Community Events
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Event List
- Northeast Georgia MountainsTheater
Gainesville Theatre Alliance presents "Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein," Apr 11-19 at UNG-Gainesville's Ed Cabell Theatre, inside the Performing Arts building.
From the creators of Broadway sensation, "The Producers," comes this monster musical comedy, adapted from the legendary film. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick and a leggy lab assistant, Frederick brings his own monster to life. Recommended for ages 15+ for sexual innuendo and mild language.
Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a one-of-a-kind, nationally-recognized collaboration between the University of North Georgia and Brenau University.
For tickets or more information, visit GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org or call the GTA Box Office at (678) 717-3624.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta for a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon forget!
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 families with children ages 6+.
Participating families 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. During the evening, participants will have the opportunity to use night vision scopes and engage in fun activities.
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, a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel, an up-close Animal Encounter with some of Zoo Atlanta’s small Ambassador Animals, morning activities and more visits to see how animals start their day.
Participating families are invited to stay and enjoy the zoo at their leisure at the completion of the program.
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. Don’t forget to pack your sleeping bag!
- Stay awhile. At the completion of your program the following morning, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the zoo at your leisure.
- Have fun! This unique experience is unlike anything that you can do in Atlanta. We look forward to hosting you for an upcoming program!
SPRING 2025 DATES:
March 22, April 25, May 17
TIMES: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning
COST: $100
MEMBER COST: $90
AGE RANGE: 6+
All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- 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!
- Magnolia MidlandsConcert
Theatre Dublin lights up the stage with an assortment of tribute concerts throughout the year. Grab the whole crew and jam out to classic tunes that everyone loves presented by people with a passion for playing!
Rock the night away at Theatre Dublin with these great shows:
-Georgia Players Guild’s Nashville Noel
November 30th, 2024 @ 7:30 PM | General Admission: $35 | VIP: $55
-To the Limit Eagle's Tribute
January 17th, 2025
-Bob Seger Tribute
February 8th, 2025 @ 7 PM
-Ramble Tamble CCR Tribute
March 28th, 2025
-Departure Journey Tribute
April 5th, 2025
-A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
May 3rd, 2025Ticket links available through the URL.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
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.
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.
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.
2024 Dates:
November 2 & 21
December 7 & 19
Upcoming 2025 Dates:
January 4 & 16
February 1 & 20
March 1 & 20
April 5 & 17
May 3 & 15
TIME: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
NON-MEMBER COST: $26 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*
MEMBER COST: $21 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*
*Program registration includes Zoo admission.
THEMES:
Each month, 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, Adventure Cubs will engage in an activity, read a story and create a take-away memory. - Magnolia MidlandsFood & Drink
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.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family
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.
UPCOMING 2025 DATES:
March 7
May 8TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Magnolia MidlandsCommunity, Food & Drink, Kids & Family
Bring your mama out to downtown Douglas for brunch at any of our fabulous downtown restaurants. Show your brunch receipt to any participating shop for an additional discount!
Be on the look out for some great photo ops your mom will love.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
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.
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.
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.
2024 Dates:
November 2 & 21
December 7 & 19
Upcoming 2025 Dates:
January 4 & 16
February 1 & 20
March 1 & 20
April 5 & 17
May 3 & 15
TIME: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
NON-MEMBER COST: $26 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*
MEMBER COST: $21 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)*
*Program registration includes Zoo admission.
THEMES:
Each month, 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, Adventure Cubs will engage in an activity, read a story and create a take-away memory. - Historic HeartlandTheater
The Backlot Players present "Drinking Habits," May 16-25, 2025.
Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancées, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves. Thursday-Saturday shows start at 7:30PM and Sunday shows start at 2:30PM
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family
Ever wonder what the animals are up to as the sun goes down?
Join us after-hours and discover Zoo Atlanta in a whole new light on this guided tour offering fun and learning for the whole family!
Participate in the adventure as we explore the Zoo using wildlife research technologies while discovering what the animals do when the humans are away.
On this unique tour, you’ll have the chance to:
- Get hands-on with some of the technology used to study animals in zoos and in the wild.
- Explore with Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) technology, trail cameras, night-vision scopes, radio telemetry, and Passive Integrated Transponders (PITs).
- Learn from our Zoo Educators how these tools are used by humans to better understand and protect wildlife.
Don’t miss this opportunity for a wild evening adventure and an inside look at the science behind animal conservation!Spring 2025 Dates:
March 1
May 16
May 30Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: $27/person (children 2 and under are free)
Member Cost: $22/person (children 2 and under are free)
Age Range: Program is open to all ages, but activities are geared to children ages 6+. Children under 3 are free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Magnolia MidlandsHome & Garden
Join the Dublin Daylily Club in a celebration of botanical delight Saturday, May 25th from 8:30 AM until 4 PM during the Dublin Daylily Show and Sale at Dublin Mall. Floral enthusiasts and garden aficionados come together to cherish one of the most beloved flowers in the world – the daylily! The sale begins at 8:30 AM. Judging is closed to the public and starts at 10 AM. The show floor opens for public viewing at 12:30 PM.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta for a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon forget!
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 families with children ages 6+.
Participating families 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. During the evening, participants will have the opportunity to use night vision scopes and engage in fun activities.
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, a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel, an up-close Animal Encounter with some of Zoo Atlanta’s small Ambassador Animals, morning activities and more visits to see how animals start their day.
Participating families are invited to stay and enjoy the zoo at their leisure at the completion of the program.
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. Don’t forget to pack your sleeping bag!
- Stay awhile. At the completion of your program the following morning, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the zoo at your leisure.
- Have fun! This unique experience is unlike anything that you can do in Atlanta. We look forward to hosting you for an upcoming program!
SPRING 2025 DATES:
March 22, April 25, May 17
TIMES: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning
COST: $100
MEMBER COST: $90
AGE RANGE: 6+
All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- Scenic Southwest GeorgiaHistory
Pope's Museum, the home and art environment of Laura Pope Forester (1873-1953), will have the dedication of the Georgia Historical Society Marker on May 17, at 10 a.m.
Reception and open house following. Open to the public.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family
Ever wonder what the animals are up to as the sun goes down?
Join us after-hours and discover Zoo Atlanta in a whole new light on this guided tour offering fun and learning for the whole family!
Participate in the adventure as we explore the Zoo using wildlife research technologies while discovering what the animals do when the humans are away.
On this unique tour, you’ll have the chance to:
- Get hands-on with some of the technology used to study animals in zoos and in the wild.
- Explore with Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) technology, trail cameras, night-vision scopes, radio telemetry, and Passive Integrated Transponders (PITs).
- Learn from our Zoo Educators how these tools are used by humans to better understand and protect wildlife.
Don’t miss this opportunity for a wild evening adventure and an inside look at the science behind animal conservation!Spring 2025 Dates:
March 1
May 16
May 30Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: $27/person (children 2 and under are free)
Member Cost: $22/person (children 2 and under are free)
Age Range: Program is open to all ages, but activities are geared to children ages 6+. Children under 3 are free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- 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!
- Magnolia MidlandsCommunity, Food & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
Summer is here and Adventure Awaits in downtown Douglas!
For $10, you will get a passport and access to participate in this event. Each business will provide destination-themed food, drink, photo ops, decor and more! Get your passport stamped at each of the different "destinations" for a chance to win great prizes.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 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!
- Magnolia MidlandsKids & Family
Let freedom ring with an Independence Day Celebration in Dublin from 9 PM to 10 PM. When the sunsets, the sky explodes with sparkly fireworks! Be sure to bring your chairs and blankets and find the perfect spot for the explosion of color in the night sky. Hit the park early to have a splash at Southern Pines Water Park!
- 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!