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Event List
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Outdoors
ARE YOU CRAVING SOME ANIMAL TIME BEFORE THE ZOO OPENS TO THE PUBLIC?
Join us to Rise and Dine with the Animals, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast* by Proof of the Pudding while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
Each program will include an educational component to learn more about the species, time with an animal care professional to hear about the individuals in their care, a memorable takeaway connected to the featured animal and Zoo admission to stay and enjoy the Zoo at the end of the program.
*Breakfast will include fruit, yogurt, pastries, coffee, hot tea, and juice. Option to add a mimosa for 21+ guests when you register.
UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
May 18: Gorillas
June 15 and 22: Pandas
July 6 and 20: Complex Carnivores
August 3 and 31: African Savanna
September 14 and 28: Pandas
October 5 and 12: GorillasTIME:
8:30-9:30 a.m.COST: $65 (includes Zoo admission)
MEMBER COST: $52
THEMES:
May 18 and October 5 and 12: Gorillas
Bring your troop to join us for an interactive breakfast and learn more about how we care for this iconic species, including 4-year-old Floyd and his silverback dad, Taz. During breakfast, you’ll watch the gorillas start their morning by searching their habitat for surprises left for them by the Animal Care Team. You’ll have the opportunity to hear firsthand what it is like to care for gorillas at the Zoo from one of our animal care professionals and Zoo educators will have activities and biofacts for you to explore as you learn more about gorillas at the Zoo and in the wild.June 15 and 22 and September 14 and 28: Giant Pandas
Start your day alongside the pandas at Zoo Atlanta, joining them in breakfast (don’t worry, yours won’t be bamboo!) and exploring the world around you. See the hard work that goes into caring for the pandas, and chat with the Animal Care Team to hear some of their favorite stories from working with pandas. Explore the world of pandas and our relationship with them over the years through programming from our educators.July 6 & 20: Complex Carnivores
While their breakfasts might be different, join some carnivorous friends as they investigate and patrol their habitats. Come face-to-face with some of the incredible adaptations that help carnivores survive, and hear from our Animal Care and Education Teams about how we take these adaptations into account while caring for animals including tigers, clouded leopards and more!August 3 & 31: African Savanna
Graze alongside the animals of the African savanna where you might catch glimpses of zebras, ostriches, giraffes and elephants as they start their day. Learn from our Education and Animal Care teams about the dynamic relationships between the different species on the savanna and investigate how our teams care for multiple species living together.AGE RANGE:
Program is open to all ages, but content is geared to audiences ages 12+. Children 3 and under are free, but must be registered. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- 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
- -Classic SouthFitness & Health, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
Eisenhower Lakes Golf Club is hosting their first Junior Golf Championship, a premier junior golf event open to the public.
Practice Round: July 19
Tournament: July 20-21
This four-ball (two-person team) stroke play championship will have two age groups: 8-13 and 14-18. The oldest age of the two team members determines which age group flight the team will compete in (i.e. a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old would play in the 14-18 division). Juniors 19 years old, who have not yet started college, are also eligible to play. First- and second-place plaques will be awarded in each flight.
If you would like your child to attend, but don't have a DoD ID or gate access, please register for a gate pass https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection.
Cost: The entry fee is $175 per player or $350 per team.
Cost includes: Practice round on Friday, July 19 (cart not included), tee gift, gift certificates, lunch both days after the round, Friday night social from 7-9 p.m. and awards presentation immediately after play on Sunday.
For more information or to register, please call (706) 791-2433. Registration closes July 16.
- 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.
- 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.
- Magnolia MidlandsTheater
Fall in love with Dublin Community Theatre’s performance of The Music Man at Theatre Dublin on Thursday, July 25th at 7 PM, Friday, July 26th at 7 PM, and Saturday, July 27th at 2 PM and 7 PM.
Harold Hill, a fast-talking traveling salesman, pulls one over on the citizens of River City by convincing them to buy instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he promises to set up. Unbeknownst to them, he knows nothing about music and plans to skip town with the money. Before he can leave, Harold falls for Marian, a librarian and piano teacher who sees through his tricks but eventually falls in love herself.
Tickets for The Music Man are $20 for General Admission and $10 for children 12 and under. VIP tickets are available for $25 and include 2 drinks.
- Magnolia MidlandsTheater
Fall in love with Dublin Community Theatre’s performance of The Music Man at Theatre Dublin on Thursday, July 25th at 7 PM, Friday, July 26th at 7 PM, and Saturday, July 27th at 2 PM and 7 PM.
Harold Hill, a fast-talking traveling salesman, pulls one over on the citizens of River City by convincing them to buy instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he promises to set up. Unbeknownst to them, he knows nothing about music and plans to skip town with the money. Before he can leave, Harold falls for Marian, a librarian and piano teacher who sees through his tricks but eventually falls in love herself.
Tickets for The Music Man are $20 for General Admission and $10 for children 12 and under. VIP tickets are available for $25 and include 2 drinks.
- -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, Leisure & Recreation, Other
"Hedwig and The Angry Inch" (2001) is a high-powered rock musical that tells the hilarious but emotional tale of an East Berlin transgendered diva on a journey to find stardom in her new home.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Movie Length: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
Movie Rating: R*
*Individuals under the age of 17 will not be admitted without a parent or guardian.
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.
- Magnolia MidlandsTheater
Fall in love with Dublin Community Theatre’s performance of The Music Man at Theatre Dublin on Thursday, July 25th at 7 PM, Friday, July 26th at 7 PM, and Saturday, July 27th at 2 PM and 7 PM.
Harold Hill, a fast-talking traveling salesman, pulls one over on the citizens of River City by convincing them to buy instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he promises to set up. Unbeknownst to them, he knows nothing about music and plans to skip town with the money. Before he can leave, Harold falls for Marian, a librarian and piano teacher who sees through his tricks but eventually falls in love herself.
Tickets for The Music Man are $20 for General Admission and $10 for children 12 and under. VIP tickets are available for $25 and include 2 drinks.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation, Other, Outdoors
PARENTS, ENJOY A WELL-DESERVED NIGHT OFF!
Send your kids to the Zoo for a wildly fun and educational evening with our trained educators.
Activities are purposefully designed for children ages 5-11 and include a guided after-hours tour of the Zoo, games and activities, crafts, story time and a pizza dinner.
UPCOMING SUMMER 2024 DATES:
June 15
June 29
July 13
July 27TIME:
5-9 p.m.AGE RANGE:
5-11 years oldCOST:
$42 per childMEMBER COST:
$35 per childTHEMES:
- June 15: Night Flyers – Owls and Bats
- June 29: Radical Reptiles – Turtles, Lizards and Snakes
- July 13: Bird Brains – Songbirds, Raptors and Waterfowl
- July 27: Savanna Giants – Elephants, Giraffes and Rhinos
- 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 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.
- Georgia's CoastKids & Family
First Friday in Historic Downtown Brunswick is a fun family event that happens the first Friday of each month. We close the streets from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. so you can come down and enjoy live music, special discounts from downtown merchants, a car show and so much more! Come shop, dine and explore our downtown!
- Magnolia MidlandsConcert
Downtown Dublin jazzes up the Market on Madison each First Friday in Early Spring to Fall beginning at 7 PM with free admission, so bring the whole family!
- April 5th, 2024 – Chris Rich Band
- May 3rd, 2024 – The Shade Trees
- June 7th, 2024 – Eight Track Flashback
- August 2nd, 2024 – The Soul Shine Band
- September 6th, 2024 – A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band*
- October 4th, 2024 – Dueling DJ’s with Brandon Chain
*September’s First Friday will be held at Theatre Dublin and is a PAID event. VIP Tickets are $25 and include a souvenier lei and beverage. General admission is $15.
- -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.