Community Events

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

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum—an acclaimed museum dedicated to celebrating and preserving America’s maritime legacy—is delighted to present “Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky,” an exciting new solo exhibition featuring nautical-inspired, mixed-media art by Rob Strati, from September 25, 2025, through April 12, 2026. 

“Beyond the Plate” will showcase new work by one of America’s hottest contemporary artists. Strati has recently enjoyed sold-out exhibits at Duane Reed Gallery in St. Louis and FREMIN Gallery in New York and has sold work to top international art collectors in New York, London, Hong Kong, Dubai and beyond.

Strati’s art incorporates broken porcelain plates that have been embellished and adorned with creative details. The exhibition features the artist’s latest bold, kinetic mixed-media works and limited-edition prints as well as an ambitious site-specific installation that will be suspended from the ceiling of the Ships of the Sea atrium.

All of the art in “Beyond the Plate” will be available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

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.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) presents "Into the Woods," with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Based on the book by James Lapine, the show runs April 10-18 at UNG-Gainesville's Ed Cabell Theatre, inside the Performing Arts building. 

The show is sponsored by the Gainesville Times.

An opening night reception follows the April 10 performance.

In this imaginative twist on classic fairy tales, a baker and his wife set out to lift a witch’s curse. Along the way, they cross paths with Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood and more. But happily ever after is just the beginning. With a rich score by Stephen Sondheim and a poignant, playful book, "Into the Woods" explores dreams, choices and the tangled consequences of desire. Recommended for ages 10+ for mature themes.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance is an inter-collegiate theatre collaboration between Brenau University and the University of North Georgia.

For tickets or more information, visit GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org or call the GTA Box Office at (678) 717-3624.

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.

Spring is the perfect season for young riders to learn, grow and enjoy the outdoors, and the Spring Horse Camp brings all of that to life. Designed for beginners and experienced riders alike, this camp blends hands‑on horsemanship with fun, confidence‑building activities.

What Campers Will Experience

• Grooming, saddling, and basic horse care
• Trail rides and arena games
• Safety instruction and horse‑handling skills
• Creative activities and spring‑themed fun

As the weather warms and the barn comes alive, campers get the chance to build new friendships, strengthen their riding abilities, and connect with horses in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Cost: Military: $400/Civilian: $425

Registration Information: Registration begins Feb. 17. Spots are first come, first served.

Don't have gate access but want to join the fun? Register for a gate pass at https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/installation_selection.

For questions or more information, please call (706) 791-4864

Join Georgia Tech Men’s Tennis for the 2026 season as the Yellow Jackets host an exciting slate of home matches. Georgia Tech will take on high-powered opponents such as Stanford, Clemson, Boston College, and more throughout the season.

Admission is free for all fans at every match. To view the full schedule, visit the website below.

There's something for everyone at this fun-filled spring break event, from exciting rides and games and favorite fair food for the whole family to free Victoria Circus shows featuring edge-of-your-seat high-wire, aerial and Globe of Death motorcycle acts and more.

Admission and parking are free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26, for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.

Visit the website for pre-sale savings on ride tickets, discount coupons for rides and food, and event updates.

Daily hours: 5-10 p.m. March 26, 5-11 p.m. March 27, 1-11 p.m. March 28, 1-10 p.m. March 29, 5-10 p.m. March 30 - April 2, 1-11 p.m. April 3-11, 1-10 p.m. April 12.

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: (866) 666-3247 or Town Center at Cobb Carnival

Five fun days filled with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! (STEAM)

STEAM Break is taking over Tellus with hands-on fun, live demonstrations and mind-blowing discoveries. Each day brings a brand-new lineup of special guests ready to wow visitors of all ages! From LEGO™ robotics and life-sized droids to rideable hovercrafts and real fossils you can take home, we have something new happening every day.

Specia guests + Activities 

Monday - Meet the Techno Titans as they showcase their LEGO™ robot, built as part of the FIRST LEGO™ League’s Unearthed challenge, exploring how technology can assist archaeologists in the field. Then head over to Georgia Tech’s SENIC outreach table, where you can discover the world of nanotechnology through hands-on demonstrations of real nanotechnology products.

Tuesday - The force is strong on Tuesday! Grab a photo with fan-favorite droids, R2-D2 and BB-8, and try your hand at robotic engineering with our Scribbles. Then, electrifying live demonstrations, featuring a Jacob’s Ladder, Plasma Globe, Electrostatic Generator and more.

Wednesday - Kick off the day with a visit from the North Cobb Library Bookmobile to learn about careers in library science and experiment with ink! Then, join us for a special STEAM Break Lunch + Learn, with WSB-TV Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Glenn Burns. Make sure to stick around after the talk to check out the tools of a weather station, whip up a cloud in a bottle and create your own viewer to identify clouds in the sky.

Tellus Volunteer Nick Johnson will also be on hand to share his stunning astrophotography and provide tips for capturing some nice stars using your phone or cameras.

Thursday - Thursday features activity stations where guests can tackle magnetic tile builds, “touch” the stars with a tactile constellation activity and try their hand at surgery techniques with our laparoscopic dome. Plus, make sure to catch one of three performances of “Wheel of Science” — a live theater show that brings scientific concepts to life. Showtimes: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes.

Friday - Finish the week with a bang! Berry College’s Hackberry Lab students bring magnetic mayhem with race magnet cars, stack repelling rings and the chance to climb aboard a real, rideable hovercraft to experience Newton’s First Law of Motion in action. Then, visit with the University of Georgia’s GeoAmbassadors. Explore careers in geology, make your own fossil to take home, watch a liquefaction earthquake demonstration, and discover how rivers shape our world. Plus, don’t miss the chance to see pieces from our special Bill Montante fossil collection, not usually on display.  

Daily

Look for Tellus Blue Crew carts throughout the galleries. They will be out all week long to bring extra hands-on fun!

See what sparkling surprise awaits inside your very own geode when you swing by our Geode Cracking station (geodes not included with admission).

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

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum—an acclaimed museum dedicated to celebrating and preserving America’s maritime legacy—is delighted to present “Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky,” an exciting new solo exhibition featuring nautical-inspired, mixed-media art by Rob Strati, from September 25, 2025, through April 12, 2026. 

“Beyond the Plate” will showcase new work by one of America’s hottest contemporary artists. Strati has recently enjoyed sold-out exhibits at Duane Reed Gallery in St. Louis and FREMIN Gallery in New York and has sold work to top international art collectors in New York, London, Hong Kong, Dubai and beyond.

Strati’s art incorporates broken porcelain plates that have been embellished and adorned with creative details. The exhibition features the artist’s latest bold, kinetic mixed-media works and limited-edition prints as well as an ambitious site-specific installation that will be suspended from the ceiling of the Ships of the Sea atrium.

All of the art in “Beyond the Plate” will be available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to bring you our 15th annual Spring Festival on Ponce!

Located in the Historic Olmstead Linear Park, this 2-day art festival boasts approximately 125 artists! There will also be local vendors for food and beverages, a children's area and live acoustic entertainment.

Along with being a celebration of the arts, this art festival also honors the rich history of the community and supports the Olmstead Linear Park restoration project.

One review stated, “The Spring Festival on Ponce is totally Ace!"

Please visit AFFPS.com for more information, or if you are interested in becoming a vendor.

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.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) presents "Into the Woods," with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Based on the book by James Lapine, the show runs April 10-18 at UNG-Gainesville's Ed Cabell Theatre, inside the Performing Arts building. 

The show is sponsored by the Gainesville Times.

An opening night reception follows the April 10 performance.

In this imaginative twist on classic fairy tales, a baker and his wife set out to lift a witch’s curse. Along the way, they cross paths with Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood and more. But happily ever after is just the beginning. With a rich score by Stephen Sondheim and a poignant, playful book, "Into the Woods" explores dreams, choices and the tangled consequences of desire. Recommended for ages 10+ for mature themes.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance is an inter-collegiate theatre collaboration between Brenau University and the University of North Georgia.

For tickets or more information, visit GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org or call the GTA Box Office at (678) 717-3624.

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.

Join us at the historic Martin Theater for a fun night of all your favorite 80s hits. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Get ready to dance the night away at Spank The 80's - it's going to be totally rad!

Celebrate spring with us at the Spring Market in the Vineyard!

Spend the day enjoying live music, shopping from local vendors and soaking in the vineyard vibes.

We’ll have food trucks, wine, slushies, beer  and live music available all day—so come hungry and ready to relax. It’s the perfect outing for friends, family, and anyone who loves supporting local businesses.

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Live Music
• Local Vendors
• Food Trucks
• Wine • Wine Slushies • Beer

Interested in being a vendor?
Click the link below to fill out the vendor application.

Spaces are limited and will fill quickly—apply early to secure your spot!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf_w6IQW.../viewform... 

The Lawrenceville Boogie brings music, art and car culture together through a free multi-stage festival experience in downtown Lawrenceville. The event features funky, multi-genre performances, local vendors, a classic and custom car show, and a stage hosted by Jazz in the Alley.

Proceeds from the car show and vendors benefit Beyond the Ribbon, supporting local families impacted by cancer. For more information, see the website below.