Highlights

🎄 Bring One for the Chipper: Recycle your tree at this 34-year tradition

🏃🏼‍♀️ Resolutions: Events for fitness, wellness, and laughter

🧘🏻‍♀️ Rest & Re-Group: Spend time with your family and enjoy some quiet time

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What To Do This Weekend

THURSDAY, January 2nd

☀️ Sunny | 49° / 31°

1. Avalon on Ice 

   WHEN: Goes through Jan. 20 (see link for schedule)

   WHERE: Avalon

   Bring your family, lace up the skates, and take part in this beloved winter tradition.

2. Art of Elements Gallery Exhibit

   WHEN: Through Jan. 25 from 8:30am-4:30pm 

   WHERE: Alpharetta Arts Center

   This exhibition explores inspiration from the four elements–earth, air, fire, and water. From earthy ceramics to ethereal paintings to kinetic sculptures.

3. The Cape Restaurant & Beach Bar - Holiday Pop-Up

   WHEN: Runs through Dec. 31

   WHERE: The Cape (Avalon)

   An over-the-top holiday pop-up that’s become a beloved Alpharetta winter tradition.

FRIDAY, January 3rd

☀️ Sunny | 48° / 25°

1. Total Fitness

   WHEN: Friday, Dec. 3 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. Dance Camp - Taylor Swift

   WHEN: Friday, Jan. 3 from 9am-1pm

   WHERE: Wills Park Recreation Center

   Join the community in all things T. Swift! You’ll dance, sing, and make new friends. Ages 4-10. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a snack/lunch, and a no-spill water bottle.

3. Babysitter Bootcamp

   WHEN: Friday, Jan. 3 from 10am-1pm

   WHERE: 3655 Preston Ridge Rd (Alpharetta)

   Get Babysitter Boot Camp Certified - learning the skills and business of being a good babysitter - safety, marketing, fun kids activities, and more. ($79)

4. Justin - Roaring Social 

   WHEN: Friday, Jan 3 at 8pm

   WHERE: Roaring Social (Alpharetta)

   Keep the New Year’s party going with Jusin - a high energy dance band and local favorite! $10 cover after 7pm 

SATURDAY, January 4th

☀️ Sunny | 43° / 27°

1. Total Fitness

   WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 4 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. Recycle Your Christmas Tree - “Bring One for the Chipper” 

   WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 4 from 9am-3pm

   WHERE: Home Depot (5300 Windward Pkwy)

   Gift your tree back to mother nature and take part in a 34-year local tradition at your Alpharetta Home Depot this Saturday!

3. Helium Comedy - Atlanta All-Stars Showcase

   WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 4 at 8:30pm 

   WHERE: Helium Alpharetta

   Get ready for the best local comics…all appearing on one stage! Tickets start at $20

SUNDAY, January 5th

🌧️ Rain | 45° / 39°

1. Meetup - Webb Bridge Park Trail Walk

   WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2pm

   WHERE: Meet at first parking lot on the right (Webb Bridge Park) 

   Join the community in a delightful 1.4 mile nature walk. Relatively flat for a nice, smooth Sunday hike.

2. Live Music at Truck & Tap

   WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 5 from 4:30pm-7:30pm

   WHERE: Truck & Tap (Alpharetta)

   Join Truck & Tap for live music Thursday-Sunday every week.

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