Four things to do around Atlanta on Wednesday, Mar. 9:

1. FEATURED
Atkins Park in Virginia Highland is celebrating their 94th anniversary with a bash tonight from 6 until 7 p.m. To express their thanks they will have an open bar and tasting station, and they'll also be passing out complimentary anniversary t-shirts. [Atkins Park is one of the oldest bars and restaurants in Atlanta. Here are six more that are still holding on strong.]

2. FREE & CHEAP
Is it your birthday? Then you can get into the Georgia Aquarium for free and party with the fishes. [Find out how to get into some of Atlanta's best attractions without spending a dime.]

3. FOOD
On weekdays at Cook Hall guests are welcome at the bar to enjoy $5 mugs of seasonally rotating alcoholic punch and $5 bar snacks. [We've got a new obsession and we can't want to share it with you. See which Atlanta dish has our mouths watering.]

4. FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Hop on over to the Mall of Georgia to get a photo with the Easter Bunny today from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. [Easter is just around the corner and the Easter Bunny has several more stops to make in Atlanta. Find out where he will be and when here.]

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