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July 2006
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Not-To-Miss Events —
Fourth of July Celebrations
Featured Events
 Chocolate Sundays at Chocolate: The
Exhibition
July 2 and August 6 • Noon-3 p.m.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Test your Chocolate IQ with a
visit to Chocolate: The Exhibition through August
13. Do not miss the hands-on Education Alley, which
features crafts and animal encounters related to the
rainforest as well as some really cool puzzles and
books for children.
Make it a Chocolate Sunday, held
the first Sunday of each month, for a delectable
sampling event presented by Whole Foods, featuring
local chefs, chocolatiers and more. Be sure to
arrive early as samples are while supplies last.
Special activities and performances designed for
children make it a treat for all ages.
During Chocolate Sunday, my
family and I indulged (okay, gorged ourselves) on
chocolate ice cream, chocolate-covered strawberries
and nuts, chocolate-covered peanut brittle,
chocolate shaped bears, and champagne truffles (for
adults). The long lines moved quickly and didn’t
seem to bother my children, ages 5 and 8, who were
busy admiring the Giants of the Mesozoic that
surrounded us in the Great Hall.
Chocolate Sundays are included in the price of
Museum’s admission, $12 for adults, $11 for students
and $10 for children ages 12 and under. 404-929-6400
for advanced ticket purchase.
- Leigh Knight
Butterfly Festivals
Dunwoody Nature Center
July 8 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Walk among 700+ butterflies in a
tent, make butterfly hats, get your face painted and
explore discovery zones at the DNC Butterfly
Festival. Learn about insects, enjoy hot dogs and
lemonade, plus watch a puppet show and make one to
take home.
The DNC festival is located at 5343
Roberts Dr. in Dunwoody from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For
more information, call 770-394-3322.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
July 15 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Witness live butterfly releases at
CNC’s Butterfly Festival. If you’re artsy, help
create the ongoing sidewalk art and add your
drawing to the garden path. You can also play the
Migration Game or visit Insect University when a CNC
naturalist gives you a fun and educational look
at insect friends.
The festival is located at 9135
Willeo Rd. in Roswell. Activities are happening from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $6. For more
information, call 770-992-2055.
 African Sunset Safari
July 15
Zoo Atlanta
As the summer sun sets and temperatures begin to
cool, the wild animals of Zoo Atlanta stay up late!
Gather the family for an African Safari at Zoo
Atlanta. Hear tales from an African storyteller,
experience the Uhuru’s native dance and visit the
gorilla exhibit to watch the baby gorillas. 6:30-9
p.m. Adults, $10; children, $5. 800 Cherokee Ave.,
Atlanta. 404-624-5600.
Southeast
Homeschool Expo
July 28-29
Cobb Galleria
Learn about the latest trends in homeschooling.
Also, hear guest speakers, attend your choice of
more than 100 workshops and visit vendors for the
latest in supplies and ideas. Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. &
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15/person; $20/couple. 2
Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. 770-594-1266.
Not-to-Miss Events
 Asian Cultural
Experience
July 8-9 • 11 a.m.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Stamp your passport for Cambodia,
China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos,
Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and
Vietnam at the Asian Cultural Experience. View
fashion shows, exhibits of rare cultural artifacts,
demonstrations of calligraphy, woodwork, pottery,
vegetable and ice carving; and origami, the Japanese
art of paper-folding, Thai massage, as well as games
such as Igo (Japan), Sungka (The Philippines) and
Mah Jongg (China) and martial arts. Sample foods of
the countries and shop at the bazaar. $12 for
adults, $7 for students, under 3 and Garden members
are free. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859.
Children’s
Education Village • National Black Arts Festival
July 20 &
21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • July 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Woodruff Arts Center
The NBAF will feature a free
Children’s Education Village on July 20-22. Children
will discover the wonders of the African Disapora
while participating in hands-on activities; artistic
demonstrations from wood carvers, quilters and
potters; folk tales and fables in the Story Circle;
and a family film series featuring animated and live
films from countries of the Disapora.
Pre-registration required for July 20 and 21. 1280
Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000.
 Care Bears Live
July 22-23 • 10:30
a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Philips Arena
Take a magical, musical journey to Care-a-lot
with the stage production "Caring and Sharing
Friends". Meet Lindsay, a little girl whose best
friend has moved away, as she is transported to
Care-a-lot and learns that she can make new friends.
$15-$19. 1 Philips Dr., Atlanta. 404-878-3000.
Drake Bell - Live
in Concert
July 22 • Noon
The Mall at Stonecrest
Nickelodeon superstar and teen
heartthrob Drake Bell will perform a free concert at
the third annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, on
the Plaza. Fans who purchase Drake’s CD "Telegraph"
on Saturday will meet him live in person! 2929
Turner Hill Rd., Lithonia. 678-526-9880.
Stone Mountain Park.
Fantastic Fourth Celebration. July 1-4. Park, 10
a.m.-8 p.m.; Lasershow, 9:30 p.m. Lasershow,
Free; Parking, $8. This three-day salute
begins each evening with the Lasershow
Spectacular, and follows with a traditional
fireworks display. On the 4th of July,
bursts of light will be shot from both the
base and the top of Stone Mountain.
770-498-5690.
Southeastern Railway Museum.
July 1,11 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults, $7; children,
$4. Armed services and public safety
employees in uniform admitted free.
Celebrate Independence Day at the museum.
3595 Peachtree Rd., Duluth. 770-476-2013.
Town Center at Cobb. Happy Birthday
America. July 1. 1 p.m. Free. Features
activities and a happy birthday theme with
cake and hats. 400 Barrett Pkwy., Kennesaw.
770-424-9486.
Morrow Tourists Center.
Morrow’s Summerfest on
the Green. July 1. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. An
evening of family fun and live musical
entertainment for kids of all ages. 5917
Reynolds Rd., Morrow. 770-968-1623.
Briarlake Baptist Church.
July 2. 6:30 p.m. 6:15
p.m. dinner; 9:15 p.m. fireworks. Free. Enjoy
barbeque and fireworks at this community
welcomed event. 3715 Lavista Rd., Decatur.
404-325-4215.
Henry County.
Georgia Independence Day Festival.
July 3-4. 3 p.m. to dusk. Adults, $5; kids 5-12,
$2; age 4 and under, free. Henry Country’s
biggest fireworks extravaganza each night.
Experience Colonial Days, festival foods, craft
display, petting zoo, inflatable slide,
climbing wall and wagon rides. 4361 Jonesboro
Rd, Hampton. 770-954-2031.
Downtown Kennesaw – The Depot. Fantastic Shakers
& Fireworks. July 3. Concert 8 p.m. Fireworks after dark. Free. 2828 Cherokee
St., Kennesaw. 770-422-9714.
Historic Norcross. Independence Day
Fireworks. July 3. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Historic Norcross. Thrasher
Park. 770-448-2122.
Cumming Fairgrounds.
Cumming July 4th
Celebration. July 3. Begins at 6 p.m.
Fireworks 9:30 p.m. Parade on July 4, 10
a.m. Free. Celebrate Independence Day a day
early with fireworks. Then come back for a
steam engine parade with antique tractors,
steam engines, antique cars and floats the
next morning. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming.
770-784-3491.
Duluth Celebrates America.
July 3. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Silver Wing
Parachute Team drops in. Enjoy a concert by
the "Army Ground Forces Band" and fireworks
at dark. Scott Hudgens Park at River Green.
770-497-5312.
Marietta Square.
July 4th in the
Park. July 4. Festival 10 a.m. Fireworks at
dark. Free. Parade, festival, concert, and
fireworks. Roswell Street at Park Square,
Marietta.
770-429-1115.
Lake Lanier Islands Beach
and Water Park. "Light Up the Sky" July 4th
Celebration. July 4. 10 a.m. Fireworks at
dusk. Adults, $27; senior citizens and
children shorter than 42 inches, $17;
children 2 and younger, free. Parking, $8.
Half-priced after 4 p.m. Live entertainment,
games, family fun, and fireworks. 7000
Holiday Rd., Buford. 770-932-7200.
Mall of Georgia.
Fabulous Fourth. July 4. 2 p.m. Free. Live
bands, a Kids Zone with inflatable rides.
Fireworks at 8:45 p.m. 3333 Buford Dr.,
Buford. 678-482-8788.
Gwinnett Justice and
Administration Center. Gwinnett
Glows. July 4. 4-9:30 p.m. Free. Children’s
activities, live bands, arts and crafts and
food. Fireworks at dark. 185 Krogen St.
770-822-7126.
Wills Park.
Alpharetta Fourth of July
Celebration. July 4. Children’s games 5 p.m.
Concert 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Free.
Children’s games, concert, musicians and
fireworks. 11925 Wills Rd., Alpharetta.
678-297-6078.
 Lenox Square Mall.
July 4th
Celebration. July 4. 5 p.m. Free. One of the
longest-running Atlanta-area July 4th
fireworks shows. Music and games. Fireworks
set to music begin around 9:40 p.m. 3393
Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-233-6767.
Georgia International Horse
Park. Fabulous
Fourth. July 4. 5 p.m. Free. Craft vendors,
food, amusement rides, face painting, pony
rides, moonwalks, and a fireworks finale. No
Pets. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy.,
Conyers. 770-860-4190.
Roswell High School.
Roswell July 4th
Fireworks Extravaganza. July 4. 5:30-10 p.m.
Free. Live music and entertainment.
Fireworks show. 11595 King Rd., Roswell.
770-641-3705.
Downtown Decatur. Pied Piper Parade,
Concert & Fireworks. July 4. Parade, 6
p.m.; Concert, 7 p.m.; Fireworks at dark.
Free. Walk, ride or skate in the Pied Piper
Parade through downtown Decatur. Concert on
the square. Decatur Square. 404-370-4100.
Acworth. Fourth of July/Summer Concert.
July 4, 6-8 p.m. Live concert featuring "Two
Stone Johnson" and "Flashback". Cauble Park
on Lake Acworth. 770-917-1234
Chateau Elan. Fourth of July Annual
Fireworks Show. July 4. Free. Fireworks at
dusk, enjoy a picnic on the Winery lawn.
Come early. Parking is free. 100 Tour de
France Dr., Braselton. 678-425-0900.
Red Top Mountain State Park
and Lodge. July 4th
Celebration. July 4. $3 parking. Celebrate
the fourth of July with a night hike, animal
programs for kids, and help build a sand
castle. 50 Lodge Rd. SE, Cartersville.
770-975-4226.
Parades
Cartersville.
Stars and Stripes. July 4. 9 a.m-10 p.m.
Parade followed by arts and crafts, food,
music, and games. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
at Dellinger Park. The parade begins at Main
St. 678-721-0251 ext. 322.
Douglasville.
July 4. 10 a.m. Free. Parade
downtown. Float awards ceremony, children’s
games, arts and crafts, entertainment at
Hunter Memorial Park (8830 Gurley Rd.) at
11:30 a.m. Fireworks at West Pines Golf
Course (6606 Selman Dr.) at dark.
770-920-3000.
Newnan.
July 4. Parade through
downtown at 6 p.m. Ends at Newnan High
School with food, entertainment and
fireworks. 770-253-8283.
Peachtree City.
July 4. 9 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Free. Parade
begins at 9 a.m. on Peachtree Pkwy, rain or
shine. 7 p.m. concert by "Cedar Hill Blue
Grass Band" at City Hall and fireworks at
9:30 p.m.
Dunwoody.
July 4th Parade.
July 4. 9:30 a.m. Free. Marching bands,
floats, clowns, animal units and local
celebrities. The parade begins on Mount
Vernon Rd and ends at Dunwoody Village.
770-817-8100.
Carrollton.
People’s July 4th Parade and Fireworks. July
4. Free. Parade at 10 a.m. featuring trucks,
tractors, floats and marching bands. Music
and fireworks at sundown at Carrollton High
School’s stadium. The parade begins at Hwy.
27 and Bankhead Hwy., Carrollton.
770-830-6600.
Downtown Atlanta.
WSB Salute to America
Parade and Celebration. July 4. 1 p.m. Free.
The parade begins on the corner of Peachtree
and Ralph McGill and ends in Centennial
Olympic Park. The parade will feature a
large array of floats, bands and tons of fun
for all.
404-897-7855.
Beyond
Atlanta
Amicalola Falls State Park
and Lodge. July
1-2. $3 parking. Play old-fashioned games,
make patriotic crafts and enjoy a variety of
other activities. Dawsonville. 706-265-4703
Callaway Gardens. July 4th Surf &
Sand Spectacular. July 4. 7:30 a.m. Beach
games, circus performers, music, miniature
golf, picnicking, and swimming. The beach
becomes a dance floor at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks
begin at dusk. 5887 GA Hwy. 354, Pine
Mountain. 1-800-225-5292.
Vogel State Park.
July 4. 8:30 a.m.
until dark. $3 parking. Flag-raising
ceremony, bicycle parade, paddle boat races,
sand castle building, watermelon eating
contests, sack races, egg tosses, and
greased pole climb. 7485 Vogel State Park
Rd., Blairsville. 706-745-2628.
Dahlonega
Gold Museum Historic Site.
Family Day Independence Day
Celebration. July 4, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
$2.50-$4. Flag-raising ceremony, clogging,
bluegrass, gospel and mountain music, arts
and crafts display, gold panning, free
watermelon and a fireworks display.
706-864-3365.
Jarrell Plantation Historic
Site. Ol’ Time
Fourth. July 4. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
$2.50-$4. A noon reading of the Declaration
of Independence followed by three-legged
races, sack races, and old fashioned
Independence Day fun. 711 Jarrell Plantation
Rd., Juliette. 478-986-5172.
Westville.
Fun is Flying at Westville.
July 4. Adults, $10; children, $4. Follow
the tradition of "Blowing the Anvil" from 11
a.m.-4 p.m. with an 1850s style barbeque,
games, grease pole climb, live music and
watermelon seed spitting contest. 1850s
Vintage Ball Game at 3 p.m. The park is
located in Lumpkin, 35 miles south of
Columbus on US 27. 888-733-1850.
Unicoi State Park and Lodge.
July 4th Mountain Style. July
4. 1-9 p.m. $3 parking. Enjoy field day
activities, races, watermelon seed spitting
contest, a greased pole climb, campfire and
hoedown. 1788 Highway 356 Rd., Helen.
800-573-9659 ext. 305.
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