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Event List
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Play the Animal Way
August 26, 2026
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Free for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; free with general admission.
Entertain your inner wild thing in the wacky world of animal enrichment!
Have you ever wanted to paint like an elephant, scavenge like a vulture, or forage like a gorilla? Well now you can!
Join us at Zoo Atlanta for Play the Animal Way, a favorite event among guests, animals, and the rest of the Zoo team.
Play the Animal Way is a Zoo-wide showcase of the creative talents behind the novel objects, smells, sounds and activities that keep animals active, interested and engaged year-round. Watch your favorite Zoo animals investigate the most colorful treats of the year, sniff out their favorite scents, and solve challenging puzzles. Human guests can try a few hands-on activities at stations throughout the Zoo.
Stations can be found on Tembo Trek, the Gorilla Deck, and along the Main Spine. Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
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.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
This is a traveling exhibit from the American Quilt Study Group. Members select a historic quilt representing the theme and re-create a small study quilt for exhibition based on their historic quilt and share what they have learned during the process. The focus of the study is to incorporate a large percentage of blue colors from the 1800s, which includes indigo, Prussian blue, Lancaster blue, cadet blue or other recognizable 19th-century blues.
- Atlanta MetroCraft Fair, Food & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
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 - 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.
- Atlanta MetroFood & Drink
Sips Around the Village is a walkable tasting experience that invites guests to discover the best of Dunwoody Village while enjoying beverage tastings, delicious food, live music, shopping, and exclusive promotions from participating businesses.
Each guest ticket includes an official event coozie, five tasting tokens redeemable at participating locations, an event map and tasting guide, and access to exclusive drink specials throughout the Village. As you stroll from stop to stop, you'll experience the unique charm of Dunwoody's local restaurants, retailers, and gathering spaces while enjoying live entertainment along the way.
The event proceeds benefit the Dunwoody Police Foundation and support local community initiatives, making every sip a way to give back.
- 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.
- 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.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
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.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
This is a traveling exhibit from the American Quilt Study Group. Members select a historic quilt representing the theme and re-create a small study quilt for exhibition based on their historic quilt and share what they have learned during the process. The focus of the study is to incorporate a large percentage of blue colors from the 1800s, which includes indigo, Prussian blue, Lancaster blue, cadet blue or other recognizable 19th-century blues.
- 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.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
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.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
This is a traveling exhibit from the American Quilt Study Group. Members select a historic quilt representing the theme and re-create a small study quilt for exhibition based on their historic quilt and share what they have learned during the process. The focus of the study is to incorporate a large percentage of blue colors from the 1800s, which includes indigo, Prussian blue, Lancaster blue, cadet blue or other recognizable 19th-century blues.
- 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.
- Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
It can write emails, win trivia nights and debate philosophy, but can ChatGPT actually think?
Join Anna Ivanova, Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Georgia Tech, as she pulls back the curtain on large language models — the AI technology behind tools like ChatGPT. Discover how these systems are trained, why they seem so human at times, and where the similarities between artificial and human intelligence begin to break down. You’ll also walk away with practical advice for using AI more responsibly.
STAY + EXPLORE!
It’s your brain vs. the machine! After the talk, put your own gray matter to the test with nonograms. No algorithms allowed!
- Atlanta MetroOther
Join the team at the Zambezi Elephant Center and immerse yourself in what it takes to care for the largest land animals on the planet! Spend the morning working alongside the Elephant Care Team to prepare the habitat for the day and ensure the elephants’ needs are met.
Spend the morning working alongside the Elephant Care Team to prepare the habitat for the day and ensure the elephants’ needs are met.
This unique experience is sure to educate and inspire you about these special individuals, help you learn more about the rigorous requirements of professional elephant care, and gain an understanding of the ways Zoo Atlanta is working to protect wild populations. 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 Elephant Care 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:
Saturday, August 22
Thursday, September 3
Sunday, September 20
Sunday, October 4
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, November 5
Sunday, November 15
Thursday, December 3
Sunday, December 20
Times: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Member cost: $325
Non-member cost: $360
Age range: 16 and up - Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
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.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
This is a traveling exhibit from the American Quilt Study Group. Members select a historic quilt representing the theme and re-create a small study quilt for exhibition based on their historic quilt and share what they have learned during the process. The focus of the study is to incorporate a large percentage of blue colors from the 1800s, which includes indigo, Prussian blue, Lancaster blue, cadet blue or other recognizable 19th-century blues.
- 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.
