Community Events

Lemur Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta

We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!

Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.  

• Meet outside the PopCone food stand 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
• Availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. Advance registration is recommended.
• Encounter spots may be available on the day of the program. Please meet the Wild Encounter Guide at the check-in location 15 minutes before the program begins to inquire about availability and to purchase tickets.

Days Available: Lemur Wild Encounters will run from April 3 – October 18, 2026.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 – 11:50 a.m. 

Member Cost: $41

Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

We welcome you to the wild world of warthogs! Come explore what it takes to care for these charismatic creatures and their neighbors in the African Savanna.  

Do warthogs really have warts? Get an up-close look and see! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna and give the warthogs a favorite treat. You’ll also meet members of the Zoo’s Animal Care Team and find out what goes into the care of warthogs and other savanna animals.

• Meet outside the warthog habitat near the SweetWater Beer Garden 15 minutes (at 12:45) before the Wild Encounter to check in.
• Availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. Advance registration is recommended.
• Encounter spots may be available on the day of the program. Please meet the Wild Encounter Guide at the check-in location 15 minutes before the program begins to inquire about availability and to purchase tickets.
• This encounter is not ADA accessible.
• All guests must wear closed-toed shoes on this encounter.

Days Available: Warthog Wild Encounters will run from April 3 – November 16, 2026.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.

Member Cost: $41

Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

How many chickens do you weigh?

How tall are you in apples or inches or pennies? Can you use your foot as a ruler?

Explore these and other questions in this new interactive exhibit in the Discovery Garden!

It may be common to measure using standard tools such as measuring tapes and cups, but Measurement Rules explores non-standard tools such as balancing scales, odometers, calipers, 3-D imaging and counting “Mississippis.” Explore this exhibit and become confident in the language of measurement through length, weight, volume and time.

The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

We’ve all imagined what it’s like to live and work in space, but only a select few have done it. Opening on Oct. 10, those who have lived in space will share their experiences with visitors in our newest traveling exhibition, Journey to Space.

Using hands-on and large-scale interactive exhibits and multimedia components, Journey to Space gives visitors a glimpse at the extraordinary conditions of human space travel, as well as the unique challenges and rewards of life on board the International Space Station.

Seating is first come, first serve. Gates open at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m.

Russian-born pianist /composer Misha Stefanuk brings a string quartet and rhythm section together to celebrate jazz music performances found in the soundtracks of American cinema. As a distinguished jazz and classical pianist, organist, composer, author, and music educator who began playing piano at age five and composing by age nine, he received an extensive musical education in both Russia and the United States—studying at the Moscow Conservatory School, Moscow College of Improvised Music, Russian Academy of Music, Belmont University, Washington State University, and Boston University 

Narration provided by Jazz Club Owner and Podcast Announcer Tamara Fuller. 

Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon features stunning traditional and modern quilts from the biennial competition.

SQTM is honored to be one of only four venues in the United States where the works will be on view.

Antiques, junktiques, and treasures galore! That’s what awaits you at Ringgold’s Spring Junk Market. Join us for a weekend of shopping, exploring and unbeatable deals as you check out our historic city! You never know what hidden gems you will find at our Junk Market, so take advantage! You might just find a diamond in the rough.

Check with individual retailers for special deals and offerings!

8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday & Saturday. Business hours may vary between stores.

Come out and support your Georgia Tech Track & Field team inside George C. Griffin Track & Field Facility!

Free admission and parking, shop plants grown by Cobb Master Gardeners, explore the kids corner, browse the yard sale and discover unique gifts from 79 specialty vendors (plants, herbs, honey, sauces, crafts, pottery, bird accessories, yard art and more!)

Proceeds support gardening education, scholarships and local demonstration and community gardens.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Learn more at the website below.

The 28th annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival kicks-off April 17 with a special concert by Lonesome River Band starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and help keep the festival free on Saturday and Sunday.

Since its formation decades ago, Lonesome River Band continues its reputation as one of the most respected names in bluegrass music. Five-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Banjo Player of the Year and winner of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, Sammy Shelor leads the group that is constantly breaking new ground in acoustic music. With two stellar lead vocalists, Jesse Smathers (guitar) and Adam Miller (mandolin), and the impressive talents of Mike Hartgrove (fiddle) and Kameron Keller (bass), the band seamlessly comes together, performing the trademark sound that fans continue to embrace.

Savannah Stopover Music Festival and Eastern Wharf will present a free riverfront concert on Friday, April 17, from 7-10 p.m., featuring rock band Same As It Ever Was. 

Known as the ultimate Talking Heads tribute band, Same As It Ever Was is a seven-piece group that performs impressive covers of the group’s iconic songs, including “Burning Down The House,” "Psycho Killer” and “Take Me to the River.” This talented band from Knoxville, Tenn., is known for delivering high-energy performances that respect the integrity of Talking Heads’ groundbreaking music, while bringing their own style and infectious spirit to cuts from the band’s signature “77,” “Stop Making Sense” and “Naked” albums.

While the show is free and open to the public, VIP tickets are available for $76.19 on Eventbrite. 

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Local food trucks will be on-site.

Relive a powerful chapter of Dublin’s legacy during One Day: Dublin’s Civil Rights Experience February 7th, April 18th, and August 1st at 10 AM—a powerful reader’s theatre held in the very church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his first public speech at age 15. Tickets are $8 per person, or $5 per person for groups of 10 and more.

Petting Zoo Painters

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.
• Encounter spots may be available on the day of the program. Please meet the Wild Encounter Guide at the check-in location 15 minutes before the program begins to inquire about availability and to purchase tickets.
• 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

Join the team at the Zambezi Elephant Center and immerse yourself in what it takes to care for the largest land animals on the planet! Spend the morning working alongside the Elephant Care Team to prepare the habitat for the day and ensure the elephants’ needs are met.

Spend the morning working alongside the Elephant Care Team to prepare the habitat for the day and ensure the elephants’ needs are met.

This unique experience is sure to educate and inspire you about these special individuals, help you learn more about the rigorous requirements of professional elephant care, and gain an understanding of the ways Zoo Atlanta is working to protect wild populations. 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 Elephant Care 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:
Saturday, January 10
Thursday, January 22
Saturday, February 7
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 5
Saturday, March 28
Saturday, April 18
Thursday, April 30
Saturday, May 16
Thursday, May 28

Times: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Member cost: $325
Non-member cost: $360

Age range: 16 and up

How many chickens do you weigh?

How tall are you in apples or inches or pennies? Can you use your foot as a ruler?

Explore these and other questions in this new interactive exhibit in the Discovery Garden!

It may be common to measure using standard tools such as measuring tapes and cups, but Measurement Rules explores non-standard tools such as balancing scales, odometers, calipers, 3-D imaging and counting “Mississippis.” Explore this exhibit and become confident in the language of measurement through length, weight, volume and time.

The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

We’ve all imagined what it’s like to live and work in space, but only a select few have done it. Opening on Oct. 10, those who have lived in space will share their experiences with visitors in our newest traveling exhibition, Journey to Space.

Using hands-on and large-scale interactive exhibits and multimedia components, Journey to Space gives visitors a glimpse at the extraordinary conditions of human space travel, as well as the unique challenges and rewards of life on board the International Space Station.

Seating is first come, first serve. Gates open at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m.

Russian-born pianist /composer Misha Stefanuk brings a string quartet and rhythm section together to celebrate jazz music performances found in the soundtracks of American cinema. As a distinguished jazz and classical pianist, organist, composer, author, and music educator who began playing piano at age five and composing by age nine, he received an extensive musical education in both Russia and the United States—studying at the Moscow Conservatory School, Moscow College of Improvised Music, Russian Academy of Music, Belmont University, Washington State University, and Boston University 

Narration provided by Jazz Club Owner and Podcast Announcer Tamara Fuller. 

Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon features stunning traditional and modern quilts from the biennial competition.

SQTM is honored to be one of only four venues in the United States where the works will be on view.

Antiques, junktiques, and treasures galore! That’s what awaits you at Ringgold’s Spring Junk Market. Join us for a weekend of shopping, exploring and unbeatable deals as you check out our historic city! You never know what hidden gems you will find at our Junk Market, so take advantage! You might just find a diamond in the rough.

Check with individual retailers for special deals and offerings!

8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday & Saturday. Business hours may vary between stores.

Art in the Garden is a yearly event organized by the Carroll County Master Gardeners (CCMG). This delightful occasion highlights the creations of local artisans and features artwork from students throughout Carroll County. Visitors are invited to freely explore the various offerings from local art and craft vendors while wandering through our Demonstration Garden.

Highlights of the day include Local Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until noon and amazing artwork to enjoy and purchase. CCMG Volunteers will be onsite to answer questions and burgers, hotdogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase.

The event will run from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain date will be April 25.