Community Events

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ONCE 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.

Washington Farms is a family-friendly agritourism farm with lots of fun activities for people of all ages! You can pick your own pumpkins and flowers, get lost in the corn maze, stroll through the petting zoo, zoom down the Mega Slide, jump on the jumping pillows, cheer on at the pig races, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, and so much more!!! Visit our website for hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities! 

For hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities, visit http://www.washingtonfarms.net   

See y'all at the farm!

Wander among thousands of vibrant Japanese maples showcasing breathtaking colors from spring through fall in one of the Southeast's most beautiful garden settings.

The Market on Madison is an open-air venue with a vast array of local and organic produce, as well as artisan foods, farm-raised eggs, and raw honey each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through October.

There's family fun every week at the Dublin Farmers Market. Check the link to get the full lineup of fun!

Fire up your appetite with a pig pickin’ oyster roast at Southern Pines Ag & Expo Center in Dublin on Saturday, October 10th. Gates open at 4 PM for the 9th Annual Oyster Pig Roast, and food is served starting at 6 PM. Fill up and dance to live music while the kids bounce away. All proceeds go to children fighting cancer. 

Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta with your school or group at a NightCrawler Overnight.

2026 DATES:
· September 26
· October: 2, 9, 10
· November 6

2027 DATES:
· February 26
· March: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26
· April: 16, 23
· May: 7, 8, 14, 21

Times: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning

Cost: $110

CAPACITY: Minimum of 20 – Maximum of 120

Embark on a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon forget!

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 who call the Zoo home. During the evening, participants will have the opportunity to use night vision technology and will visit Scaly Slimy Spectacular to discover the nocturnal world of frogs, lizards, snakes, and turtles.

Participants will also enjoy a guided tour behind the scenes to discover how we care for animals every day. Learn about our new state-of-the-art veterinary complex, The Rollins Animal Health Center, and tour the Animal Nutrition Kitchen to find out what it takes to feed the Zoo! 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 continental breakfast from Proof of the Pudding followed by morning visits to animal habitats to see how our Animal Care Specialists help the animals start their day. 

If you are looking for additional opportunities to connect with wildlife up-close, you can register your group for a 9 a.m. Animal Encounter for an additional fee. This encounter includes an exclusive 30-minute talk with a Zoo Educator and a visit with two to three small animal ambassadors before the conclusion of your NightCrawlers program.

Participating groups are invited to stay and enjoy the Zoo at completion of your program!

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT DURING A NIGHTCRAWLER?

Rain or shine. This program happens rain or shine, and much of the program is outside. Please plan for the weather and dress accordingly.

The Zoo is made for walking! Most of this experience is spent walking around the Zoo, and there are multiple irregular surfaces and steep inclines. Plan to spend up to 5 hours on your feet touring the Zoo.

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.

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.

Rustic camping meets the Zoo. All sleeping locations are in climate-controlled buildings with a restroom either in the building or nearby.

Stay awhile. At the completion of your program the following morning, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the Zoo at your leisure.

Have FUN! This unique experience is unlike anything that you can do in Atlanta. We look forward to hosting you for an upcoming program!

Age Range: 6+

This program is designed for groups with children. A paid adult must accompany child(ren), and a paid child must accompany adult(s).

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.
• When space is available, encounter tickets can be purchased online for up to five minutes before the encounter begins.
• 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

This show will feature historic quilts from Carroll County and more recent works created by current residents. It will also feature bedspreads designed by Bruce Bobick for the Disney All Star Hotels in 1994.

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

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ONCE 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 us for an immersive day-long experience offering multiple pathways to process grief through cultural, somatic and integrative practices.

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences and one of the least supported.

In a culture that moves quickly and prizes resilience as the absence of pain, many of us have learned to carry our losses quietly, tucking them into the edges of daily life. Over time, unwitnessed grief doesn't simply fade. It settles into the body, shapes our nervous system, and influences how we relate to ourselves and to the people around us.

This retreat offers something different. A day to pause, to understand, to be gently held by practices that speak to your entire being-your body, your mind, your heart, and your spirit.

Whether you are grieving a person, a relationship, a dream, a diagnosis, a pregnancy, or a version of yourself you once knew — you are welcome here, exactly as you are. Come seeking clarity about what you've been experiencing. Come for insight into how grief moves through us. Come simply to rest in a community that understands this terrain without needing you to explain it.

Ancient healing traditions understood this long before modern research confirmed it. We do not heal in isolation. We heal in relationship with ourselves, with our bodies, witnessing one another, and with something larger than our individual stories.

This day weaves together somatic practice, sound medicine, creative expression, neuroscience, ancestral ritual wisdom, and the quiet power of compassionate community...offering multiple pathways so you can follow what feels most nourishing and true for you.

Washington Farms is a family-friendly agritourism farm with lots of fun activities for people of all ages! You can pick your own pumpkins and flowers, get lost in the corn maze, stroll through the petting zoo, zoom down the Mega Slide, jump on the jumping pillows, cheer on at the pig races, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, and so much more!!! Visit our website for hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities! 

For hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities, visit http://www.washingtonfarms.net   

See y'all at the farm!

Wander among thousands of vibrant Japanese maples showcasing breathtaking colors from spring through fall in one of the Southeast's most beautiful garden settings.

Fun takes over Cherokee Veterans Park at The Great Pumpkin Fest!

Enjoy a full day of festive fun featuring delicious food, tons of vendors, a live DJ, bouncy houses and activities for the whole family.

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, August 16
Sunday, September 13
Sunday, October 11
Sunday, November 8
Sunday, December 13

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

Age Range: 16 and up

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 ONCE 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.

Washington Farms is a family-friendly agritourism farm with lots of fun activities for people of all ages! You can pick your own pumpkins and flowers, get lost in the corn maze, stroll through the petting zoo, zoom down the Mega Slide, jump on the jumping pillows, cheer on at the pig races, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, and so much more!!! Visit our website for hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities! 

For hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities, visit http://www.washingtonfarms.net   

See y'all at the farm!

Wander among thousands of vibrant Japanese maples showcasing breathtaking colors from spring through fall in one of the Southeast's most beautiful garden settings.

Fun takes over Cherokee Veterans Park at The Great Pumpkin Fest!

Enjoy a full day of festive fun featuring delicious food, tons of vendors, a live DJ, bouncy houses and activities for the whole family.