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Things To Do in North Atlanta – May 14-16th

May 14, 2021 by Gail & Claire McCown Leave a Comment

Things to do in north atlanta

School is almost out and the weather is finally warming up! This week offers so many fun outdoor activities… from Paddleboard Yoga on Lake Lanier to Alpharetta’s Spring Fling Fashion Show to Live Music on the Lawn at Painted Horse Winery.  There are also 12 Farmers Markets to choose from this Saturday, making it easy to buy local and eat healthy.  Want a little more sophistication?  Maybe a date night? Check out The Milton’s Garden Dinner Series!

There’s something for everyone! See below for all the things to do in North Atlanta so you can start planning your weekend!

FRIDAY, MAY 14TH

SPECIAL EVENTS
  • Lakewood 400 Antiques Market | 10 am – 5 pm | Cumming
FOOD TRUCKS
  • Food Truck Night at Six Bridges Brewing | 4 – 9 pm | Johns Creek
  • Side Burners Food Truck at NoFo Brew Co. & Distillery | 4 – 9 pm | Cumming
LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS
  • Live Music at PONKO Chicken | 5:30 – 8:30 pm | Alpharetta
  • Avalon Nights Live | 6 – 8 pm | Alpharetta 
  • Groovin’ on the Green (Halcyon) | 6 – 9 pm | Alpharetta
  • Live Music at Feathers Edge Vineyards | 6 – 9 pm | Ball Ground
  • Art Month Presents: Fridays-N-Duluth featuring the DPAC Community Art Project Reveal | 6 – 9 pm | Duluth
  • Live Music at Crazy Love Coffee House | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Roswell
  • Live Music at NoFo Brew Co. & Distillery | 7 – 10 pm | Cumming
  • Stephen Lee at Bottles & Bones | 7:30 – 11 pm | Suwanee
  • Live Music Show at The Velvet Note | 8 – 10 pm | Alpharetta | *click link for tickets
  • Live Music Show at Matildas Milton | 8 – 10 pm | Milton| *click link for tickets
DATE NIGHT ACTIVITIES
  • Date Night River Canoe Trip | 6 – 9 pm | Roswell | *click link for tickets
  • Charcuterie Board Workshop | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Cumming | *click link for tickets
  • Painting with a Twist Class – Date Night | 7 – 9 pm | Lawrenceville | *click link for tickets
  • Painting with a Twist Class – The Lion’s Kingdom | 7 – 9 pm | Alpharetta | *click link for tickets

SATURDAY, MAY 15TH

FARMERS MARKETS 
  • Jasper Farmers Market | 7:30 am – 12 pm | Jasper
  • Ball Ground Farmers Market – Opening Day | 8 am – 12 pm | Ball Ground
  • Amicalola Regional Farmers Market | 8 am – 12 pm | Dawsonville
  • Hall County Farmers Market | 8 am – 12 pm | Gainesville 
  • Suwanee Farmers Market | 8 am – 12 pm | Suwanee
  • Roswell Farmers And Artisan Market | 8 am – 12 pm | Roswell
  • Marietta Square Farmers Market | 8 am – 12 pm | Marietta 
  • Alpharetta Farmers Market | 8:30 am – 12 pm | Alpharetta
  • Woodstock Farm Fresh Market | 8:30 am – 12 pm | Woodstock
  • Sandy Springs Farmers Market | 8:30 am – 12 pm | Sandy Springs
  • Peachtree Road Farmers Market | 8:30 am – 12 pm | Buckhead
  • Brookhaven Farmers Market | 9 am – 12 pm | Brookhaven
SPECIAL EVENTS
  • Saturday SUP Yoga on Lake Lanier | 9 – 11 am | Flowery Branch | *click link to register
  • Free Fitness and Fun! | 10 – 11 am | Alpharetta | *click link to register
  • Groovin’ and Brewin’ with Six Bridges – Dance Class | 10 – 11 am | Johns Creek | *click link for tickets
  • Buford Car Show | 10 am – 2 pm | Buford
  • MWHR (Mustang & Wild Horse Rescue) Tack Sale | 10 am – 4 pm | Alpharetta 
  • Lakewood 400 Antiques Market | 10 am – 5 pm | Cumming
  • Jazzercise Free Fitness in the Park | 10:15 – 11 am | Alpharetta
  • Adoption Pop-Up | 11 am – 3 pm | Alpharetta
  • Margarita Cruise on Lanier Islands | 12 – 3 pm | Buford | *click link for tickets
  • Wine Flight Tasting: Ciao Bella | 3 – 4 pm | Suwanee | *click link to make a reservation
  • Evening River Canoe Trip | 5 – 8 pm | Roswell | *click link for tickets
FOOD TRUCKS
  • Fresh Truck at NoFo Brew Co. & Distillery | 1 – 9 pm | Cumming
  • Food Truck Night at Six Bridges Brewing | 4  – 9 pm | Johns Creek
LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS
  • Live Music at Feathers Edge Vineyards | 2 – 5 pm, 5 – 8 pm | Ball Ground
  • Groovin’ on the Green (Halcyon) | 2 – 5 pm, 6 – 9 pm | Alpharetta
  • Live Music at Painted Horse Winery | 5 – 8 pm | Milton
  • Live Music at NoFo Brew Co. & Distillery | 7 – 10 pm | Cumming
  • Live Music Show at The Velvet Note | 7:30  – 11 pm | Alpharetta | *click link for tickets 
  • Live Music Show at Matildas Milton | 8 – 10 pm | Milton| *click link for tickets
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, & POP-UPS
  • Small Garden Seminar at Scottsdale Farms | 10 – 11 am | Milton
  • Painting with a Twist Class – All Night Long | 7 – 9 pm | Lawrenceville | *click link for tickets
  • Painting with a Twist Class – Galaxy Reflections | 7 – 9 pm | Alpharetta | *click link for tickets

SUNDAY, MAY 16TH

SPECIAL EVENTS
  • Sunday Sweat Session | 9:30 – 10:30 am | Alpharetta
  • Lakewood 400 Antiques Market | 10 am – 5 pm | Cumming 
  • Modern Calligraphy Brunch at Cherry Street (Halcyon) | 11 am – 12:30 pm | Alpharetta | *click link for tickets
  • Brunch Cruise – Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 11 am – 1 pm | Buford | *click link for tickets
  • ACC (Alpharetta City Center) Spring Fling | 12 – 2 pm | Alpharetta | *click link for tickets
  • Crabapple Market Car Show | 12 – 2 pm | Milton
  • Slow Pour Farmers Market | 1 – 4 pm | Lawrenceville 
  • Spring Fling with the Johns Creek Chorale | 5 – 7 pm | Johns Creek | *click link to register
FOOD TRUCKS
  • Mad Greek Food Truck at NoFo Brew Co. & Distillery | 1 – 6 pm | Cumming
LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS
  • Groovin’ on the Green (Halcyon) | 12 – 3 pm | Alpharetta
  • Live Music & Food Trucks at Feathers Edge Vineyards | 2 – 5 pm | Ball Ground
  • Live Music at Painted Horse Winery | 2 – 5 pm | Milton
  • Live Music at Stillfire Brewing | 3 – 6 pm | Suwanee
  • Live Jazz Music at The Hotel at Avalon | 5 – 7 pm | Alpharetta 
  • Live Music Show at The Velvet Note | 7:30 – 9 pm | Alpharetta | *click link for tickets 
DATE NIGHT ACTIVITIES
  • Painting with a Twist Class – Paint Your Pet | 1 – 4 pm | Alpharetta | *click link for tickets
  • Painting with a Twist Class – A Pastel Bouquet | 3 – 5  pm | Lawrenceville | *click link for tickets
  • Evening River Canoe Trip | 5 – 8 pm | Roswell | *click link for tickets
  • Milton’s Garden Dinner Series | 6 – 8 pm | Milton | *click link for tickets
FAMILY ACTIVITIES 
  • Family Farm Night | 4 – 6 pm | Canton

ACTIVITIES FOR ANY DAY

Explore the beautiful art displayed all around town. Below are links to several walking/driving tours around the North Atlanta’s suburbs. Fun for the whole family!

Alpharetta

Roswell

Duluth

Suwanee


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Gail and Claire are a true team, working together, using a concierge approach, with exceptional local market knowledge, and cutting edge technology and social marketing skills. They are accessible and empathetic to their clients’ needs, always looking for new ways to serve and learn. They have personally lived in four north Atlanta suburbs: Roswell, Brookhaven, Vinings, and now Cumming. They love all aspects of real estate, but especially enjoy their equestrian clients.

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