Looking for something to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? You’ll find a Veterans Day 5K taking place in Marietta, along with some patriotic music from the Georgia Symphony Orchestra when the race ends. Christmas activities are also in full swing already, with the World of Illumination Rockin’ Christmas starting its season along with the annual Stone Mountain Christmas.
Check out the following 16 things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta:
Cobb
American Legion Veterans Memorial 5K Run/1K Walk and Tot Trot
7:30 a.m. 5K, 8:30 a.m. 1K, 8:30 a.m. Tot Trot. Saturday, Nov. 13. $35 for registration by Nov. 10, $40 after. Marietta Square, 1 Cherokee St. NE, Marietta.
Race in this family-friendly, wheelchair-friendly, pet-friendly event to help raise money for veterans in need in our community and state. The course winds through Marietta’s historic neighborhoods. After the race, head to Glover Park on Marietta Square for patriotic music by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra.
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Credit: From atlantawomensexpo.com
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. $5 online, $10 at the door ($8 with downloadable coupon from website), $30 VIP. $5 parking. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 866-618-3434.
Enjoy a day of shopping, food, entertainment and more and be pampered with spa treatments.
World of Illumination Rockin’ Christmas
6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. $45 and up per vehicle. Six Flags White Water, 250 Cobb Parkway N., Marietta.
Drive through millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays during World of Illumination’s first weekend.
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. $45 in advance, $55 day of event. Includes entry, entertainment, souvenir cup and all alcohol samples. $15 designated driver ticket at the gate. Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth.
If you’re age 21 or older, sample more than 100 beers and 25 wines, listen to music from The Geeks Band and watch college football on the big screen.
DeKalb
Credit: From Stone Mountain Park
Credit: From Stone Mountain Park
Select days Saturday, Nov. 13-Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. $34.95 ages 12 and up, $29.95 ages 3-11, free for age two and younger. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407.
Kick off the holiday season with events like the Snow Angel’s Christmas Parade and holiday songs brought to life by special effects, unique videos and a fireworks finale.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. Brook Run Park Amphitheater, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody.
This Trunk or Treat event was postponed from an earlier date due to weather, so get the costumes back out and bring the kids to score some more candy. Food trucks will also be on-site, and Elton Live, The Ultimate Tribute, will perform.
Forest Walk: Fall Color and the Art of Natural Form
1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. $15 nonmembers, $10 members. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322.
Join experts on a walk through the Nature Center’s grounds and learn how to identify key species and threats to the woods’ beauty and uniqueness while seeing some of the Center’s secret gems.
Second Saturdays at Harmony Park
2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Free admission. 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur.
Visit this monthly pop-up market that features local artists, handmade goods, vintage collections and live music.
North Fulton
11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Free. Newtown Park - Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 678-512-3200.
Celebrate, honor and thank our country’s veterans at this event, which features the grand opening of The Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
3 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14. $35, $30 for members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, ext. 237.
Paddle along the Chattahoochee River, taking in the trees’ vibrant colors and the sight and sounds of its abundant wildlife.
The Elegant Elf Marketplace 2021
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Credit: From sandyspringssociety.org
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14. City Springs Civic & Cultural Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. $5 entrance fee, free for children 10 and under. Free parking for two hours.
Shop for gifts from more than 100 carefully selected artisans and come from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday to buy a copy of the latest book from legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley and artist Steve Penley. They’ll be available to sign copies during this hour as well. All proceeds will be reinvested into nonprofit organizations in Sandy Springs.
Alpharetta Music Club Inaugural Concert
3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. $20. Alpharetta Arts Center Black Box Theater, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta.
The Alpharetta Music Club begins its concert series with music from tenor Nathan Munson. All proceeds go to the artists, and additional concerts will take place on the second Sunday of each month.
Gwinnett
7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. $20-$28. Gas South Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-626-2464.
See the North Atlanta Dance Theatre’s performance of the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.”
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Free. Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville.
The Gwinnett Police Department and Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services host a day of fun with Touch-a-Truck, safety training demonstrations, crime prevention tips, kids’ activities, giveaway and more.
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. Free. Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Fence Road, Auburn. 678-277-0850.
Take a guided hike down a wooded trail and appreciate the vastness of the night sky and its stars.
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Credit: From exploregeorgia.org
5 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, continuing. $10 general admission, $8 children eight and under, $4 skate rental, $129 season pass. 5039 West Broad St., Sugar Hill. 770-554-7506.
Glide across the ice on The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill’s opening weekend for the season.
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