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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
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 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 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!
- Historic HeartlandCommunity, Kids & Family
What can be better than starting the holidays with a parade? Why Santa of course!
Join us in town for our 36th Annual Hometown Holiday Parade on Thursday Dec. 3, starting at 7 p.m.
Enjoy a parade filled with floats, music, lights, dance troupes and more! This year's theme is “Stars, Stripes and Holiday Lights” — Celebrating 250 years of American holiday traditions” and will feature floats celebrating that theme. It will be a jolly good time!
- 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.
- Georgia's CoastKids & Family
First Friday in Historic Downtown Brunswick is a fun family event that happens the first Friday of each month. We close the streets from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. so you can come down and enjoy live music, special discounts from downtown merchants, a car show and so much more! Come shop, dine and explore our downtown!
- 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
- 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!
- Historic HeartlandKids & Family
Enjoy a tractor ride through thousands of Christmas lights, inflatables, and more!
Farm animal cuddles, hot cocoa, popcorn, cookies decorating and crafts will provide the perfect environment for a wonderful new family tradition!
- Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
Ring in the holiday season at one of North Georgia's largest Christmas parades, featuring festive floats, marching bands, Santa Claus and community holiday spirit.
- Scenic Southwest GeorgiaOutdoors
Lace up for one of the South's most scenic race weekends during RUN Callaway at Callaway Resort & Gardens.
Set against the backdrop of 2,500 acres of gardens, forests and lakes, the weekend features a festive Kids Fun Run, the popular Nighttime 5K through the dazzling Fantasy In Lights display, a scenic 10K, and our signature Half Marathon. There's a race for every runner and every pace.
Participants can enjoy festive holiday entertainment, exclusive runner experiences, and the opportunity to celebrate the season while running through one of the nation's most beloved holiday light displays. Whether chasing a personal best or making memories with family and friends, RUN Callaway offers a one-of-a-kind holiday race weekend.
Registered runners will receive an exclusive 20% Runner's Rate savings on overnight accommodations. Registration is available online.
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation
Jolly Holly Day brings holiday magic to Town Center Park!
The festivities include Santa’s grand arrival at 6:30 p.m., photos with Santa, letter writing for kids, and festive performances from local elementary school choirs. Guests can shop holiday vendors, enjoy seasonal crafts, and grab delicious food and drinks from local vendors and food trucks.
The evening concludes with a special performance by All Stars Performing Arts Academy, followed by the holiday tree lighting with Santa at 8 p.m.
Join us for a festive evening of family fun and a magical start to the holiday season!
- 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
