Enjoy a little summer sun and a whole lot of community this weekend all around DeKalb County. Make sure get out and attend these events happening on Aug. 6 and 7.
Stone Mountain Day in Historic Shermantown. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug 6. Free. Leila Mason Park. 5510 Stillhouse Road, Stone Mountain. 770-342-9603.
Celebrate the community around you by attending the annual Stone Mountain Day in Shermantown. Share in good food, good memories and learn about the history of Shermantown while you enjoy a little basketball. Stick around to see who will be given the Brooks-Shoemake Award for the year.
Pub Crawl on the BeltLine. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. $30 per person. Starting a Krog Street Market. 99 Krog St. NE, Atlanta. 770-434-2400.
Gather together with your friends and explore the pubs around the Atlanta BeltLine on Aug. 6 by joining the Pub Crawl. The "crawl" starts at Krog Street Market and continues along the East Side Trail of the BeltLine to tour amazing restaurants and bars, including Apres Diem, Park Tavern, The Luminary and more.
DeKalb NAACP Health Fair. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Free. The Gallery at South DeKalb Mall, 2801 Candler Road, Decatur. 404-241-8006.
Don't waste any more time worrying about your health -- the DeKalb branch of the NAACP has you covered. On Aug. 6, they will host a health fair at South DeKalb Mall where residents can receive free check-ups, including glucose testing, blood pressure checks, back-to-school dental examinations, HIV/AIDS testing and weight counseling.
Whole Hog Butchering Class. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. $125 per person. Pine Street Market. 4A Pine St., Avondale Estates. 404-296-9672.
Learn how to cook pork from the pros at Pine Street Market by attending the Whole Hog Butchering Class. You'll gain invaluable information through live demonstrations about how to break down an entire pig, learn about the different cuts of meat and how to butcher properly. Afterwards, enjoy a slow-cooked pork lunch.
Do you have grandparents coming to town? Keep them entertained with these 5 things to do in DeKalb County with visiting grandparents.
About the Author
