Community Events

Join Keep Douglas Beautiful as we host the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Come out and support your Georgia Tech Track & Field team inside George C. Griffin Track & Field Facility!

Bear on the Square, an authentic Appalachian Heritage Festival featuring bluegrass and old-time music, celebrates its 28th year in Dahlonega.

In addition to the musicians in the MainStage tent and jamming around the Historic Square, the festival includes a juried Artists Market Place, featuring traditional mountain crafts, storytelling, free music workshops and demonstrations, wine and beer, a Sunday Gospel Jam, children’s activities, dancing and more.

All events are free except for the opening night fundraiser featuring Lonesome River Band in concert April 17.

Free admission and parking, shop plants grown by Cobb Master Gardeners, explore the kids corner, browse the yard sale and discover unique gifts from 79 specialty vendors (plants, herbs, honey, sauces, crafts, pottery, bird accessories, yard art and more!)

Proceeds support gardening education, scholarships and local demonstration and community gardens.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Learn more at the website below.

Escape the ordinary and step into a world of knights, noble ladies, lively music, artisan treasures, and unforgettable fun at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

From thrilling jousts and hilarious stage acts to delicious food, themed drinks, shopping, games, and immersive village streets, every visit feels like a full-day adventure. Bring your family, gather your friends, and spend the day feasting, shopping, laughing, and making memories in a place where fantasy feels real.

Come see why generations of guests return year after year for a royal springtime tradition. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day, Monday April 11-May 31. 

Set in LaGrange’s historic Hillside neighborhood, this community-centered event features local art, live music and diverse food vendors.

The festival celebrates the creativity and culture that defines one of LaGrange’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Fans can get their first look at the 2026 Georgia Tech Football Team at the annual White & Gold Game, presented by Renasant Bank, at 1 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, with free admission for all fans. 

Before kickoff, Georgia Tech will host the first-ever Legends Brunch presented by Proof of the Pudding, an exclusive event featuring a full brunch buffet and a panel discussion with prominent former Yellow Jacket Head Coach and players. Limited tickets remain, and you can get yours by clicking here.  

The day will also include a free on-field kids’ clinic for children ages 5–12 before the game, allowing young fans to take the field and learn football skills from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., with check-in starting at 10 a.m. Click here to claim your free kids' ticket.

How many chickens do you weigh?

How tall are you in apples or inches or pennies? Can you use your foot as a ruler?

Explore these and other questions in this new interactive exhibit in the Discovery Garden!

It may be common to measure using standard tools such as measuring tapes and cups, but Measurement Rules explores non-standard tools such as balancing scales, odometers, calipers, 3-D imaging and counting “Mississippis.” Explore this exhibit and become confident in the language of measurement through length, weight, volume and time.

The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

We’ve all imagined what it’s like to live and work in space, but only a select few have done it. Opening on Oct. 10, those who have lived in space will share their experiences with visitors in our newest traveling exhibition, Journey to Space.

Using hands-on and large-scale interactive exhibits and multimedia components, Journey to Space gives visitors a glimpse at the extraordinary conditions of human space travel, as well as the unique challenges and rewards of life on board the International Space Station.

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Evans, in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter).

Based on the beloved film, "Mrs. Doubtfire" tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

Shows and dates are subject to change. Some fees may not be refundable. Ticket price policies are at the discretion of the Columbia County Performing Arts Center and Broadway Columbia County and may be changed at any time.

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)

Bear on the Square, an authentic Appalachian Heritage Festival featuring bluegrass and old-time music, celebrates its 28th year in Dahlonega.

In addition to the musicians in the MainStage tent and jamming around the Historic Square, the festival includes a juried Artists Market Place, featuring traditional mountain crafts, storytelling, free music workshops and demonstrations, wine and beer, a Sunday Gospel Jam, children’s activities, dancing and more.

All events are free except for the opening night fundraiser featuring Lonesome River Band in concert April 17.

Escape the ordinary and step into a world of knights, noble ladies, lively music, artisan treasures, and unforgettable fun at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

From thrilling jousts and hilarious stage acts to delicious food, themed drinks, shopping, games, and immersive village streets, every visit feels like a full-day adventure. Bring your family, gather your friends, and spend the day feasting, shopping, laughing, and making memories in a place where fantasy feels real.

Come see why generations of guests return year after year for a royal springtime tradition. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day, Monday April 11-May 31. 

The LaGrange Cycling Classic brings high-energy racing and a festive atmosphere to historic downtown. As part of the 2026 USA Criterium Speed Week Series, cyclists will speed through the streets and draw spectators and participants from across the Southeast.

For more information visit www.lagrangecyclingclassic.com

How many chickens do you weigh?

How tall are you in apples or inches or pennies? Can you use your foot as a ruler?

Explore these and other questions in this new interactive exhibit in the Discovery Garden!

It may be common to measure using standard tools such as measuring tapes and cups, but Measurement Rules explores non-standard tools such as balancing scales, odometers, calipers, 3-D imaging and counting “Mississippis.” Explore this exhibit and become confident in the language of measurement through length, weight, volume and time.

The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in Buckhead has been selected as one of 10 communities to host a curated traveling art exhibit of works from Georgia's State Art Collection. The exhibition, Reimagine Contemporary Georgia Artists, will be at the Museum from April 20 to May 29. It will feature works from the community's local and regional artists alongside featured works from the state collection.

The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

How many chickens do you weigh?

How tall are you in apples or inches or pennies? Can you use your foot as a ruler?

Explore these and other questions in this new interactive exhibit in the Discovery Garden!

It may be common to measure using standard tools such as measuring tapes and cups, but Measurement Rules explores non-standard tools such as balancing scales, odometers, calipers, 3-D imaging and counting “Mississippis.” Explore this exhibit and become confident in the language of measurement through length, weight, volume and time.

The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon features stunning traditional and modern quilts from the biennial competition.

SQTM is honored to be one of only four venues in the United States where the works will be on view.

ADAC invites you to step into a season of renewal at DESIGN ADAC 2026, where thoughtful design meets the way we live. Explore living spaces shaped by craftsmanship, innovation and intention; wander through showrooms that tell stories of balance, clarity and purpose; be inspired by an array of freshly launched collections showcasing the latest in design innovation; honor top design talent; and connect with the creative voices defining modern living. 

For more than six decades, ADAC has been the Southeast’s destination for design excellence, connection and creativity. DESIGN ADAC 2026 continues that legacy, inviting designers, architects and tastemakers to reimagine spaces where life unfolds, creating environments that are both timeless and meaningful. 

Free to attend. Registration is required and opens March 17. Join the conversation with #DESIGNADAC. 

The natural world is at the center of good design. This panel will explore the critical role that the local environment plays in shaping thoughtful, beautiful spaces that stand the test of time.

Los Angeles interior designer Peter Dunham and landscape architect Patricia Benner, also based in Los Angeles, will join Veranda Executive Editor Ellen McGauley to discuss the powerful role landscape and natural materials play in the buildings and rooms we create, and their collaborations together.

Following the presentation, please join Dunham, Benner, and McGauley at the Kolo Collection showroom for a reception and signing of Dunham’s book, "The World of Peter Dunham: Global Style from Paris to Hollywood”—along with highlights of Sunbrella’s outdoor upholstery products across partners.

DESIGN ADAC is a three-day event celebrating design excellence, featuring world-class speakers, curated programming, and immersive experiences that blend creativity, culture, and luxury within ADAC’s more than 550,000 SF campus. DESIGN ADAC 2026 is April 21-23.