Blaze New Trails This Weekend

Highlights

🏸 Wellness: Pickleball, badminton, & fitness classes open to all!

🌲 Outdoors: Nature trails, horse shows, & beach bar holiday pop-ups!

🥰 Fun: Atlanta Wine Festival, live music, & fashion for a cause!

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What To Do This Weekend

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th

🌧️ Rain | 55° / 46°

  1. The Cape’s Beach Bar Holiday Pop-Up

    WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5pm-10pm

    WHERE: The Cape Restaurant & Beach Bar (Avalon)

    It’s back! Get into the holiday spirit as The Cape features festive cocktails, cozy igloos, and all the holiday sparkle.

  2. Kurt Thomas Band

    WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 14 from 8pm-11pm

    WHERE: Roaring Social (Alpharetta)

    Captivating audiences in the South for 20 years, and taught by Zac Brown, Kurt Thomas leads an all-star band playing songs you know and love.

  3. Grinchmas Pop-Up Bar 

    WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5pm-11pm (goes until Jan. 5th)

    WHERE: Mercantile Social (Downtown Alpharetta) 

    Grinch’s lair is a pop-up bar filled with festive cheer and Who-ville cocktails. Even the grumpiest heart grows 3 sizes when surrounded by holiday joy!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th

☀️ Sunny | 64° / 41°

  1. Total Fitness

    WHEN: Friday, Nov. 15 from 9:30am-10:30am

    WHERE: Wills Park Recreation Center

    Free, fun, and interactive - this step class includes light exercise that gets your heart pumping and the endorphins flowing as you move into the weekend.

  2. Josh Gilbert Band

    WHEN: Friday, Nov. 15 from 5pm-9pm

    WHERE: Mercantile Social (Alpharetta)

    PackING a Southern Rock & Blues punch with a family-friendly message, Gilbert has been described as John Mayer with a kick of Stevie Ray Vaughan.

  3. Pickleball Open Play

    WHEN: Friday, Nov. 15 from 12pm-3pm 

    WHERE: Wills Park Recreation Center

    Get in on the pickle action and make friends in the community! Free for Alpharetta residents ($3 for non-residents).

  4. The Art of the Picture Book

    WHEN: Runs through Nov. 20

    WHERE: Alpharetta Arts Center

    An exhibition of original artwork by published children book illustrators. Join local artists and take part in National Family Literacy Month.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16th

☀️ Sunny | 67° / 42°

  1. Atlanta Wine Festival 

    WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 1pm-5pm

    WHERE: Historic 4th Ward Skatepark

    Sample 50+ wines, mimosas, seltzers, and beers. DJ Greg Nyce performing. Ticket ($50) includes entry, souvenir wine glass, and all drinks. Food for purchase.

  2. Alpharetta Farmers Market

    WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 16th from 8:30am-12:30pm

    WHERE: Downtown Alpharetta (Town Green area)

    Homegrown produce, live music, tasty treats, fresh flowers, coffee, and handcrafted gifts at this community favorite!

  3. Badminton Open Play

    WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8:30am-12:30pm

    WHERE: Wills Park Recreation Center

    Come out swinging and enjoy this underrated, super fun racquet sport at Wills Park! Free for Alpharetta residents ($3 for non-residents).

  4. Art-Paint and Propagate with Ashley King

    WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 12:30pm-1:45pm

    WHERE: Alpharetta Art Center

    Express your artistic flair in this hands-on workshop that transforms your plant pot into your unique masterpiece. Also learn how to propagate a mint plant (workshop cost $45).   

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17th

⛅️ Mostly Sunny | 68° / 45°

  1. Cheryl & Co. Horse Shows 

    WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 17 from 8am-5pm 

    WHERE: Wills Park Equestrian Center

    Cheryl & Co, a leading provider of equestrian events in the South, comes to our community for an unforgettable show for the love of horse and sport.

  2. Chattahoochee Nature Center | Weekend Trails 

    WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 17-18 (multiple times and activities)

    WHERE: Chattahoochee Nature Center (Roswell)

    Join the Nature Center for a weekend of family friendly nature activities! Features guided trail walks, creature features, and the nature exchange.

  3. Fashion for a Cause - Benefitting The SAM Foundation

    WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 17 from 2:30pm-5pm 

    WHERE: 945 Mid Broadwell Rd (Milton)

    Enjoy live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and chance to bid on amazing auction items - for a great cause! All set in the charming, rustic Milton Barn. Purchase tickets here ($50)

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