Community Events

Bank of America cardholders get free admission to Tellus Science Museum during the first full weekend of each month as part of Museums on Us.

Museums on Us is a Bank of America cardholder benefit program, offering Bank of America cardholders free admission to more than 120 of the finest museums and cultural institutions in the United States.

The 18th Annual Folk Pottery & Arts Festival in Sautee Nacoochee, GA, is a one-day, free event celebrating Northeast Georgia's rich, historic pottery traditions.

Free Admission! Free Parking!

More than 55 Artists!
Folk potters, studio potters, woodworkers, painters, jewelry artists, glass artists, and much more

Demonstrations!
Pottery, blacksmithing, and folk life living history with Foxfire Museum and Hardman Farm demonstrators on site.

Food Trucks!
Four food trucks on site with scrumptious options for lunch or snacks.

Live Music!
Local musicians will gather for an old-time music jam on the Outdoor Stage.

Raffle!
Participate in a raffle of artwork from our artists. More than 30 items.

Museums & Art Galleries!
The entire SNC campus will be open to visitors and admission is always free. Enjoy the Folk Pottery Museum, gallery shops, and the Heritage Site.

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.

Marking the unofficial end of summer for many, Labor Day Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort also represents the end of the lakeside destination’s summerlong A250 Celebration. What began Memorial Day Weekend and included Fourth of July Weekend will end with a "bang" Labor Day Weekend by the lake.

The weekend will include a classic poolside cookout for overnight guests of the resort, Uncle Sam’s Pop-up Bar with patriotically themed bites and beverages for visitors of Game Changer, and fireworks over the water – presented by Margaritaville at Lanier Islands after dark on Saturday.

The holiday weekend will also comprise the final Concert for a Cause, as Rumours ATL fills the night air with the music of Fleetwood Mac at Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater. Gates open at 6 p.m., Sunday, and the band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Fins Up Waterpark will also be open Saturday through Labor Day (Monday).

Anyone considering an overnight stay at the resort for Labor Day Weekend should book their stay early, as that’s traditionally a popular weekend for couples and families wishing to soak every last drop of fun out of summer.

Reservations can be made online at www.lanierislands.com or by calling (770) 945-8787.

Tickets for the final installment of Concerts for a Cause are just $15/person, with proceeds benefiting Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association. Children 5 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.

To purchase tickets to the show, visit https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/concerts-for-a-cause/.

Beat the crowds and start your day with a wild hello!  

Before the Zoo officially opens, enjoy exclusive access to select public viewing areas and the opportunity to observe your favorite animals as they begin their day.

Join us for this crowd-free adventure you can’t get any other time. 

• Join a knowledgeable Interpretive Guide for this 60-minute experience. 
• Get a glimpse into the morning happenings at the Zoo. 
• Enjoy a guided tour on the public side of the spotlighted animal area. 
• Learn about the spotlighted species and their care through observation, biofacts, and Q&A with the Interpretive Guide. 
• Cost includes admission to stay and enjoy the Zoo after the program ends. 

2026 dates:
April 19: Reptiles and Amphibians
May 31: Lions
June 28: Giraffe
July 26: Tiger
Aug. 23: Elephants
Sept. 6: Gorillas
Oct. 11: Orangutans

Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

Cost
Member: $20
Non-Member: $55 (includes Zoo daytime admission)

Bank of America cardholders get free admission to Tellus Science Museum during the first full weekend of each month as part of Museums on Us.

Museums on Us is a Bank of America cardholder benefit program, offering Bank of America cardholders free admission to more than 120 of the finest museums and cultural institutions in the United States.

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.

Close out the summer with Rumours ATL, a Fleetwood Mac tribute experience set against the backdrop of Lake Lanier. A powerful finale to the Concerts for a Cause series filled with timeless music and unforgettable energy.

Set at Lanier Islands Resort’s picturesque Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater, the Labor Day Weekend show will offer stellar views of Lake Lanier and incredible acoustics – all for a good cause.

Tickets are just $15/person + free gate entry. Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank to help provide nutritious options to community members in need and Lake Lanier Association to help keep Lake Lanier clean, full, and safe.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Join Georgia Tech volleyball as they take on the Xavier Musketeers on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. 

Marking the unofficial end of summer for many, Labor Day Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort also represents the end of the lakeside destination’s summerlong A250 Celebration. What began Memorial Day Weekend and included Fourth of July Weekend will end with a "bang" Labor Day Weekend by the lake.

The weekend will include a classic poolside cookout for overnight guests of the resort, Uncle Sam’s Pop-up Bar with patriotically themed bites and beverages for visitors of Game Changer, and fireworks over the water – presented by Margaritaville at Lanier Islands after dark on Saturday.

The holiday weekend will also comprise the final Concert for a Cause, as Rumours ATL fills the night air with the music of Fleetwood Mac at Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater. Gates open at 6 p.m., Sunday, and the band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Fins Up Waterpark will also be open Saturday through Labor Day (Monday).

Anyone considering an overnight stay at the resort for Labor Day Weekend should book their stay early, as that’s traditionally a popular weekend for couples and families wishing to soak every last drop of fun out of summer.

Reservations can be made online at www.lanierislands.com or by calling (770) 945-8787.

Tickets for the final installment of Concerts for a Cause are just $15/person, with proceeds benefiting Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association. Children 5 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.

To purchase tickets to the show, visit https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/concerts-for-a-cause/.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Join Georgia Tech volleyball as they take on the Oklahoma Sooners on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9 p.m.  

Join Zoo Atlanta for a morning of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students! 

HomeSchool Academy is a two-hour program that allows students to explore animal and science concepts in an engaging, interactive environment. Programs are grade-appropriate and include hands-on, minds-on activities and Zoo tours that hone students’ STEM skillsets in a collaborative environment. Each semester, students will gain a deeper understanding of animals’ unique adaptations and will leave with an increased connection to wildlife and a greater desire to take conservation action.

Fall 2026 Dates:

September 9

October 21

November 11

December 9

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Member Cost: $100 per semester or $35 per program 

Non-Member Cost: $125 per semester or $35 per program  

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.

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.

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.