If you're looking for things your family can do together this on the first weekend of Summer in Atlanta, you'll find that outdoor events are plentiful.
You can use your stand up paddleboard on the 'Hooch, camp in a nature center, walk through a forest, go stargazing and more.
Check out the following 16 things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta:
Cobb
Peachtree Rides Carnival. 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 21, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, June 22 and 3-10 p.m. Sunday, June 23. $1.25 for single tickets, $25 for 25 and $25 for unlimited ride wristbands (rides require two to four tickets). Town Center at Cobb (Macy's parking lot), 400 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. 770-424-0742. https://www.simon.com/.
Join in the fun with amusement rides, games, food and more.
"Gone with the Wind" Movie 80th Anniversary Celebration. 1:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 21, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, June 22 and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23. $250 for the weekend or events priced separately. Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum, 472 Powder Springs St., Marietta, and other locations. 770-794-5576. gwtwmarietta.com.
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the movie based on Margaret Mitchell's novel with cast members, theater and film stars, a live memorabilia auction, authors and lecturers and more.
Magic at the Museum. Various times Thursday, June 20-Saturday, June 22. $40. Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta St. SE, Marietta. https://www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org/.
The museum is transformed into a wizarding school with fun classes for ages 7-10, 11-17 and a special Party at the Castle for ages 18 and up.
Credit: KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC
Credit: KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC
Cobb County Rodeo. 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. $12 adult, $10 child and family packages available online in advance. $15 adult, $12 child at gate. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta. 770-866-5874. http://www.cobbcountyrodeo.com/.
Head out to the rodeo for an evening of tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling and more.
DeKalb
Credit: From Decatur Beach Party's Facebook page
Credit: From Decatur Beach Party's Facebook page
Decatur Beach Party. 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 21. Free admission with a small fee for some activities. 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. https://www.facebook.com/DecBeachParty/.
Downtown Decatur will be turned into a beach with 80 tons of sand, and the fun will include a DJ, live music, kids' activities, a rock-climbing wall, dunk tank and more.
Backyard Camping. Setup begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 with departure at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 23. $25 per campsite for non-members, $20 for members. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. https://dunwoodynature.org/backyard-campout/.
Camp in the forest while still staying close to home at this family-friendly campout. You'll learn some camping basics, toast s'mores over a campfire, play games, take a night hike and more.
B at the Movies. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Free. Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. https://www.facebook.com/.
Bring a blanket or folding chair and watch "Ralph Breaks the Internet" on a 45-foot screen. Movies start at dusk but come early for games and prizes.
Nature Walk. 11 a.m.-noon. Sunday, June 23. Free for members, including in general admission price of $18-$20 for non-members. Kendeda Pavilion, Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/.
Take a walk through part of WildWoods and Fernbank Forest with a Fernbank educator. The walk is recommended for ages 8 and up and isn't suitable for strollers.
North Fulton
Credit: From highcountryoutfitters.com
Credit: From highcountryoutfitters.com
Stand Up for the Hooch. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 23. $45 for 2- or 6-mile race, free for kids. Morgan Falls Overlook Park, High Country Outfitters Paddle Shack, 200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs. 404-977-2523. https://www.highcountryoutfitters.com/.
Stand up paddleboarders of all abilities and ages are welcome to Stand Up for the Hooch in a 2-mile, 6-mile or kids' race. Proceeds will benefit the Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Scholarships.
"Disney's Frozen JR." 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 21. $10-$15. Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 770-730-5600. https://citysprings.com/events/disneys-frozen-jr/.
Students from 21 Atlanta area schools will perform in this production, which expands on the relationship between and journey of Anna and Elsa and features your favorite songs from the movie.
Movies at Newtown Park. 7 p.m. pre-show activities, movie starts at dusk. Saturday, June 22. Free. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. https://www.johnscreekga.gov/.
Show up early to enjoy an inflatable moonwalk, music, face painting and children's activities before watching "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" on a huge outdoor screen.
Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/.
Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a family-friendly performance by Home by Dark featuring Kyshona Armstrong and Jenn Bostic.
Gwinnett
Credit: From thefortdanielfoundation.org
Credit: From thefortdanielfoundation.org
Fort Daniel Open House. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 22. 2505 Braselton Highway, Buford. thefortdanielfoundation.org.
Explore what archaeology reveals about how people lived during the War of 1812 with a tour of the Fort Daniel Museum and Archaeology Lab, active archaeological digs and more.
Juneteenth. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 East Crogan St. Lawrenceville. 678-277-0890. https://gwinnettcounty.mhsoftware.com/.
Celebrate Juneteenth with a day of activities such as dancing, music and historical presentations. Vendors, bounce houses, games and food trucks will also be available.
Summer Concert Series. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Free. Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville. https://www.lawrencevillega.org/.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in to hear a Prince tribute band perform his hits.
Stargazing. 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, June 22. $2 per person. Tribble Mill Park Azora Meadows, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville. 770-904-3500. https://gwinnettcounty.mhsoftware.com/.
Join educators as you gaze at the night sky using your own telescope or one that's available.
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