Memorial Day Ceremony
2021-05-31 09:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Twentieth Century Veterans Memorial, 2800 King St. SE, Smyrna
This annual ceremony is hosted by American Legion Post 160 and local veterans. After the ceremony, enjoy lunch specials and live music.

Beautiful Blackbird Live
2021-06-03 10:30
Greg Mooney
This family concert from the Alliance Theatre features original music inspired by the children’s book “Beautiful Blackbird.” Free.

June 3, 10:30 a.m. at Sifly Plaza
June 10, 4:30 p.m. at East Village Atlanta Farmers Market
June 13, 2 p.m. at Sifly Plaza
June 17, 6:30 p.m. at Grant Park

Vibe Check: Improv Comedy
2021-06-04 19:30 - 2021-06-05 19:30 | Lionheart Theatre, 10 College St NW, Norcross
Watch a family-friendly improv show from comedy troupe Vibe Check. June 4-5; Aug. 6-7; Oct. 8-9, 7:30 p.m. $16-$18.

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.

Scales and Tails
2021-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta
Discover unique reptiles and amphibians from their animal collection, and celebrate the new exhibits “Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World” and “Nature’s Ninjas.” Reservation required. $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger, free.

Lantern Series
2021-06-05 19:30 | 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

Kaiser Permanente Movie Series
2021-06-05 20:00 - 23:00
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

Shop, Dine and Admire Car Show
2021-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | The Avenue East Cobb, 4475 Roswell Rd., Marietta
From American muscle to exotic performance, Fast Lane Performance is bringing together a car selection you won’t want to miss. Free admission.

Best of Broadway Musical Theatre Revue
2021-06-10 - 2021-06-13 | Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Pkwy., Marietta
Enjoy a set list of Broadway’s greatest hits. June 10-12, 8 p.m. and June 13, 2 p.m. $30-$60.

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

Gone Fishing
2021-06-12 11:00 - 2021-06-13 16:00 | Bass Pro Shops, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville
Take your kids fishing at this catch and release pond. Events vary by location. June 12-13, 19-20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Atlanta Concert Band: Summer Pops Reunion Tour
2021-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Tucker Brewing, 2003 S. Bibb Dr., Tucker
Enjoy a variety of music from “Superman,” “Looney Tunes,” “Mary Poppins” and more at this concert. Free.

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.

Aurora Children's Playhouse on the Lawn
2021-06-16 11:00 | Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St.,, Lawrenceville
Aurora Theatre’s Aurora Children’s Playhouse returns with live shows on select Wednesday mornings. $7.

June 16: Phenomenal Physics
June 23: Rhythm in Motion
June 30: Cirque du Todd
July 7: A Musical Tour Through Latin America

Goat Yoga in the Wild
2021-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody
Practice yoga with the Goat Girls. Ages 10 and older. $35.

Father's Day Weekend Special
2021-06-18 - 2021-06-20 | Altitude Trampoline Park, 4880 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta
Celebrate Dad at this trampoline park with dodgeball, Warped Wall challenges and more. $22.95 for two hours; dads jump for free.

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.

Zoe's Zone
2021-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Hope Fitness Gym, 4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur, GA, 30034
Girls ages 5-11 will learn basic basketball skills, celebrate self, practice teamwork, play games and win prizes. June 18 and 25, 4-6 p.m. Free; register by June 8 for June 18 session and by June 18 for June 25 session.

Music on The Lawn
2021-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | 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

Family Food Truck Fridays
2021-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 | 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.
