What better way to celebrate the weekend than to spend time with family and attend a Memorial Day ceremony.
Be sure to stop by one of these Memorial Day events around North Fulton.
School's Out Pool Party!
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, May 25, Roswell Area Park Pool, 10495 Woodstock Rd., Roswell, www.thecurrenthub.com, $3 for residents, $5 for non-residents, free for children ages 2 and under
School is out and the Roswell Area Park Pool is celebrating this Friday with a pool party. Be sure to bring some sunscreen along.
Meditation Hour with Kisha Lee Crawford
6 p.m. to 7p.m, Saturday, May 26, Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore, 5531 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, 404-255-5207. www.calendar.phoenixanddragon.com, $10 per person
Join Kisha Lee Crawford for an hour of meditation this Saturday. All experience levels welcome, cushions and chairs provided.
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday-Monday, May 26-28, Historic Downtown Alpharetta, 2 North Main St., Alpharetta, www.splashfestivals.com, free
View the work of 90 regional and national artists and crafters this weekend during the Alpharetta Arts Streefest in Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Guests will also enjoy live music, kid's activities, delicious food and more.
Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Event
10 a.m., Monday, May 28, Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell, 770-640-3253, www.roswellmemorialday.com, free
Known as the largest Memorial Day ceremony in Georgia, the Roswell Remembers Memorial Day event will take place at Roswell City Hall this Monday. The ceremony includes the Presentation of Colors, singing of the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, invocation, POW/MIA presentation, laying of the wreath, special guest speakers, benediction, a 21-gun salute and playing of Taps.
Mexican Cultural Fiesta and movie Coco
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 26, Roswell Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell, 770-817-6674, www.roswellartsfund.org, free
Bring the family over to Roswell Riverside Park this Saturday for a free viewing of the movie Coco and a Mexican Cultural Fiesta. Visitors will enjoy a concert by the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra Ensemble, a Day of the Dead Altar and activities for the kids.
Memorial Day River Canoe Trip
Monday, May 28, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, 770-992-2055, www.chattnaturecenter.org, $30 for members, $35 for non-members (register by May 26)
Float along the Chattahoochee River this Monday on the Memorial Day River Canoe Trip. Hosted by the Chattahoochee Nature Center, CNC naturalists will take you on a morning paddle along the Chattahoochee River.
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