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Event List
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation, Other
The American entertainer, Phineas Taylor Barnum, will always be remembered as the man with the gift to blur the line between reality and fiction. Thirsty for innovation and hungry for success, the son of a tailor manages to open a wax museum; however, he soon shifts focus to the unique and the peculiar, introducing extraordinary, never-seen-before live acts on the circus stage. When Phineas, obsessed for cheers and respectability, gambles everything on the opera singer, Jenny Lind, to appeal to a high-brow audience, he loses sight of the most crucial aspect of his life: his family.
Will Barnum, the greatest showman, risk it all to be accepted?
Arrive thirty minutes before showtime for a free live pre-show, sing-along concert on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ!
Dates/Times:
* Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM
* Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Movie Length: 1 hour 54 minutes
Movie Rating: PG
- 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 MetroLeisure & Recreation, Other
A group of reporters are trying to decipher the last word ever spoken by Charles Foster Kane, the millionaire newspaper tycoon: "Rosebud." The film begins with a news reel detailing Kane's life for the masses, and then from there, viewers are shown flashbacks from Kane's life. As the reporters investigate further, the viewers see a display of a fascinating man's rise to fame, and how he eventually fell off the top of the world.
DATE/ TIME: Sunday, May 26, 3:00 p,m.
Movie Length: 1 hour 59 minutes
Movie Rating: PG
Come early for a free organ pre-show on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ starting a half hour before showtime.
- Historic HeartlandCommunity
Join Main Street in Madison, the American Legion and about 1,000 motorcyclists participating in the Annual Ride for America in Town Park for a patriotic Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., honoring the men and women who have died while in military service to our nation.
- 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, Leisure & Recreation, Other, Outdoors
Join us for an exploration of all things wild!
From lions to lizards to laughing kookaburras, young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun! Zoo Atlanta’s Summer Safari Camp is the perfect summer break experience for children ages 5 to 14. Select an individual week that fits in your summer plans, or spend the entire summer with us.
DATES:
Weekly, May 28, 2024 - August 2, 2024TIME(S):
Safari Camp hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Drop-off starts 8:30 a.m.)Extended care available for $75 per week from 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
COST:
- Junior Ranger and Ranger: $400/week
- Quest $425/week
MEMBER COST:
- Junior Ranger and Ranger: $320/week
- Quest $340/week
Abbreviated weeks of camps due to holidays will be prorated.
AGE RANGE:
- Junior Rangers: Ages 5-7
- Rangers: Ages 8-11
- Quest: Ages 12-14
THEMES: Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. From Marvelous Mimicry to Fantastic Flights, participants will be engaged in ways they can save wildlife and wild places.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Safari Camp is a great opportunity to engage young explorers in learning about the wild world around them and beginning their journey of conservation stewardship. Through Zoo explorations, up-close animal encounters, STEAM-based projects, hands-on science activities, environmental games and more, campers learn about attainable strategies and goals to combat environmental issues and are charged with finding simple ways that they can make a difference.
While Zoo Atlanta is a great place to discover nature and wildlife, it is also important that campers have a chance to experience wildlife in a more naturalistic setting. Campers and their educators may travel out to Grant Park (which surrounds the Zoo) to participate in a variety of activities such as nature walks, environmental research and group team-building games.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family
BRING YOUR LITTLEST ONES FOR AN EVENING OF EXPLORING THE ZOO AND OBSERVING ANIMALS AFTER-HOURS!
Enjoy a mini tour of the Zoo with a Zoo Educator, stopping along the way to sing songs, hear animal stories and dance like an animal!
This program is designed for families with children ages 0-5, with opportunities for exploration for ages 0-2. Join us for a fun evening adventure before the sun goes down.
UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
May 30
June 8
July 20
August 8
August 31
September 14TIME:
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.COST: $26 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*
MEMBER COST: $21 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*
* Program registration does not include Zoo admission.
AGE RANGE:
0-5 years old
- 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!
- -Magnolia MidlandsCommunity
50th Annual Georgia Blueberry Festival with arts and crafts, entertainment, food, car show, stilt walker, pie-eating contest, kids' rides, inflatables, 5K run, parade.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity
Join us for a night of fun and entertainment under the stars with our Lawrenceville Movie Club free movie series! Bring your friends, family, blankets and lawn chairs for a laid-back evening of great food and engaging activities for the kids.
Step into a world where reality bends and dreams come to life. “Labyrinth” takes you on a mesmerizing journey through a fantastical maze, where a young girl, Sarah, must navigate its twists and turns to rescue her baby brother from the enigmatic Goblin King.
While you're here, indulge in delicious eats from our lineup of food trucks. We'll have something for everyone.
So, mark your calendars for May 31 and come out for an unforgettable night of cinema, food and fun! And be sure to check out our movie lineup happening all summer long!
Up next:
- June 21 – "Daddy Day Care"
- July 17 - "Harriet the Spy"
- Aug. 9 – "Zootopia"
And, come out early for a fun Day of Play with Be Active Gwinnett at 5:30!
How do we play?
Activities include obstacle courses, hula hoops, jump ropes, broad jump, agility hurdles, giant tunnels, pop-up soccer, jumbo stacks, parachutes, fitness spots/dice, gaga ball, flag football, junior golf, nine squares in the air, bubble soccer and more.
- -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 MetroCommunity, Other
This 1995 film stars Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo as three girls who just wanna have fun in a hilarious comedy about repairing broken hearts, broken dreams and broken nails. En route from New York City to Hollywood for a drag queen beauty pageant, Noxeema (Snipes), Vida (Swayze) and Chi Chi (Leguizamo) are forced to take an unwelcome detour when their 1967 Cadillac convertible breaks down.
Stranded in the tiny midwestern town of Snydersville, the three try to make the best of their unfortunate circumstance. And when their glitz and glamour wake up the sleepy local citizens, the stage is set for an outrageously funny weekend.
Also starring Stockard Channing and Blyth Danner.
Come early for a free organ pre-show on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ starting a half hour before showtime.
Date/Time: Friday, May 31, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Movie Length: 1 Hour 49 Minutes
Movie Rating: PG-13
- 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.
- Magnolia MidlandsLeisure & Recreation
This year, Georgia offers two Free Fishing Days in honor of National Fishing and Boating week, Saturday, June 1st and Saturday, June 8th startinag at 7 AM. In addition, Georgia offers a Free Fishing Day in honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, September 28th. Georgia residents do not need a fishing license for fishing on free fishing days on public waters. Residents can fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds, and Public Fishing Areas (PFA). Residents do not need to obtain a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) license to fish on PFA’s or WMA’s. Drop your line at Hugh M Gillis PFA, River Bend WMA, or Beaverdam WMA. Take this opportunity to introduce someone to the fun of fishing!
- Magnolia MidlandsConcert
Tickets on sale now at http://themartincentre.com. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Enjoy shopping and dining in Downtown Douglas before the show, much within walking distance of the theater. Checkout www.visitdouglasga.org for all your options.
- 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!
- -Magnolia MidlandsCommunity
50th Annual Georgia Blueberry Festival with arts and crafts, entertainment, food, car show, stilt walker, pie-eating contest, kids' rides, inflatables, 5K run, parade.