Things to Do
Things to Do

Best things to do in DeKalb this weekend

1. Savor one special adults-only drink 2. Go with white paper products to save money 3. Forget party-sponsored fireworks and use displays nearby 4. Eat cheap foods, not expensive ribs and burgers 5. Play like the kids with a water blob
By Kelly Sundstrom
June 28, 2018

Fourth of July is on its way, but you'll find plenty to do to keep the whole family busy and entertained this weekend throughout DeKalb.

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Here's just a sampling of the events lineup headed your way over the next few days. There will be events ranging from fireworks to live music and demonstrations; just make sure to pack an umbrella for all the unpredictable weather.

Take a look at this list of top picks for the weekend:

Callanwolde Jazz on the Lawn. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 29. $25-$30 per person. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org.

Come out to the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center to hear Diane Durrett perform as part of the Jazz on the Lawn music series.

Firehouse BBQ Demonstration Class. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30. $69 per person. Big Green Egg Culinary Center. 3786 DeKalb Technology Parkway, Doraville. 770-938-9394. www.culinarylocal.com.

Join Rusty Ducworth for an informative and delicious demonstration on how to cook truly Southern barbecue.

Sounds like my neighbors are celebrating again. (Photo contributed by Stone Mountain Park)

Credit: George Mathis

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Credit: George Mathis

Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park. 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1. Ticket prices vary. Stone Mountain Park. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. www.stonemountainpark.com.

Stone Mountain will hold the Fantastic Fourth Celebration with one of the "Reader's Digest" choices for "America's Most Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks," Lasershow, high-flying dog show and more.

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