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Event List
- Atlanta MetroCharity Event
A bicycle is a big-ticket item that lands on holiday gift lists every year, but not every family can afford to fulfill that wish. For 45 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has been collecting gently used bicycles from the community that will be passed along to local children and teens who are yearning for a set of wheels. From October 1 until December 20, the community is encouraged to bring bikes they’re no longer riding to any Rick Case Automotive Group dealership.
The dealerships will ensure the bolts are tightened and the tires are inflated before distributing the bikes to children and teens at the Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Women in Distress and other local charitable organizations, churches, synagogues and schools. Since 1982, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has had an incredible impact on local communities by collecting more than 124,000 bikes in Georgia, Florida and Ohio from generous members of the community.
Bikes can be dropped off at the following Rick Case Automotive Group dealerships:
- Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 3180 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Rick Case Kia / 3190 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Audi Gwinnett / 3184 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Rick Case Mazda / 2493 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
- Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 11446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell
The dealerships are open seven days a week. Visit RickCase.com for specific hours.
About The Rick Case Automotive Group
Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer, and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female-owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts.
- Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
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.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsCraft Fair
Celebrate the magic of the season at the Art Center’s Mistletoe Market, a festive shopping experience featuring talented local artisans, makers and creators from our community. Browse a unique collection of handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, jewelry, artwork, textiles and one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for everyone on your holiday list. Enjoy the charm of supporting local businesses while discovering beautifully made items you won’t find anywhere else.
Join us for a joyful holiday tradition filled with creativity, community and Christmas spirit!
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation
Five nights. Five worlds. One village under the stars.
On select nights this fall, the Georgia Renaissance Festival village opens for an entirely different experience. GARF After Dark is a five-night, 21+ nighttime event near Atlanta featuring themed worlds, premium cocktails, a headline DJ, live music, fire and aerial performance and hookah lounges. Trick props, mounted stunt work, theatrical combat, and a Fire Sword finale bring The Legend of the Headless Horseman to life under the night sky. A rider loses his head before your eyes — and then rides again. An original theatrical joust, performed every night of the series.
Guests can expect:
- Fantasy music built for a torch-lit crowd
- Folk-rock and tavern sing-along energy
- Live band with belly dancing and fire-veiled spectacle
- Roaming fire-juggling comedy from the Official Jester of Muncaster Castle
- Aerialists, contortionists, stilt performers, and specialty acts appearing throughout the village
From Masquerade to the Grand Revel, every night has its own theme, atmosphere, and surprises. This year's themes include:
- Masquerade: Friday, Oct. 30
- "When the Veil Grows Thin"
- Fae Revel: Friday, Nov. 6
- "The Fae Have Gathered"
- Feast of Fools: Friday, Nov. 13
- "Tonight, the Fools Rule"
- Guildhall: Friday, Nov. 20
- "Raise a Glass, Adventurer"
- Grand Revel: Wednesday, Nov. 25
- "Before Winter Comes"
Every guest must be 21 or older and present a valid government-issued photo ID at entry. GARF After Dark runs from 7 p.m. to midnight.
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation
NETHERWORLD Haunted House is celebrating its milestone 30th Season of Screams with two all-new haunted experiences: Curse of the Collector and Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil. The 2026 season brings together three decades of legendary monsters, iconic characters, and cinematic storytelling, alongside massive new environments and original scares.
After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the Halloween-themed Midway, packed with festive spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks, and more. Guests can also visit the House of Creeps Monster Museum, featuring rare movie props, NETHERWORLD memorabilia, and monstrous creations, or experience five year-round escape games at Escape the Netherworld.
All tickets are date- and time-specific, with guests selecting a half-hour entry window when purchasing. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry.
* Please check the website below for specific times, pricing and more details.
Opening Weekend – Sept. 18-19
Open Sept. 25-26; Oct. 2-4, 6-12, 14-31; Nov. 1, 6-7
Closing Weekend – Nov. 6-7 - Atlanta MetroCharity Event
A bicycle is a big-ticket item that lands on holiday gift lists every year, but not every family can afford to fulfill that wish. For 45 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has been collecting gently used bicycles from the community that will be passed along to local children and teens who are yearning for a set of wheels. From October 1 until December 20, the community is encouraged to bring bikes they’re no longer riding to any Rick Case Automotive Group dealership.
The dealerships will ensure the bolts are tightened and the tires are inflated before distributing the bikes to children and teens at the Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Women in Distress and other local charitable organizations, churches, synagogues and schools. Since 1982, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has had an incredible impact on local communities by collecting more than 124,000 bikes in Georgia, Florida and Ohio from generous members of the community.
Bikes can be dropped off at the following Rick Case Automotive Group dealerships:
- Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 3180 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Rick Case Kia / 3190 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Audi Gwinnett / 3184 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Rick Case Mazda / 2493 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
- Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 11446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell
The dealerships are open seven days a week. Visit RickCase.com for specific hours.
About The Rick Case Automotive Group
Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer, and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female-owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts.
- Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
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.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsCraft Fair
Celebrate the magic of the season at the Art Center’s Mistletoe Market, a festive shopping experience featuring talented local artisans, makers and creators from our community. Browse a unique collection of handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, jewelry, artwork, textiles and one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for everyone on your holiday list. Enjoy the charm of supporting local businesses while discovering beautifully made items you won’t find anywhere else.
Join us for a joyful holiday tradition filled with creativity, community and Christmas spirit!
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation
NETHERWORLD Haunted House is celebrating its milestone 30th Season of Screams with two all-new haunted experiences: Curse of the Collector and Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil. The 2026 season brings together three decades of legendary monsters, iconic characters, and cinematic storytelling, alongside massive new environments and original scares.
After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the Halloween-themed Midway, packed with festive spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks, and more. Guests can also visit the House of Creeps Monster Museum, featuring rare movie props, NETHERWORLD memorabilia, and monstrous creations, or experience five year-round escape games at Escape the Netherworld.
All tickets are date- and time-specific, with guests selecting a half-hour entry window when purchasing. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry.
* Please check the website below for specific times, pricing and more details.
Opening Weekend – Sept. 18-19
Open Sept. 25-26; Oct. 2-4, 6-12, 14-31; Nov. 1, 6-7
Closing Weekend – Nov. 6-7 - Atlanta MetroCharity Event
A bicycle is a big-ticket item that lands on holiday gift lists every year, but not every family can afford to fulfill that wish. For 45 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has been collecting gently used bicycles from the community that will be passed along to local children and teens who are yearning for a set of wheels. From October 1 until December 20, the community is encouraged to bring bikes they’re no longer riding to any Rick Case Automotive Group dealership.
The dealerships will ensure the bolts are tightened and the tires are inflated before distributing the bikes to children and teens at the Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Women in Distress and other local charitable organizations, churches, synagogues and schools. Since 1982, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has had an incredible impact on local communities by collecting more than 124,000 bikes in Georgia, Florida and Ohio from generous members of the community.
Bikes can be dropped off at the following Rick Case Automotive Group dealerships:
- Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 3180 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Rick Case Kia / 3190 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Audi Gwinnett / 3184 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Rick Case Mazda / 2493 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
- Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 11446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell
The dealerships are open seven days a week. Visit RickCase.com for specific hours.
About The Rick Case Automotive Group
Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer, and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female-owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
IF YOU’VE YEARNED TO GET CLOSER TO THE ANIMALS, NOW YOU CAN WITH A WILD ENCOUNTER!
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.
- 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.
Days Available:
Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Select Thursdays at 2 p.m. between May 26 and September 7Member Cost: $117 | Non-Member Cost: $130 + Zoo admission
Age Range: 4 and up
- Georgia's CoastArt Exhibit, History
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. - Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
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.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsCraft Fair
Celebrate the magic of the season at the Art Center’s Mistletoe Market, a festive shopping experience featuring talented local artisans, makers and creators from our community. Browse a unique collection of handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, jewelry, artwork, textiles and one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for everyone on your holiday list. Enjoy the charm of supporting local businesses while discovering beautifully made items you won’t find anywhere else.
Join us for a joyful holiday tradition filled with creativity, community and Christmas spirit!
- Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
The most magical weekend of the year is returning to The Mill on Etowah. Christmas at The Mill is a two-day holiday market filled with festive shopping, seasonal experiences, twinkling lights and thousands of guests ready to kick off the Christmas season together.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family
The market is alive, the taverns are singing, and Nottingham has gathered to make merry.
The Sheriff wants control, credit, and coin. Robin Hood would rather see you enjoy yourself.
Their rivalry plays out through questionable taxes, ridiculous rules, public challenges, and plenty of mischief — but guests never need to follow a plot to take part.
This fall, the full Georgia Renaissance Festival village comes alive with seven festival days across six themed weekends, live jousting, entertainment, 160+ artisan shoppes, 300+ sips and bites, games, and a season-long rivalry between Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
From remembrance and forest magic to tournaments, holiday shopping, and Yuletide warmth, every weekend gives Nottingham a different reason to revel.
This year's themed weekends include:
- Hallowtide
- Harvest of the Old Gods
- Feast of Fools
- Tournament of Champions
- Royal Market Days
- Yuletide
The tournament field comes alive three times throughout the day as knights compete for honor inside the world of Nottingham. Robin Hood and the Sheriff bring their rivalry to the tournament field while the joust delivers horses, lances, combat, and spectacle throughout the Fall Fling day. Fall Fling is its own season — cooler days, autumn light, Nottingham story, themed weekends, harvest flavors, and a village that changes as daylight gives way to evening.
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation
NETHERWORLD Haunted House is celebrating its milestone 30th Season of Screams with two all-new haunted experiences: Curse of the Collector and Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil. The 2026 season brings together three decades of legendary monsters, iconic characters, and cinematic storytelling, alongside massive new environments and original scares.
After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the Halloween-themed Midway, packed with festive spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks, and more. Guests can also visit the House of Creeps Monster Museum, featuring rare movie props, NETHERWORLD memorabilia, and monstrous creations, or experience five year-round escape games at Escape the Netherworld.
All tickets are date- and time-specific, with guests selecting a half-hour entry window when purchasing. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry.
* Please check the website below for specific times, pricing and more details.
Opening Weekend – Sept. 18-19
Open Sept. 25-26; Oct. 2-4, 6-12, 14-31; Nov. 1, 6-7
Closing Weekend – Nov. 6-7 - Atlanta MetroCharity Event
A bicycle is a big-ticket item that lands on holiday gift lists every year, but not every family can afford to fulfill that wish. For 45 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has been collecting gently used bicycles from the community that will be passed along to local children and teens who are yearning for a set of wheels. From October 1 until December 20, the community is encouraged to bring bikes they’re no longer riding to any Rick Case Automotive Group dealership.
The dealerships will ensure the bolts are tightened and the tires are inflated before distributing the bikes to children and teens at the Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Women in Distress and other local charitable organizations, churches, synagogues and schools. Since 1982, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has had an incredible impact on local communities by collecting more than 124,000 bikes in Georgia, Florida and Ohio from generous members of the community.
Bikes can be dropped off at the following Rick Case Automotive Group dealerships:
- Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 3180 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Rick Case Kia / 3190 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Audi Gwinnett / 3184 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
- Rick Case Mazda / 2493 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
- Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 11446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell
The dealerships are open seven days a week. Visit RickCase.com for specific hours.
About The Rick Case Automotive Group
Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer, and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female-owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts.
- 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.
- 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
- Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
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.
