Things 2 Do

Free things to do: Superhero Day at Georgia Aquarium, festivals, more

Alive in Roswell – Friday, April 19

Take advantage of the live bands, food trucks, entertainment at the Alive in Roswell family festival.  The event will feature three locations (on Canton Street, in Roswell Square and behind city hall). The festival will also have kids’ games, vendors and more.

One child age 12 and under in a superhero costume can enter the aquarium for free with each paid adult on Superhero Day at Georgia Aquarium. You must arrive between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Are you kids interested in science and technology? Bring them out to the STEM Wars (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). The event will feature hands-on activities with robots and drones, presentations, a college and career fair, video game design, an app and events on how to make websites. This event will be held at Atlanta Metropolitan State College.

This spring, Sandy Springs lights up the night (and, river) once again for its third annual Lantern Parade. Visitors and residents will participate in the illumination of Morgan Falls and the Chattahoochee River as the area transforms into a breathtaking sight featuring whimsical and beautifully-lit lanterns.  Attendees are asked to gather at the Steel Canyon Golf Club starting at 7:30 p.m. and the parade will begin at 8:00 p.m. down an easy path along Morgan Falls Road to Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

Enjoy free entry at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Don’t miss some of the best fine art at Art on the Chattahoochee. The event will also include food court, kids’ zone and entertainment at Jones Bridge Park in Peachtree Corners.

Do you love FREE family fun? Join the Gwinnett Chamber on Saturday as it brings FREE and fabulous family fun to its parking lot with the Gwinnett Family Fest! Admission is free, rides are free, entertainment is free, and event t-shirts are free.

The Johns Creek International Festival is a celebration of the best traditional food, music and art. Come out to Heisman Field for a day of good food and fun. This free community event will feature restaurants and food trucks, vendors, international beer and wine garden, live music and dance performances, and fun kids’ activities.

Enjoy Arabic art, music, dancing, singing and food at the Atlanta Arabic Art Festival at the Alif Institute.

Come out and experience 150 arts and crafts booths, a children’s play area, food trucks and local musicians at the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza. The event will take place at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive NE in Sandy Springs.

If you’re living in Sandy Springs, the Big Shanty Festival is the place to be this weekend. Experience 200 arts and crafts booths, food vendors and two stages of entertainment, starting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday in Kennesaw.