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Gone Fishing
2021-06-19 11:00 - 2021-06-20 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Wren's Nest Storytelling
2021-06-19 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.

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

The Lasting Laugh
2021-06-19 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

Rugby ATL vs. Houston Sabercats
2021-06-19 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Sunset Sessions
2021-06-20 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

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

Aurora Children's Playhouse on the Lawn
2021-06-23 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Splash Night
2021-06-25 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Bowl at Sugar Hill, 5039 West Broad St., Sugar Hill, GA
Play in the splash pad, enjoy food trucks, listen to live music and support the community. 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.

Lantern Series
2021-06-26 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

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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Sugar Hill Live
2021-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Bowl at Sugar Hill, 5039 West Broad St., Sugar Hill, GA
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Performers TBA.

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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York)
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 (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.

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.

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

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 (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.

Bach to Rock Summer Series
2021-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
Enjoy holiday cheer with live music, holiday-inspired cocktails, frozen hot chocolate popsicles and more. Free.
