February has an extra day this year, so why not use the Leap Day to have fun in metro Atlanta? You’ll find wedding events, 5Ks, a shower for baby animals and more on the calendar, so there’s plenty of fun events for the entire family.
Check out the following 16 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
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Cobb
National Money Show. continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. $8 general admission, free for American Numismatic Association members and kids under 12, free admission for everyone on Saturday, Feb. 29. Cobb Galleria Centre, Hall D, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta. 1-800-367-9723. https://www.money.org.
See rare coins and currency and find out what your coins and paper money may be worth. You can also buy coins and currency, attend lectures and seminars and see rare historical treasures.
Leap Day 5K. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. $29, free for racers born on Leap Day. Ozone Billiards, 890 Cobb Place Blvd. NW, Kennesaw. https://www.fivestarntp.com.
Run on a relatively fast, flat course in Kennesaw, with awards given to the top overall finisher, masters, grand masters and senior grand masters as well as the top three in each age group.
Travel & Adventure Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. One-day adult (17 and older) ticket $9 online, $12 onsite. Two-day adult ticket $16 online, $20 on-site. Cash only accepted onsite. Free tickets for active duty military with ID plus four family members. Cobb Galleria Centre, Hall AB, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-989-5095. travelshows.com.
Plan your next vacation with travel experts, attend educational seminars, meet travel celebrities such as Samantha Brown and more.
Arts + Craft Beer Market. 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Glover Park Brewery, 65 Atlanta St. SE, Marietta. 770-693-2417. https://www.facebook.com.
Take an indoor art stroll (with a craft beer if you’d like) and join 30 local artists upstairs in the brewery’s event space.
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DeKalb
Callanwolde Wedding Showcase. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Free. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. https://www.eventbrite.com.
Visit the Callanwolde estate to see if it’s the right wedding venue for you and also see top wedding vendors. You’ll be able to tour the home and enjoy complimentary refreshments and champagne.
Love Run 5K. 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. The Gazebo on the Decatur Square, 1 Court Square, Decatur. https://www.facebook.com.
Join DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston at the 5th annual Love Run in downtown Decatur. All proceeds will benefit programs at the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence.
Caffeine & Octane Car Show. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Sunday, March 1. Free. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. https://www.caffeineandoctane.com/.
Be impressed by over 2,500 vintage, muscle, high performance and exotic cars.
Pop-Up Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Free admission. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library, 3772 Lavista Road, Tucker. 404-679-4408. events.dekalblibrary.org.
Stock up on paperbacks and children’s books at this Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library book sale.
North Fulton
Southern Soul Fixins. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Free, but registration required. Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10496 Woodstock Road, Roswell. roswellgov.com.
This soul food cook-off is a part of the month-long Roswell Roots celebration. Amateur, youth and professional cooks will compete, and you can vote on your favorites while enjoying live music and dance.
"And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank." 5:30 p.m. event and 7:30 p.m. performance. Sunday, March 1. $10. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260. https://get.org.
This annual multi-media performance has two actors portraying the relationship of two childhood friends with Anne Frank. It’s appropriate for fifth-graders and up.
Wildlife Baby Shower. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Rowell. https://www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Celebrate a wildlife baby shower and learn about what to do if you find a baby animal. Wildlife walks will be led by rehabilitators who will share their stories about CNC’s rehabilitated animals.
Johns Creek Wedding Expo. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Free, with registration required. Standard Club, 6320 Abbotts Road, Johns Creek. 770-497-0055. http://www.johnscreekcvb.com.
Learn about the Johns Creek’s wedding venues and event services when you talk to on-site wedding vendors.
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Gwinnett
Run the Reagan. 9 a.m. half-marathon, 9:15 a.m. timed 10K, 10:30 a.m. one-mile fun run, 11 a.m. timed 5K and 5K walk/run. $20-$55. Saturday, Feb. 29. Ronald Reagan and Parkway, Snellville. 678-230-6114. http://www.runthereagan.net.
Run your choice of five races — a timed half-marathon, timed 10K, timed 5K, 5K walk/run and one-mile fun run — and stay for the after-race celebration featuring music, inflatables, food and more.
Every I Do Wedding Expo. noon-5 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford. 770-904-3500. https://www.gwinnettcounty.com.
If you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle, you can meet with wedding vendors and learn about the customs and traditions of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Swag bags, prizes and workshops will also be offered.
Gwinnett County Health Fair. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Free admission. Georgia Pierce Park Community Center, 55 Buford Highway NE, Suwanee. https://www.livehealthygwinnett.com.
Take care of your health with free screenings and giveaways and visit with health, wellness and community vendors.
Boardgame Bonanza. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Free. Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 678-277-0900. https://gwinnettcounty.mhsoftware.com/.
Bring a board game of your own or play one that’s provided as you socialize and play new games. Light refreshments will be provided, and ages 5 and up are welcome.
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