15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend in metro Atlanta? Several areas — including downtown Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta and Lawrenceville — are hosting Veterans Day celebrations, including parades and a Cruz-In. You can also head to the Cabbagetown neighborhood to enjoy a day of chili samples, live music, a 5K and an artist market.
Check out the following 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Atlanta
Watch the 44th annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade, which will be led by the 116th Army Band. This year’s parade theme will be “Honoring Women in Uniform.”
11 a.m. Saturday. Free. Route will travel down Peachtree Street from 15th to 5th Street, Atlanta. 404-518-3551.
Cabbagetown’s annual Chomp & Stomp festival features a chili cookoff with samples, diverse musical performances, a 5K and a market showcasing metro artists.
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Chili tasting spoons $10 in advance, $15 day of festival. 5K $40. Cabbagetown neighborhood, Wylie Street, Atlanta.
An artist market featuring one-of-a-kind treasures highlights this event, which also hosts food trucks.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven.
“Luzia” uses visual surprises and acrobatic performances to create a surreal escape to an imaginary Mexico.
7:30 p.m. Friday; 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, plus additional dates. Under the Big Top, Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta. 877-924-7783.
Watch marching bands, scout troops, veterans and civic organizations and more march to honor veterans. Stay for a ceremony after the parade.
10:40 a.m. parade, noon ceremony. Saturday. Free. Parade starts at Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell St. NE, Marietta, and ends at the intersection of Cherokee and Lawrence streets. 770-427-5900.
Take part in a holiday experience as the Sanders Family Singers bring bluegrass gospel and holiday cheer.
8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday. $41.20-$54.64. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080.
Acworth Charm Historic District home tour
Walk, drive or take a golf cart tour through the heart of Acworth and enter several charming homes, each with unique architectural styles and interior design. All proceeds benefit Brookwood Christian School’s dyslexia reading programs.
Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. $25 in advance, $30 day of tour. Participating homes in Acworth. 678-401-5855.
Enjoy daring motorcycle stunts, clowns, acrobats and more at the circus.
7:30 p.m. Friday; 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, plus additional dates (through Nov, 17). Presale general admission tickets $16.50 adults, $11.50 children ages 2-12, free for under 2. Adult general admission $31.50, children $21.50. North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. 956-708-3002.
Wind down the weekend with music from the Squirrel Heads, who play New Orleans funk, boogie-woogie and Mardi Gras music. Banjo Coffee will sell beverages and food vendors will be on-site.
3:30-6:30 p.m. (music begins at 4:30) Sunday. Free. Town Green, 64 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. 404-294-5400.
Get started on your holiday shopping with more than 100 vendors selling art, accessories, holiday decor, toys, gifts, jewelry and savory and sweet treats. All proceeds help support area nonprofit agencies.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $8 in advance online, $10 at the door. Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 770-730-5600.
Shop for jewelry, minerals, fossils, crystals, beads, geodes and more from all over the world.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $12 online, $10 cash at the door. Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 470-639-8243.
Admire cars, buy food and drink and let the kids participate in activities. Proceeds help support veterans and their families.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Free. American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta. 770-475-9023.
Join in the fun at this 4th annual Veterans Day Celebration with live music, special guests speakers and food trucks.
1-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. New South Tailgate BBQ, 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville. 470-292-3060.
“The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge”
This comedic play serves as a sequel to “A Christmas Carol” and depicts Scrooge suing Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday, plus additional dates. $27.50-$168.50. Eagle Theatre, 5029 W. Broad St. NE, Sugar Hill. 770-945-6929.
Suwanee Classic Car & Bike Show
See more than 180 cars and bikes, enjoy music and family activities and purchase food and drink and racing related vendor items. Proceeds benefit HappyFeat, a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Free to attend. $20 vehicle entry in advance, $25 day of event. Town Center on Main, 421 Main St., Suwanee.
