July 1, 2017
0.5 miles NW
Red White & Brew includes unlimited beer, food, live music, and aquarium exhibits in the Oceans Ballroom.
Fourth of July - Stone Mtn.
July 1 - 4, 2017
19 miles east
Enjoy a spectacular laser show and then fireworks every evening during
Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park. Free except parking.
Fourth of July - Callaway
July 1 - 4, 2017
82 miles SE
July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party has beach activities,
live music, circus acts, and fireworks on July 4 (weather permitting) at Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens. See schedule.
Attractions
July 1 - Aug. 31, 2017
multiple locations
These discount ticket prices include all taxes and fees.
July 2 - 4, 2017
12.5 miles west
See fireworks every night during
July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Third of July - Norcross
July 3, 2017
19 miles NE
Red White & BOOM! features food vendors, kids’ inflatables, DJ music starting at 5:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:25 p.m. in Lillian Webb Park.
July 3, 2017
26.3 miles NE
Duluth Celebrates America includes bands, family activities, food trucks, vendors, and 10 p.m. fireworks on the Town Green. Coolers OK but no glass. Free.
July 4, 2017
0.3 miles west
The gates of Centennial Olympic Park open at 6 p.m. for
4th of July Celebration. The fireworks synchronized to music begin about 9:40 p.m. Arrive early since gates close when the park is full. Free.
Fourth of July - Marietta
July 4, 2017
19 miles NW
Fourth in the Park features a 10 a.m. parade, live music, arts & crafts, food, and carnival games at Marietta Square, followed by
fireworks launched from First United Methodist Church at 9:30 p.m. Free.
Fourth of July - Lilburn
July 4, 2017
23 miles NE
Bring lawn chairs or blankets to
Sparkle in the Park for music, food vendors, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Short-film festival
July 7 - 8, 2017
2.6 miles north
Atlanta Shortsfest shows films under 45 minutes long from a variety of genres at Synchronicity Theatre.
Friday outdoor movies
July 7 - 28, 2017 (begins June 2)
14 miles NW
See an outdoor movie at the
Free Movie Series at Mable House Amphitheatre on June 2, 16 and July 7, 14, 28.
Concerts in the Garden
July 7 - Sept. 30, 2017 (begins June 10)
2.5 miles NE
See national acts at
Concerts in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden. The concerts on June 10 and Sept. 30 are in Gainesville.
Reptile Day
July 8, 2017
4 miles NE
Come face-to-face with live pythons, king snakes, geckos, tortoises, monitors, and iguanas, and see presentations about them on
Reptile Day at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Free movies
July 11 - Aug. 26, 2017 (begins May 30)
multiple locations
See free films outdoors at
Georgia Movies in the Park.
- July 11 - Sing (Cumming)
- July 21 - Disney’s Moana (Woodstock)
- July 22 - The Lego Batman Movie (Canton)
- July 25 - Trolls (Cumming)
Thursday outdoor movies
July 13 - 27, 2017 (begins June 1)
9 miles NE
Bring a blanket or chairs for family-friendly
Movies on the Town at dusk on the green space at Town Brookhaven. No coolers, food, drinks, or pets. Free. Dates in 2017: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & July 13, 20, 27. [They plan to have a web page for 2017 soon.]
Jazz on the Lawn
July 14 - August 11, 2017 (begins June 16)
4 miles NE
Hear classic and contemporary
jazz, swing, fusion, smooth, and blues with a ticket to
Jazz on the Lawn at Callanwolde. Dates in 2017: June 16, 30; July 14, 28; Aug. 11.
Field day in the park
July 15, 2017 (12 to 5 p.m.)
2 miles east
Sign up your eight-person team to compete in zany outdoor contests for prizes at
Atlanta Field Day in
Historic Fourth Ward Park. Rain date July 30.
Gwinnett Restaurant Week
July 16 - 20, 2017
Northeast of Atlanta
Get a special $25 deal on a three-course meal at 20 restaurants during
Gwinnett Restaurant Week.
July 20 - 23, 2017
85 miles SE
Macon Film Festival screens independent films from around the world in historic theaters in downtown Macon, with celebrity guests and workshops.
Georgia Mountain Fair
July 21 - 29, 2017
112 miles north
Georgia Mountain Fair has family-friendly music, an arts & crafts show, carnival rides, and a parade July 22 at 11 a.m. in Hiawassee.
Tennis tournament
July 22 - 30, 2017
2.7 miles north
The
Atlanta Open is a televised annual men’s tennis tournament held at
Atlantic Station.
Basketball tournament
July 27 - 29, 2017
0.5 miles SW
Watch hundreds of teenage teams compete at the
Tournament of Champions at Georgia World Congress Center.
Music & health festival
July 28 - 29, 2017
2.8 miles north
Atlanta HealthCare & Music Festival has health & wellness vendors, cooking demos, workshops, and performances at Twelve Atlantic Station.
Macon music festival
July 28 - 29, 2017
85 miles SE
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy family-friendly activities and music, and browse art and food vendors. Beginning at 3 p.m., hear 80 rock, blues, and soul-infused bands in a dozen venues at
Bragg Jam Arts & Music Festival in Macon.
African dance festival
July 28 - 30, 2017
9 miles west
Take a class at
Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival at Adamsville Recreation Center, or attend the concert Saturday at 8 p.m. at Spelman College.
Zombie Pub Crawl
July 29, 2017 (4 to 11 p.m.)
3 miles NE
Zombies invade 5 pubs and restaurants along North Highland Ave. during
Zombie Pub Crawl. A ticket includes drinks, food discounts, and zombie make-up at Diesel Filling Station. Requires age 21 ID.
Restaurant week
July 2017 (undated)
Get a special deal on a fixed-price meal for brunch, lunch, or dinner during
Downtown Restaurant Week.
Fireworks viewing - aquarium
July 2017 (undated)
0.5 miles NW
Funbelievable Fourth gives families a view of the fireworks from level 7 of the Georgia Aquarium parking deck, with free beverages and desserts in the Oceans Ballroom, food for sale, games, and activities.
Fourth of July - Roswell
July 2017 (undated)
25.1 miles north
Fireworks Extravaganza includes music at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dark at Sweet Apple Elementary. Free.
Fourth of July - Alpharetta
July 2017 (undated)
25.6 miles north
Enjoy family activities, a band, and food vendors, followed by
Fireworks at Wills Park at dusk. Free.
ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN
Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak. After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
