Community Events

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.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

IF YOU’VE YEARNED TO GET CLOSER TO THE ANIMALS, NOW YOU CAN WITH A WILD ENCOUNTER!

No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you come face-to-trunk with one at Zoo Atlanta! Meet Tara or Kelly while learning why they are such important ambassadors for their species.

During this Wild Encounter experience, you will learn about elephants with a Zoo Educator before heading behind the scenes to meet up with members of the Elephant Care Team and find out more about elephant care at the Zoo. Of course, no Elephant Wild Encounter would be complete without the opportunity to hand-feed one of the “girls” an afternoon snack.

• Meet at the Zambezi Elephant Center 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:
Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Select Thursdays at 2 p.m. between May 26 and September 7

Member Cost: $117 | Non-Member Cost: $130 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

IF YOU’VE YEARNED TO GET CLOSER TO THE ANIMALS, NOW YOU CAN WITH A WILD ENCOUNTER! 

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 Ben & Jerry’s 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.

Lemur Wild Encounters will run through October 18, 2026.

Days available:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 – 11:50 a.m.

Member Cost: $41 | Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

Warthog Wild Encounter

IF YOU’VE YEARNED TO GET CLOSER TO THE ANIMALS, NOW YOU CAN WITH A WILD ENCOUNTER! 

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.

Warthog Wild Encounters will run through November 16, 2026.

Days available:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.

Member Cost: $41 | Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

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.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

Join women from across the region for Women in Truth: Abide 2026, a powerful two-day conference July 31–Aug. 1 at the Macon Coliseum in Macon.

Through dynamic biblical teaching, spirit-filled worship, and authentic community, you’ll be invited to slow down, lean in, and truly abide in Christ (John 15:4).

You’ll hear from a lineup of nationally recognized speakers who bring truth, encouragement, and real-life application to every stage of your journey. From heartfelt storytelling to bold Gospel proclamation, every moment is designed to help you leave rooted in Scripture, refreshed in spirit, and confident in your calling. 

Featuring speakers like:

• Annie F. Downs
• Hosanna Wong
• Chrystal Evans Hurst
• Jess Connolly
• Natalie Runion
• Courtney Smallbone

Worship led by:

• Leeland
• Hope Darst

Whether you’re coming with friends, your church group, or on your own, this is a space where you will be seen, encouraged, and strengthened alongside women pursuing the same truth. Purchase your tickets today!

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.

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

Adventure Cubs presented by Carter’s Charitable Foundation is for toddlers and their favorite grownups for a morning of exploration, learning and fun!

Embark on a new journey each month with a Zoo Educator as families get to learn and play together.

Engaging activities will get you and your little one moving and creating. Each month, young explorers will learn about a new animal through a game, craft, story, and singalong. At the end of the program, participants will visit the animal of the month’s habitat to make observations and draw connections to the lesson. You and your family will then receive a themed scavenger hunt to do in the Zoo on your own. This is a great opportunity to make friends and spend time with your little explorers as they discover new skills and learn about wildlife.

All topics and activities are designed for children ages 2-5, with opportunities for exploration for ages 0-2. During the winter months, this program will be held indoors.

2026 Dates:
May 2 & 21
June 6 & 18
July 11 & 16
August 1 & 20

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Zoo Member Cost:
$21 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)

Non-Member Cost:
$26 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*
*Program registration includes Zoo admission.*

THEMES:

Each month, a new adventure awaits with new animals to observe. Adventure Cubs will explore a new region of the world to investigate the animals and environments there! The purpose of each program is to expose young children to the diversity of animals around the world and to draw connections to the ways we are similar and different. For each adventure they go on, Adventure Cubs will engage in an activity, read a story, and create a take-away memory.

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.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

Head to the Monroe County Rec Department on the first Saturday of the month, starting on Feb. 7, for Market in the Park!

With food trucks and 20+ vendors, there’s a wide variety of things to see and do!

For more information email: marketintheparkfmc@gmail.com

Are you just a small town girl? Living in a lonely world?

Then come to the square in Forsyth with open arms on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for a night of dancing as Departure, a Journey tribute band, takes the stage!

Travel back in time at Cruzin the Depot in Ringgold, Georgia! Take it back to the good ‘ole days with the Ringgold Cruisers and Pharoah’s Choo Choo on the first Saturday of each month. Shop, eat, explore Ringgold’s downtown area and enjoy dozens of vintage cars and trucks! 

Cruise-ins happen on the first Saturday of each month, beginning in April and running through November. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., but the streets start filling up quickly around 5 p.m., so arrive early to get a good spot! Visit the website below for more information.

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 women from across the region for Women in Truth: Abide 2026, a powerful two-day conference July 31–Aug. 1 at the Macon Coliseum in Macon.

Through dynamic biblical teaching, spirit-filled worship, and authentic community, you’ll be invited to slow down, lean in, and truly abide in Christ (John 15:4).

You’ll hear from a lineup of nationally recognized speakers who bring truth, encouragement, and real-life application to every stage of your journey. From heartfelt storytelling to bold Gospel proclamation, every moment is designed to help you leave rooted in Scripture, refreshed in spirit, and confident in your calling. 

Featuring speakers like:

• Annie F. Downs
• Hosanna Wong
• Chrystal Evans Hurst
• Jess Connolly
• Natalie Runion
• Courtney Smallbone

Worship led by:

• Leeland
• Hope Darst

Whether you’re coming with friends, your church group, or on your own, this is a space where you will be seen, encouraged, and strengthened alongside women pursuing the same truth. Purchase your tickets today!

Designed for beginners and those with limited experience, this hands-on class introduces participants to the fundamentals of skeet and trap shooting in a safe, supportive environment. Instruction covers essential equipment types and their components, proper shooting safety, stance and body positioning and foundational shooting techniques.

The course includes firearm rental, two rounds of skeet and trap, guided practice, instructional materials and dedicated range time—everything you need to build confidence and develop solid shooting skills from the ground up.

Registration is $100 and you can register at tinyurl.com/mwrclasses or by calling 706-791-5078. Registration closes 10 days before each class date.

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

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

Perfect for newcomers, this introductory archery class is designed for individuals aged 15 and older with little to no prior experience. Participants learn the essentials of the sport, including equipment types and their parts, proper shooting safety, stance and form, and guided shooting practice to build confidence and skill.

Instruction, all necessary instructional materials, and dedicated range time are included, making this a complete and supportive start to your archery journey.

Registration is $45 and you can register at tinyurl.com/mwrclasses or by calling 706-791-5078. Registration closes 10 days before each class date.

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

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