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Out Of This World! Jewelry In The Space Age
2020-11-07 - 2021-10-24 | Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville
Explore more than 200 pieces of vintage and contemporary jewelry with celestial and Space Age designs. Reservation required. $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Zoo in You
2021-01-23 - 2021-09-06 | Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville
View the world of inner microorganisms and the microbiome to learn more about personal health with engaging, interactive and bilingual exhibits. Reservation required. $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Science Fiction, Science Fact!
2021-03-06 - 2022-02-20 | Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville
Determine the technologies science fiction was able to predict, along with the amazing inventions created with science fiction. $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Bike to the Future
2021-04-22 - 2021-07-25 | Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree St., Atlanta
See the latest in bicycle design, as well as cutting-edge bicycle infrastructure from projects around the world. Reservation required. $10.

SUPERnatural: Aerial Art in Motion, Glass Art in Bloom
2021-05-15 - 2021-10-31 | Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta
View more than 100 beautiful glass floral sculptures, as well as an aerial skynet with multi-colored birds, which will be on view through Sept. 19. Reservation required. $22.95-$24.95; ages 3-12, $19.95-$21.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab
2021-05-22 - 2021-09-07 | Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA
Be inspired by the work of Thomas Edison with hands-on STEM experiments, and learn about ground-breaking innovations. Reservation required. $12.95-$18.95; ages 11 months and younger, free.

Nature’s Ninjas
2021-06-05 - 2021-09-06 | Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta
Discover how different species have evolved to protect themselves from predators, and meet live animals. Reservation required. June 5-Sept. 6. $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger, free.

Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World
2021-06-05 - 2021-09-06 | Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta
Immerse yourself in the world of crocodiles with explorations of their history, biology, behavior and relationship to humans. Reservation required. $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger, free.

Candytopia Atlanta
2021-06-11 - 2023-01-01 | Buckhead Disco Kroger, 3330 Piedmont Rd. NE, Buckhead
Candytopia transports guests to an imaginative fantasyland with an immersive experience featuring art installations, sensory experiences and candy samples. $28; ages 4-12, $20; ages 3 and younger, free.

Review from May 2019:
Entering Candytopia is dramatic – a bit like the moment when Willy Wonka opens the doors to his famous chocolate factory. Candy is free for the taking, and a vision of kids on sugar highs might be the first thing that comes to your mind. However, this candy-themed adventure offers visitors much more than samples. My husband Scott and I took our three kids, Julie, 13, Johnny, 9 and Josie, 4, to Candytopia on a recent Sunday afternoon.
Once the large double doors opened, you are led into a room filled with elaborate sculptures made from candy of all kinds. There’s a fox made from 13,000 pieces of candy corn, and a dragon sculpted with thousands of red and pink gummies. The highlight of the first room, however, is a large clock that lowers from the ceiling filled with chocolates – which are up for grabs.
After stopping in the first room, guides urged us to tour the rest of Candytopia at our leisure. Each colorful and candy-themed room offers opportunities for play and also free candy for the taking. There are swings, see-saws, playhouses and a neon mirror maze. One room is filled with candy-sculpted portraits of iconic celebrities, characters or scenes, such as Steve Jobs, Mona Lisa, Willy Wonka and Madonna. The tour is one-way and you can’t return to previously visited areas, so make sure everyone in your group is ready before moving on.

Our favorite rooms, hands-down, were the confetti room and the marshmallow room. With rainbow confetti spouting everywhere, the confetti room is a fun surprise. The kids and I reclined on a large spinning circle while confetti rained on us. Thanks to the Candytopia app, we snapped some fun overhead photos. The marshmallow room is all about being a kid. Think huge ball pit but with foam marshmallows. We jumped in the marshmallow pit and threw marshmallows at each other.
Our whole family found Candytopia an enjoyable – and sweet – way to spend the afternoon. The exhibit is fun for all ages, but older kids who are into selfies and social media will especially enjoy the many photo opportunities. Your tour will end at the gift shop, so be prepared to make a purchase or two. Download the Candytopia app before you go for added “augmented reality” photo and video experiences.
– Kristy MacKaben

The Ugly Duckling
2021-06-16 - 2021-08-01 | Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
When a young bird doesn’t fit in with the other ducks in the pond, he goes on a journey where he meets other animals and discovers his true self. In the Create-A-Puppet Workshop, learn to make a swan rod puppet. June 16-Aug. 1. See website for showtimes. $22.

Masterpiece of Puppetry: Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
2021-06-18 - 2021-10-31 | Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
Journey to the newly reimagined world of Thra with a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the fantastical inhabitants and landscapes, puppets, props and artifacts. $15; ages 2-12, $10; ages 1 and younger, free.

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.

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.

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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Music on The Lawn
2021-07-09 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Point, 1540 Avenue Place, Atlanta
Listen to live jazz from local bands.
June 18: Last 5 Standing
June 25: Lilac Wine
July 2: Brenda Nicole Moorer
July 9: The Big Love Band

Avalon Nights Live at Avalon Plaza
2021-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta
Every Friday through Oct. 22. Performances announced monthly. 6-8 p.m.

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.

Wren's Nest Storytelling
2021-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Wren’s Nest, 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta
Live storytelling sessions every Saturday at 1 p.m. with house tours before and after. $10; ages 3-7, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

The Lasting Laugh
2021-07-10 19:30 (America/New_York) | Woodstock Arts, 8534 Main St., Woodstock
This stand-up comedy series brings in two different Atlanta-based comedians hosted by Jessica It’s All Good. Also available as a digital livestream. Recommended for ages 12+. $10.

Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.; streaming from Feb. 13-27.
March 20, 7:30 p.m.; streaming from March 20-April 3
April 10, 7:30 p.m.; streaming from April 10-24
May 8, 7:30 p.m.; streaming from May 8-22
June 19, 7:30 p.m.; streaming from June 19-July 3
July 10, 7:30 p.m.; streaming July 10-24

Kaiser Permanente Movie Series
2021-07-10 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Enjoy an outdoors movie at different parks throughout Cobb County. Registration required; $20 per car.

June 5: Sonic the Hedgehog at Fair Oaks Park
July 10: The Sandlot at Big Shanty Park
Aug. 7: Abominable at Lost Mountain Park
Sept. 11: TBA at Fullers Park

Sunset Sessions
2021-07-11 19:00 (America/New_York) | Park Tavern, 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta
Free alternative music concert series.
May 2 – Noonday Sons
May 9 – The Get Right Band
May 23 – Grasshounds
June 6 – All the Locals
June 13 – EG Vines
June 20 – The 502s
July 4 – Frankly Scarlet
July 11 – Carly Moffa
July 18 – Ides of June
July 25 – Cody Bolden
Aug. 1 – Motherfolk
Aug. 8 – The Selfless Lovers
Sept. 5 – Easy Honey

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.

Lantern Series
2021-07-17 19:30 (America/New_York) | Woodstock Arts, 8534 Main St., Woodstock
This series consists of different genres, backgrounds and ideologies to enjoy a night of music. 7:30 p.m. $13-$24.
June 5 – Swedish Jam Factory
June 26 – The Foxies
July 17 – Scott Mulvahill
July 31 – JigJam
Aug. 7 – Keith Anderson
Aug. 28 – Marc Broussard
Sept. 25 – The Black Market Trust
Oct. 16 – We Banjo 3
Oct. 30 – Argonaut & Wasp

Atlanta Follies: A Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance
2021-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
