Fall is the season for sharing food traditions in Atlanta, especially with your miniature foodie.
As the air gets chilly and taste buds crave comfort, enjoy one of these food happenings with the whole family or during one-on-one time with your child
Added joy: what you learn or sample together will make its way back to the family table for many mealtimes to come.
Saturdays Oct. 1, 15, 29 and Nov. 5, 19
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
$5 tuition, no supplies required as it's a demonstration class
3744 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker. 770-493-1305
This is a draw for you and a crafty kid or anyone who has lots of homemade gifts on the list for the holiday season. They demonstrate melting, molding, dipping and barks. They provide samples at the end and a discount for supplies so you and the fam can start candying at home.
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekly Oct. 3-Nov.
7$75 for the series
The Place of Forsyth, 2550 The Place Circle, Cumming. 770-887-2418
You and a mature teen can take a fall's worth of food preservation classes and make a full pantry a new family tradition. Taught by the University of Georgia Extension in Forsyth County, topics include boiling water canning, making jam, freezing, drying, pickling and pressure canning.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct 22
Free to shop at the market; pumpkins to carve at the direction of the market's master carver are $20 each for unlimited carvers to share
Enjoy a fall day at the sustainable Serenbe neighborhood. The market has exquisite fresh fruits and veggies, treats like fried pies and even fresh pasta. Take time out to learn to carve a pumpkin like a pro. Then, bring the bounty home to your own autumn table.
For more information, contact market@serenbe.com.
Noon to 5 p.m Sunday, Oct. 30,
Free museum admission day; food and artisan wares available for purchase.
Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW. 404-814-4000
The whole family can learn about the traditional Day of the Dead honoring lost family and friends, then sample authentic Mexican foods while watching traditional dancing. Make a day of it and explore the museums's historic house, gardens and trails.
Saturday, Nov. 5
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hands-on $69 per parent-child pair, $29 each additional child
Salud! is located inside of Whole Foods Market Avalon, 2800 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. 770-442-3354
Pair up to learn how to make beef, vegetarian and white chicken chili. Round out many future meals with hands-on lessons in cornbread, sour cream corn muffins and brownie Sundaes.
