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Extreme Mammals

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Opens March 2
Learn about creatures large and small in the latest exhibit at Fernbank. “Extreme Mammals” showcases fossils, rare specimens and lifelike reconstructions of species ranging from tiny to huge. The exhibit offers visitors the opportunity to learn how life evolved and why animals look and behave the way they do. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $17.50; ages 3-12, $15.50; 2 and younger, free.

Atlanta Fair

Turner Field (Gray Lot)
March 1-30
Ride the tilt-a-whirl, indulge in funnel cake, win a goldfish and lots more during the annual Atlanta Fair. Various exhibitors will be on hand throughout this month-long fair. 164 Ralph David Abernath Blvd., Atlanta. 404-913-3247. Adults, $0; ages 2-11, $1; younger than 2, free. Rides and games cost extra.

Touch-A-Truck

Kids have the chance to gaze upon and climb aboard dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, police cars, motorcycles and more at these free community events. In Decatur on March 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Kennesaw on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Callaway Building Parking Lot, 120 West Trinity Place., Decatur. 678-553-6541.

Historic Depot, 2828 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-422-9714.

Veggie Tales Live

World Changers Church International
March 30. 2 p.m.
Join the loveable vegetable friends Bob and Larry and the rest of the Veggietales crew as they sing and dance to celebrate 20 years of Veggietales memories. This high-energy live show will have kids singing along to classics including “The Hairbrush Song” and “His Cheeseburger.” 2500 Burdett Rd., College Park. 770-210-5708. $20/person. Ages 2 and younger, free.