Festivals

[exp] [/exp]I do love lakes & festivals, but I'm not sure I'll have time to make it out to this…. On September 1-2, 2012, the Love the Lake festival will take place on Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park. The festival kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on … [Read more...] about Love the Lake Festival in Acworth on September 1 & 2, 2012

[exp] [/exp]On Saturday, August 25, 2012, College Park Cityfest will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and the music starts at 4:30 p.m. During the free event, there'll be … [Read more...] about College Park Cityfest on August 25, 2012

[exp] [/exp]There's no shortage of things to do this weekend. The National Black Arts Festival will take place at Centennial Olympic Park from July 12-15, 2012. Here are just a few of the happenings: You can browse the wares of a mix of … [Read more...] about National Black Arts Festival at Centennial Park on July 12-15, 2012

[exp] [/exp]Whether you're a fan of skateboard art or the art of skateboarding, you'll want to check out this event: On Wednesday, July 4, 2012, head to the Shops Around Lenox for a free Skate/Art Jam. From 3:00 p.m. until dark, there'll be demos … [Read more...] about Skate/Art Jam at Shops Around Lenox on July 4, 2012

[exp] [/exp]Soccer fans, take note: On Saturday, June 30, 2012, Copa Latina de Atlanta: Fútbol, Familia y Fiesta will take place at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. From 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., the free family fiesta will feature soccer clinics for … [Read more...] about Copa Latina de Atlanta: Fútbol, Familia y Fiesta at Atlanta Silverbacks Park on June 30, 2012

[exp] [/exp]On Saturday, June 30, 2012, StudioFest will take place at Studioplex in Old 4th Ward. From 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., there'll be glass blowing demonstrations at Janke Studios, a DJ, art booths, craft beer, wine tasting, food (I'm in need of … [Read more...] about StudioFest at Studioplex in Old 4th Ward on June 30, 2012

[exp] [/exp]Animal lovers, take note: On Saturday, June 23, 2012, Cobb County Animal Control Shelter will host its first annual Art, Barks & Purrs festival. From 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., you can stop by the front lawn of the CCAC to check out … [Read more...] about Art, Barks & Purrs Festival at CCAC Shelter on June 23, 2012

[exp] [/exp]From May 26-28, 2012, Voice in the Wind's American Indian Festival will take place at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. During the three-day festival, there'll be storytelling & poetry, flute playing, fine arts & crafts, Native … [Read more...] about American Indian Festival at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on May 26-28, 2012

[exp] [/exp]On Saturday, April 28, 2012, Sterling on the Lake will host its first Arts Fest. From 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sterling's Village Center Park will be home to a juried artists' market & art demonstrations, wine tasting, & live … [Read more...] about Arts Fest at Sterling on the Lake on April 28, 2012

[exp] [/exp]It’s that time of year again: Get your green on & head to Underground Atlanta for the St. Patrick's Day Festival. From noon-6:00 p.m. on March 17, 2012, you can check out bagpipers, magicians, music & more. Danny Ray Cole will … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day in Underground Atlanta on March 17, 2012

[exp] [/exp]I'd like to make it out to this on Saturday: From 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., the free Rabbit Tales World Premiere will take place at Wren's Nest House Museum. From 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., there'll be storytelling, museum tours, crafts, and … [Read more...] about Atlanta Opera’s Rabbit Tales World Premiere at Wren’s Nest on October 29, 2011

[exp] [/exp]On October 1, 2011, you'll find a festival tailor-made for kids in Avondale Estates. From 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., KidsFest 2011 will take over the intersection of Pine Street and Franklin Street. There'll be kids' yoga, flamenco dance … [Read more...] about KidsFest 2011 in Avondale Estates on October 1

[exp] [/exp]Moms & dads on the list, heads up: ParentsPalooza will be at Cobb Galleria on February 26 & 27, 2011. What's in it for you? ParentsPalooza brings a plethora of parenting resources to one place. The event covers everything … [Read more...] about ParentsPalooza at Cobb Galleria on February 26 & 27

[exp] [/exp]On Saturday, October 30, Cobb Galleria will host Peachtree TV's Flick-or-Treat Fest. The festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. There'll be trick-or-treating, carnival games, a costume parade for the kids, live music, a free screening of … [Read more...] about Flick-or-Treat Fest at Cobb Galleria on October 30

[exp] [/exp]The World Cup kicks off this weekend, and it makes for a good excuse to get together in Cabbagetown for a free day of soccer-themed family fun. From 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on June 12, you can listen to live music, jump on inflatables, … [Read more...] about Free Cabbagetown SoccerFest on June 12

[exp] [/exp]If your budget is keeping you from springing for a Beer Tasting “Beer Garten” or VIP ticket to Atlanta’s HOToberfest, don’t assume that means you can’t afford to go. There’s plenty of free stuff to do. Atlanta’s HOToberfest will take … [Read more...] about Atlanta’s HOToberfest on October 3

[exp] [/exp]Dear flash flood watch: You’re not welcome here. You’re messing up all of our weekend plans. Signed, Atlanta. Assuming the weather holds (though technically it’s happening rain or shine), this looks like a fun way to spend Saturday: Old … [Read more...] about Fall in the 4th Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 in O4W

[exp] [/exp]For those of you who have lost your health insurance in recent months, take note: On Saturday, August 29, you can take advantage of free screenings for heart health, cholesterol, diabetes, breast cancer & more at the free 2009 Atlanta … [Read more...] about Free 2009 Atlanta Health & Wellness Expo at Lenox on August 29