Community Events

Zoo Atlanta is home to a diversity of species of reptiles and amphibians from around the globe. From some of the smallest frogs to the most endangered lizards, join the Herpetology Care Team and immerse yourself in the science behind caring for reptiles and amphibians behind-the-scenes at Scaly Slimy Spectacular!

From some of the smallest frogs to the most endangered lizards, join the Herpetology Care Team and immerse yourself in the science behind caring for reptiles and amphibians behind-the-scenes at Scaly Slimy Spectacular!

Learn firsthand the level of care that is required to care for these unique and important species. 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. If you love these scaly and slimy creatures, this program is just for you! 

Before registering, please understand that during this program: 

• Participants will perform similar tasks as members of the Herpetology 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:
Wednesday, January 14
Saturday, January 24
Saturday, February 14
Wednesday, February 25
Saturday, March 7
Wednesday, March 18
Wednesday, April 22
Saturday, May 9
Wednesday, May 20

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

Age range: 16 and up

Atlanta-based Jazz vocalist Karla Harris and big band leader Joe Gransden serve up their wildly popular, fun-for-the-whole-family Valentine’s Day performance.

Soulful and swingin’ from start to finish, this isn’t your average holiday concert. Expect timeless romantic classics, heartwarming ballads and a perfect night of music, laughter and love.

Karla is renowned for her ability to wash over an audience with beautiful vocals on timeless standards and then light up the room with a blues number that sticks to your ribs. Joe is known for his hard bop approach with his trumpet, and his singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra.

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 presents "The Play That Goes Wrong," by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, Feb. 13-21 at Brenau University's Hosch Theatre, inside the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts.

An opening night reception, catered by Nothing Bundt Cakes, follows the Feb. 13 performance.

It’s opening night at the Cornley Drama Society, and everything that could possibly go wrong—does! The set’s collapsing, the actors are forgetting lines (or repeating them), and the corpse won’t stay still. This madcap comedy is a love letter to the chaos of live theatre, where disaster becomes delight and failure is fabulously funny. Expect pratfalls, missed cues and non-stop laughs in this Olivier Award-winning global sensation. Fun for the whole family!

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.

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

Before Ashleigh Smith won the 2014 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, she studied classical music at Georgia’s Columbus State University on a full-ride scholarship. After attending a jazz camp at the prestigious University of North Texas, she transferred to UNT and graduated with a bachelors degree in vocal jazz performance. 

Shortly thereafter, she was awarded a Concord Records recording contract that set the stage for her critically acclaimed 2016 debut album "Sunkissed," which blends her signature mix of R&B, funk and jazz with both original compositions and inventive cover interpretations.

For these Valentine’s weekend performances, Ashleigh and her band will grace the stage with an evening of delicious ballads designed to make their audiences feel the love!

Time: 12-5 p.m.

Come be part of the Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off and Craft Beer Festival in Downtown Blue Ridge. It's a wonderful family-friendly affair!

Warm up with the cozy goodness of chili made by local chefs, then set out on a frosty adventure, hunting for enchanting ice sculptures as you explore our charming shops.

Savor the perfect blend of fiery chili, frosty ice sculptures, craft brews and mesmerizing entertainment.

Atlanta-based Jazz vocalist Karla Harris and big band leader Joe Gransden serve up their wildly popular, fun-for-the-whole-family Valentine’s Day performance.

Soulful and swingin’ from start to finish, this isn’t your average holiday concert. Expect timeless romantic classics, heartwarming ballads and a perfect night of music, laughter and love.

Special Guest:  Multi-instrumentalist Marla Feeney

Come celebrate German Mardis Gras with music, dancing and fun!

Decorate a table with your friends in your favorite theme, or just wear your favorite costume. Anything goes!  (Costumes are encouraged but not required-just come for the fun!)

We will be serving bratwurst with kraut, hot dogs, barbecue and more. We will also have pretzels!

Food and drink (non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine) are available for purchase.

Prizes awarded for Best Costumes and Best Table Decor.

Live music and dancing!

We are encouraging groups to come and decorate a table. You can pick a theme and dress in costume and decorate the table according to your theme.

Tables may be purchased for groups of 6 for (Price TBA)  which includes 6 passes. If you have more than 6 people, the cost would be the regular admission price of (TBA) per person.

Tables would need to be reserved and paid for in advance.

If you would like to reserve a table for your group, please give us a call at (706) 878-1908 or email us at helenchamber@helenchamber.com.

Please note: we do welcome everyone, even if you are not part of a group! The entrance fee for individuals is (TBA) per person which includes music, dancing and fun!

We hope to see you at Fasching!

At each location (Helen Arts & Heritage Center, Sautee Nacoochee Center, Unicoi State Park, Hardman Farm), local and regional artists will display, sell and demonstrate their skills and bring to life new and exciting pieces. Visitors may purchase raffle tickets to win artwork contributed by participating artists.

Food service or vendors are present at some sites.

There is no charge for WinterFest at each venue.

Discover the rich stories woven into every quilt, tales of heritage, community, journey and roots.

Visit Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History Quilt Show, a vibrant celebration of these powerful narratives brought to life through the artistry of quilting. Celebrate creativity and culture in this inspiring, free event open to everyone, proudly presented by See Clayton County.

1945–1979 Quilts explores changing trends in American quilting from the end of World War II through the resurgence of the craft in the late 1970s. The exhibit highlights the evolution of styles, colors, and fabrics over three transformative decades.

Early quilts reflect patriotic themes and palettes inspired by the postwar period, while quilts from the 1950s introduce new patterns and fresh color combinations. By the 1960s and 1970s, quilters pushed creative boundaries, experimenting with bold colors, unconventional fabrics and expressive designs.

Sacred Threads is a biennial exhibition that features quilts reflecting personal and spiritual journeys.

The exhibit aims to provide a safe space for quilters to express their experiences and emotions through their artwork. The themes explored include joy, inspiration, spirituality, healing, grief and peace/brotherhood.

The Ringgold Depot Opry has been entertaining the Ringgold community for 32 years, and this year is a show-stopping season like no other.

The first show of the year features ’80s rock band, Aunt Betty, live on the Depot stage! Come on out for A Night of Love and Songs at The Ringgold Depot Rock Opry. Door fees collected from the concert will be donated RDO's nonprofit partner, Friends of Crossroads Inc. Celebrate Valentines Day the right way at RDO.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

More Info | nothinlikeringgold.com

Tickets | https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/friends-of-crossroads-inc/aunt-betty-ringgold-depot-rock-opry

The Ringgold Playhouse presents "Boeing Boeing," a comedy by Marc Camoletti, directed by Adam Cook. The show starts Feb 14, with additional performances Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-28.

Senior/Student tickets are $12 and General Admission tickets are $15. Tickets are available at the door or online at the link below. All Playhouse performances this year will be held at their brand new location at 7847 Nashville Street in downtown Ringgold.

Friday and Saturday Shows: 7:30-10 p.m.

Sunday Shows: 2-4:30 p.m.

Synopsis:

This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” – until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time.

More Info | nothinlikeringold.com

Tickets | https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/city-of-ringgold-dda/696113034580853bbc81e89e

Join Georgia Tech Women’s Tennis for the 2026 season as the Yellow Jackets host an exciting slate of home matches. Georgia Tech will face high-powered opponents such as Georgia, Texas Tech, Louisville and more throughout the season.

Admission is free for all fans at every match. To view the full schedule, visit ramblinwreck.com/w-tennis.

Land and Sea Georgia, an exhibition by renowned metal and jewelry artist Barbara Mann, will be on view Jan. 30 through March 7 at the Madison Artists Guild Gallery. 

Mann’s work references flora and fauna ranging from pokeweed and pine trees to sea algae, oysters, sea turtles and microscopic marine life. The exhibition celebrates the interconnectedness of these environments and reflects a deep respect for the natural world.

The Madison Artists Guild Gallery is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Celebrate love, fresh air or a little adventure with a Valentine’s Trail Ride. Whether you’re sharing the moment with a partner, a friend or treating yourself to something special, this guided ride offers a peaceful escape through beautiful scenery and a chance to slow down together.

Show your Valentine’s spirit by wearing red and enjoy 15% off your ride. A little color goes a long way. Riding rates can be found at https://gordon.armymwr.com/programs/hilltop/riding-rates.

Ride Times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Registration is required. Spots are first come, first served.

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

For questions or to reserve your trail ride, please call (706)791-4864.

Step back into Revolutionary War-era Georgia at the Battle of Kettle Creek Living History at Callaway Plantation.

Experience authentic 18th-century encampments, meet costumed historians, and watch live demonstrations of militia and Continental soldier life. Visitors are invited to freely explore the camps, engage with interpreters, and witness drills and period skills that bring Georgia’s fight for independence to life. An immersive, family-friendly weekend of history you won’t want to miss.

Calling all singles! Join us for a night designed to break the ice, spark connections, and keep things lighthearted and fun.

What’s on deck:

• Speed Dating – Quick, low-pressure rounds to meet new people and see who you click with

• Minute-to-Win-It Games – silly, fast challenges that get everyone involved.

• “Never Have I Ever” Bingo – A crowd favorite that reveals just enough

• Tarot Reading - What does your future hold?

Whether you come ready to flirt, make new friends, or just enjoy a great night out, this event is all about making connections. Come check out the best-kept secret in East Point!

All tickets come with a complimentary draft pour or specialty cocktail!

Where: Atlanta Utility Works
When: Saturday, February 14th
Who: Singles only | All are welcome
Come solo. Leave with laughs, new connections, and maybe a spark.

Let the games begin!