Relax and watch an outdoor movie, get up close with butterflies or attend a food and music festival – wherever your interests lie, metro Atlanta probably has an event to make your weekend special.
Check out the following 16 things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta:
Cobb
STITCHES United. Starts at 9 a.m. Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2. $14 for one-day pass, $20 for two-day, free admission on Sunday. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-955-8000. http://www.knittinguniverse.com/United2019.
Join in a crafting expo with classes, shopping and exhibits for those who love to crochet, weave, sew, quilt or pursue a similar hobby. You can sharpen your skills or pick up a new pastime since 30 instructors will lead 120 classes.
Sundays at The Southern: Summer Tours. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 2. $5-$10. Free with regular admission. Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. https://www.southernmuseum.org/sundays-at-the-southern/.
Take a topical tour that relates to an exhibit each Sunday in June and July at the Southern Museum at 1:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tours on Sunday, June 2 will focus on one of the best-preserved Merci Boxcars in the U.S.
Outdoor movie. 6 p.m. pre-movie entertainment, movie after sundown. Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Hwy NW Kennesaw. https://www.facebook.com/events/375401516640598/.
Get the family together and bring blankets or low-back chairs to spread out and enjoy "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" on a giant inflatable outdoor screen. Come early for pre-movie entertainment, fun and giveaways.
Smyrna Outdoor Market. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 1. Free admission. Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna. www.smyrnaga.gov.
Listen to music by Shawn Haney as you shop for coffee, tea, fresh produce, baked goods and more.
DeKalb
Candler Park Music & Food Festival. 4-11 p.m. Friday, May 31 and noon-11 p.m. Saturday, June 1. $30 and up. Candler Park, 1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta. https://candlerparkmusicfestival.com/.
Listen to a long list of musical artists and explore a food village and artist market.
Free First Saturday. 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 1. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. https://dunwoodynature.org/.
Have a musical morning at Dunwoody Nature Center with singer-songwriter Ace Suggs. His music is kid-friendly and singing along is encouraged.
Dunwoody Sunday Cycle. 2:45 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody. http://bikewalkdunwoody.org.
Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to cycle the 4.5-mile loop of mostly right turns. Younger riders will take a shorter route.
Credit: From brookhavenga.gov
Credit: From brookhavenga.gov
Bark in the Park. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven. https://www.brookhavenga.gov.
Bring your dog along to enjoy lure chasing (for a fee) and you can check out adoptions, pet-related vendors and food trucks.
North Fulton
Credit: From chattnaturecenter.org
Credit: From chattnaturecenter.org
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 1 and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 2. $12 general public, $8 members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. https://www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Butterflies take center stage with live butterfly releases, a walk-through exhibit with hundreds of butterflies, and butterfly-friendly plants for sale. Food and entertainment are also offered.
Fiber & Folk Art Show. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, May 31 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta. 678-297-6165. https://www.artsalpharetta.org/.
Many artists, subject matters and media are represented in this show, which celebrates the diversity of fiber and folk art.
City Green Live: 7 Bridges Road. 6:30 p.m. food truck arrival, 7:30 p.m. concert. Friday, May 31. Free. The Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 770-206-2022. www.visitsandysprings.org.
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience. Pack your own food or buy something from one of the food trucks.
2019 Atlanta Open – The South Pickleball Championships. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 and 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 1. https://www.atlantaopenpickleballtournament.com/.
The third annual tournament is the east's second largest and features over 700 professional and amateur pickleball players.
Gwinnett
Spring Fling. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Duluth Town Green, 3140 Main St., Duluth. https://www.facebook.com/.
Take part in free workouts, listen to a live DJ and let the kids play on inflatables. Proceeds for the event go to support Rainbow Village.
Vintage Market Days. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 1 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 2. $10 Friday and Saturday, $5 Sunday. Gwinnett Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway (Davis Entrance), Lawrenceville. www.vintagemarketdays.com.
Shop at this upscale, vintage-inspired indoor-outdoor market, where you'll find original art, clothing, home décor, antiques and much more.
Movies Under the Stars. Films start at approximately 8 p.m., Saturday, June 1. Free. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. https://www.simon.com/.
Arrive early with lawn chairs or blankets and relax or dance to the music of the Mike Veal Band, let the kids romp on a bounce house and then catch "Incredibles 2."
Block Party on Main. 6-10 p.m. Friday, May 31. Free. Parsons Alley and Main Street, Duluth. https://www.duluthga.net
A street fair atmosphere takes over Main Street in Duluth with food, live music and a themed concert highlighting '80s night featuring The Breakfast Club.
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