Things to do this weekend in North Fulton

Don't let the last of the summer weekends go to waste.

Get out and enjoy North Fulton this weekend with these family-friendly events.

Old Soldiers Day Race and Parade. Race starts at 7 a.m., festivities start at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Free to watch, $24 per person to race. Alpharetta City Hall. 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. 678-297-6000. www.alpharetta.ga.us.

Celebrate veterans this weekend with the annual Old Soldiers Day Race and Parade. Start the day with an 8K road race at 7 a.m., followed by a full program featuring a band, memorial service and parade. Enjoy free hot dogs and soda courtesy of the American Legion Post 201.

Chattahoochee Nature Center Water Day. Noon, Sunday, Aug. 7. Free for members, $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, $6 for children ages 3 through 12, free for children ages 2 and under. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.

Prepare to get drenched on Sunday at Chattahoochee Nature Center's Water Day. With sprinklers, water games and water-themed crafts, Water Day offers sopping-wet fun for the whole family. Just make sure you bring a towel.

2016 Rocketshot 5K. 7:30 a.m. Aug. 6. Free to watch, $28 for 5K registration, $15 for Fun Run registration. Centennial High School. 9750 Scott Road, Roswell. 770-820-1088. www.liveforjamie.com.

Honor the memory of Jamie McHenry while raising money for local scholarships at the 2016 Rocketshot 5K. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, but make sure to register soon -- only 500 racing tickets will be sold.

Laughter for Wellness Session. 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Free. Spruill Oaks Library. 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta. 770-360-8820. www.alpharetta.macaronikid.com.

The healing power of laughter can have a powerful effect on health and wellness. Nobody knows this better than Debbie Ellison, who holds free Laughter for Wellness sessions to bring this joy to participants ages 12 and up. Don't miss this unforgettable event happening on Saturday.

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