Cobb
With such a gorgeous weekend in store, it would be a shame to sit inside missing out on all the fun in the sun. Spend some time outdoors around Cobb with a few of these community-centered activities.
Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2018. 4-11:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8-10. $30 for adults, $15 for children Friday and Saturday, $20 for adults, $15 for children Sunday, weekend passes available. Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center. 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 404-325-0000. www.southernfriedgameroomexpo.com.
Experience a 3-day gaming event perfect for the whole family with over 300 full-sized arcade games, tabletop gaming, tournaments, special guests, a film fest and more.
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Free Movie: Jumanji. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 8. Free. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. 5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton. 770-819-7765. www.mablehouse.org.
Join your community for a free screening of "Jumanji" at the Mable House this Friday. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Don't forget the popcorn.
Bonsai Study Group. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Free with garden admission. Smith-Gilbert Gardens. 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. 770-919-0248. www.smithgilbertgardens.com.
Explore the art of Bonsai at Smith-Gilbert Gardens with Curtaor Rodney Clemons this Saturday. You'll learn how the garden oversees the collection and discover how to tend your own Bonsai.
Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain. Times available throughout the day, Sunday, June 10. Free. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. 770-427-4686. www.nps.gov.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park will host artillery demonstrations throughout the day on Sunday with cannon firings and demonstrations.
DeKalb
It'll feel like summer this weekend with sunny weather and plenty of community-centered events to take part in. Enjoy your weekend with a few of these activities taking place around DeKalb.
Stone Mountain Park's Summer at the Rock. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10. Included with daily All-Attractions Pass. Stone Mountain Park. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. www.stonemountainpark.com.
Bring the family out to Stone Mountain for the opening weekend of Summer at the Rock, which will include special entertainment and attractions like the Junk Rock Band.
Brookhaven Beer and Wine Fest 2018. 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Brookhaven Park. $42 per person if purchased before June 9. 4158 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven. info@spiralentertainment.com. www.spiralentertainment.com.
Enjoy tasting 150 of the South's best beers and wines along with food from top Atlanta area restaurants and food trucks at the 2018 Brookhaven Beer and Wine Fest this Saturday.
FOOD-ology Days at Fernbank. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Included with museum admission. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
As part of Fernbank's special exhibit, "Food: Our Global Kitchen," FOOD-ology will inspire you to experience food and global cuisine in a whole new way. Guests will enjoy samples, demos, special guests and more.
Angel Flight Soars 5K. Packet pickup at 7 a.m., race begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 10. $35 per 5K racer, $15 per Fun Run racer, prices increase on race day, free to watch. Peachtree Dekalb Airport. 2000 Airport Road, Chamblee. www.angelflightsoars.org.
Get your run on for a good cause with live music, refreshments and friends at PDK this Sunday. All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
Gwinnett
It's lining up to be a glorious weekend with sunny skies and events perfect for everyone in the family. Enjoy your weekend with a few of these activities taking place throughout Gwinnett.
Peachtree Corners Festival. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 8-10. Free. The Corners Office Park. 6025 The Corners Parkway, Peachtree Corners. 770-367-3127. www.peachtreecornersfestival.com.
Don't miss out on the Peachtree Corners Festival happening June 8-10. This year's event will feature live entertainment, a car and bike show, a Kid's Korner with a climbing wall and inflatables, live music and vendors.
Movies Under The Stars: Paddington 2. 5-7p.m. Saturday, June 9. Free. Mall of Georgia. 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 770-271-9458. www.simon.com.
Watch "Paddington 2" under the stars this Saturday at the Mall of Georgia. Along with the movie playing at The Village, families will also enjoy live music by Justin, bouncie houses, activities, games and concessions.
Norcross Community Market: Flag Day. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Free. Lillian Webb Park. 5 College St., Norcross. www.norcrosscommunitymarket.com.
Come out to the Norcross Community Market this Saturday for Flag Day with chef demonstrations, kid's activities, live entertainment and fresh food.
3-hr Swing Dance Boot Camp. 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 9. $50 per person, $90 per couple. Dancing4Fun Dance Studio Atlanta. 6025 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners. 770-855-4396. www.eventbrite.com.
Learn something new at the 3-hour Swing Dance Boot Camp this Saturday. No experience or partner necessary.
North Fulton
Soak up the sun and make this the best weekend of the year with a few of these North Fulton festivals and community-friendly events around town. Here's the lineup north of the perimeter:
The Roswell Lavender Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Free. Barrington Hall. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. 770-640-3855. www.roswellgov.com.
Expend your senses with fragrant festival at Barrington Hall. The Roswell Lavender Festival will feature lavender-filled fun, food and festivities, including lavender education, plant demonstrations, live music, children's activities, yoga, meditation and crafts.
Food That Rocks: A Celebration of Sandy Springs. 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, June 9. $55-$65 per person. City Springs at City Green in Sandy Springs. 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 404-875-4434. www.foodthatrocks.org.
Join the rest of your community in celebrating Sandy Springs with live local music and fare from over 20 top Sandy Springs restaurants.
Youth Fishing Derby. 7-10 a.m. Saturday, June 9. Free. Brookside Office Park Lake. 3625 Brookside Parkway, Alpharetta. 678-297-6130. www.awesomealpharetta.com.
Kids ages 4-12 can fish for free this Saturday as part of the Youth Fishing Derby at the Brookside Office Park Lake. pre-registration required, prizes awarded.
Virginia Highlands Summerfest. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 9-10. Free, donations accepted. Historic Virginia Avenue. Between North Highland Ave. and Park Drive, Atlanta. www.vahi.org.
The Virginia Highlands Summerfest is back with the annual Artist's Market, 5K Road Race, Kidsfest with games, crafts and activities, food vendors, live music and much more.
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