SANDY SPRINGS
Cars and ’Q
Barbecue and cars to view—it's everything you want to do, and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time. Choate Construction hosts its annual Cars and 'Q event to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. What began as a small meet-up for Choate employees has blossomed into a major event with hundreds of cars and an abundance of food. Grab a bite from Jim 'n Nick's barbecue, and pair it with a glass of craft beer from different breweries, including Atlanta's Second Self. The cool cars on display are sure to be eye-popping. Previous years have included Ferraris from the 1950s, American muscle cars from the 1960s and new McLarens, as well as a replica of Georgia Tech's Ramblin' Wreck.
4-7 p.m. April 29. $20-$50. Choate Construction, 8200 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs. 678-892-1200, carsnq.passioncff.org.
PEACHTREE CORNERS
Slingshot Entertainment
Enjoy a bit of bowling, but add a twist to it and enjoy a selection of activities under one roof. Slingshot Entertainment has both. This 130,000-square-foot facility boasts 14 bowling lanes, electric go-karts, a 30-foot jumping pillow and a giant ninja playground. The bowling lanes offer 20 different types of games in addition to the regular 10-pin setup. The cost of admission comes with unlimited bowling as well as access to the ninja playground; other activities have additional costs.
4 p.m.-midnight. April 28; 10 a.m.-midnight. April 29; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 30. $15 admission, plus additional for extra activities. Slingshot Entertainment, 6344 Cash Court NW, Peachtree Corners. 470-207-0321, slingshotplay.com/atlanta-ga.
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SMYRNA
Spring Jonquil Festival
Spring is in full bloom, and the town of Smyrna is celebrating with its annual Jonquil Festival. Hosted on the Village Green, the event is a chance to shop, eat, drink and play throughout the entire weekend. Browse artisan’s booths, taste your way through 15 separate food tents and enjoy live entertainment from the main stage. Bring the kids to the puppet shows and the Interactive Kid Zone outfitted with slides, a rock wall and a quad bungee. Different activities take place over the course of the weekend.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 29; noon-5 p.m. April 30. Free. Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna. 770-434-6600, smyrnacity.com.
