Fall festivals are still taking place around Atlanta, which present the perfect opportunity for family fun. Cascade Patch has also freatured educational events to keep your children's minds sharp.
Enjoy!
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Atlanta Arts Festival
WHEN: Saturday, September 17; 10a.m. - 7p.m. and Sunday, September 18; 10a.m.-6p.m.
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WHERE: Piedmont Park, Piedmont Ave. and 14th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
SPECIFICS: Annual fall festival that displays art from great artists around the country. The festival will feature a range of live entertainment over two days and a variety of foods to satisfy your palate.
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Call
404-875-7275 or visit www. atlantaartsfestival.com.
The Life and Times of Robert Smalls Exhibition
WHEN: Saturday, September 17; 12p.m. - 6p.m. and Sunday, September 18; 2p.m. - 6p.m.
WHERE: Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303
SPECIFICS: Visual displays and artifacts, pictures, and other memorabilia documenting the life of Robert Smalls. The Auburn Avenue Research Library's website describes Smalls as an enslave man who bought his family's freedom in 1862 by leading a Confederate ship to freedom in Charleston, South Carolina during the civil war. Smalls also served as a politician, serving in the South Carolina legislature and the United States House of Representatives.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Visit www.afpls.org/aarl or call 404-730-4001.
Storytelling at the Wren's Nest
WHEN: Saturday, September 17; 1p.m.
WHERE: The Wren's Nest, 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30310
SPECIFICS: Storytelling for the entire family, including tales about Uncle Remus characters Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear.
COST: Included in cost of admission, which is $5 for children, $7 for seniors and students, and $8 for adults.
CONTACT: Visit www.wrensnestonline.com or call 404-753-7735.
HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP
WHEN: Saturday, September 17; 10a.m. – 12p.m.
WHERE: The Home Depot, 1032 Research Center Dr., Atlanta, GA 30331 (off Cascade Road)
SPECIFICS: Every first and third Saturday of the month, The Cascade Home Depot sponsors workshops to teach children building skills and tool safety. Children create such items as race cars, bird houses, tool boxes, and fire trucks. Parents are welcome as well.
COST: FREE
CONTACT: (404) 691-2077