Back again with another week of awesome, affordable activities to keep those long summer days lively. For the next seven days, there’s an animal presentation, fun festivals, and even a beach adventure. Don’t let the heat get the best of you – jump in!
Saturday, June 18
Sandy Springs Lantern Parade. See the inaugural Sandy Springs Lantern Parade! Don’t miss the 25-foot albino alligator lantern, created by artist Chantelle Rytter, that will be floating down the Chattahoochee river. The parade will begin at North Springs United Methodist Church and process to Morgan Falls Overlook Park. After the parade, a shuttle will run back to the starting point.
Cost: Free
Time: 9 pm
Location: Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs
For more info: http://events.accessatlanta.com/event/sandy-springs-lantern-parade5755949a0a15c?s=1
Sunday, June 19 (Happy Father’s Day!)
Looking for fun Father’s Day Weekend activities? Here’s a list of things going on around Atlanta that Dad (and the whole family!) will love: http://www.atlanta.net/events/seasonal/fathers-day/
Juneteenth Celebration. Come join Atlanta History Center for its Juneteenth Celebration! This two-day celebration focuses on the commemoration of emancipation from slavery in the United States and also includes museum theater performances, kid-friendly hands-on activities, storytelling, live jazz & gospel music.
Cost: Free
Time: Noon – 4 pm
Location: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta
For more info: http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/
Monday, June 20 (First Day of Summer!)
Go to the beach! Visit Cauble Park and relax on Acworth Beach! The beach area of the park features a white sand beach as well as a roped off area for swimming. There is no lifeguard on duty and there is no charge for swimming. The surrounding park offers boating, fishing, public restrooms, rental facilities, a volleyball net, playgrounds, picnic areas, and more.
Cost: Free
Time: Dawn to Dusk
Where: Lake Acworth, 4425 Beach St NW Acworth, GA 30101
For more info: http://www.acworth.com/attractions/acworth-beach/
Tuesday, June 21
Join the Green Gym! Exercise goes green! Participate in fun, hands-on craft activities to learn how to make upcycled exercise equipment out of recycled materials and common household items. Registration strongly encouraged. Bring ten dry, clean, recycled plastic bags for each person participating. Ages 6-12.
Cost: Free
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
For more info: http://www.cobbcat.org/event/join-the-green-gym-at-the-east-marietta-library/
Wednesday, June 22
Sgt. Maddox and His K9 Partner. A K9 handler with his K9 partner will discuss and demonstrate how the K9 police department serves the county, how the dogs are trained, and where they come from. He will also do a training session with hit K9 partner. Come see this hard-working trainer and his dog!
Cost: Free
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta St. Bldg. 1, Powder Springs, 30127
For more info: http://www.cobbcat.org/event/sgt-maddox-and-his-k9-partner/
Thursday, June 23
ASO’s Performance in the Park! Come out to Piedmont Park and enjoy a concert on Oak Hill, in the Southwest corner of the park. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will be performing pieces that range from Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville to James Brown’s I Feel Good. Park at the Botanical Gardens, and feel free to bring your own food and drinks.
Cost: Free
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Piedmont Park, 400 Park Drive NE, Atlanta
For more info: http://www.atlantasymphony.org/ConcertsAndTickets/Calendar/2015-2016/Piedmont-Park-Performance
Friday, June 24
Cherokee County History Museum. Beat the heat and come inside to learn about North Georgia’s history. The Cherokee County Museum features permanent exhibits about Cherokee county, interactive iPad presentations, and short videos about real Cherokee county citizens who have a story to tell.
Cost: Free
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Cherokee County History Museum, 100 North Street, Suite 140, Canton
For more info: http://www.rockbarn.org/museum/
