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Event List
- Atlanta MetroFood & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
NETHERWORLD Haunted House, one of Atlanta’s longest-running immersive experiences, is back with more creepy creatures, terrifying monsters, and frightful fun this scary season! The attraction will feature two new haunts: Wake the Dead and Mr. Grendel's Birthday Party of Horrors. Both haunts will feature intricate sets, otherworldly effects, and live monsters!
After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the festival-styled Midway, packed with Halloween spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks and more.
Haunt goers can also discover more fun at NETHERWORLD’s House of Creeps monster museum, or five epic escape rooms at Escape the Netherworld.
All tickets are time and date specific. Please arrive during the timeslot listed on your ticket. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry. For more details on the haunts and to purchase tickets, visit www.fearworld.com.
* Please check www.fearworld.com for specific times and pricing.
Open Nightly Sept. 27-28, Oct. 3-6, 9-14, 16-20, 22-31-Nov. 3
Closing Weekend – Nov. 8-9
- Classic SouthKids & Family
Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt: A Fall Adventure for Families at Savannah Rapids Park
Are you looking for a fun and active way to get your family outdoors this fall? Look no further than the Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt at Savannah Rapids Park! From Oct. 1-31, this exciting fall-themed scavenger hunt offers a perfect opportunity for kids and families to explore the beauty of Columbia County while enjoying the festive spirit of autumn.
What to Expect
The Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt is a family-friendly event that encourages kids to stay active while hunting for hidden fall-themed décor throughout the park. Here's what you need to know:
- Event Dates: Oct. 1-31
- Location: Savannah Rapids Park, a beautiful outdoor space perfect for fall fun.
- Time: Anytime during the park’s opening hours—ideal for a weekend adventure or a weekday afternoon!
How to Participate
Participation in this fun event is simple and free! Follow these steps to join the scavenger hunt:
- Stop by the Columbia County Visitors Center (located at 3300 Evans to Locks Road in Martinez). The Visitors Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Pick up your checklist and map, which will guide you to all 13 fall-themed decorations hidden around Savannah Rapids Park.
- Search the park for the hidden decorations, and check them off your list as you find them.
- Once you've found all 13, return to the Visitors Center to submit your completed checklist. Kids will receive a fall-themed prize (while supplies last) as a reward for their participation!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery's 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more.
The market will be open Oct. 18-Dec. 31, during regular MAGallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Shop Sip ‘N Stroll Saturdays in November, during Madison’s Fifth Fridays (open until 7 p.m.), Holiday Tour of Homes and Candlelight Shopping (open until 7 p.m.).
With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season.
Come early to find the best selections.
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery presents Hand Painted Canvas Rugs Exhibition by M. Lesnikowski, Oct. 17-Nov. 16.
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Opening Reception Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
- Georgia's CoastKids & Family
First Friday in Historic Downtown Brunswick is a fun family event that happens the first Friday of each month. We close the streets from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. so you can come down and enjoy live music, special discounts from downtown merchants, a car show and so much more! Come shop, dine and explore our downtown!
- Magnolia MidlandsKids & Family
Cowboys and cowgirls, saddle up for Middle Georgia's Annual Easterseals Pro Rodeo Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd at Southern Pines Equestrian Center! Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the rodeo events kick off at 7 PM!
Special acts include rodeo clown Colt Hartt, professional rodeo announcer Jaime Osbrink, and the return of Tim "Wild Thang" Lepard and Team Ghost Rider, a well-trained team of dog riding capuchin monkeys!
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 7 to 12 at the gate. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 7 to 12. Children under 7 enter FREE!
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family
Ever wonder what the animals are up to after the sun goes down? Join us after-hours for an evening adventure for the whole family! Tour the Zoo at dusk, use night-vision technology, search for animals that you wouldn’t normally see during the daylight hours, and enjoy special activities that vary from season to season. Don’t miss this wild evening exploring the Zoo!
UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
May 16
May 24
Aug. 16
Oct. 10
Nov. 1TIME:
6:30-9 p.m.COST: $27 / person (3 and under are free)
MEMBER COST: $22 / person (3 and under are free)
THEMES:
Wild Technology
Experience the Zoo in a new way on this guided after-hours tour! Join the adventure as we explore the Zoo using the latest research technology and discover what the animals do when the humans are away!On this tour, participants will have the opportunity to get hands-on with some of the technology used to study animals in zoos and in the wild. Our Zoo Educators will introduce participants to Forward Looking InfraRed technology, trail cameras, night-vision scopes, radio telemetry, and Passive Integrated Transponders. Participants will learn how these tools are used by humans to better understand and help animals.
AGE RANGE:
Program is open to all ages, but activities are geared to children ages 6+. Children 3 and under are free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
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.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
- This encounter is not ADA accessible.
- All guests must wear closed-toed shoes on this encounter.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Warthog Wild Encounters will run from March 29 – November 11, 2024.
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children 15 years old and under.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
Come take a stroll through the world where differences are cherished and kindness flourishes, a world we’d all like to live in, a world envisioned and created by artists and friends Maxine Hess and Jeanne Hewell-Chambers--on exhibit at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum in Carrollton Sept. 26-Dec. 5.
Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
- Historic HeartlandConcert
With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3 brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma in this exciting Mainstage concert in the historic Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.
Trained at the world’s top conservatories, TAKE3 has expanded their repertoire from Bach and Beethoven to Bieber and The Beach Boys. The Nevada Sagebrush says of TAKE3 “…. this group gave us a tremendous night of undisputed talent from some of the most passionate musicians around.” Known for their infectious and down to earth onstage personalities, this threesome leaves their indelible mark on captivated crowds around the country performing their arrangements of top pop hits, Americana, and their signature classical mashups.The trio keeps a busy tour schedule, performing over 60 performances around the globe each season.
Tickets coming soon. - Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
Come enjoy the start of Augusta Through Fresh Eyes, an art exhibition celebrating the talent of high school and college students in the CSRA at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.
View their latest work, enjoy light refreshments, and support these local artists. All the art is for sale and will remain displayed until the end of the exhibit on Nov. 1. All sales support the ongoing preservation of Sacred Heart.
The opening reception is from 5-7-p.m, Oct. 8, in the Sacred Heart Great Hall and is free to attend.
- Northwest GeorgiaOutdoors
Celebrate the splendor of autumn at Rock City’s Fall Colors, where pumpkins and hay bales decorate this charming seasonal event.
Feel fall and stroll the gardens as the colors change and take in the beauty of new native sunflower and wildflower patches. Overhead, the autumn glow of hanging lanterns guides the way through the Grand Corridor and the Hall of the Mountain King.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of old-time and bluegrass performances. See the seasons change before your eyes!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in our rural areas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is honored to present Queer Perspectives, a juried exhibition in Fall 2024.
- Atlanta MetroFood & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
NETHERWORLD Haunted House, one of Atlanta’s longest-running immersive experiences, is back with more creepy creatures, terrifying monsters, and frightful fun this scary season! The attraction will feature two new haunts: Wake the Dead and Mr. Grendel's Birthday Party of Horrors. Both haunts will feature intricate sets, otherworldly effects, and live monsters!
After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the festival-styled Midway, packed with Halloween spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks and more.
Haunt goers can also discover more fun at NETHERWORLD’s House of Creeps monster museum, or five epic escape rooms at Escape the Netherworld.
All tickets are time and date specific. Please arrive during the timeslot listed on your ticket. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry. For more details on the haunts and to purchase tickets, visit www.fearworld.com.
* Please check www.fearworld.com for specific times and pricing.
Open Nightly Sept. 27-28, Oct. 3-6, 9-14, 16-20, 22-31-Nov. 3
Closing Weekend – Nov. 8-9
- Atlanta MetroTheater
A two-hour-long comedic murder mystery where even YOU can be the killer! Join us for the event everyone is dying to attend!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery's 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more.
The market will be open Oct. 18-Dec. 31, during regular MAGallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Shop Sip ‘N Stroll Saturdays in November, during Madison’s Fifth Fridays (open until 7 p.m.), Holiday Tour of Homes and Candlelight Shopping (open until 7 p.m.).
With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season.
Come early to find the best selections.
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery presents Hand Painted Canvas Rugs Exhibition by M. Lesnikowski, Oct. 17-Nov. 16.
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Opening Reception Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
- Magnolia MidlandsKids & Family
Cowboys and cowgirls, saddle up for Middle Georgia's Annual Easterseals Pro Rodeo Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd at Southern Pines Equestrian Center! Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the rodeo events kick off at 7 PM!
Special acts include rodeo clown Colt Hartt, professional rodeo announcer Jaime Osbrink, and the return of Tim "Wild Thang" Lepard and Team Ghost Rider, a well-trained team of dog riding capuchin monkeys!
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 7 to 12 at the gate. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 7 to 12. Children under 7 enter FREE!
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family
Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta with your school or group at NightCrawler Overnight.
When the last guest leaves for the day, we invite you to stay! Come find out what really happens when the sun goes down. Which animals stay up late and how do others settle down for the night? And in the morning, how do animals greet the day? Join us as we explore these questions and more on an overnight adventure designed for schools, Scouts, and other groups.
Participants will spend the majority of the evening outdoors walking around the zoo with an educator as their guide, stopping along the way to observe the nocturnal behaviors of the animals that call the zoo home.
After an evening of exploration, participants will sleep in indoor, climate-controlled rooms with sleeping bags brought from home. And then rise and shine for more fun! Enjoy a catered breakfast from Proof of the Pudding followed by morning activities and more visits to see how animals start their day.
If you are looking for additional opportunities to connect with wildlife up-close, you can register your group for an Animal Encounter for an additional fee. This encounter includes an exclusive talk with a Zoo Educator and a visit with two to three small animal ambassadors. Note: We cannot accommodate specific animal requests for the encounter.
Participating groups are invited to stay and enjoy the zoo at completion of your program!
CAPACITY: Minimum of 20 – Maximum of 120
UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
Oct. 4
Oct. 25
Nov. 2
Nov. 8TIMES: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning
COST: $100
AGE RANGE: 6+
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT DURING A NIGHTCRAWLER?
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Rain or shine. This program happens rain or shine, and much of the program is outside. Please plan for the weather and dress accordingly.
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The zoo is made for walking! Most of this experience is spent walking around the zoo, and many of the areas that we visit are not wheelchair accessible. Plan to spend up to 5 hours on your feet touring the Zoo.
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Come with a full belly. While we will take a break for a snack in the middle of the evening, please eat dinner before you arrive. And remember to bring your water bottle with you.
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Embrace the dark. It’s called a NightCrawler for a reason. Explore the Zoo by the light of the moon and our educators’ red-light flashlights. Guests may only use flashlights at bedtime.
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Rustic camping meets the Zoo. All sleeping locations are in climate-controlled buildings with a restroom either in the building or nearby.
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Have fun! This unique experience is unlike anything that you can do in Atlanta. We look forward to hosting you for an upcoming program!
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- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
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.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
- Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.COST: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.
MEMBER COST: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
AGE RANGE: All ages
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Youths 15 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- There must be one adult in attendance with each registration.
- Youth 3 and under must remain with their adult group members at all times.