Community Events

Join celebrated designers Marie Flanigan, Young Huh and Elizabeth Lawrence with Southern Home Editor Lynn Terry for an inspiring conversation on the art of completion. This panel explores how the right details transform good design into an unforgettable experience and how trims, textures, and intentional choices create interiors that are both refined and deeply personal.

Following the presentation, continue the conversation at a meet and greet with Flanigan, Huh, Lawrence and Terry at the Samuel & Sons showroom. Huh will be signing copies of her debut book, A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors, during the reception.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the latest trims showcased throughout the space.

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.

Zoo Atlanta is home to a diversity of species of reptiles and amphibians from around the globe. From some of the smallest frogs to the most endangered lizards, join the Herpetology Care Team and immerse yourself in the science behind caring for reptiles and amphibians behind-the-scenes at Scaly Slimy Spectacular!

From some of the smallest frogs to the most endangered lizards, join the Herpetology Care Team and immerse yourself in the science behind caring for reptiles and amphibians behind-the-scenes at Scaly Slimy Spectacular!

Learn firsthand the level of care that is required to care for these unique and important species. 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. If you love these scaly and slimy creatures, this program is just for you! 

Before registering, please understand that during this program: 

• Participants will perform similar tasks as members of the Herpetology Care 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:
Wednesday, January 14
Saturday, January 24
Saturday, February 14
Wednesday, February 25
Saturday, March 7
Wednesday, March 18
Wednesday, April 22
Saturday, May 9
Wednesday, May 20

Times: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Age range: 16 and up

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. 

Celebrate the visionaries shaping the future of design in the Southeast and beyond as ADAC and Veranda honor the 2026 finalists for the Southeast Designers & Architect of the Year Awards at Made Goods. From acclaimed leaders to emerging talents, meet the finalists and get to know the innovative minds energizing the design world.

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.

From Broadway Classics to fun-loving, family friendly shows, Dublin Community Theatre lights up the Theatre Dublin stage through out the year.

2025 - 2026 Season Shows & Dates

• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

– Friday, November 14th, 2025 @ 7 PM
– Saturday, November 15th, 2025 @ 10 AM & 7 PM

• A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE ON STAGE

– Saturday, December 20th, 2025 @ 2 PM & 7 PM
– Sunday, December 21st, 2025 @ 2 PM

• Annie

– Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 @ 7 PM
– Friday, April 24th, 2026 @ 7 PM
– Saturday, April 25th, 2026 Time TBA

• Grease

– Thursday, July 16th, 2026 @ 7 PM
– Friday, July 17th, 2026 @ 7 PM
– Saturday, July 18th, 2026 Time TBA
– Sunday, July 19th, 2026 Time TBA

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. 

Sweetland Amphitheater will host an uplifting concert featuring Crowder, Seph Schlueter and Patrick Mayberry.

Music lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy the live performance at one of LaGrange’s premier venues.

This transitory exhibit is a culmination of our 2025 summer art series cohosted with Community Outreach, Inc. in the community of Meridian in McIntosh County.

This four-session, community empowerment initiative was powered by the Georgia Humanities Spring 2024 grant cycle and celebrated some of the cultural traditions of the Gullah Geechee Georgia coast.

Inspired by the musical catalog of Phil Morrison, Nocturne East is an event that celebrates, uplifts and honors the legacy of Union Brothers & Sisters Mission Hall and the Gullah Geechee community of Meridian. This occasion is a two-fold art exhibition followed by a jazz concert featuring The Phil Morrison Trio! 

Join us:

Art Exhibit 5-7 p.m.

Jazz Concert 7-9 p.m.

How can our homes help us thrive? This panel will delve into how thoughtful, inherently personal design can cultivate richness and lasting fulfillment both for ourselves and for our clients. A pair of New York-based talents—interior designer Ellie Cullman and architect Tom Kligerman—join Veranda Editor-in-Chief Steele Marcoux to discuss the emotional and enduring role our homes play in our lives when they balance beauty, comfort, and meaning for a sanctuary that endures and evolves with us.

Following the presentation, please join Cullman, Kligerman and Marcoux at the Scalamandré Showroom for a reception and book signing, including Kligerman’s Summer by the Sea, VERANDA’s American Style: Timeless Interior Design, and Cullman’s Cullman & Kravis: Interiors. Plus, browse Paul Montgomery’s latest mural collections.

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.

One of the best ways to create a timeless style is through the mixing of vintage and contemporary elements. The fusion of old and new not only elevates interiors but also allows for a more unique and distinctive home. The key is balance.

Join Georgia Design Editor-in-Chief Fran Worrall and award-winning interior designers Chuck Chewning, Dawn Heuer and Olivia Westbrooks for an insightful and educational conversation about how to effectively blend old and new—from furnishings and wallcoverings to lighting and hardware—to create interiors that feel both curated and fresh at the same time. Additionally, the panelists will discuss how a cohesive color palette, repeated details and finishes, and similar patterns and materials can seamlessly bridge the years

Following the presentation, please join Chewning, Heuer, Westbrooks, and Worrall for a reception in the Ernest Gaspard showroom and continue the conversation. While there, peruse Ernest Gaspard’s collection of furniture, lighting, wallcoverings, rugs, and more.

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.

Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta with your school or group at a NightCrawler Overnight.

Embark on 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 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 who call the Zoo home. During the evening, participants will have the opportunity to use night vision technology and will visit Scaly Slimy Spectacular to discover the nocturnal world of frogs, lizards, snakes, and turtles, illuminated by red flashlights. Participants will also enjoy a guided tour behind the scenes to discover how we care for animals every day. Learn about our new state-of-the-art veterinary complex, The Rollins Animal Health Center, and tour the Animal Nutrition Kitchen to find out what it takes to feed the Zoo!*  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 continental breakfast from Proof of the Pudding followed by morning visits to animal habitats to see how our Animal Care Specialists help the animals start their day. 

If you are looking for additional opportunities to connect with wildlife up-close, you can register your group for a 9 a.m. Animal Encounter for an additional fee. This encounter includes an exclusive 30-minute talk with a Zoo Educator and a visit with two to three small animal ambassadors before the conclusion of your NightCrawlers program. 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!

*The behind-the-scenes portion of the tour is not fully ADA accessible.  

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 there are multiple irregular surfaces and steep inclines. 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.
• 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!

CAPACITY: Minimum of 20 – Maximum of 120

Times: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning

Cost: $110

Age Range: 6+
This program is designed for groups with children. A paid adult must accompany child(ren), and a paid child must accompany adult(s). 

UPCOMING DATES:

2025: 

• September 27
• October: 3, 10, 11
• November 7

2026:

• February 27
• March: 7, 13, 14, 20, 27, 28
• April: 3, 17, 24
• May: 8, 9, 15

Elephant Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta

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. 

Member Cost: $117

Non-Member Cost: $130 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

Lemur Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta

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 PopCone 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.

Days Available: Lemur Wild Encounters will run from April 3 – October 18, 2026.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 – 11:50 a.m. 

Member Cost: $41

Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

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.

Days Available: Warthog Wild Encounters will run from April 3 – November 16, 2026.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.

Member Cost: $41

Non-Member Cost: $45 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

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.