25+ Not-to-Miss July Events

Wild World Weekend at Zoo Atlanta

Don’t miss these exciting events for a fun-filled July. Check out our list of 4th of July celebrations, summer festivals, exhibits, concerts and free movies.

Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival at Moving in the Spirit

Enjoy African dance and drum performances, shop the marketplace and participate in classes. July 19-21.

Rise and Dine with the Animals at Zoo Atlanta

See how carnivores, like tigers and clouded leopards, start their day as you learn more about them from the Animal Care and Education Teams, and enjoy a breakfast of your own. July 20.

Railroad Rendezvous at The Southern Museum

Learn about the evolution of transportation technology in the U.S. July 20.

Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center

Enjoy activities with Summer Time Santa. July 20.

Reptile Day at Fernbank Museum

See a variety of scary, slimy, spiny and spectacular reptiles, amphibians and more. July 20.

The Happy Black Parent Children’s Book Festival at Pittsburgh Yards

Celebrate your favorite children’s books with stories, performances, author meet-and-greets and more. July 20.

Summer Party at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Celebrate the sunny season with live music, specialty food, costumed characters, blooms and more.  July 20.

Twilight Tots at Zoo Atlanta

For ages 0-5, enjoy an evening of adventure with a mini tour of the Zoo, songs, animal stories and dance. July 20.

Aesop’s Fables on Stage! at Woodstock Arts

The master storyteller Aesop gives advice through music, dance and hilarity with some of his most famous fables. Through July 24.

Southeast Homeschool Expo at Cobb Galleria Centre

Get encouragement for homeschooling with education resources, materials, speakers and workshops, while kids enjoy playing in the KidsZone. July 25-27.

The Enchanted Bookshop at Lionheart Theatre

At night, book characters come alive at the fantastic bookshop, A Likely Story, and they must figure out how to help their shop when two smugglers come looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books. July 25-28.

Opossum Breakfast at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Enjoy a light breakfast in the company of an opossum to learn how staff take care of the animal. July 26.

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park

Satisfy your sweet tooth for this delicious dessert with a variety of food vendors. July 27.

Wild World Weekend at Zoo Atlanta

Travel from Africa to the Americas and from Europe to Asia at this world culture festival. July 27-28.

Babble Lab at Alliance Theatre

Explore the fun of science when an experiment goes awry. Through July 28.

Summer at the Rock at Stone Mountain Park

Special summer entertainment includes fun-filled attractions, special performances and the new Summer Light Show. Through July 28.

A Garden With Wings at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Encounter butterflies in all stages of life, from egg to adult butterfly at this annual exhibit. Through July 31.

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.

Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Surround yourself with native butterflies and plants. Through Aug. 11.

Past events:

Microsoft Peachtree Junior at Piedmont Park

Run the Mile or the Dash, and enjoy STEM activities, a zone with challenges and more. July 3.

Wild About Weather at Tellus Science Museum

Participate in a whirlwind day of weather exploration with hands-on activities, including investigating clouds and experimenting with static electricity. July 13.

Roswell Summer Puppet Series at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Watch puppets perform “The Tortoise, the Hare and More!” and “The Princess and the Butterbean.” Through July 13.

Repticon at Gwinnett County Fairground

Explore all things reptiles with this event featuring animals and vendors. July 13-14.

Bluey’s Big Play at Cobb Energy Centre

Based on the children’s television series, Bluey and Bingo use mischief and cleverness to convince Dad to spend Sunday afternoon with them. July 13-14.

Breakfast with Butterflies at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Enjoy one-on-one time with butterflies with exclusive access to the Butterfly Encounter, a light breakfast and exploring the grounds prior to opening. July 14.

UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art

Enjoy art-making activities, performances and free admission to view the High’s permanent collection and special exhibits. July 14.

Grossology Day at Zoo Atlanta

Learn the reasons for animal behaviors that many think of as gross with activity stations, a scavenger hunt, a storybook reading and more. July 14.