Community Events

The Lawrenceville Movie Club is a family-friendly summer series featuring classic, fan-favorite movies at the Lawrenceville Lawn. With food trucks on-site and picnic-friendly space, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a relaxed evening downtown. View the full movie schedule and upcoming events at the website below.

Beats on the Streets brings the rhythm to 12 Thursdays of live DJ sets, inviting the community to shop and dine throughout downtown Lawrenceville. For more information, please visit the website below.

We’re hosting five days of science adventure at Tellus Science Museum!

Theme: Forensic Frenzy: Oh no! Who stole the gold?

This isn’t your average classroom; it’s a hands-on STEM escape designed to turn curious kids into real scientists during our one-week Explorer Camps. With a different theme to explore each week, every session offers a brand-new discovery.

Roll up your sleeves and sharpen your observation skills as you practice crime scene investigation one week, or master the art of collaboration by creating your own museum exhibit the next. From cracking the code to using creativity to engineer solutions to wild challenges, our junior scientists will tackle different adventures all summer long.

Come help us prove that the most powerful force in the universe is a curious mind!

Explorers will view a simulated crime scene and conduct laboratory experiments to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  Explorers will practice crime scene investigation using fingerprinting, blood analysis, and evidence collection.

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.
• Encounter spots may be available on the day of the program. Please meet the Wild Encounter Guide at the check-in location 15 minutes before the program begins to inquire about availability and to purchase tickets.

Days Available:
Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Select Thursdays at 2 p.m. between May 26 and September 7

Member Cost: $117 | Non-Member Cost: $130 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

IF YOU’VE YEARNED TO GET CLOSER TO THE ANIMALS, NOW YOU CAN WITH A WILD ENCOUNTER! 

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 Ben & Jerry’s food stand 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
• Availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. Advance registration is recommended.
• Encounter spots may be available on the day of the program. Please meet the Wild Encounter Guide at the check-in location 15 minutes before the program begins to inquire about availability and to purchase tickets.

Lemur Wild Encounters will run through October 18, 2026.

Days available:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 – 11:50 a.m.

Member Cost: $41 | Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

Warthog Wild Encounter

IF YOU’VE YEARNED TO GET CLOSER TO THE ANIMALS, NOW YOU CAN WITH A WILD ENCOUNTER! 

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.
• Availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. Advance registration is recommended.
• Encounter spots may be available on the day of the program. Please meet the Wild Encounter Guide at the check-in location 15 minutes before the program begins to inquire about availability and to purchase tickets.
• This encounter is not ADA accessible.
• All guests must wear closed-toed shoes on this encounter.

Warthog Wild Encounters will run through November 16, 2026.

Days available:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.

Member Cost: $41 | Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

Macon Little Theatre presents the classic movie musical live on stage.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8 p.m.

Sundays @ 2:30 p.m.

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.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

We’re hosting five days of science adventure at Tellus Science Museum!

Theme: Forensic Frenzy: Oh no! Who stole the gold?

This isn’t your average classroom; it’s a hands-on STEM escape designed to turn curious kids into real scientists during our one-week Explorer Camps. With a different theme to explore each week, every session offers a brand-new discovery.

Roll up your sleeves and sharpen your observation skills as you practice crime scene investigation one week, or master the art of collaboration by creating your own museum exhibit the next. From cracking the code to using creativity to engineer solutions to wild challenges, our junior scientists will tackle different adventures all summer long.

Come help us prove that the most powerful force in the universe is a curious mind!

Explorers will view a simulated crime scene and conduct laboratory experiments to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  Explorers will practice crime scene investigation using fingerprinting, blood analysis, and evidence collection.

PARENTS, ENJOY A WELL-DESERVED NIGHT OFF!

Send your kids to the Zoo for a wildly fun and educational evening with our trained Educators.

Activities are purposefully designed for children ages 5-11 and include a guided after-hours tour of the Zoo, games and activities, crafts, story time, and a pizza dinner.

Upcoming 2026 Dates:
June 27
July 25
August 8
August 22
September 5
October 24

Time:
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Member Cost:
$35 per child

Non-Member Cost:
$42 per child

Themes:  

June 27: Radical Reptiles – Explore the scaly and often slithery world of reptiles! Discover the amazing senses and defenses of animals such as snakes, lizards, and turtles. Young explorers will learn how humans can help our not-so-furry friends and develop respect and appreciation for reptiles. 

July 25: Small But Mighty – Join us for a special night where the tables are turned – instead of young explorers seeing animals in their habitats, animals are coming to see us in our Conservation Action Resource Center (ARC)!  Meet our smallest Ambassador Animals with the biggest personalities and learn what makes them special as individuals and as species. Explore the human-animal connection through activities designed to engage young explorers in thinking about how humans can show care for the small animals that share our planet. 

August 8: Curious Cats – Embark on a wild adventure to the world of lions, tigers, and leopards! Young explorers will engage in activities to learn about the fantastic feline adaptations that help these animals hunt, hide, and survive. Join us in discovering the superpowers of cats! 

August 22: Savanna Giants – Giants are among us! Join us as we explore the world of the positively enormous animals that roam the African Savanna, including rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and ostriches! What adaptations set these animals apart? Join us as we answer this question and learn more about the role humans have in protecting our gigantic animal friends! 

September 5: Bird Brains – Soar into the fascinating lives of birds, from tweeting songbirds to majestic raptors and colorful flamingos! Young explorers will gain empathy for feathered friends while discovering how beaks, feet, and feathers help birds adapt to every challenge. How could a simple change in a bird’s beak make all the difference for survival? Join us as we find out! 

October 24: Mystifying Mammals – Come discover the world of wonderfully unique and bizarre mammals, including binturongs, maras, and naked mole rats. Join our Zoo Educators as we explore the remarkable anatomical and behavioral adaptations that allow these animals to thrive in their environments. Can your young explorer unlock the science behind the mysteries of these lesser-known mammals?  

Age Range: 5-11 years old

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. 
• Availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. Advance registration is recommended.
• Encounter spots may be available on the day of the program. Please meet the Wild Encounter Guide at the check-in location 15 minutes before the program begins to inquire about availability and to purchase tickets.
• 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

2026 Event Dates:
July 11: The 200s Era
July 18: Taylor Swift & Friends
July 25: Boy Bands & Girl Groups

Event time: 6 – 8:30 p.m. (Last event entry: 7 p.m.) 
Early entry: 4:30 p.m. 

NEW for 2026: Savanna Nights ticket holders can enter the Zoo starting at 4:30 p.m. for extended time with the animals! Event programming will begin at 6 p.m. (Note: animals begin to head indoors for the evening at sunset).

Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta is where the wild things are … just for adults! This casual, inspirational evening is perfect for a get-together or date night.  

You’ll have three opportunities this summer to dance along to your favorite tunes and enjoy after-hours animal viewing during a unique, child-free evening. It’s the perfect blend of music, nature, and good vibes. 

Tickets: 
- Members: FREE with advance reservations
- Non-Members: $ 24.95
This is a ticketed rain-or-shine event for ages 21 and up only. Tickets and physical IDs will be checked upon arrival.  

Join us as we feature music from:

July 11: The 2000s Era
Set up your away message and call up your Top 8 because it’s 2000s Night at Zoo Atlanta! Enjoy wild views as you relive the Y2K era with music from Britney Spears, Usher, Alicia Keys, Outkast, Justin Timberlake, Eminem, Green Day, Destiny’s Child, Blink 182, and more!

July 18: Taylor Swift & Friends
It’s a Cruel Summer at Zoo Atlanta. Bring friendship bracelets to trade and sing your heart out because it’s going to be a perfect night! We’ll provide the soundtrack with songs from all of Taylor’s eras, plus her friends like Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, and more.

July 25: Boy Bands & Girl Groups
Friendship never ends at Zoo Atlanta! Get ready for iconic hits and matching outfits as we celebrate legendary boy bands and girl groups! Check out Zoo Atlanta’s own animal groups while you party like a chart-topper to One Direction, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony, New Kids on the Block, Blackpink, Jonas Brothers, NSYNC, TLC and more!

Your Savanna Nights adventure includes: 
- Ability to enter the Zoo as early as 4:30 p.m., with event programming beginning at 6 p.m.
- The perfect soundtrack for your wild evening with music at select spots in the Zoo. 
- Delicious food and drink options available for purchase. 
- Photo opportunities to remember the evening.
- Animal views and unique opportunities to chat with our animal experts during “Ask-A-Keeper” times. 
- A special live animal presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas.
- Take a seat at our Wild Explorer VR Theater for a 360° Virtual Reality experience that transports you to the wild! (Add on purchase required.) 

Macon Little Theatre presents the classic movie musical live on stage.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8 p.m.

Sundays @ 2:30 p.m.

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.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

Atlanta Food Festival vibes every week with food, crafts, music and kids' activities.

Free admission fun for all ages!

This is the perfect place to eat, shop, dance, and make memories at one of the most family-friendly food markets in Atlanta.

Food & Drinks

• Over 15 delicious food vendors featuring a diverse selection of foods every week
• A diverse mix of crave-worthy eats from local culinary favorites
• Food, drinks & most activities available for purchase

Shop Local

• Craft vendors showcasing local artisans
• Handmade goods, unique gifts & one-of-a-kind finds
• Support small businesses in a vibrant marketplace atmosphere.

Entertainment & Experiences

• Live music from talented local bands all day
• High-energy DJ sets spinning your favorite hits at night
• Monthly Silent Disco experience with glowing headphones
• Monthly Outdoor Movie Nights under the stars. Bring blankets and chairs!
• Seasonal themes and interactive activities
• Exciting sponsor activations and giveaways

Family Fun

• Kids activities including inflatables
• Face painting and family-friendly games
• Safe, welcoming environment for all ages

When
Every Saturday, April 4-Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Eat. Shop. Dance. Celebrate. Repeat.

RSVP BY GRABBING A TICKET FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS FROM OUR VENDORS!

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/uptown-market-atlanta-4820292

Imagine running a show when all of your stars are birds!

Become a Trainer for a Day at the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas, and see firsthand how training is used to care for and connect guests to the birds while participating in the Fantastic Flights presentation!

Work alongside the Ambassador Animals Team to experience how these feathered friends showcase their unique adaptations in these presentations and learn about the positive reinforcement training that ensures that all of the birds are participating voluntarily.   This behind-the-scenes look at Fantastic Flights and its amazing participants will give you a greater appreciation for the term “bird brain” and the important relationships between the birds and their care team. 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 Ambassador Animals 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:Sunday, April 26
Sunday, May 10
Wednesday, May 27
Wednesday, June 10
Sunday, June 21
Wednesday, July 15
Sunday, July 26
Wednesday, August 5
Sunday, August 16
Wednesday, September 2

Time(s): 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Age Range: 16 and up

Macon Little Theatre presents the classic movie musical live on stage.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8 p.m.

Sundays @ 2:30 p.m.

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)