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Weekender: Father's Day Weekend in Buckhead

Buckhead has an abundance of activities happening this Father's Day weekend.

The American Legion and the GA Food Truck Association team up to support veterans. Post 140 is opening their unique venue on Chastain Park to Atlanta's food trucks from lunch through happy hour until late. Join every Friday!

When: 4-7 p.m.

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Where: Chastain Park

Cost: cost of food

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Saturday

Southern Soul Barbecue Father's Day event

Southern Soul Barbeque invites dads, kids and barbeque lovers alike to join Mark Hannah as he brings the Golden Isles’ favorite barbeque to the big city. From St. Simons to Buckhead, Mark is serving up samples of Southern Soul’s signature pulled pork demo featuring Georgia style Southern Soul Barbeque sauces, including: Sweet Georgia Soul and Hot Georgia Soul. Tickets are available online, http://bit.ly/12yADVh.

When: 12-4 p.m.

Where: Williams Sonoma in Lenox Square

Cost: Free, but tickets are required.

 

Mission Motif Margarita Party

Join us for our GRAND OPENING of our new larger showroom.
Preview our new shipments from some of today's finest craftsman.
We are pleased to announce that we have also expanded our space with an open air garden center with cast stone fountains, planters, birdbaths, and much more.

When: 2-6 p.m.

Where: The Mission Motif, 747-A Miami Circle NE

Cost: Free


Juneteenth: The First Day of Freedom

This two-day celebration focuses on the appreciation, reconciliation, and commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Guests explore the themes of freedom and family history with genealogy workshops, gallery character performances, kid-friendly activities, and self-guided explorations of the traveling exhibition, Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: How the Word is Passed Down.

When: Saturday and Sunday, during the center's hours of operation

Where: Atlanta History Center

Cost: Free

Where's Waldo? Bar Crawl and World Record Attempt
The inaugural Where's Waldo? Bar Crawl is far more than just a bar crawl; it's a world record attempt. The event features live music and DJs, a costume contest, Waldo-style scavenger hunt, prizes, an after party, and more, all in an attempt to break the World Record for the most people dressed as the iconic children’s book character, Waldo of Where's Waldo.

When: 4-11 p.m.

Where: East Andrews Entertainment District

Cost: $20 in advance and $30


Joan Baez and Indigo Girls in Concert

The musical forces will come together for one concert as part of Chastain Park's Saturday series.

When: 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.

Where: Chastain Park

Ticket Price(s): $387 Terrace Table (seats 6), $258 Terrace Table (seats 4), $64.50 Box Seats, $64.50 Terrace Seats, $59.50 Rear Terrace Seats, $34.50 Lawn


Sunday

Daddy & Me LEGO Car Races

Families are invited to bring their LEGO car creations and compete in heats for the titles of fastest and best looking car. Participation is included with admission to the attraction; advance tickets are recommended in order to guarantee entry by visiting LegoLand Discovery Center. Families must register onsite by 1 p.m. to compete in heats upon arrival and must have a pre-built car to participate.

When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza

Cost: cost of admission


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