Community Events

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.

Savannah Stopover Music Festival and Eastern Wharf will present a free riverfront concert on Friday, May 22, from 7-10 p.m., featuring acclaimed rock group Futurebirds. 

Praised by Rolling Stone as “the most captivating rock act touring today,” Futurebirds was once the best-kept secret of Athens, Ga.’s music scene. Today, this beloved band performs its progressive mix of psychedelic Southern rock, electrified folk and cosmic American roots music for its passionate “Birdfam” fan base at some of the nation’s most revered venues, including The Ryman and The Fillmore. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Futurebirds perform live along Savannah’s scenic riverfront!

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.

Join the murder mystery experience that puts YOU in the spotlight. This comedic dinner theater show is the killer game everyone’s dying to play. Don’t let this unforgettable event pass you by!

At this event like no other, you’ll play along as a detective or play a part as a suspect in the crime. Work with other guests to crack the case over a mouthwatering three-course meal, and discover whodunnit before the killer gets away! Mingle and connect with other teams and intriguing suspects, discover clues, uncover shocking secrets, and unleash your inner child’s imagination during this interactive comedic experience. But watch out! The killer could be anyone… even YOU! 

Participate in a new mystery every month! From the glitz of 1930s Hollywood in “Best Laid Plans” to the roaring 1920s with “Death of a Gangster,” each event offers unforgettable thrills. Boogie at a 1950s sock hop, solve a 90s crime in “Good Riddance,” or celebrate the season with “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year.” Whether it's a billionaire’s masquerade, a 1980s bash or a chilling wedding-themed whodunit, there’s a unique mystery waiting for you. Mark your calendar and join the fun. Each month brings a fresh adventure.

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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

Brew at the Zoo
May 23, 2026

VIP early entry: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Main Event: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Last event entry 7:30 p.m.) 

Kick-off your summer at the most unique beer festival inside the perimeter, Brew at the Zoo! 

Enjoy sampling of brews from top breweries – including can’t-miss favorites from right here in Georgia – plus live music throughout the Zoo, wildlife viewing, and more.

Join us after-hours to hang with your herd, sip and savor the Zoo experience, and find out why Brew at the Zoo has been back by popular demand for 19 years!

Tickets

Early Bird Sale (March 27 – April 26)

• Member General Admission: $50 
• Non-Member General Admission: $60 
• VIP: $120 

Advance Sale (April 27 – May 23) 

• Member General Admission: $60 
• Non-Member General Admission: $70 
• VIP: $130  

General Admission tickets include:

• The Main Event: Go on a tasting safari with 90+ different pours from over 30 breweries. Come find your new favorite!   
• Your Gear: A collectible 5 oz. tasting mug to guide your journey. 
• Pours and Paws: Evening animal viewing and exclusive scheduled Keeper Talks at various habitats. 
• The Vibe: Live music to keep the party going all night long. 
• NEW FOR 2026! Picture This: Find our two photo booths inside the Zoo for free, unlimited sessions. Grab your crew, strike a pose, and take home a custom photo strip to commemorate your night at Brew.  
• NEW FOR 2026! The Brew Challenge: Turn your phone into a digital scavenger hunt! Complete fun challenges across the Zoo, rack up points, and enter to win exclusive prizes.  
• Take a Spin: Complimentary rides on the Endangered Species Carousel until 8:30 p.m. 
• Fuel Up: Delicious food and snacks available for purchase (card only). 

VIP Tickets include - all General Admission perks, plus:

• Head Start: Early entry beginning at 4:30 p.m. 
• The Lounge: Exclusive access to the VIP Lounge in the Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom of Savanna Hall. 
• Private Beats: Set the mood with the sounds of DJ Kate. 
• The Menu: A curated charcuterie box from Graze Craze (limited vegetarian options available). 
• Comfort: Access to private restrooms and air conditioning in Savanna Hall. 
• VIP Pours: Select beer and wine tastings exclusive to the VIP Lounge. 
• NEW FOR 2026! Double the Access: The Pavilion VIP Outpost. Enjoy a dedicated VIP beer station under the Grand Pavilion tent—stay close to The Geeks without losing the premium pours. 
• The Swag: A premium haul featuring a Brew at the Zoo bag, T-shirt, bottled water, and snacks. 
• The Closer: A limited-edition Brew at the Zoo pint glass to take home. 

Tunes - Who's playing?

• The Geeks  will be returning for their THIRD Brew at the Zoo on the main stage in our Grand Pavilion from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. 
• DJ Dmark, an ever-popular presence at many Zoo Atlanta events, will be lighting up Flamingo Plaza with beats throughout the event. 
• The Cherry Bomb will be rocking out with covers of Joan Jett and many other 80s hits at Zambezi Elephant Plaza. 
• Ben Wade Band will bring the perfect acoustic sound to Flamingo Plaza as you enter the event! 
• DJ Kate will give our VIP guests in the Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom the royal treatment with vibes that bring the night alive! 

Join us Memorial Day weekend for the Annual Spring Arts in the Park festival.

This long-running event features over 200 juried fine arts exhibitors, crafts, food booths and engaging artist demonstrations throughout the weekend.

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.

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

Escape the ordinary and step into a world of knights, noble ladies, lively music, artisan treasures, and unforgettable fun at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

From thrilling jousts and hilarious stage acts to delicious food, themed drinks, shopping, games, and immersive village streets, every visit feels like a full-day adventure. Bring your family, gather your friends, and spend the day feasting, shopping, laughing, and making memories in a place where fantasy feels real.

Come see why generations of guests return year after year for a royal springtime tradition. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day, Monday April 11-May 31. 

Join us Memorial Day weekend for the Annual Spring Arts in the Park festival.

This long-running event features over 200 juried fine arts exhibitors, crafts, food booths and engaging artist demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Escape the ordinary and step into a world of knights, noble ladies, lively music, artisan treasures, and unforgettable fun at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

From thrilling jousts and hilarious stage acts to delicious food, themed drinks, shopping, games, and immersive village streets, every visit feels like a full-day adventure. Bring your family, gather your friends, and spend the day feasting, shopping, laughing, and making memories in a place where fantasy feels real.

Come see why generations of guests return year after year for a royal springtime tradition. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day, Monday April 11-May 31. 

Escape the ordinary and step into a world of knights, noble ladies, lively music, artisan treasures, and unforgettable fun at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

From thrilling jousts and hilarious stage acts to delicious food, themed drinks, shopping, games, and immersive village streets, every visit feels like a full-day adventure. Bring your family, gather your friends, and spend the day feasting, shopping, laughing, and making memories in a place where fantasy feels real.

Come see why generations of guests return year after year for a royal springtime tradition. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day, Monday April 11-May 31. 

Summer Safari Camp at Zoo Atlanta

Join us for an exploration of all things WILD! 

Safari Camp at Zoo Atlanta offers a memorable adventure for campers ages 5-14 while fostering a deeper connection to animals and inspiring conservation action.

From Zoo explorations and group games to inquiry-based scientific investigations and projects, young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun. Experience a summer of excitement and discovery at Zoo Atlanta’s Summer Safari Camp! Select an individual week that fits in your summer plans, or spend the entire summer with us. 

Summer Camp dates: Weekly, May 26 - July 31, 2026

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

Extended care available for an additional cost per week from 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

THEMES:

Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. From Marvelous Mammals to Brilliant Biomes, participants will be engaged in learning about how to make a positive difference for animals!

What You Need To Know:

Safari Camp is a great opportunity to engage young explorers in learning about the wild world around them and beginning their journey of conservation stewardship. Through Zoo explorations, up-close animal encounters, STEAM-based projects, hands-on science activities, environmental games and more, campers learn about attainable strategies and goals to combat environmental issues and are charged with finding simple ways that they can make a difference.

While Zoo Atlanta is a great place to discover nature and wildlife, it is also important that campers have a chance to experience wildlife in a more natural setting. Campers and their Educators may travel out to Grant Park (which surrounds the Zoo) to participate in a variety of activities such as nature walks, environmental research, and group team-building games.

To learn more about what we do all day at Summer Safari Camp, please check out some of our sample schedules on our website.

Age Ranges:

JUNIOR RANGERS (Ages 5-7):
Our youngest campers will learn about wildlife and wild places in a way that is experiential and collaborative. Throughout each week, Junior Ranger campers will:
- Explore the Zoo
- Participate in hands-on activities to support the weekly themes
- Connect with their fellow campers and Camp Educator
- Meet some of our amazing Ambassador Animals
- Engage in a project that they can share with the rest of Camp at the end of each session!

TREK (Ages 8-11):
Young explorers will expand their learning about wildlife and conservation to new levels! Trek campers will engage with Zoo Atlanta by:
- Exploring the Zoo grounds, including behind-the-scenes areas
- Participating in interactive activities that connect them to conservation and ecological principles
- Collaborating with their Camp Educator and fellow campers to dive more deeply into the vital work Zoo Atlanta does to protect wildlife and wild places

QUEST (Ages 12-14):
At the apex of Zoo Atlanta’s Camp programming, Quest campers will further inspire their passion for wildlife conservation by joining us for an exciting week of exploring what providing exceptional animal care looks like in an AZA-accredited facility. Throughout the summer, Quest campers will:
- Engage with a variety of Zoo team members to learn how we provide exceptional care to over 200 species of animals, including invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals from a wide range of ecosystems.
- Explore animal care spaces and learn how our care teams adjust for changes in animal abilities and behaviors over time.
- Gain insights into meeting the mental and physical needs of individual animals and discover how to design and maintain habitats.
- Meet with a unique Zoo team each week and engage in experiences and activities tailored to that care team.
- Deepen their knowledge of Zoo Atlanta’s commitment to protect wildlife and their habitats in the wild through conservation projects and partnerships.

Member Cost:

• JUNIOR RANGER and TREK: $350/week
• QUEST: $370/week  

Non-Member Cost:

• JUNIOR RANGER and TREK: $400/week
• QUEST (Ages 12-14): $425/week  

EXTENDED CARE COST: $75/week

Abbreviated weeks of camps due to holidays will be prorated. 

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.

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, April 26
Sunday, May 10
Wednesday, May 27
Wednesday, June 10
Sunday, June 21
Wednesday, July 15
Sunday, July 26
Wednesday, August 5
Sunday, August 16
Wednesday, September 2

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

Age Range: 16 and up

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 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, April 18
Thursday, April 30
Saturday, May 16
Thursday, May 28
Thursday, June 11
Saturday, June 20
Thursday, July 9
Saturday, July 18
Thursday, August 6
Saturday, August 22
Thursday, September 3

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

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

Age range: 16 and up

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.

Beats on the Streets brings the rhythm to 12 Thursdays of live DJ sets, inviting the community to shop and dine throughout downtown Lawrenceville. For more information, please see the website below.

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