Community Events
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Event List
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Presidential PathwaysKids & Family
Join us every weekend at the Callaway Discovery Center for our Woodland Workshops Series! Woodland Workshops is a hands on workshop for children of all ages.
- Sept. 21-22 - Animal Track Molds
- Sept. 28-29 - Bee/Bug Hotels
- Oct. 5-6 - “Pebbles” the Stone Snake
- Oct. 12-13 - Make a Garden Stone
- Oct. 19-20 - Monster Pumpkins
- Oct. 26-27 - Monster Pumpkins
- Nov. 2-3 - Pinecone Bird Feeder
- Nov. 9-10 - Leaf Pounding
- Nov. 16-17 - Animal Track Molds
- Nov. 23-24 - Gourd Birdhouses
- Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - Dried Leaf Art
- Dec. 7-8 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 14-15 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 21-22 - Make a Winter Wreath
- Dec. 28-29 - Make a Garden Stone
- 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
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.
- Presidential PathwaysKids & Family
Join us every weekend at the Callaway Discovery Center for our Woodland Workshops Series! Woodland Workshops is a hands on workshop for children of all ages.
- Sept. 21-22 - Animal Track Molds
- Sept. 28-29 - Bee/Bug Hotels
- Oct. 5-6 - “Pebbles” the Stone Snake
- Oct. 12-13 - Make a Garden Stone
- Oct. 19-20 - Monster Pumpkins
- Oct. 26-27 - Monster Pumpkins
- Nov. 2-3 - Pinecone Bird Feeder
- Nov. 9-10 - Leaf Pounding
- Nov. 16-17 - Animal Track Molds
- Nov. 23-24 - Gourd Birdhouses
- Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - Dried Leaf Art
- Dec. 7-8 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 14-15 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 21-22 - Make a Winter Wreath
- Dec. 28-29 - Make a Garden Stone
- 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.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Age Range: 5-11
When school is out, Camp is in!
We are here to engage and excite your young learners ages 5-11 during Winter Break.
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.
Winter Camp Dates:
Dec. 30, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025
Jan. 6, 2025
Feb. 17-21, 2025Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Extended care available for $15/day from 8-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5 p.m. Must be purchased for whole Camp session; cannot be purchased for individual days.
THEMES: Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. Young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun!
Dec. 30-Jan. 3 – Mythical Creatures: History is full of stories of mythical animals that continue to capture the hearts and minds of people today. Join us as we investigate the power of storytelling and the human imagination, how it can help animals be loved and thrive and how it can lead to conservation challenges for animals. Campers will explore the real animals that may have been muses for fabled beasts and end the week by sharing our very own mythical creature legends that help encourage mythical conservation action. It’s sure to be a magical experience!
Jan. 6 – Prehistoric In(sect)igations: Years before our planet could host humans, it played home to some phenomenal insects. Campers will spend the day learning about how creepy-crawlies have grown (or more accurately, shrunk) over time. While we explore the changes in bug life over the years, we will look at what changes to our atmosphere and planet may have led insects to be what they are today. Campers will design a bug hotel to take home and place outdoors for modern-day pollinating insects in support of this vital part of our ecosystem.
Feb. 17-21 – Eco Adventures: The world is full of amazing creatures who play vital roles in their environments, but many are losing their natural homes. Zoo Atlanta is committed to guiding conservation action both locally and globally, helping to alleviate environmental pressures. Join us as we learn about the Zoo’s conservation and sustainability initiatives; explore ways to be eco-friendly; and design bird stickers to protect our local, migratory birds.
Non-Member Cost:
- Dec. 30-Jan. 3 (5-day pricing): $400/week
- Jan. 6 (1-day pricing): $80
- Feb. 17-21 (5-day pricing): $400/week
Member Cost:
- Dec. 30-Jan. 3 (5-day pricing): $320/week
- Jan. 6 (1-day pricing): $64
- Feb. 17-21 (5-day pricing): $320/week
- 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.
- 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.
- Magnolia MidlandsKids & Family
Count down to 2025 at the Downtown Dublin GA New Years Eve Shamrock Drop on December 31st. Get the party started behind Theatre Dublin at 8 PM with 8 Track Flashback playing classic tunes. Indulge in some tasty grub from a variety of food trucks. Bring lawn chairs and coolers because it's a block party style celebration. Stick around after the Shamrock drops at midnight because the band keeps the party going until 12:30 AM. Admission is FREE!
- Georgia's CoastCommunity
Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve on Savannah’s Waterfront!
Dive into a night filled with exhilarating music, irresistible dancing and delectable food and drinks. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at one of our riverside restaurants or lose yourself in the rhythm at our lively parties. But hold on, the night doesn’t end there!
Witness a spectacular midnight fireworks show, promising a dazzling start to your new year!
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Age Range: 5-11
When school is out, Camp is in!
We are here to engage and excite your young learners ages 5-11 during Winter Break.
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.
Winter Camp Dates:
Dec. 30, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025
Jan. 6, 2025
Feb. 17-21, 2025Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Extended care available for $15/day from 8-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5 p.m. Must be purchased for whole Camp session; cannot be purchased for individual days.
THEMES: Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. Young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun!
Dec. 30-Jan. 3 – Mythical Creatures: History is full of stories of mythical animals that continue to capture the hearts and minds of people today. Join us as we investigate the power of storytelling and the human imagination, how it can help animals be loved and thrive and how it can lead to conservation challenges for animals. Campers will explore the real animals that may have been muses for fabled beasts and end the week by sharing our very own mythical creature legends that help encourage mythical conservation action. It’s sure to be a magical experience!
Jan. 6 – Prehistoric In(sect)igations: Years before our planet could host humans, it played home to some phenomenal insects. Campers will spend the day learning about how creepy-crawlies have grown (or more accurately, shrunk) over time. While we explore the changes in bug life over the years, we will look at what changes to our atmosphere and planet may have led insects to be what they are today. Campers will design a bug hotel to take home and place outdoors for modern-day pollinating insects in support of this vital part of our ecosystem.
Feb. 17-21 – Eco Adventures: The world is full of amazing creatures who play vital roles in their environments, but many are losing their natural homes. Zoo Atlanta is committed to guiding conservation action both locally and globally, helping to alleviate environmental pressures. Join us as we learn about the Zoo’s conservation and sustainability initiatives; explore ways to be eco-friendly; and design bird stickers to protect our local, migratory birds.
Non-Member Cost:
- Dec. 30-Jan. 3 (5-day pricing): $400/week
- Jan. 6 (1-day pricing): $80
- Feb. 17-21 (5-day pricing): $400/week
Member Cost:
- Dec. 30-Jan. 3 (5-day pricing): $320/week
- Jan. 6 (1-day pricing): $64
- Feb. 17-21 (5-day pricing): $320/week
- 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.
- 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.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Age Range: 5-11
When school is out, Camp is in!
We are here to engage and excite your young learners ages 5-11 during Winter Break.
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.
Winter Camp Dates:
Dec. 30, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025
Jan. 6, 2025
Feb. 17-21, 2025Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Extended care available for $15/day from 8-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5 p.m. Must be purchased for whole Camp session; cannot be purchased for individual days.
THEMES: Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. Young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun!
Dec. 30-Jan. 3 – Mythical Creatures: History is full of stories of mythical animals that continue to capture the hearts and minds of people today. Join us as we investigate the power of storytelling and the human imagination, how it can help animals be loved and thrive and how it can lead to conservation challenges for animals. Campers will explore the real animals that may have been muses for fabled beasts and end the week by sharing our very own mythical creature legends that help encourage mythical conservation action. It’s sure to be a magical experience!
Jan. 6 – Prehistoric In(sect)igations: Years before our planet could host humans, it played home to some phenomenal insects. Campers will spend the day learning about how creepy-crawlies have grown (or more accurately, shrunk) over time. While we explore the changes in bug life over the years, we will look at what changes to our atmosphere and planet may have led insects to be what they are today. Campers will design a bug hotel to take home and place outdoors for modern-day pollinating insects in support of this vital part of our ecosystem.
Feb. 17-21 – Eco Adventures: The world is full of amazing creatures who play vital roles in their environments, but many are losing their natural homes. Zoo Atlanta is committed to guiding conservation action both locally and globally, helping to alleviate environmental pressures. Join us as we learn about the Zoo’s conservation and sustainability initiatives; explore ways to be eco-friendly; and design bird stickers to protect our local, migratory birds.
Non-Member Cost:
- Dec. 30-Jan. 3 (5-day pricing): $400/week
- Jan. 6 (1-day pricing): $80
- Feb. 17-21 (5-day pricing): $400/week
Member Cost:
- Dec. 30-Jan. 3 (5-day pricing): $320/week
- Jan. 6 (1-day pricing): $64
- Feb. 17-21 (5-day pricing): $320/week
- Magnolia MidlandsCommunity
All month long the Downtown Development Authority of Douglas, Ga., will be celebrating and recognizing the achievements of our downtown business district. Stay connected to our social media accounts to hear about all the great things happening in downtown Douglas.
- 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.