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.
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.
Credit: George Mathis
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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