97 Days of Play at Fernbank Museum

Fernbank Museum of Natural History counted 97 days from Memorial Day to Labor. To celebrate the 97 days of summer, Fernbank is offering 97 Days of Play. 97 Days of Play offer fun activities for children and their families throughout the summer. Activities include Superhero Day, The Scoop on Dinosaurs, Hot Dog Wednesdays, and Claws and Paw Weekend. Find out more about the different activities at www.fernbankmuseum.org. Continue Reading »

Party for the Paws

Benefiting PAWS Atlanta, Party for the Paws will be Saturday, June 16, 2012, from 7pm – 11pm. Spend an evening with drinks, food, live music and a silent auction while supporting furry friends. Party for the Paws will be at Ansley Golf Course located at 196 Montgomery Ferry Drive in Atlanta. Tickets are $100 for an individual or $150 for a couple. PAWS Atlanta is a private, no-kill, not-for-profit animal welfare organization. Find out more about Party for the Paws at www.pawsatlanta.org. Continue Reading »

25 Things to do Father’s Day Weekend 2012

Need ideas on how to celebrate Father’s Day this year? We’ve compiled a list of events occurring Father’s Day Weekend in metro Atlanta that you can do with Dad. Father’s Day 2012 is June 17.

1. Dine with Dad at Atlanta restaurants

2. The Waffle Palace: Smothered, Covered and Scattered 24/7/365 at Horizon Theatre Company

3. Unplugged in the Park at Park Tavern

4. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza Continue Reading »

Wing & Rock Fest in Woodstock

Don’t miss this outdoor music & food festival in Downtown Woodstock! The 7th annual Wing & Rock Fest will be June 2 – 3, 2012. The Woodstock City Park will be filled with classic rock bands, tribute bands, kid’s inflatables, drinks and yummy wings from metro Atlanta wing experts. Make sure you watch the Wing Eating Contest! Admission is free but there will be wings and drinks for sale. Woodstock City Park is located at the intersection of Main Street and Arnold Mill Road. For more information about the 7th annual 97.1 The River Wing & Rock Fest go to www.wingandrockfest.com. Wing & Rock fest is a rain or shine event!!

  • Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 | Noon – 10pm
  • Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 | Noon – 7pm
  • Woodstock City Park

Midsummer Music Festival 2012

Head to Candler Park this June for the annual Midsummer Music & Food Festival. This year the festival has expanded to two days! The 2012 Midsummer Music & Food Festival will be Friday, June 15, from 4pm – 11pm, and Saturday, June 16, from noon – 11pm. The park will be filled with music, food and shopping. Festival goers can hear a fantastic lineup of live music, eat foods from food trucks and stroll through the artist market. Entry is free. Sponsors of the 2012 Midsummer Music & Food Continue Reading »

AthFest Music and Arts Festival

June 20 -24, 2012, downtown Athens will be filled with music, art and more. Take just a short drive from Atlanta to see over 150 bands, participate in a club crawl, shop at the artists’ market, and view film screenings at the annual AthFest. Children will have fun with activities at Kids Fest which includes open mic, a photo booth, a parade, an art contest, and a songwriting workshop. Events will take place at various venues Continue Reading »

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil

The trademark Cirque du Soleil acrobatic performance plus the musical creations of Michael Jackson equals one incredible show. Atlanta is a stop on the Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil. For a few days only, June 29 – July 1, 2012, you can watch the realistic concert experience at Philips Arena. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online! Find out more about the Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil at www.cirquedusoleil.com. Continue Reading »

Red Bull Soapbox Race in Atlanta

Saturday, June 9, Piedmont Road at Tenth Street will be closed off to make way for the Red Bull Soapbox Race. Approximately 40 teams have been selected to race their homemade, non-motorized cars in a downhill battle. The race is not just about speed. Teams will be Continue Reading »

Mastercraft Pro Wakeboard Tour at Lake Allatoona

Lake Allatoona in Acworth will be the site of the first of five stops on the 2012 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. May 18 – 19, fans will have an opportunity to see top riders compete with impressive maneuvers and tricks. While a lot of action will be on the water, spectators can also take advantage of land activities. There will be product samples, autograph signings, food, music, athlete interviews and giveaways. Visitors can shop for water related items such as Continue Reading »

Lost Oasis 2012 at Fernbank Museum

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is celebrating their 20th birthday in Roaring ’20s style. Saturday, June 9, 2012 the Artemis Guild of Young Professionals will be hosting a Roaring ’20s party. From 8pm – midnight, Lost 0asis 20 Years of Roar will feature live music by Kingsized, professional flappers performing and Continue Reading »

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