North Fulton County residents, you've suffered through cold, drizzly weather long enough -- spend your May days out in the sun having fun around town. This May, North Fulton hosts community-oriented events to keep you outdoors enjoying everything spring has to offer.
Roswell
Mother Goose Day. 1 p.m. May 1. Free with nature center membership or with admission; $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students ages 13 to 18, $6 for children ages 3 to 12, free for children ages 2 and younger. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Bring your children to the Chattahoochee Nature Center on May 1 for a storytelling adventure with Miss Julia. On Mother Goose Day, Miss Julia will read classic stories while dressed up as a cherished character in the Unity Garden. After story time, kids will get a chance to make a garden-themed craft and enjoy garden treats. Make sure to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy during your visit.
Sandy Springs
Nature Photography Workshop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7. $25 per person. Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs, Ga. 30328. 770-730-5600. www.sandyspringsga.org.
Capture all the beautiful flowers bursting forth this May by taking the Nature Photography Workshop at the Lost Corner Preserve in Sandy Springs. On May 7, you can learn all about photography, develop your skills and learn how to operate your camera to produce amazing snapshots of the natural world. Workshops make great Mother's Day gifts.
Milton
Milton Hometown Jubilee. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 7. Free. 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton, Ga. 30004. 678-242-2500. www.cityofmiltonga.us.
Enjoy live music, delicious food and even a firetruck pull at the 2nd annual Milton Hometown Jubilee on May 7. Hosted by the Crabapple Community Association and the City of Milton, this event will provide your whole family with a full day of entertainment and good old-fashioned fun.
Alpharetta
Classic Car Cruise for Cancer. 8 a. m. to 5 p.m. May 13. $90 per car. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 3750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. www.atlmotoringfest.org.
Do you own a classic car? Showcase your ride while raising money for cancer at the Classic Car Cruise for Cancer on May 13. Participants will meet for coffee and donuts and then head out for a police-escorted tour around North Georgia. Cars will arrive at the Chukkar Farm Polo Club for lunch and a tour of the sculpture garden, then return to the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta to complete the cruise.
Interested in spending more time outdoors this spring? Check out these 5 great hiking and biking trails in North Fulton.
