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Family Food Truck Fridays
2021-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell
Purchase food from different food trucks, enjoy entertainment, play in the sprayground and more.

Jurassic Parks and Rex
2021-06-18 19:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth
Watch Jurassic Park, take photos, participate in giveaways and purchase concessions. June 18, 7 p.m. Free admission.

Dad-D-Q
2021-06-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Farmview Market, 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, 30650
Enjoy BBQ, live music, vendor demos, a farmers market, kids’ crafts and more, along with the Man vs. Meat and watermelon eating contests. Free admission.

Juneteenth Festival
2021-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Stone Mountain, 922 Main St., Stone Mountain, GA
Stone Mountain’s celebration includes fireworks, games, live music, vendors and more.

Rugby ATL vs. Houston Sabercats
2021-06-19 20:00 | Lupo Family Field at Life University, 1494 Barclay Cir., Marietta
Bring your kids to a rugby game featuring exciting action, plays, big hits and a culture of respect. Attend Rugby ATL’s Free Friday Night Youth Sessions to get a feel for the sport before attending the game. $20-$50; ages 4 and younger, free. Use promo code FATHER30 to get 30% off.

Go Skateboarding Day at Kennesaw Skatepark
2021-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Kennesaw Skatepark, 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw
Practice skateboarding skills, taste snacks, and enjoy music at this skateboarding celebration. Free admission.

Calder-Picasso
2021-06-26 - 2021-09-19 | High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Alexander Calder, La Grande Vitesse/Photo courtesy of Calder Foundation
Explore more than 100 works of Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso, two of the foremost figures in twentieth-century art. Reservation required. June 26-Sept. 19. $16.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Root, Root, Root for the Home Team
2021-06-27 - 2021-08-01 | Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
This special pop-up exhibit explores sports mascots and body puppetry. On Opening Day, meet the current Braves’ mascot and body puppet, Blooper, for selfies and baseball memorabilia giveaways. $15; ages 2-12, $10; ages 1 and younger, free.

Chuck E. Cheese Summer of Fun Concert Tour
2021-06-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Piedmont Park, 929 Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta, GA, United States
Daniel Wagner/AP Images for CEC Entertainment
Chuck E. Cheese and Munch’s Make Believe Band are celebrating the release of their new album with a free concert. June 27, 10 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.

Electrifying Design: A Century of Lighting
2021-07-02 - 2021-09-26 | High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Super Lamp, Martine Bedin
See the technological and artistic innovations of lighting designs since the 1800s. Reservation required. July 2-Sept. 26. $16.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Local Heroes Celebration
2021-07-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Farmview Market, 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, 30650
Celebrate local heroes with a farmers market, BBQ, live music, a petting zoo, kids’ crafts and more. Local heroes will receive a free BBQ lunch. Free admission.

Duluth Celebrates America
2021-07-03 17:30 - 22:00 | Duluth Town Green, 3167 Main St., Duluth
Celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display, live music, food trucks and more.

Virtual: July 4 with the National Archives
2021-07-04 11:00 - 17:00
Join the National Archives for a July 4th celebration with family programming and educational activities, including a discussion with Thomas Jefferson and other historical reenactors, a ceremony and more. Free; registration requested.

Disney’s Newsies
2021-07-06 - 2021-08-01 | The Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Ste. C, Tyrone
Steve Thrasher
See this Broadway show about the newsboy strike come to life on the lawn. July 6-Aug. 1. Tues.-Sun. 7:30 p.m. $35-$45; ages 12 and younger, $15-$20.

North Georgia Highlands Seafood & Wine Festival
2021-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Young Harris, 6321 US-76, Young Harris
Stroll through more than 50 arts and crafts exhibitors, listen to live music, enjoy delicious seafood and sweets and more. Aug. 27-29. See website for hours. $5; ages 12 and younger, free.

Santa in Atlanta
2021-07-10
Celebrate Christmas in July and visit with Santa, sponsored by the Georgia Festival of Trees.

July 10, 3 p.m.: Centennial Olympic Park
July 16, see website for hours: Georgia Aquarium (admission required)
July 17, noon-2 p.m.: College Football Hall of Fame (admission required)
July 24, 5-7 p.m.: King of Pops at Ponce City Market
July 27, 10 a.m.-noon: Children’s Museum of Atlanta (admission required)

Outside the Lines
2021-07-10 - 2021-11-28 | High Museum of Art Outdoor Sifly Piazza, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA
Jonathan Hillyer
Play in this accessible environment designed for those with physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities that features tactile and interactive elements. Free admission.

Once Upon a Time at Lionheart
2021-07-15 - 2021-07-18 | Lionheart Theatre, 10 College St NW, Norcross
This play festival features “Fractured Fairytales” by J.M. Wolf and is directed and acted by kids. July 15-18. Thur.-Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12.

The FRIENDS Experience
2021-07-15 - 2021-09-06 | Perimeter Pointe, 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta
Visit set recreations from the sitcom “Friends,” along with original props and costumes. $32.50-$39.50; ages 3 and younger, free.

Christmas in July
2021-07-16 - 2021-07-17 | Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen
Enjoy artists and fine craftsmen from Northeast Georgia, mountain music, face painting, baked goods and more. Early birds can get started on their Christmas shopping. July 16-17.

Slip-n-Slide Extravaganza
2021-07-17 | Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell
Slip-n-slide down two different slides. Free admission.

Atlanta Follies: A Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance
2021-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, 30306
This musical themed production celebrates the Harlem Renaissance. Come dressed in themed Harlem Renaissance or Roaring 20s attire. $20-$30.

Bach to Rock Summer Series
2021-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta
For ages 0-8, enjoy dynamic music and movement activities, including instruments, music, singing, stories, dancing and more. Free.

Christmas in July at Colony Square
2021-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
Enjoy holiday cheer with live music, holiday-inspired cocktails, frozen hot chocolate popsicles and more. Free.

Surf N Turf Concert Series
2021-07-23 20:00 - 22:00 | CHIRINGA, 34 South Main St., Alpharetta
Jam out to live music.
July 23: The Genuine Tailgate Jammin’ Show
July 30: Beggar’s Bandits
Aug. 6: Better than the Beatles
Aug. 20: The Side Cars
Aug. 27: Midlife Crisis

Breakfast For Good Tour
2021-07-24 11:00 - 14:00
Hosted by Mason Dixie Foods, this tour helps support small local businesses struggling to come out of the pandemic.
July 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Free breakfast sandwiches outside of IScream Ice Cream Rolls
July 25, noon-3 p.m.: Free breakfast sandwiches outside of Ben & Jerry’s

Back to School Bash
2021-07-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Families First, 80 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., Atlanta
Prepare to return to the classroom with family activities focused on building community resilience, promoting family health and education resources and more, such as free groceries and back-to-school supplies, a LEGO challenge, snacks and more. Free admission.

Water Safety Block Party
2021-07-24 15:00 - 17:30 | Goldfish Swim School – Roswell Village, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell, GA, 30076
Enjoy inflatable, outdoor waterslides, games, raffles, prizes and snacks while learning about water safety and drowning prevention. Free.

Colony Kids
2021-07-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
Participate in themed social and educational events for children with entertainment, crafts, games and more. Free.
July 27: End of Summer Bash
Aug. 31: Back-to-School
Sept. 28: Around the World

Palefsky Collision Project for Teens
2021-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Teens explore the impact of Maynard Jackson’s career as the first Black mayor of Atlanta through Pearl Cleage’s “Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard.” July 28, 7 p.m. and July 29, 2:30 p.m. Free admission; registration required.
