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Atlanta Weekend Guide: October 4th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
October 4-6.

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  • Atlanta Fashion Week begins on Wednesday. 
  • Olmsted Linear Park is the site of this weekend’s Fall Festival on Ponce. 
  • Atlanta Art Week, continuing through Sunday, has become an annual occurrence. 
  • Comedy: Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This Again is at the Tabernacle Atlanta
    Friday at 7:30 PM
  • The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ fall arts event ELEVATE begins on Friday and continues each weekend through Oct. 13.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • A weekend of jazz will take place at the Hammonds House Museum as trombonist Wycliffe Garden and pianist Eric Scott Reed perform Saturday and present a workshop for musicians and jazz lovers on Sunday. 
  • See “Dracula: The Failings of Men” Saturday through Nov. 3 at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.

More things to do:

  • The Candler Park Festival will be in full swing Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy two days of music, art, food, games, rides and special attractions. Admission is free.
  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th! 
  • Atlanta’s popular fall tradition is back for its 22nd year. Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the community.  The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday , Oct. 3 – 26 from 5 until 8 p.m.
  • The second-annual Westside Stride offers a chance to stroll down Howell Mill Road with family and friends. Enjoy live music, a vendor and artist market, culinary experiences, family activities and more at this free-to-attend event. Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. 
  • Starting this weekend and continuing every weekend this month, Little 5 Points presents its Ghost Tours. Follow expert guides as they lead you to the neighborhood’s most chilling locations. From lingering spirits of the past to unexplained paranormal activity, you’ll hear the terrifying tales that have haunted the streets of L5P for generations.
  • DreamHack comes to Georgia World Congress center this weekend. The three-day event, Friday through Sunday, invites you to connect, explore and win alongside fellow fans. Experience gaming culture, cosplay, entertainment, tabletop and esports.
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For the family:

  • Head to Oakland’s North Public Grounds on October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their fifth annual Pumpkin Patch Festival! Celebrate the season with activities and photo ops for the whole family!
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  • Starting this weekend and continuing through October, Georgia Aquarium presents Haunted Seas in the Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver and River Scout areas. On weekends from 2 until 6 p.m., the adventure intensifies with an enhanced trick-or-treat experience.  
  • Opening Saturday, the Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Starting Sunday and continuing through the end of the month, it’s a Halloween Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center. The monsters take over with some exciting Halloween activities. 
  • Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night
    Experience glowing pumpkins and festive activities at Stone Mountain Park.
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts opens “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote” this week. It continues through Oct. 20. 
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Just ahead of the weekend, the Atlanta Falcons host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an 8:15 p.m. game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday night. 
  • The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Duke Blue Devils at 8 p.m. Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
  • The Clark Atlanta University Panthers host the Savannah State University Tigers at 2 p.m. Saturday at CAU Panther Stadium.
  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!
  • It’s time for Chattahoochee Nature Center’s annual outdoor food and craft beer festival, Harvest on the Hooch, Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. 
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
    Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron.
  • The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden, the first of its kind dedicated solely to Rhoden’s works, opens this weekend at the Hammonds House Museum. The opening of the garden compliments an exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum Collection that explores the interconnectedness of African, African American and Caribbean artistic expressions. The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden features 10 of the artist’s sculptures. It will be a permanent attraction at the museum.

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: September 27th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
September 27-29.

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  • JC100 Film Festival at Jimmy Carter Library
    Celebrate Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday with free film screenings.
  • The Little 5 Points Business Association plans a Photo Walk and Art Show on Friday. The self-guided Photo Walk begins at 6 p.m. It highlights the winners of the recent L5P Halloween Photo Contest. 
  • A revival of “A Raisin in the Sun” at Theatrical Outfit runs through Sept. 29. 
  • French Market at Buckhead Village – A French-inspired open-air market with food, crafts, and music.
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” through Sept. 29. 
  • The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ fall arts event ELEVATE begins on Friday and continues each weekend through Oct. 13.
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” Sept. 7-29.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • The Atlanta Opera Discoveries series continues the “Bohème Project” with two immersive productions at Pullman Yards. The project comprises repertory performances of a modern-day “La bohème” (Sept. 18-Oct. 5) with the COVID-19 pandemic in place of tuberculosis — with the Broadway show it inspired, Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” (Sept. 19-Oct. 6), which updated Puccini’s story of friendship, passion and art by setting it in the midst of the 1990’s HIV/AIDS crisis. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin

More things to do:

  • The East Atlanta Strut – Your favorite street festival and parade are back for the 26th year! Art, music, food, drink, Llama Poop Bingo, Leaf Blower Madness, Strut Your Bake — and some new contests to be revealed soon!
  • Atlanta Comic Convention – Shop comics, toys, and more at this pop culture event.
  • Sweet Auburn Music Festival – A weekend festival of live music and food.
  • Come out to Historic Roswell for the 11th annual Roswell Wine Festival. Take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines from your favorite participating restaurants and businesses, while enjoying live music from notable local bands.
  • Sunday in the Park at Oakland Cemetery – Enjoy live music, food, and history in a beautiful setting.
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  • Snack Bar Social at King of Pops HQ – An evening of food, dancing, and handmade crafts.
  • Atlanta Tattoo Festival
    A weekend of tattooing and art from over 200 artists.
  • Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15, and there are several ways to continue the celebration. The Oye! Fest is coming up along with the Georgia Latino International Film Festival. And that’s not all. Read all about ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month around Atlanta.
  • La Bohème & Rent at Pullman Yards
    Enjoy two iconic productions performed in an immersive setting.
  • Small Business Market at Old Fourth Ward Park
    Explore a women-owned business market with unique finds.
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run
    Join the run and music festival to support local HIV & AIDS organizations.
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the venue on Sunday for a face-off between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. Game Time: 1 p.m. 
  • The Atlanta Braves wrap up the season with a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park this weekend. 
  • The Georgia State Panthers host the Georgia Southern Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Center Parc Stadium.
  • The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers welcome the Benedict College Tigers Saturday at 1 p.m. at B.T. Harvey Stadium.
  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!
  • It’s time for Chattahoochee Nature Center’s annual outdoor food and craft beer festival, Harvest on the Hooch, Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. 
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
    Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron.
  • The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden, the first of its kind dedicated solely to Rhoden’s works, opens this weekend at the Hammonds House Museum. The opening of the garden compliments an exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum Collection that explores the interconnectedness of African, African American and Caribbean artistic expressions. The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden features 10 of the artist’s sculptures. It will be a permanent attraction at the museum.

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: September 20th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
September 20-22nd

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  • South Fulton Arts presents “The Cake” at the following locations: Sept. 20 at Academy Theatre; and Sept. 21 at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum. 
  • A revival of “A Raisin in the Sun” at Theatrical Outfit runs through Sept. 29. 
  • Buckhead Village is where to find the Buckhead Fine Arts Festival, Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
  • Atlanta Comedy Theatre: Stand-up comedy shows.
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” through Sept. 29. 
  • The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ fall arts event ELEVATE begins on Friday and continues each weekend through Oct. 13.
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” Sept. 7-29.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • The Atlanta Opera Discoveries series continues the “Bohème Project” with two immersive productions at Pullman Yards. The project comprises repertory performances of a modern-day “La bohème” (Sept. 18-Oct. 5) with the COVID-19 pandemic in place of tuberculosis — with the Broadway show it inspired, Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” (Sept. 19-Oct. 6), which updated Puccini’s story of friendship, passion and art by setting it in the midst of the 1990’s HIV/AIDS crisis. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin

More things to do:

  • Don’t forget to visit the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!
  • The Urban Regatta returns to Castleberry Hill on Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. The festival features a vendor market, pop-up gallery, a costume contest and the boat race where bicycles are transformed into boats, relying on pedal power and creativity instead of motors and sails. Admission is free.
  • Stone Mountain’s Colors of India Festival: Light shows, food, and performances.
  • Verse Immersive, an augmented reality (AR) experience, is open at Ponce City Market’s The Roof. Verse Immersive uses AR visors to bring 3D characters and stories to life, offering guests an immersive experience as interactive tales unfold before their eyes. There are five experiences appropriate for ages 7 and older.
  • The Home Depot Backyard next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the site for the final Piedmont Summer Movie Experience. On Saturday from 6 until 11 p.m. the BackYARD Fest invites guests to enjoy an evening of celebrating HBCU culture with food trucks, vendors, special guests, performances, vendors, games and a tailgate watch party, capped off by a featured movie on the lawn. 
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • The Atlanta Falcons play the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Game time is 8:20 p.m.
  • Atlanta United Game: Soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • JOIN Pickleball FALL 2024 League REGISTRATION – 8/15/24 – 9/5/24
  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!
  • It’s time for Chattahoochee Nature Center’s annual outdoor food and craft beer festival, Harvest on the Hooch, Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. 
  • The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden, the first of its kind dedicated solely to Rhoden’s works, opens this weekend at the Hammonds House Museum. The opening of the garden compliments an exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum Collection that explores the interconnectedness of African, African American and Caribbean artistic expressions. The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden features 10 of the artist’s sculptures. It will be a permanent attraction at the museum. The opening occurs Friday from 6:30-8:30 pm. 

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: August 23, 2024

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
September 6-7th

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  • Join the 1st Annual East Lake Music Fest this Saturday. Featuring Grammy winner and half of the famous folk duo, Indigo Girls, Atlanta native Amy Ray is set to join the East Lake Music Fest happening on Sept. 7 in the heart of East Lake. 
  • Free Concert Friday in Tucker! – Friday from 7PM-9PM.
  • Everyone receives FREE admission to the High Museum of Art on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy special family-friendly programming from 1 to 4 pm.
  • Wait Wait…Stand Up Tour! at Atlanta Symphony Hall at Woodrugg Arts Center – 9/8/2024
  • Bill Maher WTF? Tour – 9/7/2024 at Cobb Energy Centre
  • Puddles Pitty Party at Variety Playhouse – Saturday September 7th at 8pm
  • Improvised Dungeons & Dragons Returns! at Dad’s Garage – Every Friday until 9/27/2024
  • Horizon Theatre opened its 40th season with the comedy “Wild With Happy,” playing through Sept. 15. 
  • “The Seagull,” Anton Chekhov’s tragic comedy of unrequited life, will play at Pratt Pullman Yards with Performance Jam through Sunday. Performance Jam is a creative hub for local Atlanta artists, performers, writers and filmmakers.
  • 7 Stages presents the She ATL Summer Theater Festival Wednesday through Sunday. 
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” Sept. 7-29.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” opens at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday. It continues through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin

More things to do:

  • The always-popular Yellow Daisy Festival is back at Stone Mountain Park Thursday through Sunday.
  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!
  • Verse Immersive, an augmented reality (AR) experience, is open at Ponce City Market’s The Roof. Verse Immersive uses AR visors to bring 3D characters and stories to life, offering guests an immersive experience as interactive tales unfold before their eyes. There are five experiences appropriate for ages 7 and older.
  • The King Center becomes the Beloved Community International Expo on Saturday, celebrating global culture with performances, creative works, politics, food, music, dance and more — all from societies around the world.
  • Cobb Foodie Week – 9/7 to 9/14
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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For the family:

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
August 30, 2024

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  • City Green Live Concert: Fastball Friday at 9PM – FREE!
  • The Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival convenes at Historic Fourth Ward Park on Saturday and Sunday. Celebrate Atlanta’s contribution to hip-hop culture with DJ SCREAM of The Big Facts Podcast and DJ Swamp Izzo of Cash Money Records. This years festival also features the DistroKid Hour where young hip-hop artists perform. 
  • Taste of Soul Atlanta brings music and food to Downtown Saturday and Sunday near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Chow down on fried chicken, smothered pork chops, ribs and candied yams while grooving to tunes from 100 performers.
  • The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival celebrates Black cultural heritage. In addition to screenings, there will be readings, workshops, awards and a Black art expo. The event occurs Friday and Saturday at Holiday Inn Suites Atlanta Airport North and Southwest Arts Center.
  • Horizon Theatre opened its 40th season with the comedy “Wild With Happy,” playing through Sept. 15. 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” opens at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday. It continues through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • Horizon Theatre open its 40th season with the comedy “Wild With Happy,” playing Aug. 16 – Sept. 
  • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and continues through Aug. 31.
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin
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More things to do:

  • It’s Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta, and that means Dragon Con takes over Downtown. 
  • Atlanta Black Pride salutes LGBTQ people of color all week long and into Labor Day Weekend. Highlights include the Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, the Women’s Empowerment Brunch on Saturday and an LGBTQ Youth Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday.
  • Live! at The Battery presents the Atlanta Wine Walk on Saturday from 4 until 7 p.m. Taste a variety of wines, listen to live music on The Plaza stage, shop local vendors and play games.
  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!
  • Wednesdays through Saturdays throughout August, InterContinental Buckhead is having a summer soiree. Sip hand-crafted cocktails at the Belvedere Infusion Garden Wall, adorned with flowers and lush greenery. Music will be provided by the hotel’s house musicians. The Americano will provide small bites. This event occurs from 4 until 9 p.m.
  • Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Duluth, set to charm audiences in August. 
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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For the family:

  • Don’t let the kids (or adults) miss Dragon Con’s Annual Parade in Peachtree Center Downtown Atlanta! Totally free. Just grab a seat and enjoy the costumes, cars and more!
  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta announces the return of TinyCON, celebrating movies, games, characters and more. The two-day event occurs Saturday and Sunday. Children can design moon-moving devices at the Minions Maker Space, create “Inside Out 2”-themed slime and undergo special Jedi training. They can embark on a Pokémon scavenger hunt throughout the museum. Costumes are encouraged, and tickets should be purchased in advance. The museum will be closed to general admission; reservations are required.
  • “Owl at Home” at the Center for Puppetry Arts is the story of an owl who lives by himself and likes warm soup and Tear Drop Tea. Owl welcomes Winter to his home because Winter needs warming up. “Owl at Home” is part of the Theater for the Very Young series and will be on stage through Sept. 8. The show is for audiences ages 2 and older.
  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened its third installment of the Step Up to Science exhibit. There are opportunities to explore shadows, sources of light, color theory and vibrations. 
  • A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – On view June 8 – Sept. 9, 2024 at Fernbank Museum.
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden presents “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” through Sept. 15. The exhibit features seven installations of 22 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the garden.

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: August 23, 2024

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
August 23, 2024

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  • It’s time for the always popular Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fox Theatre. Here’s the lineup: 7:30 p.m. Friday brings a mystery selection. There’s a “Little Mermaid” sing-along at 1 p.m. on Saturday and a “Bohemian Rhapsody” sing-along at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sunday at 1 p.m. brings “Casablanca,” and Sunday at 4 p.m. brings “West Side Story.”
  • The BronzeLens Film Festival begins on Wednesday and continues through the weekend. Events include daily screenings of new works by independent filmmakers from across the country and around the globe, workshops, panel discussions, the BronzeLens Awards and plenty more. The inaugural Filmmakers Ball will be held at City Hall on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. The BronzeLens Award Show occurs at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College.
  • Friday night welcomes Karla Harris and the Joe Alterman Trio to Jazz on the Lawn at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.
  • Fashion Statement, a fund-raiser for Susan G. Komen For the Cure, is set for Sunday at Phipps Plaza. The event begins with private in-store shopping experiences throughout the luxury retailer floor. A reception will feature curated cocktails and culinary creations from restaurants located at Phipps. There will be a live auction and a fashion show.
  • Horizon Theatre open its 40th season with the comedy “Wild With Happy,” playing Aug. 16 – Sept. 
  • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and continues through Aug. 31.
  • Cabaret – Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center – 7/25/24 – 8/25/24
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More things to do:

  • The annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy live music, food and an artist market with 150 booths. The festival is open to all ages and is free to attend. 
  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!
  • Wednesdays through Saturdays throughout August, InterContinental Buckhead is having a summer soiree. Sip hand-crafted cocktails at the Belvedere Infusion Garden Wall, adorned with flowers and lush greenery. Music will be provided by the hotel’s house musicians. The Americano will provide small bites. This event occurs from 4 until 9 p.m.
  • Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Duluth, set to charm audiences in August. 
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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For the family:

  • “Owl at Home” at the Center for Puppetry Arts is the story of an owl who lives by himself and likes warm soup and Tear Drop Tea. Owl welcomes Winter to his home because Winter needs warming up. “Owl at Home” is part of the Theater for the Very Young series and will be on stage through Sept. 8. The show is for audiences ages 2 and older.
  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened its third installment of the Step Up to Science exhibit. There are opportunities to explore shadows, sources of light, color theory and vibrations. 
  • A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – On view June 8 – Sept. 9, 2024 at Fernbank Museum.
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden presents “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” through Sept. 15. The exhibit features seven installations of 22 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the garden.

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Center Parc Stadium is where you’ll want to be on Saturday when the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off launches the 2024 college football season. The game, between the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Norfolk State Spartans, begins at 7:30 p.m., and there is plenty of activity ahead of the game. On game day, fan experiences begin at 3 p.m., and the 5th Quarter Battle of the Bands follows the post-game presentation. There are related events beginning on Wednesday.
  • The Atlanta Dream hosts the Phoenix Mercury at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Gateway Center Arena. Atlanta is ranked ninth on the season; Phoenix is ranked sixth.
  • The Washington Nationals are in town for a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves this weekend at Truist Park. 
  • The final pre-season game for the Atlanta Falcons is 7 p.m. Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The regular season begins at 1 p.m. Sept. 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • Dope Dads Run – August 21 · 11:30am EDT at Ponce City Market
  • GO Kickball FALL 2024 League REGISTRATION PERIOD – 8/15/24 – 8/28/24
  • JOIN Pickleball FALL 2024 League REGISTRATION – 8/15/24 – 9/5/24
  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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More things to do:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!
  • Krog Street Market 10-Year Birthday – 8/10 4PM – 9PM – Music, face painting, balloon animals, caricatures, and more.
  • Grab a date or your besties and spend Friday night from 6 until 9 p.m. at Zoo Atlanta’s Savanna Nights. Sip a cocktail or mocktail as you gaze at African elephants, zebras and flamingos. There will be activities, live music, food and snacks.
  • Wednesdays through Saturdays throughout August, InterContinental Buckhead is having a summer soiree. Sip hand-crafted cocktails at the Belvedere Infusion Garden Wall, adorned with flowers and lush greenery. Music will be provided by the hotel’s house musicians. The Americano will provide small bites. This event occurs from 4 until 9 p.m.
  • Stone Mountain Park’s Colors of India Festival and Light Show, Saturday and Sunday, brings a family-friendly drone and light show, a colors of India parade, plus decor, cultural performances of traditional and more modern Bollywood-style dances, music, food trucks and more.
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
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For the family:

  • Parent and Me Playdate at D.H Stanton Park (Saturday) and Adair Park (Thursday) 
  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened its third installment of the Step Up to Science exhibit. There are opportunities to explore shadows, sources of light, color theory and vibrations. 
  • A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – On view June 8 – Sept. 9, 2024 at Fernbank Museum.
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden presents “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” through Sept. 15. The exhibit features seven installations of 22 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the garden.

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Atlanta Hustle Playoff Championship Game – 8/9 – Atlanta Silverbacks Park
  • Embark on a global adventure this summer to celebrate the 2024 Olympic Games at The Interlock. From July 26 through Aug. 11, the West Midtown neighborhood is invited to get their passports stamped and travel from country to country while sipping themed cocktails, tasting new cuisines, cheering on their favorite athletes and more. Guests celebrating the Olympics can pick up their passports at The Interlock’s home country, Saint Germain. 
  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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August 1, 2024

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  • FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from July 30 – Aug. 4 as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023/2024 season. 
  • SKETCHWORKS+ (PLUS) A live sketch comedy show about all things streaming – August 2 , 3, 9 and 10 at Limelight Theater in Decatur!
  • Cabaret – Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center – 7/25/24 – 8/25/24
  • Atlanta Humane Society joins the list of notable places in Atlanta that sport one of the city’s unique Tiny Doors. The reveal is set for noon until 4 p.m. Saturday.
  • 10th Annual Cobb International Film Festival – 8/1/24 – 8/4/24 – Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December. 

More things to do:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!
  • Colony Square plans a Parliament of Owls Midtown Lantern Parade Saturday from 8 until 10 p.m. Parliament of Owls is a black and white owl-themed community lantern parade featuring a brass band and parade-goers marching down Peachtree Street. Parade attire is black and white. You do need an owl lantern to march in the parade. This year, the route will pass through the new Midtown Art Walk.
  • Centennial Yards’ Friday Vibe event is happening at the Steele Bridge Friday night from 5 until 9 p.m. There will be music, food and activities 
  • Little 5 Points Historic Walking Tours.
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
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For the family:

  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened its third installment of the Step Up to Science exhibit. There are opportunities to explore shadows, sources of light, color theory and vibrations. 
  • The Summer is in FULL SIZZLE! Come join The Home Depot Backyard as they kick off the Piedmont Summer Movie Experience with Backyard Bash on SATURDAY, August 3 from 6:00-11:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of food trucks, entertainment, vendors, games, and more capped off by a featured movie on the lawn right next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium!
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts is showing “Sesame Street The Musical through Aug. 4.
  • A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – On view June 8 – Sept. 9, 2024 at Fernbank Museum.
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden presents “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” through Sept. 15. The exhibit features seven installations of 22 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the garden. 
  • Join Atlantic Station’s Green Space for the 6th annual eSTEAM Fair! This is a fun, educational and interactive experience for K-12 students. At the eSTEAM Fair, you will get the chance to interact with exhibitors who will showcase, present and/or demonstrate STEAM related items that introduce students to the diverse options that are available in our participating industries. Free Back to School Resources & Supplies, Raffle Prizes, & Promotional Give-Aways! Must be Registered. Space is limited. Register your students today!

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • The East Lake Foundation proudly hosts the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run. This dynamic event, presented by the East Lake Family YMCA, promises an exhilarating journey through the heart of the East Lake community.
  • Chattahoochee Nature Center invites you to enjoy Breakfast with Butterflies on Sunday from 10 a.m. until noon. There will be a light breakfast. You will encounter several species of butterflies and explore the grounds prior to opening.
  • Embark on a global adventure this summer to celebrate the 2024 Olympic Games at The Interlock. From July 26 through Aug. 11, the West Midtown neighborhood is invited to get their passports stamped and travel from country to country while sipping themed cocktails, tasting new cuisines, cheering on their favorite athletes and more. Guests celebrating the Olympics can pick up their passports at The Interlock’s home country, Saint Germain. 
  • The Miami Marlins are in town Thursday through Sunday for a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Thursday’s game, beginning at 7:20 p.m., features a Ronald Acuña Jr. 41 Home Runs bobblehead giveaway. Friday night’s game, starting at 7:20 p.m., includes a portable speaker giveaway. On Saturday, a concert by Party Nation precedes the 7:20 p.m. game. Sunday is Alumni Sunday with first pitch at 1:35 p.m. 

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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July 25, 2024

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  • FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from July 30 – Aug. 4 as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023/2024 season. 
  • Cabaret – Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center – 7/25/24 – 8/25/24
  • Moonfly Comedy Show with Kelly Collette – Limelight Theatre – 7/26/2024
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse opens Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” this weekend. Rosalind disguises herself as a man as Orlando litters the trees with love notes praising her beauty and virtue. Will the two lovers be united? Will Orlando survive the wrestling match? See it Friday through July 27.
  • A Fernbank Museum of Natural History exhibit brings 18 larger-than-life metal sculptures of flowers and animals to the nature trails in WildWoods, The exhibit, “Forest Forms,” features sculptures inspired by nature and created by Huelani Mei. The sculptures include a fox family, flowers, rabbits, a snake archway, a peacock and more. “Forest Forms” will be open at Fernbank through Sept. 29.
  • The exhibit, “Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space” at the High Museum of Art, features the photographer and filmmaker’s works that center on Black self-determination and empowerment through scenes of love, leisure and camaraderie. Mitchell rose to global prominence in 2018 when he photographed Beyoncé for the September issue of Vogue as the first Black artist to shoot the cover in the magazine’s then 126-year history. See the exhibit through Dec. 1.

More things to do:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!
  • Westside Motor Lodge is where you’ll want to be on Sunday from 3 until 6 p.m. to celebrate that summertime favorite, the tomato, during the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival. Expect tomato-themed food and cocktails.
  • Buckhead Restaurant Week continues through Saturday. It’s your chance to indulge in the finest flavors in Buckhead. The neighborhood’s top restaurants offer exclusive menus and good deals. 
  • Atlanta Streets Alive is at it again, opening Peachtree Street between 15th and Mitchell streets to pedestrians from 1 until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Wear your walking shoes, ride your bike, lace up your roller skates and see Atlanta’s most famous street like you’ve not experienced it before.
  • It’s back. The popular (and tasty) Atlanta Ice Cream Festival takes over Piedmont Park from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday. Admittance is free, but bring some cash because you’ll be wanting some ice cream. In addition to frozen treats, there will be food and non-food vendors, live music, fitness routines and wellness activities. Satisfy your sweet tooth and learn more about maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle.
  • Sopranos Trivia and Fish Fry at Elsewhere Brewing Grant Park
  • Little 5 Points Historic Walking Tours.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December. 
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For the family:

  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened its third installment of the Step Up to Science exhibit. There are opportunities to explore shadows, sources of light, color theory and vibrations. 
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts is showing “Sesame Street The Musical through Aug. 4.
  • The Alliance Theatre’s Hertz Stage presents “Babble Lab,” a blubbering and blibbering exploration of spoken blurbbles as they spring forth in this one-of-a-kind, gee-gaw-filled laboratory. It is on stage through July 28.
  • A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – On view June 8 – Sept. 9, 2024 at Fernbank Museum

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party on The Green – Phipps Plaza – 7/26/24
  • Embark on a global adventure this summer to celebrate the 2024 Olympic Games at The Interlock. From July 26 through Aug. 11, the West Midtown neighborhood is invited to get their passports stamped and travel from country to country while sipping themed cocktails, tasting new cuisines, cheering on their favorite athletes and more. Guests celebrating the Olympics can pick up their passports at The Interlock’s home country, Saint Germain. 
  • The Association of Tennis Professional’s Atlanta Open bounces into Atlantic Station July 20-28. Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will play alongside Adrian Mannarino, Denis Shapovalov and former top-10 player David Goffin. 
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden presents “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” through Sept. 15. The exhibit features seven installations of 22 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the garden. 

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole 

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July 18, 2024

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  • FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from July 30 – Aug. 4 as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023/2024 season. 
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse opens Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” this weekend. Rosalind disguises herself as a man as Orlando litters the trees with love notes praising her beauty and virtue. Will the two lovers be united? Will Orlando survive the wrestling match? See it Friday through July 27.
  • A Fernbank Museum of Natural History exhibit brings 18 larger-than-life metal sculptures of flowers and animals to the nature trails in WildWoods, The exhibit, “Forest Forms,” features sculptures inspired by nature and created by Huelani Mei. The sculptures include a fox family, flowers, rabbits, a snake archway, a peacock and more. “Forest Forms” will be open at Fernbank through Sept. 29.
  • The exhibit, “Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space” at the High Museum of Art, features the photographer and filmmaker’s works that center on Black self-determination and empowerment through scenes of love, leisure and camaraderie. Mitchell rose to global prominence in 2018 when he photographed Beyoncé for the September issue of Vogue as the first Black artist to shoot the cover in the magazine’s then 126-year history. See the exhibit through Dec. 1.
  • The CDC Museum is exhibiting a multimedia exhibit showcasing works that were borne of the pandemic. Soon after people started isolating in March 2020, artists took to their studios, desks and Zoom to bear witness to and process the COVID-19 pandemic. 

More things to do:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!
  • Food Truck Fridays in VaHi.
  • Little 5 Points Historic Walking Tours.
  • Peachtree Center is where you’ll want to be on Sunday — for Peachfest. You’ll find food artisans, pastry chefs and bartenders creating treats for the 10th annual festival. Chef-prepared dishes will include the state’s signature fruit, the Georgia Peach. There will be peach-inspired cocktails, peach-infused beers and premium wines. Have yourself a peachy good time from 3 until 7 p.m.
  • Marburger Atlanta Antique & Design Show, beloved by interior designers, collectors and culture seekers since 1997, hosts its first event outside of Round Top, Texas, July 17-20, at the historic Philip Shutze-designed Southern Exchange Ballrooms Downtown. The show features 35,000 square feet of shopping, 60 dealers and is free and open to the public.
  • Veuve Cliquot, the Champagne company, is sponsoring pop-ups at Phipps Plaza on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout July. Enjoy live music and sparkling drinks from 4 until 8 p.m. 
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December. 
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For the family:

  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened its third installment of the Step Up to Science exhibit. There are opportunities to explore shadows, sources of light, color theory and vibrations. 
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts is showing “Sesame Street The Musical through Aug. 4.
  • The 17th annual Children’s Film Festival continues through July 23. Presented by Kids Video Connection Inc., the festival features activities including film screenings and workshops for children, teens and industry professionals. 
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., it’s Reptile Day at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Meet slimy, scaly and spiny animals, make a reptile craft, learn about Georgia’s state reptile, the Gopher Tortoise, learn about amphibians and plenty more.
  • The National Center for Civil and Human Rights presents “Kidspiration,’ a special program for children presented by PNC, on Saturday. The free program will occur in the Glenn Room on the first floor of the museum. 
  • The Alliance Theatre’s Hertz Stage presents “Babble Lab,” a blubbering and blibbering exploration of spoken blurbbles as they spring forth in this one-of-a-kind, gee-gaw-filled laboratory. It is on stage through July 28.
  • A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – On view June 8 – Sept. 9, 2024 at Fernbank Museum.

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • The Association of Tennis Professional’s Atlanta Open bounces into Atlantic Station July 20-28. Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will play alongside Adrian Mannarino, Denis Shapovalov and former top-10 player David Goffin. 
  • The Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals play a three-game series at Truist Park this weekend. Friday’s game begins at 7:20 p.m. and will be followed by Friday Night Fireworks. On Saturday, the first pitch hurls down to home plate at 7:20 p.m. as the Braves celebrate Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Night. Sunday, when the game begins at 1:35 p.m., is Kids Run the Bases Day. 
  • Discover your inner zen + take your practice to The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience, powered by lululemon, outdoors every Wednesday from April to October – July 3rd: CorePower Yoga

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole 

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