Community Events
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Event List
- Atlanta MetroCommunity
Pure Athlete is hosting a live audience event hosted by former Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur, Britt Lee and Brad Williams. Our guest will be new Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who will be sharing his youth sports story and insights to help young athletes, parents and coaches. And of course, we will talk a little Falcons football.
The event will be held at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga from 6:30-8:15 pm. Tickets are limited so act now.
Pure Athlete's mission is to help young athletes and families navigate youth sports in a healthy way to become the best versions of themselves in sports and life.
Here's the ticket link: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pure-athlete-live/pa-live-atlanta?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Meet the ancient giants of Aldabra Atoll. See and feed one of the world’s largest living tortoise species in the only Wild Encounter experience that allows guests to share the same space with the animals.
The Aldabra Tortoise Wild Encounter is unique in that participants can experience meeting a tortoise up close, inside their habitat.
- Meet at the Aldabra giant tortoise habitat at Scaly Slimy Spectacular 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that this encounter brings you up-close to an animal in a staff-only area with an Animal Care Team member but does take place in public view.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Monday, Friday and Saturday at 3:15 p.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- Northwest GeorgiaCommunity
What’s Up Wednesday (WUW) is a monthly program designed for preschoolers and children between the ages of 3-7. Children and their caregivers have short lesson in the galleries and then make a craft. WUW educational programming will start at 11 am at the Cherokee County History Center located at 221 E. Marietta St., Canton, GA 30114. Each program lasts approximately 1 hour. Admission to the Cherokee County History Center is not included. Tickets are non-refundable for this event.
Free for History Cherokee members (family membership level and up), $5 per child for non-members.
- Northwest GeorgiaFood & Drink
Fast-casual eatery to offer grand opening specials and giveaways
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's leading fast-casual chicken salad restaurant, brings more of its famed, made-from-scratch chicken salad to Cherokee County with its grand opening in Woodstock at 188 Molly Lane on Wednesday, May 22 with doors opening at 10 a.m.
The first 100 guests will receive free chicken salad for a year*.
Operating hours for the new Woodstock Chicken Salad Chick will be Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patrons can expect the restaurant to offer its signature, made-from-scratch chicken salad along with fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delectable desserts including cake offerings from its newly expanded dessert program.
Chicken Salad Chick will donate proceeds from its opening events to Once Upon a Room. The national non-profit focuses on enriching the lives of hospitalized children, teens and infants fighting serious illnesses and long-term acute trauma. Locally, the organization works with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to provide services to its patients.
To celebrate the Woodstock grand opening, the community is invited to experience Chicken Salad Chick’s Southern hospitality through additional giveaways:
- Wednesday, May 22 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year: Be one of the first 100 guests to purchase a Chick Meal at the Woodstock grand opening to win free chicken salad for a year! *
- Thursday, May 23 – Free 40-ounce Chick tumbler with handle: Be one of the first 50 guests and receive a free Chicken Salad Chick Tumbler! **
- Friday, May 24 – Free Chick Tote: Be one of the first 50 guests at 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. and receive a free Chicken Salad Chick Tote Bag! ***
- Saturday, May 25 – Free 18-can Collapsible Chick Cooler: Be one of the first 50 guests and receive a FREE Chicken Salad Cooler! ****
*The first 100 guests participating in the Free Chicken Salad for a Year rewards program on Grand Opening Day will line up in a ‘first come, first counted’ order at Chicken Salad Chick. Guests are required to remain on site until the store opens at 10 a.m. An early arrival is recommended to be among the first 100 guests in line. Beginning at approximately 8 a.m., each guest will be assigned a number by the Chicken Salad Chick team corresponding to their place in line. At 10 a.m., guests may purchase a meal and enter a code on the Chicken Salad Chick app to officially secure their reward. Guests who leave before the 10 a.m. start will lose their spot to the next guest in line. Guests will receive their first free Large Quick Chick electronically in their Chicken Salad Chick App on Monday following Grand Opening Day. Must download the Chicken Salad Chick App, and be 16 years or older. Not valid with any other offers. Limit 1 reward per guest present.
**Must be 16 years or older. Must purchase the Chick Trio. 1 Water Tumbler per guest present.
***Must be 16 Years or Older. Must purchase the Chick Trio. One Tote Bag per guest present.
****Must be 16 years or older. Must purchase two Large Quick Chicks. One Cooler per guest present.
- Magnolia MidlandsLeisure & Recreation
Explore your artistic side and create your very own beautiful floral or landscape piece during Paint Night Party at the Page House Bed and Breakfast. Novices as well as experienced artists enjoy a colorful evening full of painting, gabbing, snacking, and sipping!
All classes are held on Thursday night at 5 PM.
Paint Night Parties are $65 per person and include all necessary supplies. Reserve your spot for the Paint Night Party at the Page House by calling Alex at 203-305-9128 or JoAnn at 478-275-4551 at least a week in advance. Cash at the door is the preferred form of payment. Wine and cocktails are available for purchase.
- Northwest GeorgiaConcert
Join us for an evening of music at McLemore’s 4th Annual Songwriter’s Series. Located atop Lookout Mountain, enjoy the sounds of critically acclaimed artists in a breathtaking setting. Attendees can purchase a variety of food and bar options.
The series is made possible by presenting sponsor Land Rover Chattanooga.
Time: 6-10 p.m.
The event is for all ages and open to the public. Rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.
Patrick Davis, a critically-acclaimed solo artist, is a mainstay of contemporary American roots music. He has spent two decades leaving his mark onstage, on record and in the writing room. A founder of music festivals like Songwriters in Paradise, Davis has established himself as a prolific songwriter, penning tunes for his own albums and icons like Guy Clark and Jimmy Buffett.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsTheater
"The Wizard of Oz"
Written by L. Frank Baum, music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
May 24-26, 31-June 2.
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide!
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family
Ever wonder what the animals are up to after the sun goes down? Join us after-hours for an evening adventure for the whole family! Tour the Zoo at dusk, use night-vision technology, search for animals that you wouldn’t normally see during the daylight hours, and enjoy special activities that vary from season to season. Don’t miss this wild evening exploring the Zoo!
UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
May 16
May 24
Aug. 16
Oct. 10
Nov. 1TIME:
6:30-9 p.m.COST: $27 / person (3 and under are free)
MEMBER COST: $22 / person (3 and under are free)
THEMES:
Wild Technology
Experience the Zoo in a new way on this guided after-hours tour! Join the adventure as we explore the Zoo using the latest research technology and discover what the animals do when the humans are away!On this tour, participants will have the opportunity to get hands-on with some of the technology used to study animals in zoos and in the wild. Our Zoo Educators will introduce participants to Forward Looking InfraRed technology, trail cameras, night-vision scopes, radio telemetry, and Passive Integrated Transponders. Participants will learn how these tools are used by humans to better understand and help animals.
AGE RANGE:
Program is open to all ages, but activities are geared to children ages 6+. Children 3 and under are free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- -Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you come face-to-trunk with one at Zoo Atlanta! Meet Tara or Kelly while learning why they are such important ambassadors for their species.
During this Wild Encounter experience, you will learn about elephants with a Zoo Educator before heading behind the scenes to meet up with members of the Elephant Care Team and find out more about elephant care at the Zoo. Of course, no Elephant Wild Encounter would be complete without the opportunity to hand-feed one of the “girls” an afternoon snack.
- Meet at the Zambezi Elephant Center 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m.COST: $130 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $117
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- -Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!
Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.
- Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- -Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Meet the ancient giants of Aldabra Atoll. See and feed one of the world’s largest living tortoise species in the only Wild Encounter experience that allows guests to share the same space with the animals.
The Aldabra Tortoise Wild Encounter is unique in that participants can experience meeting a tortoise up close, inside their habitat.
- Meet at the Aldabra giant tortoise habitat at Scaly Slimy Spectacular 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that this encounter brings you up-close to an animal in a staff-only area with an Animal Care Team member but does take place in public view.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Monday, Friday and Saturday at 3:15 p.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- -Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
We welcome you to the wild world of warthogs! Come explore what it takes to care for these charismatic creatures and their neighbors in the African Savanna.
Do warthogs really have warts? Get an up-close look and see! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna and give the warthogs a favorite treat. You’ll also meet members of the Zoo’s Animal Care Team and find out what goes into the care of warthogs and other savanna animals.
- Meet outside the warthog habitat near the SweetWater Beer Garden 15 minutes (at 12:45) before the Wild Encounter to check in.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
- This encounter is not ADA accessible.
- All guests must wear closed-toed shoes on this encounter.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children 15 years old and under.
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation, Other
"The Notebook" movie is sponsored by Netevate.
With almost religious devotion, Duke, a kind octogenarian inmate of a peaceful nursing home, reads daily a captivating story from the worn-out pages of his leather-bound notebook to a fellow female patient. To keep her company, Duke recounts the fascinating love affair between impecunious but poetic country boy Noah and Allie, an affluent city girl. And little by little, Duke unfolds a Southern, lumber-scented summer romance beneath the tall trees of late 1930s North Carolina.
Nobody knows what tomorrow holds. Are all summer loves doomed to fail?
Date/Time: Friday, May 24, 8:00 p.m.
Movie Length: 2 Hours 1 Minute
Movie Rating: PG-13
Come early for a free organ pre-show on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ starting a half hour before showtime.
- Magnolia MidlandsOutdoors
Located on Madison Street in Downtown Dublin GA, the Market on Madison is a premier open-air venue buzzing with activity. A community-driven experience, vendors and visitors come together to celebrate the richness of local flavors each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through mid October. Patrons can also find a variety of handmade crafts and original art, and find fun activities for the Little Sprouts throughout the season! Over the last several years, Dublin’s Farmers Market has experienced much growth, noting more than 30 vendors each week and 350 patrons during peak produce season.
- Atlanta Metro, Northeast Georgia MountainsKids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
Come join us for some fun on the farm this spring at Washington Farms! Our Super Spring Saturdays feature fun farm activities including wagon rides, petting zoo, jumping pillows, cow train, ziplines, paintball and much more! The activities will be open every Saturday from April 13 until May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to try our delicious homemade strawberry ice cream, slushies, hand-squeezed lemonade, and fresh popped kettle corn while you’re here! Check out our website for hours, pricing and a complete list of activities.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsAuto Show
Get ready for Cars & Guitars, an exciting car show extravaganza in downtown Hartwell, sponsored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. Featuring more than 100 classic and vintage vehicles, this event offers something for everyone. Enjoy the sights of stunning cars, indulge in delicious dining and shopping opportunities in our downtown area and explore the vendor area for unique finds. Plus, groove to the tunes provided by the fabulous DJ Tommy Landrum. Admission is free, so don't miss out on this fantastic day of fun!
Register online to get a free T-shirt. The first 100 registrants get a swag bag.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce - (706) 376-8590
- Northeast Georgia MountainsTheater
"The Wizard of Oz"
Written by L. Frank Baum, music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
May 24-26, 31-June 2.
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide!
- Northeast Georgia MountainsConcert
We'll start off the evening with a Color Guard presentation to honor our men and women in the military. Then experience a bit of Bavaria! Live Oompa band, dancing and a festive Bavarian atmosphere help us honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Import and domestic beer and wines, wursts on a bun, sauerkraut, hot dogs, pretzels snacks and desserts will be available for sale. All active, retired and veterans and a guest get in free with Military ID for this event.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.
Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.
- Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
- Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.COST: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.
MEMBER COST: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
AGE RANGE: All ages
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Youths 15 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- There must be one adult in attendance with each registration.
- Youth 3 and under must remain with their adult group members at all times.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity, Food & Drink, Other, Outdoors
Kick off your summer at the most unique beer festival inside the Perimeter: Brew at the Zoo!
Enjoy beer and wine samples from breweries all over including Georgia, live music throughout the Zoo and yard games while savoring incredible views of our animals.
Join us after–hours to sample beer from some of Georgia’s top breweries; jam to live music around the Zoo; compete in yard games; hang with your herd; and so much more as you’re inspired by views of some of our planet’s most amazing wildlife. Don’t miss our longest-running beer festival tradition. Find out why Brew at the Zoo has been a Memorial Day weekend favorite for more than 15 years!
May 25
VIP early entry: 5-6 p.m. | Main Event: 6-9:30 p.m. (Last event entry 8 p.m.)