20+ Not-to-Miss August Events

Parliament Of Owls Parade

Check out these activities to enjoy the last days of summer. Head to these venues for exciting concerts, movies, exhibits and festivals.

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10th Anniversary Celebration & Kickoff Game Football Fest at Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hall of Fame with a fan fest and exciting new experiences. Aug. 24.

Cobb County International Festival at Jim Miller Park Event Center

Explore a wide variety of local and international music, art, dancing, culinary options, crafts and more, while kids will love the separate area just for them. Aug. 24.

Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival: The Little Mermaid at Fox Theatre

Watch this family-favorite film and sing-a-long to the fun tunes of “The Little Mermaid.” Aug. 24.

Summer Shade Festival at Grant Park

The festival includes live music, an artist market, Kids Zone, 5K run, activities, food trucks and more. Aug. 24-25.

Rise and Dine with the Animals at Zoo Atlanta

Enjoy an early morning view of the animals on the African savanna, and see how the animal care team starts their day. Aug. 31.

PAW Patrol Live! at Fox Theatre

Watch these heroic characters rescue Robo Dog, and enjoy fun songs, dance and interactive elements to experience this animated show in a new way. Aug. 31-Sept. 1.

Monster Jam at Gas South Arena

See incredible moves from these 12,000-pound monster trucks and their drivers. Aug. 31-Sept. 1.

Circus Vazquez at Plaza Fiesta

This circus show features several exciting acts from across the world, including jugglers, dancers, tumblers, roller skaters, motorcyclists and more. Through Sept. 1.

Owl at Home at Center for Puppetry Arts

Owl’s life is full of soothing domestic pleasures, and the audience will follow him through a cozy day. Through Sept. 8.

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Water Lantern Festival at Jim R. Miller Park

Decorate your very own gorgeous lantern for release at this beautiful festival. Aug. 2-3.

Big Bounce & Slide Festival at Cumming Fairgrounds

Bounce into a good time with bounce houses, obstacle courses, slides, mechanical rides and more. Aug. 2-4.

Parliament Of Owls Parade at Colony Square

This whimsical owl-themed lantern parade is based in community participation. Aug. 3.

Trains, Trucks & Tractors! at Southeastern Railway Museum

Explore antique pickups, trailer rigs, delivery vans, farm implements and more. Aug. 3-4.

Sesame Street the Musical at Center for Puppetry Arts

Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie and other “Sesame Street” characters delight in their very own musical. Through Aug. 4.

Annie at Legacy Theatre

Little Orphan Annie reminds theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner. Through Aug. 4.

City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days at Zoo Atlanta

Residents or employees of the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Government can explore the Zoo for free. Aug. 10-11.

Colors of India Family Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Celebrate India’s cultural heritage with a Drone and Light Show, a parade, cultural performances, music, food trucks and more. Aug. 10-11.

UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art

Enjoy art-making activities, performances and access to the permanent and special exhibitions. Aug. 11.

Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center

See hundreds of gorgeous butterflies surrounded by colorful nectar plants. Through Aug. 11.

Adventure Cubs at Zoo Atlanta

Learn all about elephants with an engaging activity, a story and creating a take-away memory. Aug. 15.

Cirque du Soleil: CORTEO at Gas South Arena

Cirque acts will show performers swinging on chandeliers, bouncing on trampolines, floating with balloons and flipping on the horizontal bar. Aug. 15-18.