Atlanta Weekend Guide

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: October 10th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
October 10-12th

Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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Arts, Music & comedy

  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Bach & Grieg (Fri–Sat)
  •  Fox Theatre – Ludovico Einaudi (Fri), Hasan & Ronny (Sat), Pride Viewing Party (Sun)
  • Tabernacle – Trevor Wallace (Fri), Freddie Gibbs (Sat)
  • Variety Playhouse – Neko Case (Fri), Patty Griffin & Rickie Lee Jones (Sat)
  • City Winery – Le’Andria Johnson (Fri), Jazz Brunch (Sat), Kirk Whalum (Sun)
  • The Eastern – Dabin (Fri), The Living Tombstone (Sat), Evnne (Sun)
  • Laughing Skull – Best of Atlanta Comedy (Thurs–Fri)
  • Underground Atlanta – Joe Kay (Fri night)
  • Center Stage – Dan Soder, Kolton Moore, Buena Vista Orchestra & more

Other
events:

  • Wicked Hideaway Halloween Pop-Up – seasonal decor + menus
  • Museum exhibits – High Museum, Fernbank, Carlos, Hammonds House & more
  • Atlantic Station Creator’s Market (also in Family)
  • Chalktoberfest — Marietta Square, 10 AM–5 PM
  • Oktoberfest — Fire Maker Brewing Co., 12–7 PM
  • Oakhurst Porchfest — Decatur, 12–7 PM
  • Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival — 12–11 PM
  • World of Tacos Festival — Coolray Field, 2–10 PM
  • ELEVATE Rooted & Rising – public art across Downtown
  • High Museum – Viktor & Rolf Fashion Exhibit (opens Fri)

For the family:

  • Atlanta Pride Festival (Sat–Sun, Midtown)
    • Atlanta Pride Parade — starts at Civic Center MARTA Station, ends at Charles Allen Gate, 12 PM
  • Fall Festival on Ponce (Sat–Sun)
  • Center for Puppetry Arts – The Ghastly Dreadfuls & La Cucarachita Martina
  • Children’s Museum – The Questioneers exhibit
  • Georgia Aquarium – Haunted Seas
  • Fox Theatre Ghost Tours
  •  Netherworld Haunted House
  • Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park
  • LEGO Discovery Center – Brick or Treat Monster Party
  • Fernbank, Carlos, Hammonds House, High Museum, Chastain Arts – ongoing exhibits
  • Atlantic Station Creator’s Market (Sat–Sun)

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech (Sat noon)
  • Georgia Tech Volleyball vs Duke (Fri 7 p.m.)
  • College Football Hall of Fame – “Stars of the Gridiron & Diamond” exhibit
  • Atlanta Fair – rides & attractions (all weekend)

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: October 3rd

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
october 3rd

Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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Arts, Music & comedy

  • Opening Weekend of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Nathalie Stutzmann
    Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.

  • Kings Kaleidoscope (rock)
    Friday, 8 p.m. at Center Stage Theater

  • Ashley Gavin (comedian)
    Saturday, 7 p.m.

  • “Black Zeitgeist: Atlanta, the Visual Arts and the National Black Arts Festival” — Hammonds House Museum
    Through Dec. 14

  • The Orchestra featuring ELO (pop rock)
    Sunday, 8 p.m.

  • Eric Roberson (R&B)
    Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 8 p.m. at City Winery

  • The Lumineers (folk rock)
    Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena

  • Open Mic
    Friday, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 a.m. at Underground Atlanta

Other
events:

  • Candler Park Fall Festival
    Saturday & Sunday — art, music, food, rides & more

  • Atlanta Arab Festival
    Saturday & Sunday — Arabic music, dance, food, cultural exhibits
    https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-atlanta-this-weekend/ Discover Atlanta

  • Pumpkin Patch Festival at Oakland Cemetery
    Saturday & Sunday — autumn & Halloween activities

  • Party on the PATH in Buckhead
    Sunday, 6:30 p.m. — Latin-inspired music + outdoor atmosphere

  • Out on Film — LGBTQ Film Festival
    Runs through Oct. 5 at Midtown Art Cinema

  • Annual Scarecrows in the Garden (Atlanta Botanical Garden) Exhibit runs through Nov. 2

For the family:

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Georgia State Panthers vs James Madison Dukes (College Football)
    Saturday, 3:30 p.m. at Center Parc Stadium

  • “Double Play — Stars of the Gridiron and Diamond” Exhibit
    At Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame (runs through mid-October

  • Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta Beltline
    Every Saturday through Nov. 15

  • Enchanted Trees — Atlanta Botanical Garden
    Through Jan. 11, 2026

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: August 20

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
September 26-28

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For the family:

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: August 20

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
September 5th-7th

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Arts, Music & comedy

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For the family:

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: August 20

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
August 22, 2025

Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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Arts, Music & comedy

  • Toad the Wet Sprocket – Friday, 7:30 p.m., Atlanta Symphony Hall

  • Bob Baldwin (Jazz) – Friday, 7:30 p.m., Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

  • N. Flying World Tour – Friday, 7:30 p.m., Center Stage

  • Hiatus Kaiyote – Saturday, 8 p.m., The Eastern

  • Fitz and the Tantrums – Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Tabernacle

  • BronzeLens Film Festival – August 20–25, multiple locations 

  • “Continuum” Exhibition – Opens Friday, Carlos Museum, runs through Dec. 7

  • The Venetians – Opens Saturday, Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 

  • Faith Ringgold: Seeing Children – High Museum of Art, through Oct. 12

  • Ezrom Legae: Beasts – High Museum of Art, through Nov.

Other
events:

  • Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience – Illuminarium

  • Alice’s Wonderland Returns – Atlanta Botanical Garden, through Sept. 14

  • Butterfly Encounter – Chattahoochee Nature Center, through Aug. 31

  • BITTERSWEET: The Design of Chocolate – MODA, through Sept. 14

  • Grant Park Summer Shade Festival – Sat & Sun, free, live music, art, food – Home – Summer Shade Festival
  • PGA TOUR Championship 2025 – Wed–Sun, East Lake Golf Club – TOUR Championship – PGA TOUR

For the family:

  • Fernbank…But Later – Friday, 6–9 p.m., trivia, games & vibes 

  • Reptile Day at Fernbank – Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

  • SK8 The Roof at Ponce City Market – Daily, roller skating + laser shows

  • Scooby-Doo! Mansion Mayhem – Ongoing at Children’s Museum of Atlan

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • PGA TOUR Championship 2025 – Wed–Sun, East Lake Golf Club –  TOUR Championship – PGA TOUR

  • MEAC/SWAC Challenge – Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

  • Atlanta Braves vs. Mets – Fri–Sun, Truist Park 

  • Atlanta Dream vs. NY Liberty – Saturday, 2 p.m., Gateway Center Arena

  • Atlanta United vs. Toronto FC – Sunday, 4 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: August 13

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
August 13, 2025

Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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Arts, Music & comedy

Other
events:

For the family:

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden – Alice’s Wonderland (through Sept. 14) and Enchanted Trees (through Jan. 11, 2026)
  • Pints & Pistons Car Meet at Round Trip Brewing – Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, 12–3 pm, all makes/models welcome (Euro key fob = 25% off tab), at 1289 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta. Event details »
  • Chattahoochee Nature Center – Butterfly Encounter (through Aug. 31)
  • Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans – Preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Fri).
  • Double Play Exhibit – Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame honors two-sport athletes like Deion Sanders (through Oct.).
  • Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest. Topics vary each time and may include birding, tree identification, wildflowers and more.
  • The annual Collier Hills Fun Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, August 16 at 8 a.m. 

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: August 1

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
August 8, 2025

Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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Arts, Music & comedy

  • Atlanta Underground Film Festival at Limelight Theater
    160+ indie films, including Elijah. Celebrate boundary-pushing cinema all weekend.
  • Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta (Friday, 5:30–8:30 p.m.)
    DJ, after-hours animal viewing, capoeira performances, and adult beverages.
  • UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum of Art (Sunday only)
    Free admission with family art activities, performances, and exhibits.
  • Creator’s Market at Atlantic Station (Sat 11–9, Sun 12–7)
    Handmade goods, tasty treats, local artists, and more.
  • Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged) at Shakespeare Tavern
    A 90-minute comedic mashup of Shakespeare’s greatest hits.
  • ‘Extinct & Endangered: Insects in Peril’ opens at Fernbank (Sat)
    Macrophotography meets environmental awareness.

Other
events:

  • Next Weekend: Funny Money – Get ready to giggle for a good cause.
Join us for Funny Money, an evening of comedy, community, and connection — all to help fuel the future of The LOLA – August 12th
  • Atlanta Symphony Hall Sal Vulcano – Comedy (Fri, 8 p.m. and Dusty Slay – Comedy (Sat, 7 p.m.)
  • Illuminarium Amplified: Immersive Rock Experience
  • Center Stage Henry Morris & Ozomatli (Fri), Kee Nola & The Church (Sat) and Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox (Sun)
  • City Winery – J. Anthony Brown – Comedy (Fri, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.); Disney 2000s Drag Brunch (Sat, 12:30 p.m.); Elle Varner (Sat 10 p.m., Sun 8 p.m.); Queens of Hip-Hop Drag Brunch (Sun, 12:30 p.m.)
  • The Masquerade – Heaven Stage; K-Pop Club Night (Fri, 9 p.m.); Little Brother & Gimme Gimme Disco (Sat, 7 & 9 p.m.)
  • Jeremy Would Let Me Drown: Grunge Night at Smith’s Olde Bar (Sat)
  • Eslabon Armado at Tabernacle (Sat)
  • East Forest at Terminal West (Fri)
  • The Remakes (R.E.M. Tribute) at Variety Playhouse (Sat)

For the family:

  • Shari & Lamb Chop Screening at Center for Puppetry Arts (Sat 3 p.m., Sun 1 p.m.)
  • Scooby Doo! Mansion Mayhem at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
  • SK8 THE ROOF at Ponce City Market
    Covered rooftop roller skating with laser shows after sunset.
  • Zoo Atlanta Animal Encounters (Free admission for Atlanta/Fulton residents) – Feed giraffes daily 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–3 p.m. and Feed elephants (Fri–Sun, 2 p.m.), lemurs (Sat, 3:15 p.m.), warthogs (Fri–Mon, 1 p.m.)
  • Fernbank Museum – Turtles: Secrets of the Shell (through Sept. 1), Spirit Guides, Insects in Peril (new)
  • Georgia Aquarium – Glow Nights (Fri–Sat through Aug. 17, from 4 p.m.)
    Performers, glow decor, and fun photo ops.

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden – Alice’s Wonderland (through Sept. 14) and Enchanted Trees (through Jan. 11, 2026)
  • Chattahoochee Nature Center – Butterfly Encounter (through Aug. 31)
  • Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins at Truist Park Thu & Fri: 7:15 p.m.; Sat: 1:15 p.m. (make-up) & 7:15 p.m.; Sun: 1:35 p.m. – Promotions include Stranger Things night, kids’ day, and a sliding mitt giveaway.
  • Atlanta Falcons Preseason
    vs. Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Fri, 7 p.m.)

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: August 1

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
August 1, 2025

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Arts, Music & comedy

Other
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For the family:

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: July 11th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
july 25-27.

Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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Arts, Music & comedy

  • “Milo Imagines the World” – Alliance Theatre (Through Sun)
    A musical based on the award-winning children’s book
    🔗 Alliance Theatre
  • “Harold and the Purple Crayon” – Center for Puppetry Arts (Through Aug 3)
    Family-friendly puppet show adventure
    🔗 puppet.org
  • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – Shakespeare Tavern (Through Sun)
    Classic comedy with magic, mischief & mistaken identities
    🔗 shakespearetavern.com
  • “Mary Poppins” – Legacy Theatre (Through Aug 3)
    Musical adaptation of the beloved story
    🔗 thelegacytheatre.or
  • Fernbank… But Later (Fri, 6–9 PM)
    21+ event with yard games, VR, trivia, drinks & dino exhibits
    🔗 fernbankmuseum.o
  • City Winery
    – Fri 8 PM: Who’s Bad: Michael Jackson ExperienceSat
    – Noon: Mamma Mia Brunch
    – Sat 6:30 & 10 PM: Mali Music
    – Sun Noon: Jazz Brunch ft. Andre Ward
    🔗 citywinery.com/atlanta
  • Fox Theatre – Coca-Cola Film Series
    – Fri 7:30 PM: Star Wars: A New Hope
    – Sun: The Sound of Music Sing-Along + Costumes & giveaways
    🔗 foxtheatre.org
  • Underground Atlanta / The Masquerade
    – Fri: Anthony Green, Ducks Ltd., Orchid Mantis
    – Sat: Daisyhead, School of Rock, Heavy Heavy Low Low
    – Sun: Whitney Bjerken, Sid Alcatraz

    🔗 masqueradeatlanta.com
  • Variety Playhouse
    Fri: Todd Snider
    – Sat: Smithsonian
    🔗 variety-playhouse.com
  • Terminal West
    – Fri: G‑Space
    🔗 terminalwestatl.com

Other
events:

  • Atlanta Ice Cream Festival (Sat, 11 AM–6 PM, Piedmont Park)
    Free festival with treats, fitness demos, music & wellness vendors
    🔗 atlantaicecreamfestival.com

  • PeachFest (Sun, 3–7:30 PM, Peachtree Center)
    65+ chefs, bartenders & artisans + silent auction. Benefits CURE Childhood Cancer
    🔗 peachfest.org

  • Buckhead Restaurant Week (Through Sat)
    Prix fixe menus & deals at top Buckhead restaurants
    🔗 buckheadrestaurants.com

  • Summer Sounds at Centennial Olympic Park (Fri evening)
    Free outdoor concert series with local performers & food vendors
    🔗 discoveratlanta.com

  • Greek Picnic at Atlantic Station (Fri, 12–7 PM, Pinnacle Lot)
    Celebration of Divine Nine culture & HBCU alumni
    🔗 atlanticstation.com

For the family:

  • Scooby Doo! Mansion Mayhem – Children’s Museum (Through Sept 7)
    Explore the spooky house with Mystery Inc.
    🔗 childrensmuseumatlanta.org
  • SK8 the Roof – Ponce City Market
    Covered rooftop roller rink + nightly laser shows
    🔗 poncecitymarket.co
  • Zoo Atlanta Animal Encounters
    Feed giraffes, lemurs, elephants, warthogs on schedule
    🔗 zooatlanta.org

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame – Double Play: Stars of Gridiron and Diamond (Through Oct)
    🔗 cfbhall.com
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden
    – Alice’s Wonderland topiary sculptures (Through Sept 14)
    – Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics (Through Jan 2026)
    🔗 atlantabg.org
  • Chattahoochee Nature Center – Butterfly Encounter (Through Aug 31)
    🔗 chattnaturecenter.org
  • Atlanta United vs. Seattle Sounders (Sat, 7:30 PM @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
    🔗 atlutd.com

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: June 27th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
june 27th-29th

Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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Arts, Music & comedy

  • ABV Gallery – “Locals Only”
    Over 80 Atlanta artists share work inspired by the city and the South.
    More info »
  • MODA – “BITTERSWEET: The Design of Chocolate”
    Learn the history, science, and artistry of chocolate
    More info »
  • High Museum – “Photography’s New Vision”
    Explore how early 20th-century photographers shaped modern visual culture.
  • High Museum – “Ezrom Legae: Beasts”
    Features expressive drawings from the South African artist reflecting on politics and power.
  • High Museum – “Data-Verse”
    Immerse yourself in Ryoji Ikeda’s digital sound and light experience.
  • High Museum – Kim Chong Hak Exhibition
    Discover vibrant Korean landscapes and abstract forms from this iconic artist.
  • Melting Pot Fondue & Fox Theatre Package (Sun, June 29)
    Enjoy a three-course fondue dinner and premium seats to Book of Mormon.
    Reserve »
  • Live at the Clermont Rooftop (Fridays, 8 p.m.–Midnight)
    DJ WyldeThane spins all-vinyl funk and disco; $5 cover after 6 p.m.
  • Atlanta History Center – “Their Finest Hour” WWII Exhibit
    Discover how Atlantans supported the war effort at home and abroad.
    More info »
  • Atlanta History Center – “Hats of the King Family Women”
    Explore the cultural legacy and style of the King family’s matriarchs.
    More info »

Other events:

    • Atlanta Botanical Garden – Alice’s Wonderland & Enchanted Trees
      Giant plant sculptures and shimmering kinetic tree art installations.
      More info »
    • World of Coca-Cola – “Coca-Cola Stories” Exhibit
      Vintage ads, AI fun, and soda history in this immersive new exhibit.
      More info »
    • Boozy Brunch Crawl – Midtown (Fri–Sun)
      A 4-course brunch with cocktails at top Midtown spots in a guided, small-group food tour.
      More info »
    • Sunday Funday @ Westside Motor Lounge (Weekly, 2–9 p.m.)
      Mimosas ‘til 3, free entry ‘til 4, games, food, and music in a 25+ crowd.
      RSVP »
    • Harnessed: A Kinky Pride Party @ Boggs Social
      Fetish fashion and queer celebration with DJs and drink deals.
      Tickets »
    • Smyrna Pride (Sat, June 28)
      Celebrate love and identity with live entertainment, local vendors, and family fun.
      Event info »
    • EAV Farmers Market Makers Fest (Sun, June 29)
      50+ local makers, live music, food trucks, and free DIY craft zone in East Atlanta.
      Details

For the family:

 

 Family

  • Alliance Theatre – “Milo Imagines the World”
    Follow Milo on an imaginative subway journey in this stage adaptation.
    More info »
  • Center for Puppetry Arts – “Harold and the Purple Crayon”
    Harold draws his way into adventure in this playful puppet show.
    More info »
  • Children’s Museum – “Scooby-Doo! Mansion Mayhem”
    Solve mysteries with Scooby and friends in this immersive, kid-friendly experience.
    More info »
  • City Slide at Atlantic Station
    Over 20 inflatable slides and water activities for all ages, open through Sunday.
    More info »
  • Zoo Atlanta Experiences
    Feed animals, take twilight tours, or send kids to “Kids’ Night Out.”
    More info »
  • Shriner’s Parade – Sunday, 7 p.m. Downtown
    Enjoy a festive downtown parade; best views near Hyatt Regency.
    More info »

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • SK8 the Roof – Ponce City Market
    Outdoor rooftop roller rink with skyline views and nightly laser shows.
  • Braves vs. Phillies (Fri–Sun)
    Catch the Braves at Truist Park; kids get a Spencer Strider growth chart on Sunday.
  • Atlanta Dream Home Games (Fri & Sun)
    Friday is Pride Night vs. the Lynx; Sunday they take on New York Liberty.
  • FIFA Club World Cup – Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Historic soccer showdown: first FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the U.S.
  • NASCAR at Atlanta Motor Speedway (Fri–Sat)
    Watch top racers compete under the lights with fan experiences all weekend.
    More info »
  • Fernbank – Grand Slam Science (Fri, 6–9 p.m.)
    Baseball meets science with games, drinks, and hands-on fun.
    More info »
  • Butterfly Encounter – Chattahoochee Nature Center
    Walk among butterflies in this seasonal, interactive outdoor exhibit.
    More info »
  • Glow Nights – Georgia Aquarium (Fri & Sat, after 4 p.m.)
    Jugglers, aerialists, and glowing sea creatures light up the aquarium.
    More info »
  • Pollinator Party – Atlanta Botanical Garden (Fri, 10 a.m.–Noon)
    Celebrate bees, birds, and bugs with music and puppet shows on the Great Lawn.
    More info 

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