Community Events
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Event List
- 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.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!
Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.
- Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.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.
- Historic HeartlandCraft Fair, Food & Drink, Kids & Family
Head over to Juliette for the Green Tomato Festival, Oct. 26-27, in celebration of the movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes," that made Juliette world-famous.
Eat at the delicious Whistle Stop Café, browse booths of goods made by local artisans, enjoy live music and rides for the kids, partake in the unique shops and boutiques of Juliette!
- Northeast Georgia Mountains, Northwest GeorgiaCommunity, Education, History, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
Enjoy a a 40-minute 5-mile round trip ride in open air railroad motor cars departing the Historic Depot, traveling through the Iron Bridge over the beautiful Toccoa River, climbing the grade out of the river valley and then reverse to the depot.
At the depot, view the extensive museum quality model railroad representing the L&N Railroad in the Tri-State area, circa 1948-52.
The first trip departs at Noon; the last at 3 p.m.
Model Railroad is accessible.
Ride may be accessible depending on rider's ability to transfer!
Suggested Donation: Motor Car Ride- $15.00, ages 13 and older. $5.00 children 3-12. Under 3, free.
Hand Car - $ 2.00 - Per person/per trip.
Mini Hand Car Ride and entry to Model Railroad - Free to all ages. Free Parking. A fun and economical family outing day.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsFood & Drink
Oktoberfest features traditional and contemporary Bavarian Style music performed by both Bavarian and American artists. Dancing, food, drink and fun!
The traditional Oktoberfest parade will be Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 noon.
The tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest will follow at the Festhalle Fussen Biergarten.
Dates:
Sept. 5-8 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 12-15 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 19-22 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 26-Oct. 27 (nightly)Times:
Monday through Thursday, 6-10:30 p.m.
Friday, 6 p.m.-Midnight
Saturday, 1 p.m.- Midnight
Sunday, 1- 7 p.m.
For more information call 706-878-1908 or visit www.helenchamber.com
- 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.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsKids & Family
Join us Oct. 26-27 for a special Halloween sanctuary tour designed just for kids! Families are invited to “Chimp or Treat” in costume to see the sanctuary and enrich the lives of the chimps. Tickets are available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The exact tour time will be determined at Event Check In.
Purchase tickets here: Chimp or Treat - Project Chimps
$10 per child.
Each child's ticket comes w/ a free adult ticket.
$35 for additional adults.
Children 2 and under are free!
- Historic HeartlandCommunity, Craft Fair, Food & Drink
The City of Culloden is hosting the 2nd Annual Culloden Harvest Festival!
Join us on Saturday Oct. 26, for a day packed with fun, including helicopter rides, food trucks, a kids' zone, arts and crafts, a car show, live music and line dancing!
- Atlanta MetroTheater
The Scary Movies at The Strand Series is sponsored by JPsHorror.com.
300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. Returning to life thanks to a combination of a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new kid in town, the sisters have but one night to secure their continuing existence.
Come early for a free organ pre-show on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ starting 30 minutes before showtime.
Showtime: 8 p.m.
Movie Length: 1 h 36 m
Movie Rating: PG - Atlanta MetroCommunity, Food & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation, Sporting Event
SocialBites is the perfect spot to cheer on your favorite SEC team! Every Saturday this fall, SocialBites will host a viewing party for the biggest SEC football matchups. So, gather your football-loving friends and family and watch the Dawgs, Tigers, Gators, Volunteers, and more on the large SocialBites screens!
Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious menu items from any of the four SocialBites restaurants, including The Original Hot Chicken, INKED Tacos, Flametown Burgers, and Pinsa Roman Pizza. You can also head to the upstairs bar, BarSocial, to enjoy a selection of craft cocktails, wine, beer, boozy milkshakes, and other libations, all of which can be made in non-alcoholic versions.
Learn more at https://www.gosocialbites.com/events/college-football.
- Magnolia MidlandsKids & Family
From late September and through October, Haunted Montrose is celebrating years of striking fear into visitors' hearts. Located down a dark, deserted road, Haunted Montrose lures you in for a scare and fills your dreams with nightmares. The fear starts at different times every day, so follow the link to find your scare time and ticket link!
Everyone gets the VIP treatment at Haunted Montrose with a Timed VIP Experience ticket for $28! Pick your date, your 30-minute time slot, and show up 5 minutes early.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!
Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.
- Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.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.
- Historic HeartlandCraft Fair, Food & Drink, Kids & Family
Head over to Juliette for the Green Tomato Festival, Oct. 26-27, in celebration of the movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes," that made Juliette world-famous.
Eat at the delicious Whistle Stop Café, browse booths of goods made by local artisans, enjoy live music and rides for the kids, partake in the unique shops and boutiques of Juliette!
- Northeast Georgia Mountains, Northwest GeorgiaCommunity, Education, History, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
Enjoy a a 40-minute 5-mile round trip ride in open air railroad motor cars departing the Historic Depot, traveling through the Iron Bridge over the beautiful Toccoa River, climbing the grade out of the river valley and then reverse to the depot.
At the depot, view the extensive museum quality model railroad representing the L&N Railroad in the Tri-State area, circa 1948-52.
The first trip departs at Noon; the last at 3 p.m.
Model Railroad is accessible.
Ride may be accessible depending on rider's ability to transfer!
Suggested Donation: Motor Car Ride- $15.00, ages 13 and older. $5.00 children 3-12. Under 3, free.
Hand Car - $ 2.00 - Per person/per trip.
Mini Hand Car Ride and entry to Model Railroad - Free to all ages. Free Parking. A fun and economical family outing day.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsFood & Drink
Oktoberfest features traditional and contemporary Bavarian Style music performed by both Bavarian and American artists. Dancing, food, drink and fun!
The traditional Oktoberfest parade will be Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 noon.
The tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest will follow at the Festhalle Fussen Biergarten.
Dates:
Sept. 5-8 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 12-15 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 19-22 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 26-Oct. 27 (nightly)Times:
Monday through Thursday, 6-10:30 p.m.
Friday, 6 p.m.-Midnight
Saturday, 1 p.m.- Midnight
Sunday, 1- 7 p.m.
For more information call 706-878-1908 or visit www.helenchamber.com
- Northeast Georgia MountainsKids & Family
Join us Oct. 26-27 for a special Halloween sanctuary tour designed just for kids! Families are invited to “Chimp or Treat” in costume to see the sanctuary and enrich the lives of the chimps. Tickets are available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The exact tour time will be determined at Event Check In.
Purchase tickets here: Chimp or Treat - Project Chimps
$10 per child.
Each child's ticket comes w/ a free adult ticket.
$35 for additional adults.
Children 2 and under are free!
- Historic HeartlandCharity Event, Community, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation, Outdoors
On Sunday, Oct. 27, come out to Skydive Monroe at the Monroe-Walton Airport for esp Athens' annual Big Jump Festival! From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., join us for an inclusive, family-focused fall festival. Enjoy food trucks, inflatables and accessible activities while watching the main event: skydiving! Are you interested in skydiving in support of esp’s mission to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families? Sign-up to jump or buy tickets to attend the festival at espbigjump.com!
What’s esp?
esp is a non-profit that has served a champion for people with disabilities and their families since 1986. Through summer camp, afternoon programs, family support, employment opportunities and more, esp Athens serves more than 500 people with disabilities and their families from 12+ Georgia counties.
- 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.
- 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.