Creation Conference in Woodstock
“Creation: Why It Matters” by Creation Ministries International about dinosaurs, age of the earth, races and aliens, 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock for all ages. $10-$50. CreationWhyItMatters.com, 678-494-2901.
Fishing Derby in Jonesboro
Youth and Adult Fishing Derby for all ages, 8 a.m. to noon today, Clayton County International Park, “The Beach” (Upper Lake), 2300 Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro. $5. Bring bait and equipment. Prizes will be awarded for heaviest catfish and heaviest bass. 770-603-4165.
Family Fun Day in Powder Springs
The University of Georgia Cobb County Extension Service’s Family Fun Day, starting with the 8 a.m. tour today of the Blue Bird Habitat Trail, Green Meadows Preserve, 3780 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs. Samples of edible insects will be available along with a corn roast, watermelon stand and food trucks. 770-528-4070.
‘Trains, Trucks, Tractors’ in Duluth
“Trains, Trucks and Tractors” with displays by area collectors and companies, ranging from antique trucks and tractors to modern hybrid vehicles, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth, including hayrides, craft corner, live music noon to 3 p.m. both days and food trucks. $7-$10 and $3 each for train ride. SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org/events.html.
Watch movie, Braves in Suwanee
“Game on the Green” on the big screen with the Atlanta Braves vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, 5 p.m. baseball-themed festivities from the Braves and “The Sandlot” 1993 film, 7 p.m. game today, Suwanee’ s Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave. Free. Bring food, chairs and blankets but no alcohol. Suwanee.com.
Birthday celebration in Smyrna
Smyrna Birthday Celebration, concluding with fireworks, 6 to 10 p.m. today, Village Green, 2000 Village Green Circle, Smyrna with Wesley Cook and Banks and Shane in concert, a children’s entertainment area and birthday cake by McEntyre’s Bakery. Free. WesleyCook.com, BanksAndShane.com. SmyrnaCity.com.
Sir Elton John tribute in Mableton
“Remember When Rock Was Young: The Sir Elton John Tribute” with Craig A. Meyer and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra by the South Cobb Arts Alliance, 8 p.m. today, Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. $15-$50. MableHouse.org. Box office hours noon to 6 p.m. today, 770-819-7765.
Paul Robeson play in Stockbridge
“The World Is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson,” a one-man show with Stogie Kenyatta, portraying 10 characters, 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday, Stockbridge Community Arts Center, 146 Burke St. $20. AcademyTheatre.org, 404-474-8332.
Water Day in Roswell
Water Day, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell with bubble shows, crafts, games, puppet show, creature feature, animal encounter with a barred owl and sprinklers. $6-$10, free for 2 and under. 770-992-2055.
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