Staying in Atlanta for spring break? Check out some fun things to do while school is out.

Softball vs. NC State
When: Friday, March 16, 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 17, 1 p.m.; Sunday, March 18, noon
Where: Shirley Clements Mewborn Field
Cost: Free for students  
Georgia Tech hosts a series against NC State

Yellow Jacket Invitational
When: Friday, March 16, 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m.
Where: George C. Griffin Track
Cost: Free for students
Georgia Tech hosts its first home track meet of the year. More information here.

Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Saturday, March 17, noon
Where: Peachtree Street in Midtown
Cost: Free
Be part of one of the country’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades. For more information and a route map, visit atlantastpats.com.

Celebrate St. PAW-trick's Day with Rescue Dog Olympics
When: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Brook Run Park
Cost: Free
This event will increase awareness of pet adoption and offer enjoying activities such as a rescue dog fashion show, Frisbee catch and fetch demos, and dock diving competitions. Learn more at rescuedogolympics.com/home.html.

The Atlanta Science Festival
When: March 9-24
Where: Various locations around Atlanta
Cost: Fees vary for each event
Celebrate local science and technology with more than 100 events, including several on Georgia Tech’s campus. More information here.

Men’s Tennis vs. Virginia
When: Friday, March 23, 5 p.m.
Where: Ken Byers Tennis Complex
Cost: Free for students
Georgia Tech hosts Virginia in this ACC matchup.

Dance Canvas
When: Friday, March 23, 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m.
Where: Ferst Center for the Arts
Cost: $30
Dance Canvas celebrates its 10th anniversary season with a diverse mix of dancers and styles exploring the bridges between movement, technology, science, and life.

Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Blackburn Park
Cost: Free
Live entertainment includes Craig Morgan and Five for Fighting, an artist market with 100 regional artisans, a classic car show, a 5k race, and a food court. For more information, visit brookhavenga.gov/festival.