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Event List
- Atlanta MetroFood & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
NETHERWORLD Haunted House, one of Atlanta’s longest-running immersive experiences, is back with more creepy creatures, terrifying monsters, and frightful fun this scary season! The attraction will feature two new haunts: Wake the Dead and Mr. Grendel's Birthday Party of Horrors. Both haunts will feature intricate sets, otherworldly effects, and live monsters!
After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the festival-styled Midway, packed with Halloween spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks and more.
Haunt goers can also discover more fun at NETHERWORLD’s House of Creeps monster museum, or five epic escape rooms at Escape the Netherworld.
All tickets are time and date specific. Please arrive during the timeslot listed on your ticket. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry. For more details on the haunts and to purchase tickets, visit www.fearworld.com.
* Please check www.fearworld.com for specific times and pricing.
Open Nightly Sept. 27-28, Oct. 3-6, 9-14, 16-20, 22-31-Nov. 3
Closing Weekend – Nov. 8-9
- Atlanta MetroTheater
A two-hour-long comedic murder mystery where even YOU can be the killer! Join us for the event everyone is dying to attend!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery's 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more.
The market will be open Oct. 18-Dec. 31, during regular MAGallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Shop Sip ‘N Stroll Saturdays in November, during Madison’s Fifth Fridays (open until 7 p.m.), Holiday Tour of Homes and Candlelight Shopping (open until 7 p.m.).
With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season.
Come early to find the best selections.
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery presents Hand Painted Canvas Rugs Exhibition by M. Lesnikowski, Oct. 17-Nov. 16.
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Opening Reception Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
- Magnolia MidlandsKids & Family
Cowboys and cowgirls, saddle up for Middle Georgia's Annual Easterseals Pro Rodeo Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd at Southern Pines Equestrian Center! Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the rodeo events kick off at 7 PM!
Special acts include rodeo clown Colt Hartt, professional rodeo announcer Jaime Osbrink, and the return of Tim "Wild Thang" Lepard and Team Ghost Rider, a well-trained team of dog riding capuchin monkeys!
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 7 to 12 at the gate. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 7 to 12. Children under 7 enter FREE!
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family
Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta with your school or group at NightCrawler Overnight.
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 schools, Scouts, and other groups.
Participants 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.
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 followed by morning activities and more visits to see how animals start their day.
If you are looking for additional opportunities to connect with wildlife up-close, you can register your group for an Animal Encounter for an additional fee. This encounter includes an exclusive talk with a Zoo Educator and a visit with two to three small animal ambassadors. Note: We cannot accommodate specific animal requests for the encounter.
Participating groups are invited to stay and enjoy the zoo at completion of your program!
CAPACITY: Minimum of 20 – Maximum of 120
UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
Oct. 4
Oct. 25
Nov. 2
Nov. 8TIMES: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning
COST: $100
AGE RANGE: 6+
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT DURING A NIGHTCRAWLER?
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Rain or shine. This program happens rain or shine, and much of the program is outside. Please plan for the weather and dress accordingly.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rustic camping meets the Zoo. All sleeping locations are in climate-controlled buildings with a restroom either in the building or nearby.
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Have fun! This unique experience is unlike anything that you can do in Atlanta. We look forward to hosting you for an upcoming program!
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- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
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.COST: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.
MEMBER COST: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
AGE RANGE: All ages
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Youths 15 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- There must be one adult in attendance with each registration.
- Youth 3 and under must remain with their adult group members at all times.
- Historic HeartlandCommunity
Join us to celebrate the Day of the Dead Cultural Fest, partnering with Community Culture & Arts!
On Nov. 2-3, head over to the North Houston Sports Complex for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy live music, delicious food, vibrant vendors, face painting, craft vendors and engaging contests including the Catrina and altar competitions.
Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of Dia de Muertos!
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
Come take a stroll through the world where differences are cherished and kindness flourishes, a world we’d all like to live in, a world envisioned and created by artists and friends Maxine Hess and Jeanne Hewell-Chambers--on exhibit at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum in Carrollton Sept. 26-Dec. 5.
Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
- 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 MidlandsCommunity, Food & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation, Outdoors
Make plans to join us in Festival Park on Saturday, Nov. 2, for the 11th Annual Chicken Livers and Gizzards Festival! Come out and see all the great vendors: arts and crafts, food and more!
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Interested in being a vendor?Apply Here: https://forms.gle/d6erWsfwAicKpdzz5
- Magnolia MidlandsCommunity, Concert
Douglas, Georgia! We’re excited to bring JJ Grey & Mofro to The Martin Centre on Saturday, Nov. 2.
- Special Guest Smokestack
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Music starts at 8 p.m.
Ticket sales to general public start 07/12/24 at 10 a.m. No refunds.
Questions can be sent to themartincentre@gmail.com
- Northwest GeorgiaOutdoors
Celebrate the splendor of autumn at Rock City’s Fall Colors, where pumpkins and hay bales decorate this charming seasonal event.
Feel fall and stroll the gardens as the colors change and take in the beauty of new native sunflower and wildflower patches. Overhead, the autumn glow of hanging lanterns guides the way through the Grand Corridor and the Hall of the Mountain King.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of old-time and bluegrass performances. See the seasons change before your eyes!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in our rural areas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is honored to present Queer Perspectives, a juried exhibition in Fall 2024.
- Presidential PathwaysKids & Family
Join us every weekend at the Callaway Discovery Center for our Woodland Workshops Series! Woodland Workshops is a hands on workshop for children of all ages.
- Sept. 21-22 - Animal Track Molds
- Sept. 28-29 - Bee/Bug Hotels
- Oct. 5-6 - “Pebbles” the Stone Snake
- Oct. 12-13 - Make a Garden Stone
- Oct. 19-20 - Monster Pumpkins
- Oct. 26-27 - Monster Pumpkins
- Nov. 2-3 - Pinecone Bird Feeder
- Nov. 9-10 - Leaf Pounding
- Nov. 16-17 - Animal Track Molds
- Nov. 23-24 - Gourd Birdhouses
- Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - Dried Leaf Art
- Dec. 7-8 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 14-15 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 21-22 - Make a Winter Wreath
- Dec. 28-29 - Make a Garden Stone
- Atlanta MetroFood & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
NETHERWORLD Haunted House, one of Atlanta’s longest-running immersive experiences, is back with more creepy creatures, terrifying monsters, and frightful fun this scary season! The attraction will feature two new haunts: Wake the Dead and Mr. Grendel's Birthday Party of Horrors. Both haunts will feature intricate sets, otherworldly effects, and live monsters!
After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the festival-styled Midway, packed with Halloween spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks and more.
Haunt goers can also discover more fun at NETHERWORLD’s House of Creeps monster museum, or five epic escape rooms at Escape the Netherworld.
All tickets are time and date specific. Please arrive during the timeslot listed on your ticket. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry. For more details on the haunts and to purchase tickets, visit www.fearworld.com.
* Please check www.fearworld.com for specific times and pricing.
Open Nightly Sept. 27-28, Oct. 3-6, 9-14, 16-20, 22-31-Nov. 3
Closing Weekend – Nov. 8-9
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery's 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more.
The market will be open Oct. 18-Dec. 31, during regular MAGallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Shop Sip ‘N Stroll Saturdays in November, during Madison’s Fifth Fridays (open until 7 p.m.), Holiday Tour of Homes and Candlelight Shopping (open until 7 p.m.).
With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season.
Come early to find the best selections.
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery presents Hand Painted Canvas Rugs Exhibition by M. Lesnikowski, Oct. 17-Nov. 16.
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Opening Reception Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family
Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta with your school or group at NightCrawler Overnight.
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 schools, Scouts, and other groups.
Participants 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.
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 followed by morning activities and more visits to see how animals start their day.
If you are looking for additional opportunities to connect with wildlife up-close, you can register your group for an Animal Encounter for an additional fee. This encounter includes an exclusive talk with a Zoo Educator and a visit with two to three small animal ambassadors. Note: We cannot accommodate specific animal requests for the encounter.
Participating groups are invited to stay and enjoy the zoo at completion of your program!
CAPACITY: Minimum of 20 – Maximum of 120
UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
Oct. 4
Oct. 25
Nov. 2
Nov. 8TIMES: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning
COST: $100
AGE RANGE: 6+
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.
-
Have fun! This unique experience is unlike anything that you can do in Atlanta. We look forward to hosting you for an upcoming program!
-
- Historic HeartlandCommunity
Join us to celebrate the Day of the Dead Cultural Fest, partnering with Community Culture & Arts!
On Nov. 2-3, head over to the North Houston Sports Complex for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy live music, delicious food, vibrant vendors, face painting, craft vendors and engaging contests including the Catrina and altar competitions.
Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of Dia de Muertos!