Editor’s note: With the threat of severe weather, some events may be canceled. Please check with each venue before going.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? If you’re in the market for a boat, you’ll have plenty to choose from at the Atlanta Boat Show, where you can also attend fishing demos, a Saturday Boat Appetite tasting and more. The Time Travel 1-mile race, 5K, 10K and half marathon is also happening in Suwanee if you want to warm up with some exercise.
Check out the following 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Intown Atlanta
Tree Tour on the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Eastside Trail
9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Free, registration required. Meet outside Inman Perk Coffee, 240 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-522-4097.
Learn about history and change on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail with a guided tour from Trees Atlanta.
Continuing 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Age 13 and up $15 online, $17 at event; children 12 and under free when accompanied by a paying adult. $5 tickets available for Friday admission after 5 p.m. Sunday Family Day pass for two adults and two children younger than 17 available online only for $28. Reserved parking for one day is $16.95.
Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta. 314-287-6102.
See plenty of boats and enjoy fun activities, including Boat Appetite Saturday food tastings, a gaming truck, live fishing demos and seminars, a kids’ zone, and more.
7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. $25 and up. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4800.
Watch stand-up comedy from Joe Gatto, who’s best known for the TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.”
Cobb
Backyard Birding and Making Suet Workshop
10:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. 10. Free, registration requested. Smyrna Public Library meeting room, 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna. 770-431-2860.
Learn about identifying birds, using bird feeders, planting to attract songbirds, handling predators and more. You’ll also learn how to make suet seed balls.
Georgia Printmakers Opening Night Reception
6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. $10 for nonmembers, free for members. Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta St. NE, Marietta. 770-528-1444.
Enjoy a cash bar and light refreshments from Carriage House Catering as you get a first look at the Georgia Printmakers exhibition.
7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. $44.75 and up. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2852.
See Sarah Silverman — a two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer and producer — in her Postmortem stand-up tour.
DeKalb
7-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. $39.95 for nonmembers and $34.95 for members. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6300.
Socialize, eat, drink and learn about electricity through interesting activities at January’s Fernbank After Dark. You’ll also be able to visit Wildwoods: AGLOW during the evening.
Nature Center Detectives Ambassador — Insect Detectives
10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Free. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322.
Learn about what makes an insect an insect, explore their habitats and go on a hike in this event designed for all ages.
3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. $10. Decatur Presbyterian Church, 205 Sycamore St., Decatur. 678-891-3565.
Bring the kids to enjoy a concert with the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra and the Decatur School of Ballet.
North Fulton
Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. $60 nonmembers, $50 members. Participants under 16 admitted free with an accompanying parent/adult. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055.
Build your own terrarium, complete with unique plants and glassware, and learn how to manage your mini-ecosystem. All supplies are provided.
3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. $33-$50 per person. Painting with a Twist, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, No. 801, Alpharetta. 470-294-0051.
Paint a starry arctic forest scene to take home from this session that’s open to all ages.
Parents’ Night Out–Kids’ Night In
5-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. $35 per child, $25 for siblings. Elite Skillz Sports & Fitness, 30 E. Crossville Road, No. 120, Roswell. 678-674-4663.
Enjoy a night out while your kids (ages 4-12) play snowball games, have fun on an obstacle course and in a game room, and munch on pizza and popcorn while they watch a movie.
Gwinnett
Time Travel Half Marathon and more
8:55 a.m. kids dash, 9 a.m. race start. Saturday, Jan. 11. $15-$64. George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Hwy., Suwanee.
Run in your choice of a time travel-themed 1-mile race, 5K, 10K or half marathon. A kids dash is also scheduled.
Noon-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. $15 (cash only) at the door, $10 online, free for kids 5 and younger. Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 1-833-933-7469.
Plan your dream wedding with a wide range of vendors, get inspired by a fashion show and more — all under one roof.
Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society TechFest
8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Free. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds Expo Center Building (use Davis Road parking lot and entrance,) 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville.
Learn about the latest developments in amateur radio technology, see demonstrations and attend presentations and workshops.
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