JOHNS CREEK
Barnival at the beach
Barnwell Elementary School is holding its annual Barnival fundraiser. This year, the theme is “At the Beach,” and the event will raise money to upgrade the school’s media center. You can buy $1 tickets for access to rides and games, including the Tasmanian Twister and Turbo Tubs. Pit your brainpower against the school’s leaders by playing “Are You Smarter Than a Barnwell Teacher?” Along with the brainy challenge, look for live music, a cake walk, a silent auction, a raffle and plenty of food.
5-9 p.m. May 1. Free admission; tickets for rides and games are $1. Barnwell Elementary School, 9425 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek. 770-552-4960, barnwellpta.org.
DULUTH
Fridays N Duluth
Now that the warmer weather is drawing folks outdoors, this Gwinnett County city wants everyone to head downtown to be part of the Fridays N Duluth celebration. Throughout the summer and fall, the weekend kicks off with a variety of food trucks serving up different cuisines. Every other week, the highlight is Flicks on the Bricks — a movie shown outdoors on a giant screen. This week, the flick is “Divergent,” a box office hit starring Shailene Woodley as Beatrice Prior, who lives in dystopian post-apocalyptic future. The film begins at dusk, but the entertainment starts earlier with live music from the Highbeams.
6-9 p.m. May 1. Free. Downtown Duluth, 3167 Main St., Duluth. 770-476-3434, duluthga.net.
KENNESAW
Family Fun Day at KSU
The Kennesaw State University Alumni Association is holding Family Fun Day on the campus green, and the university is extending a particular welcome to students from Southern Polytechnic State, which recently merged with KSU. There will be no shortage of activities: Check out the Black Ops obstacle course, a giant wave slide, a photo booth, a bungee trampoline, a rock wall and dancing. Food trucks will be on-site. Free parking is available. RSVPs are welcome.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2. Free. Kennesaw State campus green, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 470-578-6333, community.kennesaw.edu.
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