Community Events

Join us for an evening of independent filmmaking at its finest each month through June!

Indie Film Night (IFN) is a bite-sized film festival every month, serving up an eclectic selection of both short and feature-length independent films from around the country and the world.

IFN showcases a diverse selection of films from emerging and established filmmakers hand-picked for their originality, creativity, and thought-provoking themes. Don't miss this opportunity to discover new voices in independent film and experience cinema like never before!

Indie Film Night is presented by The Strand and the Cobb International Film Festival.

Event Details:

6:30 p.m. - Doors to the lobby open

7 p.m. - Doors for seating open

7:30 p.m. - Films begin

Screenings are open to the public.

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.
 

Calling all Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups for a morning of exploration, learning and fun!

Embark on a new journey each month with a Zoo Educator as families get to learn and play together.

Engaging activities will get you and your little one moving and creating. Each month, young explorers will learn about a new animal through a game, craft, story, and singalong. At the end of the program, participants will visit the animal of the month’s habitat to make observations and draw connections to the lesson. You and your family will then receive a themed scavenger hunt to do in the Zoo on your own. This is a great opportunity to make friends and spend time with your little explorers as they discover new skills and learn about wildlife.

Upcoming 2025 Dates:
April 5 & 17
May 3 & 15
June 7 & 19
July 5 & 17
August 2 & 21
September 6 & 18

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Age Range: 0-5 years old

Non-Member Cost:
$26 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)
*Program registration INCLUDES Zoo admission.

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

All topics and activities are designed for children ages 2-5, with opportunities for exploration for ages 0-2. During the winter months, this program will be held indoors.

Each month, a new adventure awaits with new animals to observe. Adventure Cubs will explore a new region of the world to investigate the animals and environments there! The purpose of each program is to expose young children to the diversity of animals around the world and to draw connections to the ways we are similar and different. For each adventure they go on, Adventure Cubs will engage in an activity, read a story, and create a take-away memory.  

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.
 

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

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.
 

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show!

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

June 20-21, 27-28
Fridays at 7 p.m. ET, Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. ET

Georgia's Official Musical Theatre, Peach State Summer Theatre presents three musicals in rotating repertory each summer.

The PSST company consists of theatre artists from across the country, including some with a Valdosta State University affiliation.

Summer 2025 is the 36th season of professional musical theatre produced by Valdosta State University.

The 2025 season will present "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline," "Little Shop of Horrors" and "The Wizard of Oz."

Savor the fun during the 6th Annual Taste of Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June 21st starting at 4 PM in Downtown Dublin GA with a parade. The party stays hardy at the Market on Madison featuring live music and entertainment, food, and art for the whole family from 4 PM to 10 PM!

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.

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

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. 

Roller Derby

Muscogee Roller Girls vs. Rocket City Roller Derby

Doors open @ 4 p.m.

Game Starts @ 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.

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show!

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

June 20-21, 27-28
Fridays at 7 p.m. ET, Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. ET

Georgia's Official Musical Theatre, Peach State Summer Theatre presents three musicals in rotating repertory each summer.

The PSST company consists of theatre artists from across the country, including some with a Valdosta State University affiliation.

Summer 2025 is the 36th season of professional musical theatre produced by Valdosta State University.

The 2025 season will present "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline," "Little Shop of Horrors" and "The Wizard of Oz."