Community Events

Visit the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art from Jan. 25-June 28 for their Special Exhibition From Tears to the Sea and Other Works, featuring Alexandra Huynh.

More details to follow.  Please call or visit their website for the most up-to-date information on this and other events hosted by the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art.

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Developed in collaboration with the Georgia Writers Museum, the upcoming will feature the art of painter Raven Waters, potter Senora Lynch (Haliwa-Saponi Tribe) and Steffen Thomas.

This environmentally-focused exhibition will explore, with artists and writers and audience, our place in the natural world: do we exist as a part of nature? Or outside of nature, experiencing the environment as a tourist or a consumer?

The title is a play on the internet phrase “touch grass” or “go touch some grass” that is said as a criticism to someone that they have been online too much and are disconnected from reality/the real world.

The museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
 

The Department of Public Health is hosting a free nutrition class for the community at Lithia Springs Methodist Church. The classes will be held on Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning on April 23 and ending on May 28. The classes will focus on nutrition, physical activity and food preparation.

Please call the church office at (770) 948-5429 or email office@lithiaspringsmethodist.org to reserve your spot today!

Calling all art and garden enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Madison Artists Guild's gARTen Market, a flourishing showcase of art for the outdoors happening from March 27-May 10.

Find everything you need to transform your outdoor space, from whimsical birdhouses and bird baths to enchanting chimes and sculptures.

MAGallery is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Visit the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art from Jan. 25-June 28 for their Special Exhibition From Tears to the Sea and Other Works, featuring Alexandra Huynh.

More details to follow.  Please call or visit their website for the most up-to-date information on this and other events hosted by the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art.

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Developed in collaboration with the Georgia Writers Museum, the upcoming will feature the art of painter Raven Waters, potter Senora Lynch (Haliwa-Saponi Tribe) and Steffen Thomas.

This environmentally-focused exhibition will explore, with artists and writers and audience, our place in the natural world: do we exist as a part of nature? Or outside of nature, experiencing the environment as a tourist or a consumer?

The title is a play on the internet phrase “touch grass” or “go touch some grass” that is said as a criticism to someone that they have been online too much and are disconnected from reality/the real world.

The museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
 

The Farm to Table Dinner is SOLD OUT. Due to Hurricane Helene, the Farm to Table Dinner has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 6:30 PM.

Join us for an evening al fresco at Downtown Dublin’s Farm to Table Dinner Party at Market on Madison Thursday, September 26th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This special long table event celebrates the bounty of our local farms and the culinary artistry of Downtown Dublin’s renowned restaurants. Dine with Dublin residents, friends, and family for only $35 per person. 

Bring your littlest ones for an enchanting evening exploring the Zoo and learning about animals!

Enjoy a mini tour of the Zoo with a Zoo Educator, stopping along the way see animals that are active in early evening, sing songs, hear animal stories, and make an animal craft to take home to remember the experience! 

Twilight Tots is a special program designed for families with children ages 0-5, with opportunities for exploration for ages 0-2. Join us for a fun evening excursion that is perfect for young explorers with their families looking for a unique adventure before the sun goes down.

2025 Dates:
May 8
June 21
July 26
August 8
August 22
September 5

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Age Range: 0-5 years old

Member Cost: $21 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*  

Non-Member Cost: $26 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*  

* Program registration does not require a Zoo admission ticket to attend and includes entry to the Zoo guided by your Educator at the program start time.

THEMES:

Animal Babies: May 8, June 21, July 26, August 8 
Humans aren’t the only ones enjoying the warmer weather! A wide variety of animals and their spring babies welcome the summer as a perfect time to explore, play, and bond. Bring the littlest members of your family to the Zoo for a fun, educational experience, where our knowledgeable Zoo Educators will share engaging insights about animal babies and how their parents care for them. 
 
Count the Colors: August 22, September 5 
Pink, blue, orange, and green! Animals come in a wide variety of colors that will amaze you and your little one. Join us as we explore the myriad colors of the animal kingdom in a guided educational program designed for the littlest members of your family to practice counting and color recognition out in nature. 

Calling all art and garden enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Madison Artists Guild's gARTen Market, a flourishing showcase of art for the outdoors happening from March 27-May 10.

Find everything you need to transform your outdoor space, from whimsical birdhouses and bird baths to enchanting chimes and sculptures.

MAGallery is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Visit the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art from Jan. 25-June 28 for their Special Exhibition From Tears to the Sea and Other Works, featuring Alexandra Huynh.

More details to follow.  Please call or visit their website for the most up-to-date information on this and other events hosted by the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art.

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Developed in collaboration with the Georgia Writers Museum, the upcoming will feature the art of painter Raven Waters, potter Senora Lynch (Haliwa-Saponi Tribe) and Steffen Thomas.

This environmentally-focused exhibition will explore, with artists and writers and audience, our place in the natural world: do we exist as a part of nature? Or outside of nature, experiencing the environment as a tourist or a consumer?

The title is a play on the internet phrase “touch grass” or “go touch some grass” that is said as a criticism to someone that they have been online too much and are disconnected from reality/the real world.

The museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
 

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

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

AGE RANGE: 6+

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 many of the areas that we visit are not wheelchair accessible. 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.

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

No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you come face-to-trunk with one at Zoo Atlanta! Meet Tara or Kelly while learning why they are such important ambassadors for their species.

During this Wild Encounter experience, you will learn about elephants with a Zoo Educator before heading behind the scenes to meet up with members of the Elephant Care Team and find out more about elephant care at the Zoo. Of course, no Elephant Wild Encounter would be complete without the opportunity to hand-feed one of the “girls” an afternoon snack.

• Meet at the Zambezi Elephant Center 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter. 
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.

Days Available: Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m. 

Member Cost: $117 | Non-Member Cost: $130 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

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: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m. beginning March 28

Member Cost: $41 | Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

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: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m. beginning March 29

Member Cost: $41 | Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

Family-friendly and all-inclusive:

-Live tattooing/ piercing and select demos

- Workshops, seminars and awards

- Fire-eating and other captivating performances

- Family-friendly activities and entertainment

- Tattoo merch vendors/marketplace

- Food and beverage concessions

- Interactive art installations

- Activity stations for free face paint, temporary tattoos & more!

$25 Day pass per person

$40 Weekend pass (all 3 days)

$15 Kids 12 and under

3 and under free

Ample free parking at the West Gate Entrance.

Passes include access to all seminars and expo activities.

Family-friendly and all-inclusive:

Tattooing/ piercing

Fire-eating & other captivating performances

Family-friendly activities & entertainment, unique vendors/marketplace

$25 day pass per person

$40 Weekend Pass (all 3 days)

$15 Kids 12 & under

3 and under free

Ample free parking at the West Gate Entrance.

Based on the book "The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John" by Clarence Jordan in which the Gospel is presented in a setting of rural Georgia with a classic American roots music score.

As this Gospel begins, the cast sings “Something’s Brewin’ in Gainesville.” Herod is governor of Georgia when Jesus is born of the Virgin Mary from Gainesville. Jesus grows, and so do his followers, preaching a radical message of love. He is ultimately lynched by the Ku Klux Klan in collusion with then Gov. Pilate and the Believe in the Bible Society, only to rise from the dead. From a mountaintop in Alabama, Jesus empowers his followers on to, “Go out and welcome all people into my Father’s family.”

Calling all art and garden enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Madison Artists Guild's gARTen Market, a flourishing showcase of art for the outdoors happening from March 27-May 10.

Find everything you need to transform your outdoor space, from whimsical birdhouses and bird baths to enchanting chimes and sculptures.

MAGallery is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Visit the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art from Jan. 25-June 28 for their Special Exhibition From Tears to the Sea and Other Works, featuring Alexandra Huynh.

More details to follow.  Please call or visit their website for the most up-to-date information on this and other events hosted by the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art.

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.