Community Events

The Market on Madison is an open-air venue with a vast array of local and organic produce, as well as artisan foods, farm-raised eggs, and raw honey each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through October.

There's family fun every week at the Dublin Farmers Market. Check the link to get the full lineup of fun!

Calling all night owls for a Family NightCrawler at the Zoo!

Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta for a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon forget!

Upcoming Dates:
September 12, 2026
November 4, 2026
February 27, 2027
March 27, 2027
May 22, 2027

Times: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning

Member Cost: $100 | Non-Member Cost: $110

When the last guest leaves for the day, we invite you to stay! Come find out what really happens when the sun goes down. Which animals stay up late and how do others settle down for the night? And in the morning, how do animals greet the day? Join us as we explore these questions and more on an overnight adventure designed for families with children ages 6+.

Participating families will spend the majority of the evening outdoors walking around the Zoo with an Educator as their guide, stopping along the way to observe the nocturnal behaviors of the animals that call the Zoo home. During the evening, participants will have the opportunity to use night vision technology and will visit Scaly Slimy Spectacular to discover the nocturnal world of frogs, lizards, snakes, and turtles.

Participants will also enjoy a guided tour behind the scenes to discover how we care for animals every day. Learn about our new state-of-the-art veterinary complex, The Rollins Animal Health Center, and tour the Animal Nutrition Kitchen to find out what it takes to feed the Zoo!

After an evening of exploration, participants will sleep in indoor, climate-controlled rooms with sleeping bags brought from home. And then rise and shine for more fun! Enjoy a catered continental breakfast from Proof of the Pudding, an up-close Animal Encounter with some of Zoo Atlanta’s small Ambassador Animals, and morning visits to animal habitats to see how our Animal Care Specialists help the animals start their day. Participating families are invited to stay and enjoy the Zoo at their leisure at the completion of the program.

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT DURING A NIGHTCRAWLER?

Rain or shine. This program happens rain or shine, and much of the program is outside. Please plan for the weather and dress accordingly.

The Zoo is made for walking! Most of this experience is spent walking around the Zoo, and there are multiple irregular surfaces and steep inclines. Plan to spend up to 5 hours on your feet touring the Zoo.

Come with a full belly. While we will take a break for a snack in the middle of the evening, please eat dinner before you arrive. And remember to bring your water bottle with you.

Embrace the dark. It’s called a NightCrawler for a reason. Explore the Zoo by the light of the moon and our Educators’ red-light flashlights. Guests may only use flashlights at bedtime.

Rustic camping meets the Zoo. All sleeping locations are in climate-controlled buildings with a restroom either in the building or nearby. Don’t forget to pack your sleeping bag!

Stay awhile. At the completion of your program the following morning, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the Zoo at your leisure.

Have FUN! This unique experience is unlike anything that you can do in Atlanta. We look forward to hosting you for an upcoming program!

Age Range: 6+

This program is designed for groups with children. A paid adult must accompany child(ren), and a paid child must accompany adult(s).

Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.

Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.

• Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time. 
• Availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. Advance registration is recommended.
• When space is available, encounter tickets can be purchased online for up to five minutes before the encounter begins.
• Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.

Days Available:
Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.

Member Cost: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
Non-Member Cost: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.

Age Range: All ages

Georgia Mountains to Shore features the work of the Upcountry Fiber Artists, which consists of six Carolina artists, including Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Sara Quattlebaum, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster and Kathryn Weston. They work with textiles to create artworks that range from pictorial to abstract, small to large, and colorful to subdued. Their adventurous use of fabric, surface design and quilting create exciting and innovative works that share their unique and individual southern experience.

This is a traveling exhibit from the American Quilt Study Group. Members select a historic quilt representing the theme and re-create a small study quilt for exhibition based on their historic quilt and share what they have learned during the process. The focus of the study is to incorporate a large percentage of blue colors from the 1800s, which includes indigo, Prussian blue, Lancaster blue, cadet blue or other recognizable 19th-century blues.

Atlanta Food Festival vibes every week with food, crafts, music and kids' activities.

Free admission fun for all ages!

This is the perfect place to eat, shop, dance, and make memories at one of the most family-friendly food markets in Atlanta.

Food & Drinks

• Over 15 delicious food vendors featuring a diverse selection of foods every week
• A diverse mix of crave-worthy eats from local culinary favorites
• Food, drinks & most activities available for purchase

Shop Local

• Craft vendors showcasing local artisans
• Handmade goods, unique gifts & one-of-a-kind finds
• Support small businesses in a vibrant marketplace atmosphere.

Entertainment & Experiences

• Live music from talented local bands all day
• High-energy DJ sets spinning your favorite hits at night
• Monthly Silent Disco experience with glowing headphones
• Monthly Outdoor Movie Nights under the stars. Bring blankets and chairs!
• Seasonal themes and interactive activities
• Exciting sponsor activations and giveaways

Family Fun

• Kids activities including inflatables
• Face painting and family-friendly games
• Safe, welcoming environment for all ages

When
Every Saturday, April 4-Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Eat. Shop. Dance. Celebrate. Repeat.

RSVP BY GRABBING A TICKET FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS FROM OUR VENDORS!

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/uptown-market-atlanta-4820292

Join us for the 2026 Marine Mud Challenge, proudly presented by Five Star Nutrition. This 4‑mile off‑road adventure features more than 30 obstacles, a stream crossing, rolling hills, and—of course—plenty of mud. Whether you’re in it to compete or just looking for a fun challenge, there’s a place for you on the course.

The competitive categories are for the runners who are truly “in it to win it”—the ones ready to run the whole course and conquer every obstacle. You’ll register solo, but if you want your crew by your side, just meet up at the start line and take off together.

Every runner gets electronic timing, and participants must be 13 or older—though younger mud‑warriors can join with parent or guardian approval.

Feeling helpful instead of muddy? We’d love volunteers too. Just choose the volunteer option, pick the role and times that fit your schedule, and a coordinator will reach out with the details.

The first 800 registrants will receive T-shirts.

Cost

Through June 28:

• Competitive - $45
• Non-Competitive -$40

June 29 through July 29:

• Competitive - $55
• Non-Competitive - $50

July 30 through Sept. 12:

• Competitive - $65
• Non-Competitive - $60

Registration Information

To register, please visit https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/GA/FortGordon/FortGordonMarineMudChallenge

The Carroll County Master Gardeners will be holding the 6th Annual Buffalo Creek Fall Festival on Sept. 12, at the Carroll County Agricultural Center. More information is coming soon!

This year's event features craft vendors, local food trucks, raffle baskets, 4-H activities for the children, and plant sales from the Master Gardeners as well as local nurseries.

Join us for a fun and art-filled weekend featuring beautiful murals throughout our downtown area. Macon Arts Alliance is excited to pair muralists with participating businesses and further brand Macon as a vibrant, creative community.

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ONCE YOU GET LOST! 

Wind your way through this twisting, climbing, head-scratching interactive exhibit that’ll challenge the whole family from the very first step. 

Can your eyes actually lie to you? Find out in the Maze of Illusions where nothing is what it seems. Think you’re coordinated? Climb, duck, and try not to get completely tangled in the Web Maze. Feeling ambitious? Build your own maze from scratch, then dare others to solve it.  

From giant finger mazes to brain-busting puzzle tables, art you can touch, and a labyrinth library, there are surprises to be found round every single corner.

Join the Georgia Tech football at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field as they take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Sept.12 at 7 p.m.

Come join TASC for a day all about kids!

Join us for the free Kids' Fishing Derby and Shooting Day! This is a great opportunity to get out and spend the day as a family and enjoy the sunshine. Children can fish and shoot archery, skeet and/or trap! 

Kids’ Fishing Derby

Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Claypit Lakes

Get your little fishers, ages 3 to 15 years old, to the Kids' Fishing Derby!

1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, in 4 age groups, will be given for highest weight of fish caught. Children need to bring their own fishing pole. Limit of one pole per child. Bait will be provided. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

BREAK TIME: Lunch will be provided from 12-1 p.m. at Claypit Lakes. Free hot dogs and sodas will be available to each participant.

Kids’ Shooting Day

Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Range 14

After a morning of fishing, join us at Range 14 for a kids’ shooting event. Kids are invited for an instructional and recreational shooting event. An adult must accompany the child while on the range. Instruction for Archery, Trap and Known Distance Shooting will be offered.

For more information, please call (706) 791-5078.

This event is open to the public. Don't have a DoD but want to join in on the fun? Call to register for a pass online.

Whether you’re a die-hard live music fan, a dedicated foodie or a craft beer connoisseur, the Taste & Brews Music Fest is the perfect way to welcome the fall season. Grab your family and friends for an unforgettable, family-friendly weekend in the picturesque Etowah River Park!

Presented By:  Window World – "Simply the Best for Less"

The best part? Admission is completely free.

What to Expect

• Live Music: We are bringing the energy to the main stage with eight incredible live bands performing across the two-day festival.
• Culinary Delights: Come hungry! We’re featuring over 20 diverse food vendors highlighting the rich culinary traditions of the South. Satisfy your cravings with everything from smoky, slow-cooked barbecue and savory tacos to innovative Southern and Latin-inspired creations.
• Beer & Cocktails: Sip on an incredible selection of seasonal craft beers. Look out for past favorites like Reformation Oktoberfest, Elysian Brewing's Night Owl Pumpkin Ale and Kona Big Wave, alongside a menu of unique signature cocktails.
• Local Markets: Shop local at our Farmers Market, featuring artisanal goods like handmade jams, jellies, local honey, sauces and seasonings. Don't forget to browse our expansive Arts & Crafts Market for unique finds!

Artists

Def Van Jovi Crüe – Rock Tribute

The Kränberries – Rock Party Band

Red Oaks Band – Country Rock (Athens, GA)

Back by Popular Demand – Women of Rock Tribute

Marty Manous – Blues Rock

School of Rock Woodstock

School of Rock West Cobb

ADDITIONAL INFO

Email: 

tasteandbrews@gmail.com

Tel #: (404) 456-4655

Creativity has no boundaries! For The 1823 Artisan Guild's Artist’s Choice Art Show, artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to create and submit artwork using the medium of their choice. Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, fiber, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, woodworking—and more are welcome. Artists are encouraged to choose the medium and subject that they feel most drawn to. Make sure to head down to the 1823 Artisan Guild starting on Saturday, Sept.12 at 12 p.m. to check it out! The show runs Thursday - Saturday until October 10, 2026.

Thursdays the art show runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fridays the art show runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturdays the art show runs from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Put the “you” in U at the Zoo by joining us for a wild college night!

U at the Zoo
September 13, 2026
3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Calling all college students, past, present, and future, to come unleash your inner explorer for a night of learning and adventure at U at the Zoo presented by Cricket Wireless.

This extended hours event features specially curated opportunities to learn more about the amazing animal kingdom with evening wildlife viewing and Ask-A-Keeper experiences. All current college students receive free admission to the Zoo. Not a college student? No problem. Wear college swag for discounted admission!

Explore the Zoo and meet up with friends, new and old, for a night of nostalgia and fun. See you there!

Special Admission:
*Tickets for this event can only be purchased on September 13 at Zoo Atlanta’s main gates.*

• College students with current college ID: FREE
• Adults in college swag: $10 off daytime General Admission price
• Children (under 3): Free
• Zoo Atlanta Members: Free

*No other discounts or offers can be applied to U at the Zoo tickets.

Imagine running a show when all of your stars are birds!

Become a Trainer for a Day at the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas, and see firsthand how training is used to care for and connect guests to the birds while participating in the Fantastic Flights presentation!

Work alongside the Ambassador Animals Team to experience how these feathered friends showcase their unique adaptations in these presentations and learn about the positive reinforcement training that ensures that all of the birds are participating voluntarily.   This behind-the-scenes look at Fantastic Flights and its amazing participants will give you a greater appreciation for the term “bird brain” and the important relationships between the birds and their care team. Participants can expect to meet members of the Animal Care Team, meet an animal, learn about our positive reinforcement training and enrichment programs, and walk away with knowledge of how to save species. All participation in Keeper for a Day programs is voluntary for the animals.

Before registering, please understand that during this program: 

• Participants will perform similar tasks as members of the Ambassador Animals Team, which may include raking, sweeping, hosing, scrubbing, and shoveling, and should expect to do some hard work and be comfortable getting dirty. 
• Participants will be expected to participate in all weather conditions, lift up to 30 pounds, and be on their feet for up to four hours. 
• Participants must have the physical ability to bend, lift, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. 
• Participants may be exposed to potential allergens such as insects, hay, animal waste, and other potential allergens. Please reach out in advance if you have any questions or concerns. 

Upcoming 2026 Dates:

Sunday, August 16
Sunday, September 13
Sunday, October 11
Sunday, November 8
Sunday, December 13

Time(s): 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Age Range: 16 and up

Join us for a fun and art-filled weekend featuring beautiful murals throughout our downtown area. Macon Arts Alliance is excited to pair muralists with participating businesses and further brand Macon as a vibrant, creative community.

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ONCE YOU GET LOST! 

Wind your way through this twisting, climbing, head-scratching interactive exhibit that’ll challenge the whole family from the very first step. 

Can your eyes actually lie to you? Find out in the Maze of Illusions where nothing is what it seems. Think you’re coordinated? Climb, duck, and try not to get completely tangled in the Web Maze. Feeling ambitious? Build your own maze from scratch, then dare others to solve it.  

From giant finger mazes to brain-busting puzzle tables, art you can touch, and a labyrinth library, there are surprises to be found round every single corner.

Seven Ladies is a new exhibition focused on Katharine Judkins Clark, Elinor Adler Dillard, Anna Colquitt Hunter, Lucy Barrow McIntire, Dorothy Ripley Roebling, Nola McEvoy Roos and Jane Adair Wright. Together, these seven women joined forces to purchase and protect the Isaiah Davenport House, an 1820 Federal-style home on Columbia Square, from being razed and founded Historic Savannah Foundation, a permanent organization dedicated to saving and preserving historic buildings throughout the city.

Through historic photographs, archival materials and interpretative storytelling, this inspiring exhibition explores each of these influential women, including their personal histories, lived experiences and the convictions that compelled them to serve their community at a pivotal moment in Savannah’s history.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., this exclusive exhibition will remain on display at the Murray C. Perlaman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center inside the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy throughout 2026.

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ONCE YOU GET LOST! 

Wind your way through this twisting, climbing, head-scratching interactive exhibit that’ll challenge the whole family from the very first step. 

Can your eyes actually lie to you? Find out in the Maze of Illusions where nothing is what it seems. Think you’re coordinated? Climb, duck, and try not to get completely tangled in the Web Maze. Feeling ambitious? Build your own maze from scratch, then dare others to solve it.  

From giant finger mazes to brain-busting puzzle tables, art you can touch, and a labyrinth library, there are surprises to be found round every single corner.