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4 things to do in Atlanta this weekend: Eat all the chili at Chomp & Stomp

CHOMP AND STOMP--November 1, 2014 Atlanta - Rogelio Nino stirs vats of chili during the 12th annual Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp in Atlanta on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The one day festival attracts tens of thousands of people to taste chili, look at art, listen to music and celebrate the historic neighborhood. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL
CHOMP AND STOMP--November 1, 2014 Atlanta - Rogelio Nino stirs vats of chili during the 12th annual Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp in Atlanta on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The one day festival attracts tens of thousands of people to taste chili, look at art, listen to music and celebrate the historic neighborhood. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL
By Jen West
Nov 5, 2015

Four things to do around Atlanta this weekend, November 6 and 7.

1. FEATURED
Veteran's Day parade. Celebrate and commemorate those who serve and have served in the armed forces at the 34th Annual Atlanta Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7, at 11:11 a.m. Find a place on the parade route and show your support. [Check out more upcoming Veterans Day events around town.]

2. FREE & CHEAP
Free entry to Callaway Gardens. To pay homage to its founder, Callaway Gardens will admit all guests for free on Cason J. Callaway's birthday on Friday, Nov. 6. In addition, guests can enjoy an organ concert from noon until 4 p.m. at the Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel. [While you're there, enjoy ten ways to play, eat and stay at Callaway Gardens.]

3. FOOD
Chomp & Stomp chili festival. This year features over 100 individual chilis, 29 restaurants chilis, 75 artists, 20 food vendors, and between 22,000 and 24,000 attendees. Come enjoy some chili, music, art, and community for the 13th annual Chomp & Stomp on Nov. 7! [Love food fests? Here are 10 great food events happening this weekend.]

4. FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Free museum days around Atlanta. If you have a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch banking card, then you have free access to some great Atlanta museums this weekend. There are over 150 museums in 30 states that participate in the program including the Atlanta History Center, High Museum of Art, Center for Civil and Human Rights, and Tellus Science Museum in the Atlanta area. [If you dig museums, here are five must-have memberships metro Atlanta memberships.]

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