GOT FLEAS?

Check out a flea market for a good cause this weekend. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, household goods, books, toys, games, baby items, sporting goods, electronics and jewelry —- something for everyone, with proceeds going to the Good Mews Animal Foundation. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Friday's admission is $10; Saturday and Sunday are free. At New London Square, 1425-1495 Roswell Road in Marietta. Information: 770-499-2287 or go to www.goodmews.org.

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

And you'll know it at the Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival 2008. Arts and crafts, food, entertainment stage and a variety of children's activities. Runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. It's free. At the Smyrna Village Green, 2800 King St. 770-423-1330, www.ci.smyrna.ga.us. Saturday's event also includes the Jonquil City Jog, a 5K out-and-back course down Atlanta Road. Benefits the Campbell High School Educational Foundation. 7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. 5K; 9 a.m. fun run; 9:15 a.m. tot trot. $20; $15 advance. Race info: 770-434-6600, www.active.com.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

The whole family can enjoy the beautiful spring weather Sunday at the following outdoor events:

> Dragonfly and Damselfly Talk and Walk. Life history and identification, followed by a walk through the gardens focused on finding and identifying these beautiful invertebrates. Registration required. For ages 16 and older. 2-4 p.m. Sunday. $15. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, Ext. 222, www.chattnaturecenter.com.

> Early Bird Walk. Participants may bring binoculars to look for migrating birds while walking by ancient Indian mounds and the Etowah River. Sponsored by the Audubon Society. 7:30 a.m.-noon Sunday. $4; $2.50 children. Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Road S.E., Cartersville. 770-387-3747, www.georgiastateparks.org/info/etowah.

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD

Here's your chance to sample goodies from more than 55 area restaurants at the Taste of Marietta, a festival on the Marietta Square Sunday. There will be live music on four stages and games at Kids Alley and Sports Corner. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 7 p.m. Admission is free, with "tastings" costing between 50 cents and $4. Roswell Street at Park Square in Marietta. Info: 770-429-1115 or online at www.mariettasquare.com.

LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS —- AND MORE

Don't miss the Yaarab Shrine Circus and Carnival 2008 in Marietta this weekend and next. The Tarzan Zerbini Circus presents the 66th annual event, featuring animals, high-wire acrobats, trapeze performers, motorcycle stunts and clowns. 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (gates open at 5 p.m.); 1, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays (gates open at 10 a.m.) and Sundays (gates open at noon) April 25-May 4. $10; $5 ages 12 and younger. At Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road. Call 1-800-360-5818 or go to www.circus2008.org for more information.