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Netflix Family Summer Activity Truck
2022-07-31 09:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta
Enjoy family content from Netflix with an appearance from Po, giveaways and an immersive photo experience.

Trains, Trucks and Tractors!
2022-08-05 - 2022-08-07 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth
Courtesy of The DeFeo Groupe
Explore antique pickups, trailer rigs, delivery vans, farm implements and more. Go on train rides, meet and greet drivers and operators, and enjoy catering from Cassie’s Kitchen. $19; ages 2-12, $13; ages 1 and younger, free.

The Land of Luck
2022-08-06 10:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Dr., Buford
This choose-your-own-adventure experience offers immersive games, photo opportunities and hands-on activities for the whole family to test their luck. This event celebrates the premiere of “Luck” on Apple TV+.

Old Clarkdale Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2022-08-06 16:00 (America/New_York) | Old Clarkdale Park, 4905 Austell-Powder Springs Rd., Austell
Join in the reopening of the Old Clarkdale Park with hamburgers and hot dogs, ice cream, children’s activities, giveaways and a movie at 6 p.m.

Parent's Night Out / Kid's Yoga
2022-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sacred Yoga, 77 Georgia Ave. SE, Atlanta
Drop your kids off for yoga, fun art projects and dinner while you enjoy some time to yourself. $39.

The Little Mermen
2022-08-06 19:00 (America/New_York) | Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell
Listen to your favorite Disney tunes live as this band covers the songs in costume. $35; ages 10 and younger, $12.

The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop’s Fables
2022-08-10 - 2022-09-18 | Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
Gregory Montegue
Aesop’s circus is in town, as the animals take the young audience on a cheerful glimpse through his stories. Aug. 10-Sept. 18. See website for showtimes. $22; ages 1 and younger, free.

"You Are Beautiful"
2022-08-13 - 2022-10-04
This immersive photo experience with interactive exhibits is themed around body positivity and self-care for a fun art installation/experience.
Perimeter Mall: Aug. 13-Sept. 7
Cumberland Mall: Sept. 10-Oct. 4

Peace, Love & Puppets
2022-08-13 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville
This fun and pun-filled show teaches kids about water conservation, air pollution, recycling and more by using puppets, magic tricks and songs. Aug. 13, 10 and 11:30 a.m. $7.

End of Summer Celebration
2022-08-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Rd., Roswell
Bid a farewell to summer and usher in the start of the school year at this exciting celebration. Free admission.

Ballooniversity
2022-08-14 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens
Created by burton + BURTON, see an incredible exhibit with more than 100,000 balloons focused on “The Future is Ours” and celebrating space and exploration, along with live entertainers. Reservation required. Free admissions; donations accepted for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens and Extra Special People.

Atlanta's Finest 5K
2022-08-20 06:30 (America/New_York) | Pemberton Place, 126 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd. NW, Atlanta
Join the Atlanta Police Department and the Atlanta Police Foundation in support of the Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta, an anonymous crime tip program. $40-$50; Mile for ages 6 and older, $15; Dash for ages 14 and younger, free.

Choreography for a Cause
2022-08-20 19:00 (America/New_York) | Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell
This fundraiser performance showcases choreographies from Roswell Dance Starz’s students and donates to Bert’s Big Adventure Magical Moments. $25.

Making an Impression: The Art and Craft of Ancient Engraved Gemstones
2022-08-27 - 2022-11-27 | Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 South Kilgo Cir. NE, Atlanta
See collections of Greek and Roman gemstones to explore the material, production and functions of this ancient artform. $8; ages 6-17, $6; ages 5 and younger, free.

Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show
2022-08-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Gas South District, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
View six large working layouts on display and model items for the “modeler” and “railbuff” to relive the glory days of railroading in Georgia. $10; ages 11 and younger, free.

Celebrate National Dog Day with PAW Patrol Live!
2022-08-27 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA
Enjoy a special visit with pups Sky and Chase to take photos, test “PAW Patrol Live!” knowledge and get artsy with themed coloring sheets. $19.95.

Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth
2022-08-27 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville
Storybook author Jerry G. White’s tale of trickster Anansi is brought to life with music and dance. Aug. 27, 10 and 11:30 a.m. $7.

African Storytelling Reimagined
2022-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Nordstrom Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta
Join in an interactive story time hearing a time-honored folktale from Ghana, along with learning a famous Ghanaian dance move, fun cultural facts and authentic artifacts.

End of Summer Bash
2022-08-27 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Point, 1540 Avenue Place, Atlanta
Celebrate the end of summer with a kombucha garden, light bites, live music, lawn games, a book swap and more. You can also bring new school supplies for Load the Lockers benefiting the Empty Stockings Fund.

Festival Peachtree Latino
2022-08-28 10:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Park, 400 Park Dr NE, Atanta, GA, United States
This multicultural event features hundreds of exhibitors, family activities, arts and crafts, international foods and music. Free admission.

National Gyro Day Celebration with Grecian Gyro
2022-09-01 | Grecian Gyro, Multiple locations, GA, United States
Grecian Gyro invites Atlantans to celebrate National Gyro Day with a free gyro as a thank you to the community with special promotions, including Give a Friend a Gyro on Grecian Gyro, a complimentary Build-Your-Own gyro wrap and more.

Apple Pickin’ Jubilee
2022-09-03 | Hillcrest Orchards, 9696 Hwy. 52 E, Ellijay
Each weekend, pick your own apples, milk a cow, watch swimming pig races, enjoy live music, visit the café for homemade treats and more. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $18.

Labor Day Weekend
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-05 | Six Flags White Water, 250 Cobb Pkwy. N., Marietta
Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with water rides, including the Wahoo Racer, Bahama Bob Slide, Dragon’s Tail and more, and delicious food. Sept. 3-5. See website for schedule. $54.99-$64.99; parking, $25.

Georgia Cool Cruisers Car Show
2022-09-03 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth
See tons of cool makes and models of cars, ride a real train, enter a raffle and taste delicious hot dogs or burgers. $18; ages 2-12, $12; ages 1 and younger, free.

Food-O-Rama Food Truck Festival
2022-09-03 12:00 (America/New_York) | Grant Park, Cherokee Ave., Atlanta
This delicious food restaurants features more than 50 food trucks and restaurants.

First Saturdays
2022-09-03 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody
Learn more about incredible butterflies, including their color combinations, cool adaptations and migration patterns, with a hike and an activity. Free; registration required.

Labor Day Celebration at Lanier Islands
2022-09-03 22:00 - 2022-09-04 22:00 (America/New_York) | Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Set on Paradise Beach, enjoy a dazzling fireworks show starting at 10 p.m. to celebrate Labor Day. $54.99; ages 3-7, $39.99; ages 2 and younger, free.

Noshfest
2022-09-04 - 2022-09-05 | Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Rd., Marietta
Celebrate Jewish food and culture with live music, arts and craft vendors, a kid’s area, home-cooked traditional Jewish foods and more. Sept. 4-5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission; bring two canned goods to go to MUST Ministries.

Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play”
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-24 | OnStage Atlanta, 2969 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur
Watch these beloved book characters come to life as they put on an amusing performance. Sept. 9-24. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m. and Sun. 3 p.m. $13-$18.

Cole Porter's Anything Goes
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-25 | Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs
This fun musical depicts singer Reno Sweeney’s adventures aboard the “SS American.” Sept. 9-25. See website for times. $37-$87.
