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Glow with the Flow at the Splash Pad - City of Lilburn

Glow with the Flow is high-energy summer night at the Lilburn City Park Splashpad, where the lights go down and the glow turns up! Splash and play after dark as the Splashpad comes alive with neon lighting and glow in the dark fun. A DJ will keep the vibe upbeat, while games and prize giveaways add to the excitement.
Dates: 
08/01/2026
7 - 10 pm
Location: 
76 Main Street Northwest, Lilburn, GA, USA
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Scene on the Green - The Art Place

Scene on the Green returns to The Art Place this summer with free outdoor movies, music and theatre for the community. Presented by Cobb County PARKS and sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, the series invites guests to enjoy family-friendly entertainment in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Dates: 
07/24/2026
08/01/2026
7 pm
Location: 
The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066, United States
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Niki in the Garden - Atlanta Botanical Garden

Through Sept. 6: Big. Bold. Beautiful. Explore a new collection of groundbreaking works by Niki de Saint Phalle, blooming in curated displays throughout the Garden. In a year of anniversaries, what better way to celebrate the Garden’s 50th than an encore exhibition of artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s monumental sculptures that debuted at the Garden 20 years ago this spring.
Dates: 
07/24/2026
07/25/2026
07/26/2026
9 am - 9 pm
Location: 
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
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Saturday Adventures at the Center

Looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend the day with your family? Make Saturdays your go-to adventure at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights—a vibrant museum where kids can play, explore, and discover stories that shape the world around them.
Dates: 
07/25/2026
08/01/2026
08/08/2026
10 am - 4 pm
Location: 
National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, United States
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18th Annual Atlanta Quilt Festival

Celebrating African American quilts with exhibits, classes & lectures.The AQF is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of African American quilting and other textile art. It showcases some of the finest examples of African American quilts, dolls and other fiber art across the spectrum of all genres including traditional, art, modern and African American Heritage styles. At the same time, the Atlanta Quilt Festival provides a welcoming environment for beginners to introduce their work to the world.
Dates: 
07/31/2026
08/01/2026
08/02/2026
Times vary.
Location: 
Southwest Art Center, New Hope Road Southwest, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Family Saturday - High Museum of Art

Enjoy creative fun for all ages the first Saturday of every month! Family Saturday incorporate arts programming for everyone. Friends and families of any age can experiment, play, and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours. Whether you’re joining Toddler Saturday, Studio Sessions, or Teen Art Afternoon, there is something for everyone, every month, at the High. Capacity is limited, and preregistration is required. Please register using the ticketing button above and logging in to your account or by calling Member Services at 404-733-4575 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.).
Dates: 
08/01/2026
09/05/2026
10/03/2026
10 am - 5 pm
Location: 
High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
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Family Canoe Day at CNC

This introduction to canoeing on Beaver Pond is for first time paddlers, families with young kids, or adults coming back to the sport. CNC’s canoe guides will spend extra time going over paddling techniques and equipment, as well as lead races and games to practice. Admission to CNC is included so bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the nature center grounds afterwards.
Dates: 
07/25/2026
08/01/2026
08/08/2026
10:30 am - 12 pm
Location: 
Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, United States
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