Don't let the cloudy skies get you down. From musicals to beer fests to bicycle rides through the night, find something to light up your week.
Monday, Nov. 9
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure Atlanta-mini
All day at Centennial Olympic Park. Atlanta's park turns into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt. Bring your friends, family or a date and join in on this hunt guided by your smart phone. Make your way around the city's overlooked gems as you solve clues while learning more about Atlanta's history. Sign up online at urbandaventurequest.com. Tickets are $24 for the entire team. Promo code: EVENTFUL Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Grilled Cheese and PB&J Wine Dinner
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day events around Atlanta
There are various events and specials taking place across the metro Atlanta area in honor of Veterans Day. Find an event near you to honor those who have served.
Soldier Songs opera opens
Through Sunday at Rialto Center for the Arts. "Soldier Songs" is a part of The Atlanta Opera's Discoveries series. American composer David T. Little's contemporary opera follows the journey of a soldier beyond what we see on the screen. The opera will be performed in English with supertitles and contains mature content that may not be appropriate for children under the age of 16. Tickets for the four-show event start at $38. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Thursday, Nov. 12
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer comes to town
Through Dec. 27 at Center for Puppetry Arts. Get in the holiday season for this year's adapted play based on the timeless animated television special. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is recommended for ages 4 and up and will be performed in the Mainstage Theater. Discounted previews to begin at 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Nov. 10-11. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Alpharetta Food Truck Alley
5-9 p.m. at Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Foodies, don't miss out on this weekly feast on the street. The food truck alley includes six to eight rotating trucks, live music and lots of fun. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Friday, Nov. 13
Wonders of the Arctic
8 p.m. or 10 p.m. at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. This 40-minute journey takes you to a world of wilderness, where you'll find polar bears, narwhals, huskies and more. It's a story of survival in a breathtaking, treacherous environment. Event details at fernbankmuseum.org
Big Zombie Tour Part 1
2:30-5:30 p.m. at Atlanta Movie Tours. This 3-hour tour shows you some of the hot filming locations from The Walking Dead and Zombieland. Fans, you don't want to miss out. Tour leaves from Downtown, Senoia, Ga. Tickets are $65 per ticket. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Saturday, Nov. 14
King of Pops 5th Annual Field Day
12-3 p.m. at The Masquerade. Brighten up a cloudy day with a colorful popsicle. Join King of Pops at The masquerade for some free pops and fall fun. The event features live bands, food trucks, a photo booth and more. Event details at facebook.com/events
Autumn Block Party
2-6 p.m. at Inman Park. Enjoy food, drinks, art and much more at Inman Park's open-container courtyard bash. This free event features freebies, live painting, a fashion show and much more. Event details at facebook.com/events
Acworth Craft Beer Fest
1-5 p.m. at Historic Downtown Acworth. Enjoy a selection of over 100 beers, live music, food and lots of fun. Bring your friends and kick off the weekend at this 21 and up beer fest. Tickets are $35 before Saturday and $45 the day of the event. Designated drivers can enter for $15 at the gate. Event details at acworthcraftbeerfest.com
Worlds of Puppetry Museum grand opening
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Center for Puppetry Arts. Bring the family by for the grand opening of the Worlds of Puppetry Museum. The event will feature famous puppets from around the world including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Bert and Ernie and many more. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Sunday, Nov. 15
Fantasy in Lights: Bicycle Night
Begins at 6 p.m. at Callaway Gardens. Enjoy this spectacular specialty night show with some friends, family or a date as you ride through the lights on your bikes. The show has been named one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights" by National Geographic Traveler. There will be no Jolly Trolleys or vehicles on the road, just bicycles. Adult tickets are $19. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are $9.50 and children under age 5 enter free. Event details at callawaygardens.com
Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz
6 p.m. at Philips Arena. What better way to spice up the week than head over to Philips for a fun game of basketball? Cheer on the Hawks with a hotdog on the side. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com from $23.
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