Hello, local readers! Hot off the press is this week’s edition of our weekend guide, filled with the best things to do in and around Atlanta this Thursday through Sunday. As always, be sure to add anything we missed in the comments section. Enjoy your weekend!!
The Revival of Vintage
The Goat Farm Arts Center. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Adults $5; Children under 12 free.
If you love vintage wares, art, music and food, visit the Goat Farm this weekend! Let the experts do the thrifting and combing of dusty markets and estate sales for you. Over 120 vintage vendors treasures will be for sale. Get inspired by the expert-taught seminars. Children are welcome!
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photo credit: Christopher MacsurakTour de Fat
Historic Old 4th Ward Park. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free.
Check the tires on your favorite cruiser and head to Historic 4th Ward Park! Participate in costumed bike ride through the park, nosh on local food yumminess and sample New Belgium Beer. After the ride, enjoy a concert featuring Yo-Yo People, Sean Hayes, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds and more! Proceeds from the event will benefit local nonprofits.
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photo credit: Matt J. OlsenNamaste with Exhale: Yoga on the Terrace of the Loews Hotel
Loews Atlanta Hotel. Friday, 7:00 p.m. $10; free for Exhale Spa members.
End the work week on a relaxing note as you omm your way to serenity with a sunset yoga class on the patio of the Loews Hotel. After the class, enjoy complimentary smoothies, massages and Vita Coco samples.
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2nd Annual Peach Jam
East Atlanta Farmers Market. Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m; East Lake Farmers Market. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Grant Park Farmers Market. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free.
Celebrate Georgia’s favorite fruit with a 3-day peach party! The 2nd Annual Peach Jam will have events at three different farmer’s markets throughout the weekend. On Thursday, enjoy a Peach Cocktail Contest at the East Atlanta Farmers Market. On Saturday, enter your favorite peach recipe into the Peachapoloooza Cook-Off at the East Lake Farmers Market. Don’t forget to save room for the Peach Cobbler Contest on Sunday at the Grant Park Farmers Market.
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Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Stone Mountain Park. Tuesday and Wednesday., Open 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Lasershow 9:30 p.m. Parking $10 per car.
Voted as one of the best places in Atlanta to view fireworks, The Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain is fun for the whole family. Enjoy all the activities of the park during the day, bring a picnic dinner for the laser lawn, enjoy the Lasershow Spectacular and cap it all off with a patriotic fireworks display.
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Peachtree Corners Festival
The Corners Parkway & Woodhill Dr. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free.
Browse crafts and artwork from local vendors. Taste delicious eats from local restaurants. View classic and performance cars at the car show. Enjoy live music and entertainment, and much more all in Pinnacle’s neighborhood of Peachtree Corners.
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