Community Events

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

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.

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

Close out the month with another Saturday Night Alive at Wild Leap on June 27. Enjoy live music, great drinks and a welcoming community atmosphere as LaGrange celebrates the season in style. 

Well-known photographer and photo instructor, David Batley, is presenting an exhibit, titled "This You Should Know: Our Fragile Georgia Coast."

This exhibit is a culmination of nearly 50 years of visits to photograph the Georgia coast and barrier islands. The focus is to present the importance of how the natural beauty and value of our coast deserve our attention and encourage efforts to promote preservation for future generations.

Images of the coastal area, including a few of the barrier islands, show how fragile this ecosystem can be as a result of natural forces as well as human intervention. The exhibit is open Mondays through Sundays, and is free to the public. Call (770) 509-2711 for gallery hours.

The adventure begins the moment you get lost!

Wind your way through this twisting, climbing, head-scratching interactive exhibit that’ll challenge the whole family from the very first step. 

Can your eyes actually lie to you? Find out in the Maze of Illusions where nothing is what it seems. Think you’re coordinated? Climb, duck, and try not to get completely tangled in the Web Maze. Feeling ambitious? Build your own maze from scratch, then dare others to solve it.  

From giant finger mazes to brain-busting puzzle tables, art you can touch, and a labyrinth library, there are surprises to be found round every single corner.

Join the excitement as Panama takes on England and celebrate Caribbean culture with live music, delicious food, and unbeatable vibes! Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of soccer, rhythm, and community fun.

Free admission
Live entertainment and food vendors
Match viewing on the big screen

Historic Savannah Foundation and the Davenport House Museum proudly present the Artisan Spotlight Series at Historic Kennedy Pharmacy. The Artisan Spotlight Series offers engaging, immersive workshops and provides a dynamic platform for artists and artisans to share their creative processes with local residents and visitors.

On Saturday, June 27, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., local artist Lucy Brotmann will host a beginner-friendly needle felting session. She will guide participants (ages 8+) through shaping and sculpting colorful wool fibers into delightful summer flowers. Explore essential felting techniques, experiment with vibrant materials and create a set of soft, sculptural blooms perfect for gifting or wearing. All materials are provided, and participants will leave with finished felted flowers and the skills to continue needle felting on their own.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To register, please visit davenporthousemuseum.org/public-programs.

Ike's Café & Grill is inviting guests to an official World Cup watch party as Panama takes on England on June 27.

This first-come, first-served event will bring fans together for an exciting match-day atmosphere, authentic West African cuisine and community celebration. Throughout the tournament, guests can also enjoy Ike's Breakfast Around Africa menu, featuring dishes inspired by Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa, as well as the Match Day Kickoff Breakfast from 8-11 a.m., which includes a complimentary small coffee with any breakfast entrée, a match prediction card and a chance to win a free lunch.

Additional Norcross specials include beer specials and 20% off grilled catfish. 

Ike's Café & Grill is inviting guests to an official World Cup watch party as Panama takes on England on June 27.

This first-come, first-served event will bring fans together for an exciting match-day atmosphere, authentic West African cuisine and community celebration. Throughout the tournament, guests can also enjoy Ike's Breakfast Around Africa menu, featuring dishes inspired by Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa, as well as the Match Day Kickoff Breakfast from 8-11 a.m., which includes a complimentary small coffee with any breakfast entrée, a match prediction card and a chance to win a free lunch.

Additional Norcross specials include beer specials and 20% off grilled catfish. 

Ike's Café & Grill is inviting guests to an official World Cup watch party as Colombia takes on Portugal on June 27.

This first-come, first-served event will bring fans together for an exciting match-day atmosphere, authentic West African cuisine and community celebration. Throughout the tournament, guests can also enjoy Ike's Breakfast Around Africa menu, featuring dishes inspired by Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa, as well as the Match Day Kickoff Breakfast from 8-11 a.m., which includes a complimentary small coffee with any breakfast entrée, a match prediction card and a chance to win a free lunch.

Additional Norcross specials include beer specials and 20% off grilled catfish.

Ike's Café & Grill is inviting guests to an official World Cup watch party as Colombia takes on Portugal on June 27.

This first-come, first-served event will bring fans together for an exciting match-day atmosphere, authentic West African cuisine and community celebration. Throughout the tournament, guests can also enjoy Ike's Breakfast Around Africa menu, featuring dishes inspired by Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa, as well as the Match Day Kickoff Breakfast from 8-11 a.m., which includes a complimentary small coffee with any breakfast entrée, a match prediction card and a chance to win a free lunch.

Additional Norcross specials include beer specials and 20% off grilled catfish.

Beat the crowds and start your day with a wild hello!  

Before the Zoo officially opens, enjoy exclusive access to select public viewing areas and the opportunity to observe your favorite animals as they begin their day.

Join us for this crowd-free adventure you can’t get any other time. 

• Join a knowledgeable Interpretive Guide for this 60-minute experience. 
• Get a glimpse into the morning happenings at the Zoo. 
• Enjoy a guided tour on the public side of the spotlighted animal area. 
• Learn about the spotlighted species and their care through observation, biofacts, and Q&A with the Interpretive Guide. 
• Cost includes admission to stay and enjoy the Zoo after the program ends. 

2026 dates:
April 19: Reptiles and Amphibians
May 31: Lions
June 28: Giraffe
July 26: Tiger
Aug. 23: Elephants
Sept. 6: Gorillas
Oct. 11: Orangutans

Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

Cost
Member: $20
Non-Member: $55 (includes Zoo daytime admission)

The adventure begins the moment you get lost!

Wind your way through this twisting, climbing, head-scratching interactive exhibit that’ll challenge the whole family from the very first step. 

Can your eyes actually lie to you? Find out in the Maze of Illusions where nothing is what it seems. Think you’re coordinated? Climb, duck, and try not to get completely tangled in the Web Maze. Feeling ambitious? Build your own maze from scratch, then dare others to solve it.  

From giant finger mazes to brain-busting puzzle tables, art you can touch, and a labyrinth library, there are surprises to be found round every single corner.

Seven Ladies is a new exhibition focused on Katharine Judkins Clark, Elinor Adler Dillard, Anna Colquitt Hunter, Lucy Barrow McIntire, Dorothy Ripley Roebling, Nola McEvoy Roos and Jane Adair Wright. Together, these seven women joined forces to purchase and protect the Isaiah Davenport House, an 1820 Federal-style home on Columbia Square, from being razed and founded Historic Savannah Foundation, a permanent organization dedicated to saving and preserving historic buildings throughout the city.

Through historic photographs, archival materials and interpretative storytelling, this inspiring exhibition explores each of these influential women, including their personal histories, lived experiences and the convictions that compelled them to serve their community at a pivotal moment in Savannah’s history.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., this exclusive exhibition will remain on display at the Murray C. Perlaman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center inside the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy throughout 2026.

Well-known photographer and photo instructor, David Batley, is presenting an exhibit, titled "This You Should Know: Our Fragile Georgia Coast."

This exhibit is a culmination of nearly 50 years of visits to photograph the Georgia coast and barrier islands. The focus is to present the importance of how the natural beauty and value of our coast deserve our attention and encourage efforts to promote preservation for future generations.

Images of the coastal area, including a few of the barrier islands, show how fragile this ecosystem can be as a result of natural forces as well as human intervention. The exhibit is open Mondays through Sundays, and is free to the public. Call (770) 509-2711 for gallery hours.

The adventure begins the moment you get lost!

Wind your way through this twisting, climbing, head-scratching interactive exhibit that’ll challenge the whole family from the very first step. 

Can your eyes actually lie to you? Find out in the Maze of Illusions where nothing is what it seems. Think you’re coordinated? Climb, duck, and try not to get completely tangled in the Web Maze. Feeling ambitious? Build your own maze from scratch, then dare others to solve it.  

From giant finger mazes to brain-busting puzzle tables, art you can touch, and a labyrinth library, there are surprises to be found round every single corner.

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.