LITTLE PONIES, BIG TEA PARTY

For the little ones, don't miss "My Little Pony Live!" at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre this weekend. It's the "World's Biggest Tea Party" with all the pony characters —- Pinkie Pie, Minty, Sweetberry, Rarity the Unicorn, Sew-and-So, Rainbow Dash, Thistle Whistle and Wysteria. There's singing, dancing and audience participation. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14-$34. The performing arts center is at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway in Vinings. Call 770-916-2800, 404-249-6400, or go to www.mylittleponylive.net for tickets and information.

HORSE FUN

Don't miss the Atlanta Steeplechase 2008 on Saturday. This Atlanta tradition that dates back to 1966 includes tailgating and picnic parties, Jack Russell terrier races, a children's festival, U.S. Disc Dog Southern Nationals competition, an air show, hat contests and —- of course —- horse racing. Six races in all, on a course with hurdles. Gates open at 9 a.m. and morning activities are followed by the races starting at 1:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30-$600. On 435 beautiful acres of Kingston Downs, on the Etowah River at the Floyd-Bartow county line, U.S. 411/Gore Spring Road S.E., Kingston. Information: 404-237-7436, 404-249-6400, or online at www.atlantasteeplechase.org.

AMERICAN STANDARDS

If it's the old days you're pining for, check out the Kinna Classic Chamber concert Saturday in Douglasville. Pianist Joe Chapman and jazz trumpeter Andy David play American standards such as "Stardust," "Night and Day," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "My Funny Valentine" and "Till There Was You" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the Douglasville Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton St. For tickets and information, call 770-949-2787 or go to www.artsdouglas.org.

CRUISIN' WITH YOUR BABY

Calling all car buffs: Take in the sights and sounds of a couple of "cruise-ins" on Saturday.

> There's one sponsored by C.C. Riders at 5 p.m. at Wendy's at West Cobb Marketplace, 3342 Ernest Barrett Parkway in Marietta. Information: 404-925-5099.

> A little farther on down the road, there's one sponsored by the Bremen Downtown Development Authority at 5 p.m. in downtown Bremen at City Hall, 232 Tallapoosa St. Information: 770-537-9157 or go to www.bremenga.gov. Both events are free.

TAKE A BREAK

The Vacation Home Expo will show you how. This consumer and trade travel show focuses on the condominium, villa and vacation home rental experience and is presented by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Expo is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10; ages 17 and under get in free at the Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway in Vinings. Information: 770-955-8000 or go to www.vacationhomeexpo.com.