Things to do: FREE events, Noah's Ark BLT memorial, celebrity appearances

FREE EVENTS:

January 26

Downtown Kirkwood is hosting the 4th annual Lanta Gras parade. Come experience Mardi Gras in Atlanta, and enjoy music, dancing, beads , floats, and lots of family fun! This is a free event.

Noah's Ark Celebration of Life for Shere Khan

Shere Khan, the tiger in the famous BLT (Bear, Lion, Tiger) trio at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, recently passed away. The facility will hold a celebration of life for the animal loved by thousands around the world on Saturday. Donations will be accepted.

Feb. 2 & 3

Fan Fest

The Battery Atlanta is hosting a fan fest in conjuction with the Super Bowl coming to town. Fans can test their talent as a quarterback, receiver and kicker in the skills challenge, opt for interactive trivia, check out the spirit squad and enjoy live entertainment.

Events that cost a few bucks:

Jan. 25-27

The horror convention returns to Atlanta and features a weekend full of celebrity guests, film screenings, special events and much more. Guests this year include actors from "Halloween," "Friday the 13th" and "Terminator 2." Meet wrestling legends and get your photo with Chucky while you're there.

January 26 - 27

Check out the Callanwolde Artist Market. A unique winter indoor art festival that brings artists from around the Southeast and from Callanwolde visual arts programs. Enjoy food, treats, and bar refreshments while shopping for art. Tickets start at $5.

January 26

Head to the Buckhead Saloon for the 3rd Annual Onesie Bar Crawl. Enjoy drink specials and DJs at multiple locations. Tickets are $25 at the door.

January 26 & 27

Head to Smyrna to shuck some oysters at the 8th annual Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar's Mardi Gras themed Oysterfest! Enjoy delicious raw, grilled, and fried oysters while jiving along to live New Orleans inspired music. Tickets are $12 at the door. Admission for ages 12 & under are FREE.

Great American Motorcycle Show

Browse foreign and domestic motorcycles, one of a kind custom bikes, cruisers, sport biked, choppers, trikes, and touring bikes. Kids under 5 are FREE. Adults 15+ are $12.

January 25 & 26

Get some laughs in and head to Whole World Improv Theatre to catch The Classic show, which is entirely based off audience siggestoions. Tickets are $26 at the door.

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