Although it's hot and muggy out there, you can forget all about it while having a blast around town this weekend, Atlanta.
Whether you enjoy crafting, going on a run or watching independent films, you'll find a little something for everyone to do around town.
So, pack a little extra bug spray and get ready for fun with this exciting weekend lineup:
Cobb
Georgia Cares Color Me Free 5K Run. 8 a.m. Saturday, July 22. $40 per racer, free to watch. Due West United Methodist Church. 3956 Due West Road NW, Marietta. 404-602-0068. www.mariettacalendar.com.
Get ready to run for a good cause this Saturday at the Georgia Cares Color Me Free 5K. You'll get covered in colorful pigments at this important race to help free child sex trafficking victims.
Aurelio's Pizza 6th Anniversary Weekend Celebration. 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 21 to 23. Free admission. 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 770-578-6606. www.aureliospizza.com.
Celebrate the sixth anniversary of Aurelio's Pizza with a weekend filled with delicious pizza, ice cream, friends and fun.
Credit: Courtesy of American Bead and Merchandise Show
Credit: Courtesy of American Bead and Merchandise Show
The American Bead Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22 and 23. $6 per person. Cobb Galleria Centre. 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-739-0057. www.americanbeadshows.com.
If you're a craft beader or know someone who is, don't miss out on shopping at The American Bead Festival, which takes place at the Cobb Galleria Centre all weekend long. You'll find semi-precious and precious beads, Swarovski Crystal jewelry, fresh water pearl beads, gemstones and more.
41st Annual Collectible Glass Show and Sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22 and 23. $8 for a two-day pass. Cobb County Civic Center. 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. 770-434-3753. www.mariettacalendar.com.
Come out and see 28 nationally acclaimed exhibitors showcasing some of America's most beautiful glass from the 1800s to the mid-20th century at the 41st Annual Collectible Glass Show and Sale.
DeKalb
Fernbank Forest Twilight Tour. 7 p.m. Friday, July 21. Free for members, $5 for non-members, registration required. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6400. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
Take an evening tour around the new WildWoods and Fernbank Forest exhibits this Friday for the special Fernbank Forest Twilight Tour. This 2-hour tour will help you find a new appreciation for Georgia's Piedmont forest ecosystem.
Credit: Courtesy of B & S Foundation, Inc.
Credit: Courtesy of B & S Foundation, Inc.
Häagen-Dazs Day Benefiting Bert's Big Adventure 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 21. Free admission, ice cream prices vary. Häagen-Dazs Perimeter Mall. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta. 770-393-8822. www.bertsbigadventure.org.
Buy a Häagen-Dazs ice cream at Perimeter Mall this weekend and help provide a Walt Disney World adventure for a chronically or terminally ill child through Bert's Big Adventure, a foundation headed up by Q100 morning host Bert Weiss.
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Festival Under the Magnolia. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22. Free with park admission. Stone Mountain Park. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. www.stonemountainpark.com.
Peruse works from over 50 artisans at Festival Under the Magnolia this Saturday at Stone Mountain Park. From painters to potters, jewelers to crafters, this festival has it all.
One Hand Premiere: An Evening of Short Films. 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23. $12 per person. Mark Squared Studio. 1804 Montreal Court, Tucker. 404-590-1772. www.marksquaredstudiosatlanta.com.
Get out the popcorn, because Mark Squared Studio will host "One Hand Premiere: An Evening of Short Films" this Sunday. At this special evening of shorts, you'll see four films about troubled souls.
Gwinnett
Speakeasy Swing Dance Party. 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Friday, July 21. $10 per person. Nemoes Tavern. 6025 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 770-855-4396. www.nemoes.com.
If you've ever wanted to try swing dancing, make sure to attend the Speakeasy Swing Dance Party, which hits Nemoes Tavern this Friday with music and dancing from the 1920s and 1930s. Dress to impress with your best zoot suit or flapper dress. Don't worry if you can't dance - it'll all start off with an in-depth Swing dance lesson.
Broadway in the Park 5K and Fun Run. 7 a.m. Saturday, July 22. $35 per 5K racer, $15 per Fun Run racer, free to watch. Suwanee Town Center Park. 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 678-482-6333. www.suwaneeperforms.com.
Dress up like a character from "The Lion King" or "Madagascar" and get ready to run in one of the most creative and family-friendly races of the summer. Along with awards, you could win prizes for your decorated stroller, best-dressed dog and get photos with your favorite characters onsite.
Cooking for a Lifetime - Cancer Prevention Workshop. 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22. Free. Gwinnett County Public Library - Five Forks Branch. 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville. 770-978-5154. https://www.gwinnettpl.org.
Join the American Cancer Society, UGA Extension and Gwinnett County Public Library to help prevent cancer. This event is part of the new Culinary Literary Series, and seeks to provide participants with healthy eating habits, along with information and resources regarding cancer and cancer screenings.
Credit: Courtesy of Herpetorama, Inc.
Credit: Courtesy of Herpetorama, Inc.
Repticon Atlanta Reptile and Exotic Animal Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m,. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22 and 23. $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, free for children under 5. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 863-268-4273. www.repticon.com.
Repticon is back and will take over the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds this weekend with a giant array of reptiles for sale, live demonstrations, pet supplies and seminars.
North Fulton
Princess Brunch: Frozen in July Sing-a-long. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22. Free. Venkman's. 740 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta. 470-225-6162. www.venkmans.com.
If you can't get enough of the movie “Frozen,” make sure to join in on the free Frozen in July Sing-a-long taking place at Venkman's this Saturday. The audience is encouraged to sing along at this interactive viewing of the movie.
BB&T Atlanta Open. 9 a.m. Saturday, July 22. Ticket prices vary. Atlantic Station. 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta. 404-941-9202. www.bbtatlantaopen.com
Some of the top tennis players will compete this Saturday at Atlantic Station for the BB&T Atlanta Open. Stay to watch the matches, then enjoy dining and shopping around Atlantic Station and Midtown.
Credit: Andy Sharp
Credit: Andy Sharp
Butterfly Encounter Photography Workshop. 10 a.m. Sunday, July 23. $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Discover the delicate art of butterfly photography by taking part in the Butterfly Encounter Photography Workshop at CNC this Sunday. Along with an in-depth discussion by nature photographer Eric Bowles on equipment and techniques, you'll get hands-on experience shooting the butterflies and insects at the center.
Summer Wine Tasting on the Patio. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 23. $29 per person. Osteria Mattone. 1095 Canton St., Roswell. 678-878-3378. www.osteriamattone.com.
Enjoy sampling some of the best wines of summer while learning about pairings and flavor profiles at this educational and delicious event.
