Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend in metro Atlanta? With the World Cup underway, you’ll find the FIFA Fan Festival adding to the fun and excitement with matches on huge screens, music, fan games and more. And if you’re into country music, Braves Country Fest should be on your calendar with musical performances (some of which are free) and activities such as mechanical bull rides.
Check out the following 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
Celebrate the World Cup in Centennial Olympic Park with games on huge screens, music, fan games, kids’ activities, giveaways, food and more.
Continuing Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14 (and concluding Sunday, July 19). Free with advance registration. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. SW, Atlanta.
Shop at this outdoor marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses, music, a DJ, food trucks, vendors and community activities.
1-6 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Free general admission. Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta.
Country music and the Atlanta Braves take the spotlight at this event, with free activities such as mechanical bull rides, tailgate games and Braves pregame entertainment getting the day started. The Hot Prospects Lineup in the Georgia Power Pavillion features performances by Zach John King, Scoot Teasley and Colton Bowlin, and the Truist Park stage includes Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Ernest and Mackenzie Carpenter.
1 p.m. Honky Tonk Block Party at The Battery, 2 p.m. Hot Prospects lineup in the Georgia Power Pavilion, 5 p.m. performances at Truist Park Stage, Saturday, June 13. Free admission for 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. events; with limited resale seats available for 5 p.m. performance. The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta and Truist Park, 855 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta.
One Community: A Juneteenth Celebration of Unity
Attendees can meet Kennesaw Police Department officers, enjoy free food, music, games and bouncy houses for kids.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Swift-Cantrell Park, 3141 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw. 770-422-9714.
Honor America’s 250th birthday by participating in the parade with any street-legal vehicle or watching as it makes its way from First Baptist Church before finishing at Holbrook Acworth.
2-3 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Free. starts at First Baptist Church, 44583 Church St., downtown Acworth. 770-974-8813.
Watch “Jaws,” the groundbreaking thriller from director Steven Spielberg that redefined the summer blockbuster with its masterful suspense and memorable score. The film is rated PG. Arrive 30 minutes early if you’d like to take in a pre-movie concert on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ.
8 p.m. Friday, June 12. $15.44. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Fernbank natural history museum
Credit: Photo courtesy of Fernbank natural history museum
This event celebrates the opening of the new exhibit “T. rex: The Ultimate Predator” at Fernbank natural history museum with hands-on activities and interactive stations.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Included with general admission of $27.95. Fernbank Natural History Museum, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6300.
Join High Street Atlanta and Makers + Markets ATL to shop from local artists and enjoy complimentary matcha and waffle stations, activities, bounce houses and music.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Free. The Green at High Street, 101 High St., Atlanta. 470-688-5828.
America @ 250: Symphony at Sunset with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Deanna Tham conducts the Orchestra in music from icons of our country’s musical traditions, including Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington, Jimmy López, Aaron Copland and George Gershwin.
6 p.m. Saturday, June 13. $18.25 and up. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-733-5010.
Discover the history of America’s flag in this program for all ages that includes activities and crafts, a presentation of colors, bugle performance and singing of our national anthem. You’ll also learn how to properly display and handle the flag.
2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. 770-641-3727.
City Green Live: Starship with Mickey Thomas
Experience Starship classics such as “We Built This City,” “Sara” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” sung by Mickey Thomas, the voice behind their ’80s hits as well as “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” (the Elvin Bishop hit on which Thomas sang lead).
4 p.m. City Green opens, 6 p.m. food trucks open, 7:30 p.m. opening act, 8:30 p.m. main act. Friday, June 12. Free lawn tickets. City Green, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 770-730-5600.
Credit: Photo courtesy of city of Suwanee
Credit: Photo courtesy of city of Suwanee
Stroll to porches and outdoor spaces to hear musicians from a variety of genres in this Suwanee summer tradition.
6-10 p.m. Friday, June 12. Old Town Suwanee Main Street, Suwanee. 770-945-8996.
Unapologetically Us: Celebrating Our Authentic Selves
Gwinnett Pride’s event features numerous musical acts and vendors.
Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Free admission. Thrasher Park, 93 Park Drive, Norcross.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Gwinnett Field
Credit: Photo courtesy of Gwinnett Field
This event returns for its fourth year and promises hands-on fun with vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Free admission, $10 parking. Gwinnett Field, 755 Braves Ave., Lawrenceville. 678-277-0300.
Unleash your inner artist with workshops and beads, gemstones and jewelry-making supplies from artists and vendors.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 14. $5, free parking. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 770-963-6522.
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