to Zoo Atlanta on May 25 for this adults-only fundraiser featuring more than 70 selections of brews, plus a limited selection of wine. And live music throughout the grounds.

While the zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals from around the globe, they’ll be heading off to bed shortly after the event starts, so get there early to see your favorites. VIP early entry starts at 4:30 p.m. with main event entry at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $55 if purchased by May 24, or will be $65 at the gate. Full details are on the website.