

#Gwinnett center for puppetry arts free#
Where: Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon, Ga.Ĭost: $6 for adults and teens ages 13 and up $5 for kids ages 6 to 12 free for kids 5 and under Catch musical performances from taiko drumming to J-Pop see traditional dances and martial arts demonstrations try on a kimono browse Japanese tea, dolls, ceramics and more chow down on bento boxes, ramen, and sushi and make kid-friendly arts and crafts projects. What: The region’s largest Japanese cultural festival attracts serious crowds. Sign up for a lantern-making workshop (warning: they fill up fast!), then join the procession, which kicks off the Art on the Atlanta BeltLine exhibition-the largest temporary art show in the city. What: Last year, 23,000 parade participants and spectators lit up the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail with homemade lanterns. Where: Eastside Trail at Irwin Street in the Old Fourth WardĬost: Free (lantern-making workshops are $25 to $50, including supplies) The Children’s Corner will have art activities, face painting, magic shows, and storytelling. Browse works from more than 400 makers watch craft demonstrations enjoy music from a variety of live bands and check out the Yellow Daisy Flower Show. What: For 45 years, this arts and crafts show has weaved through the park’s wooded trails. (Sunday)Ĭost: Free with paid parking admission ($15 per day per vehicle) After you’ve worked up a sweat, hit the grass for a picnic (show up early to nab a primo spot) or grab a bite from the festival’s food trucks and vendors. What: Head to the park’s pavilions for this end-of-summer outdoor dance party, featuring house music from live DJs. What: There’s plenty to do while you wait for the lakeside “balloon glow” at dusk-swimming, mini-golf, concerts, balloon launches, a classic car show, face-painting, balloon animals, paddle boats, a disc dog demonstration, and (if you can believe it) more. to dusk (Saturday and Sunday)Ĭost: $30 for adults $15 for kids ages 6 to 12 free for kids 5 and under (plus additional fees for tethered rides) What: If (let’s face it, when) the kids get bored browsing the fine arts market, drop by the Chalk Spot, where elementary, middle, and high school students will create original sidewalk designs then head to the interactive art-making area.
