Community Events

Enjoy music, arts, crafts and food while celebrating Historic Darien and the Beloved Shrimping Fleet!

Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Friday and conclude at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Vendors are not required to stay through the full three days. However, booths are required to be in place by 12 p.m. Friday and remain until closing hours Sunday. No vehicles will be allowed within the festival footprint after 1 p.m. Friday afternoon until 6 p.m. Sunday.

***Application is not guaranteed accepted upon payment. Application and payment are reviewed by a committee. An application may be returned with a full refund by committee decision for any reason, specifically if there are other vendors with those goods already accepted by the committee. A rejected application will be returned before March 14, 2025, or one week if after this date.

Vendor Hours: 4-10 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 12-6 p.m. Sunday.

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. 

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!

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, 2025

Ticket links available through the URL.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!