MAY-Month To Month Around Town In North Atlanta & Surrounding Cities

May
Alpharetta Farmers Market
Two South Main Street-Alpharetta(Parking Lot At City Hall)
Fruits and Vegetables, fresh flowers and plants for the home.
Saturdays 8 am to 12:30 pm.
Visit Alpharetta Farmers Market Web Site

May
Fiesta Atlanta-Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Head downtown for a Latino-themed festival that celebrates Hispanic culture. Features include live performances, Latin food, arts and crafts.
www.FiestaAtlanta.com

May
Cherokee Master Gardeners Presentations
Learn the secrets of a Master Gardener through weekly demonstrations in the city of Ball Ground and Canton GA
Visit UGA Extension Office Site for scedules of events.

May
Marietta Greek Festival
Experience homemade Greek Foods, music, dancing, and imported jewelry and gifts.

May
Ask A Master Gardener Of Forsyth
City of Cumming Events.
Master gardener plant sale.
Visit for more information Forsyth County Master Gardener Site

May
Snellville Days
This city-sponsored festival features over 150 handmade crafts and food vendors, a childrens activity area, live entertainment, a dog and dics show, and historical display.
Snellville Web Site

May
Cumming Playhouse
Spring and Summer Events.
Visit Cumming Playhouse Info.

May
Project 9-6-1 Cinco Party
Verizon Amphitheatre-Alpharetta GA
Visit www.Project961.com

May
Sweet Auburn Springfest
With food and merchandise vendors, entertainers, art, music, and more, this is boasted to be the largest street festival in the Southeast.
Sweet Auburn Web Site

May
Cumming Celebrates Quilts
Cumming Georgia
Historic Brannon-Heard House
Cumming Piecemaker Quilt Guild
Treats and music on the wrap around porch.
Visit Piecemaker Quilts Info.

May
Annual MayDay Celebration At Serenbe
www.Serenbe.com
Annual event at the unique and sustainable community of Serenbe. Filled with artist, vendors, live music, food from the communities restaurants, produce stand, grocery, and activities for the whole family.

May
Classic Car Show In Historic Downtown
Norcross, Georgia- www.NorcrossGA.net

May
Ventures Horse Show
Wills Park Equestrian Center.
Southeastern Hunter Jumper Series of locally rated shows and Southeastern Classic Series of USEF rated shows. Free admission.
More Information www.HorseShowVentures.com

May
Concerts In The Park
May - October
Norcross, Georgia from 7:30p.m.-9:30p.m.
www.NorcrossGa.net

May
Mothers Day At Atlanta Botonical Garden
High Tea Time in the Garden!
Reservations are required-404-370-0856
Catered by Sun In My Belly.
www.SunInMyBelly.com

May
Annual Taste of Alpharetta
Old Milton Parkway at Willis Park.
The Taste of Alpharetta. Over 60 restaurants will participate. Sample foods from Alpharetta's finest restaurants. Enjoy kid's activities and rides. Visit arts and crafts show and businesses showcasing their product. Live entertainment will be scheduled on three stages.
Alpharetta Web Site

May
Jasper Optimist Club Scholarship FundBenifit Golf Tournament
Bent Tree Golf Course
706-692-6920

May
The Duck Derby Concert On The Lawn
Cartersville
This event will include a music concert, car show, games and inflatables for the kids. Bring your own lawn chair or blankets. For more information visit www.advochild.org

May
Annual Mayor's Challenge Road Race
Alpharetta
Mayor's Challenge Road Race
The race is a 5K/10K Peachtree Qualifier for the serious runner as well as a Fun Run/Walk for the whole family. The race proceeds support the Alpharetta Rotary. Visit Register on Active Site

May
Fulton County Schools/Last day of School

May
Rockin At The River
Roswell
Chattahoochee Nature Center
An Evening of Southern Music to benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center. A Paid Patron party includes cocktails, elegant hors d'oeuvres and music as well as a silent auction. Visit Chattahoochee Nature Center Web Site

May
Mothers Day

May
Memorial Day

May
Shake at the Lake at Piedmont Park
Georgia Shakespeare brings the classics to this annual event on the pier at Lake Clara Meer. Tickets are free but must be claimed the day of the show at the park visitor's center. For more information Visit:www.gashakespeare.org

Summer
Atlanta Jazz Festival
This 30-year tradition usually scatters performances -- free and ticketed -- throughout May, and it culminates Labor Day weekend in Piedmont Park. For Details:www.atlantajazzfestival

Events for May

Georgia Renaissance Festival Info and Georgia Renaissance Festival Web Site

May
Decatur Arts Festival
Featuring Entertainment and performing arts, food, literary arts festival and a film festival.
www.DecaturartsAlliance.org

May
LABYRINTH NIGHT
Stillwell Theatre. Kennesaw State University. Free. The KSU College of the Arts joins the worldwide labyrinth movement by welcoming the community to walk its canvas labyrinth. Call 770-423-6650 for information or visit www.kennesaw.edu

May
FIGHTING FOR LIBERTY
Southern Museum of Civil War And Locomotive History. Kennesaw. World War II found Americans fighting for liberty both on the battlefield and on the home front. Learn more about the life of the soldiers who fought in the war for freedom in the 1940’s/ Call 770-427-2117 x 114 or visit www.SoutherMuseum.org for information.

May
MAY-RETTA DAZE AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Wide variety of artists and craftspeople, children's activities. Free admission and parking. For more information, please call 770-794-5601

May
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
The Depot. Downtown Kennesaw. Free. Young rockers prepare to “strike a chord” as band after band take the stage to compete for stardom at the Kennesaw Youth Councils’ Battle of the Bands. Call 770-424-8274 for information.

May
Alpharetta Junior Womans Club
Events And Info. On Alpharetta Junior Womans Club of Alpharetta

May
ANNUAL DOGGY DASH
The Annual Doggy Dash is a 2 mile jog/walk for pups and their people, to benefit the Paulding Humane Society. Contests, shopping, silent auction, eats and raffles for great prizes! Location: Florence Road, the Silver Comet Trail Head in Powder Springs, GA.

May
WEDDING SHOWCASES
Courtyard Atlanta Airport North. Free. Register at www.awishow.com. Call 678-251-7350 for information.

May
HOMESCHOOL DAY
Southern Museum of Civil War And Locomotive History. Kennesaw. Children of all ages who are home schooled can explore the Museum’s exhibits at a special rate. Call 770-427-2117, x 114 or visit www.southernmuseum.com for information.

May
MOMMY And ME CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SERIES
Southern Museum of Civil War And Locomotive History. Kennesaw. 10-11am. Free with museum admission. Imagine, explore, create! This program is designed for pre-school age children and their parents. The Museum’s history, themes, and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Call 770-427-2117, x 114 or visit www.southernmuseum.comfor information.

May
COBB RELAY FOR LIFE
This event benefits the American Cancer Society
Please contact the Cobb County ACS office directly to volunteer at (770) 429- 0089. All event details can be found at www.cobbrelay.org

May
ANNUAL MOTHERS DAY GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
Cobb Civic Center. Marietta. Over 30 dealers. Free parking and admission. Auction at on Saturday. Visit www.gamineral.org for more information

May
FREE SUMMER CONCERT
Village Green. Smyrna. Get a contemporary twist. This concert is stepping out in classic Smyrna style. Call
770-434-6600 or visit www.smyrnacity.com for information.

May
HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES
Southern Museum of Civil War And Locomotive History. Kennesaw. Join us for a lecture. Call 770-427-2117, x 114 or visit www.southernmuseum.com for information.

May
MVAA FREE SUMMER STAR OUTDOOR CONCERT
The Art Place. Marietta. Free. Join us for great entertainment the entire family can enjoy. Call 770-509-2700 or visit www.theartplace.us for information.

May
Lake Allatoona @ Dallas Landing
For more information please visit
www.prowakeboardtour.com or
www.acworthtourism.org

May
MARIETTA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Locations- Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd
Marietta, GA 30008. For more information visit www.jackgrass.com

May
SPRAYBERRY COMMUNITY FUNFEST
Fun and entertainment for the whole family. 97.1 The River music, Home Depot kids clinics, end of the season football game, bench-a-thon, 24' climbing wall, tricycle-a-thon, driving simulators by the Safe America Foundation, K9 demonstrations, agility (frisbee) dog demonstrations, many other interactive games and activities plus food and more. Benefits the Sprayberry High School football program. Tickets Available. Time: 10am - 6pm For more information, please visit www.sprayberryfest.org

May
BELLIES IN BLOOM
The Georgai Beirth Network will host this Annual event. An exposition providing support, education and significant information on birth interventions for parents and pregnant wormen. This is for birth professionals and birthing families. For more information, please visit www.bellies-in-bloom.com or call 678-264-4944

May
ALL ABOARD DAYS
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Kennesaw. Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 12-5pm. $8 admission. Activities include “train rides,” children’s railroad stories, model railroad displays and more. Call 770-427-2117, x 114 or visit www.southernmuseum.com for information.

May
2008 COBB CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO And AFTER HOURS
Cobb Galleria Centre. Atlanta. 4-7pm. Free & open to the public. The 2008 Cobb Chamber Business Expo & After Hours, brought to you by the Cobb Chamber and United Community Bank, is one of the largest chamber sponsored business expositions in the area. Network with hundreds of potential customers, vendors, executives and other business owners. This one-day event keeps participants on the competitive edge with networking, idea sharing, product introduction and service solutions. For more information call 770-980-2000.

May
MOMMY AND ME CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SERIES
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Kennesaw. 10-11am. Free with museum admission. Imagine, explore, create! This program is designed for pre-school age children and their parents. The Museum’s history, themes, and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Call 770-427-2117, x 114 or visit www.southernmuseum.com/ for information.

May
GLOVER PARK EVENING CONCERT SERIES
Glover Park. Marietta Square. 8pm. Free. The place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month April through August. The park is the perfect setting for families and friends to enjoy and listen to music under the stars. Call 770-794-5601 for information.

May
20TH CENTURY VETERANS MEMORIAL
Heart of Smyrna. 10am. Free. The Smyrna ceremony is organized by members of the community and it is those members of the community who officiate. They wish for you to join them on this day to honor and appreciate sacrifices and our commitment to peace through strength and sacrifice. Call 770-434-6600 or visit www.SmyrnaCity.com for information.

APRIL-Month To Month Around Town In North Atlanta & Surrounding Cities

April
Opening Day At Turner Field
April means Baseball, so support the Braves on their Season Home Opener. Braves souvenirs are handed out to early bird fans while fun on the field keeps kids entertained. Turner Field 404-522-7630.
Atlanta Braves Website

April
Spring Fun Break
Family Fun Break. Family events and interactive activities are sceduled every day of Spring Break from egg hunts to arts and crafts. Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.
Stone Mountain Park

April
Community Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Rossie Brundage Park
Norcross Ga Website

April
Corners To Crossing 10K Run And Street Dance
Norcross Ga Website

April
Annual Touch a Truck
Children can see, touch, and explore their favorite BIG TRUCKS at the Annual Touch A Truck event at North Park. Featured vehicles include a fire truck, dump truck, school bus, 18-wheeler, limo, police vehicles, and more. Children will enjoy playing in the CONSTRUCTION ZONE where they can build their own creation with nails and wood. Food vendors will be on site selling concessions.

April
Alpharetta Arts StreetFest
Streets closed in historic downtown. Fine arts, original crafts, children's activities, performances and musical entertainment.

April
Spring break Fulton County Schools

April
Alpharetta Arts Street Fest
Usually held between 10:00am-6:00pm Milton Ave. in Historic Downtown

April
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Held every year, this arts festival features more than 200 jewelry makers, painters, sculptors and other artists from around the country. The free event is held in Piedmont Park. Visit www.dogwood.org

April
Atlanta Film Festival
About 150 independent films will unspool, mostly at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema. There also are parties, appearances by directors and some stars, and juried competitions. It's not Cannes, but it's easier to get to. www.atlantafilmfestival.com

April
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Knights and barmaids alike can frolic like it's the 16th century. The festival is chock-full of Tudor delights, period dress, food and craft demonstrations. It runs Saturdays and Sundays through and is just 8 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Visit www.garenfest.com

April
Atlanta SteepleChase
Atlanta Steeplechase

April
Blue Ridge Mountain Race
Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race

April
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Only the dragons are missing as jsesters, knights and other merrymakes come to Georgia and relive the olden days of Camelot
Georgia Renaissance Festival

Taste of Marietta

Tour of Georiga, 2005

April
Annual Cobb CVB and Cobb Sports Council Golf Tournament
Location: City Club Marietta. Come see why it's the best golf tournament in metro Atlanta. This tournament helps support tourism in Cobb County and part of the proceeds will be benefiting Chattahoochee Technical College's Hospitality Program. For more information about playing and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the tournament page by clicking the link below or by calling 800-451-3480. Golf Tournament On Cobb Site

April
Festival Of Flowers at Biltmore
Featuring springtime splendor in the gardens and Biltmore House.
www.biltmore.com

April
Earth Day
Events include the Earth Day Kids Fest
www.inmanpark.org

April
Inman Park Fest
Visit:
www.inmanpark.org fest

April
Easter Egg Hunt On The Square
Decatur Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Decatur Business Association
Visit: www.decaturdba.com

April
Earth Day In Oakhurst
Visit This Decatur Event
www.decaturga.com

April
Jazz Nights At Scottish Rite
Held Once A Week In April
www.OakhurstJazzNights.com

MARCH-Month To Month Around Town In North Atlanta & Surrounding Cities

March
Atlanta Parent Camp Expo.
678-222-1915
www.AtlantaParent.com

March
Conyors Cherry Blossom Festival
770-602-2606
www.ConyorsCherryBlossomFest.com

March
Family Day
The Atanta Opera gives families a hands-on introduction to the lyrical are of storytelling.
404-881-8801
www.AtlanaOpera.org

March
Purim Carnival
Come in a Custume, play games with prizes, and enhoy a Megilah reading, eating harnantaschen and more.
770-396-3250
www.AtlantaJCC.org

March
St. Patricks Day Festival
Join in the celebration and enjoy the entertainment, vendors,festive food, dancing and more.
www.Underground-Atlanta.com

March
Alpharetta Marathon
Start time at 7:00 am. The Alpharetta Marathon And Half Marathon should start on Main Street in downtown Alpharetta in front of City Hall. This annual run will take competitors through the some of the finest scenery in all of North Fulton County. Athletes will be treated to a course complete with rolling hills and great on site support through every mile of both the Half Marathon and the Full Marathon. Competitors will be entertained by music bands along the course as you head to the finish line.

March
Daylight Savings Time Begins
2nd Sunday

March
Atlanta HOME SHOW
Georgia World Congress Center
770-798-1997
www.AtlantaHomeShow.com
(2011 Held In April)

March
St. Patricks Day

March
Passover

March
Good Friday

March
Easter March / St. Patrick's Day Parade
More than 200 units will be part of the parade, which starts usually at noon. The route should begin at Peachtree Street and Ralph McGill and end at Underground Atlanta. Visit website for more information. www.StPatsParadeAtlanta.com

March
Earth Hour
Decatur GA Event, Visit www.EarthHour.com

March
ING Marathon Cherring Challenge
Decatur GA Event, Visit www.INGGgeorgiaMarathon.com

FEBRUARY-Month To Month Around Town In North Atlanta & Surrounding Cities

FEBRUARY

February
Atanta Parent Camp Expo
Atlanta Parent Camp

February
Big Apple Circus
You will be entertained by clowns and other European-inspired circus acts at this one-ring circus.
Big Apple Circus

February
Braves Winter FanFest
At this meet and greet, Braves fans can meet their sports heros face to face, get autographs and more.
Atlanta Braves Web Site

February
Family Fest
Parents-to-be and veterans alike can explore an array of baby and child porducts while kids enjoy live entertainment, a sports corner, carnival rides and more.
Family Fest

February
Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival
Come celebrate the possible coming of spring with jugglers from around the world, yo-yo competitions, live music and more.
Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival

February
UniverSoul Circus
Featuring traditional circus acts set to gospel, jazz, and blues music. UniverSoul proclaims itself to be the only African-American-Owned Circus.
UniverSoul Circus Web Site

Early February
Southeastern Flower Show
Look to showcased experts for inspiration and advice on landscaping, flower arranging, conservation and more at this regional gardening and floral expo at the Cobb Galleria.Southeastern Flower Show

February
Black History Month Events
Celebrate Black History month with educational events held at the Atlanta History Center, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, The King Center and the MLK Historical site.
Atlanta History Center
Fernbank Web Site
The King Center
MLK Historical Site

February 14th
Valentines Day

February 15th
Presidents Day

February Early in Month
Mardi Gras on Main!
The merchants in Downtown Woodstock will kick off February in style with Mardi Gras On Main early Febuary. This two-day event will bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to Downtown Woodstock. The event will include street musicians, artists, and other Mardi Gras themed activities. Participating merchants will have Mardi Gras themed activities or products at their stores/restaurants.
-Check out the The Woodstock Visitors Center at Historic Dean.

February-Zing Zang Zoom
Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus
Lions, tigers and clowns take over Philips Arena when the circus comes to town. Tickets range from $14 to $130 and are available through ticketmaster.com or by calling 404-249-6400. www.Ringling.com

February
Atlanta Home And Garden Show
Sometimes held late February or March. Visit website for more details.
Atlanta Home And Garden Show

February
For What Is Going On In Decatur
Visit Decature Web Site

JANUARY-Month To Month Around Town In North Atlanta & Surrounding Cities

JANUARY
December Through January
Ice Skating in Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink at Centennial Olympic Park is an annual holiday tradition. Visitors enjoy covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the real ice and holiday music. Admission and skate rental.
Centennial Park Website for more information.

January
Special Olympics Georgia Winter Indoor Games
Athletes in this annual event compete in various sports, from floor hockey and basketball to bowling and powerlifting.
Special Olympics GA Website

January
Winter Storytelling Festival
Come in from the cold and enjoy a few heart-warming tales as entertainers explore this age-old form of sharing cultures and history through Storytelling.
Kennesaw State University Web Site

January mid month
Martin Luther King, Jr. Week
A week of events celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. kicks off in January with a meeting. The celebration culminates, MLK Day, with a march and rally beginning at 1 p.m. and a breakfast/brunch. Visit Martin Luther King March for more information.

January
Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park
Opening December 26 and weekends through March 7, Snow Mountain is Atlanta’s only snow park. A 400’ tubing hill and a SnowZone filled of activities make your snow-filled experience complete. And Little Angels is the perfect spot for your smallest snow bunnies.
Visit Stone Mountain Park Website for more information.

Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) continues its tradition of great storytelling through cinematic masterpieces, presented in January. As the largest film festival in Atlanta, movie-goers have the opportunity to view the featured films at Atlanta-area locations. Visit website for more information.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Website

January
Annual WeatherFest
Annual WeatherFest - Free of Charge and Open to All!
Teachers, students, families! Mark your calendar for the American Meteorological Society’s Annual WeatherFest, a cool, super-size science fair to teach you all about the weather, climate and related fields.
What is WeatherFest? - WeatherFest is an interactive four-hour science and weather fair designed to instill a love for math and science in children of all ages and to spark a young person’s interest in this area so they may consider a career in these and other science and engineering fields. WeatherFest is for everyone. They’ll have nearly 60 cool and interactive science exhibits including hands-on experiments, educational information, career guides and much more.
Visit Weatherfest Web Site Info

January
Atlanta Winter Bridal Show
The Winter Atlanta Bridal Show, Unlike the traditional bridal show that only includes exhibits, door prizes and a fashion show, The Atlanta Bridal Show offers more. Attendees are able to attend seminars on the wedding planning experience. Topics include Wedding Insurance & Budgeting, Honeymoon Travel & Getting The Best Deals, Selecting Affordable (And Reusable) Bridesmaids’ Gowns, and more.
Atlanta Winter Bridal Show Website


January or February
Southeastern Flower Show
Look to showcased experts for inspiration and advice on landscaping, flower arranging, conservation and more at this regional gardening and floral expo at the Georgia World Congress Center. Flower Show Website

January
Community Donation of Coats and Blankets
United Way Web Site

January
Recycle your Christmas Tree
Bring One For The Chipper!
Keep Georgia Beautiful Website

January
Atlanta Boat Show
Atlanta Boat Show Website