Name: Butterfly Experience
Start: 2026-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-13T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Dunwoody Nature Center

July 2026
July 17 - July 19

Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival

Moving in the Spirit 1458 La France St. NE, Atlanta

Enjoy African dance and drum performances, shop the marketplace and participate in classes.
July 18 @ 3:00 pm Dad’s Garage Presents Wowie Zowie!

Dad’s Garage Presents Wowie Zowie!

Dad's Garage 569 Ezzard St. SE, Atlanta, GA

This interactive improv show for kids includes new stories, jokes and dance breaks. July 18, […]
July 19 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

A Celebration of Soccer & Sound

Piedmont Park 929 Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta, GA, United States

Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with the metro Atlanta community with live music, […]
July 21 - July 26

Monty Python’s Spamalot

Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta

Travel back in time with this musical comedy based on the film classic, “Monty Python […]
July 23 - July 25

Southeast Homeschool Expo

Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta

Hear the best in homeschool speakers, find home education materials, get tips on choosing homeschool […]
July 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Opossum Breakfast

Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell

Enjoy a light breakfast in the company of an opossum to learn how staff take care of the animal.
July 25

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

Piedmont Park 929 Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta, GA, United States

Ice cream samples and scoops for purchase, ice cream competition, fitness and children’s activities.
July 25

Railroad Rendezvous at The Southern Museum

Southern Museum 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw

Model train layouts, hands-on activity stations and entertainment.
July 25 - September 5

Voices & Votes: Democracy in America

Bartow History Museum 4 E. Church St., Cartersville

This traveling exhibit, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, explores independence, voting and the ideas […]
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Back-to-School Cobb

The Battery Atlanta 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta

Artportunity Knocks and the Atlanta Braves Foundation host this community event to help students, families […]
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Happy Black Parent Children’s Book Festival

Pittsburgh Yards 352 University Ave., Atlanta

Celebrate your favorite children's books with stories, performances, giveaways and author meet-and-greets. Free admission.
July 31 - August 2

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta

Enjoy all things gaming with more than 300 arcade and pinball machines, new and retro […]
August 2026
August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Let Freedom Ring

Lawrenceville Female Seminary 455 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville

Discover how kids helped ignite a revolution with crafts, musical performances and a special guest […]
August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Celebrating Our Journey

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse 185 West Crogan St., Lawrenceville

Enjoy a day of historical activities, traditional games, hands-on crafts, contests and more for history, […]
August 14 - August 22

Georgia Mountain Fair

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee

JLB Photography Festival featuring a carnival, arts and crafts exhibits, demonstrations, live music and more. […]
August 15 - August 16

Piedmont Park Arts Festival

Piedmont Park 1071 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta

Artist demonstrations, live music, a kids’ play area, festival foods and more.

Free
September 2026
September 4 - September 6

Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival

Callaway Gardens Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain

Enjoy the Balloon Glow each night, relax on Robin Lake Beach, watch fireworks, see Birds of Prey shows and more.
September 5 - September 7

Art in the Park

Marietta Square 50 N. Park Square, Marietta

Display your skills with Chalk Spot, see works from 175 artists, and more.

Free
September 12 - September 13

Butterfly Experience

Dunwoody Nature Center 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody

Discover hundreds of butterflies up close.