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YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS: FARMER JASON Spivey Hall OCT. 17, 9:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M. FUTURE DATES WITH DIFFERENT PERFORMERS.
Fall Walk. McDaniel Farm. Examine beautiful changing colors and crisp temperatures while exploring trails at McDaniel Farm. Oct.12, 26. 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3 p.m. 3251 McDaniel Rd., Duluth. 770-904-3500. $8.
The Spivey Hall concert series for younger audiences (some for toddlers!) kicks off with two performances by Farmer Jason, whose blend of folk, Americana, and high energy rock teach lessons about ecology, farm life, animals, and nature appreciation. Clayton State University, Morrow. spiveyhall.org/young-peoplesconcerts. $2.
Creatures of the Night Festival. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Experience the wonders of nocturnal animals and their amazing adaptations to nature. Features a scavenger hunt, crafts, an enchanted walk among eco-themed carved pumpkins and ends with a night hike using non-visual senses to explore the woods. Oct. 18. 6-9 p.m. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500. Adults, $5; ages 3-12, $3; 2 and younger, free. Feeding Time. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of the resident animals as the Wildlife Dept. feeds them. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; 2 and younger, free. Native Ectotherm Exhibit. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Visit local reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek. 678-366-3511. Donations encouraged. Trail Hikes. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your curiosity. Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; 2 and younger, free.
special events Teen Arts Night. City Center. Teens can bring instruments, poetry, artwork and short stories to share. Includes a slice of pizza and a soda. Oct. 4. 6-8 p.m. 8534 Main St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251. $5. Fulton County Free Saturday. High Museum of Art. Admission is free for Fulton County residents with I.D. on the first Saturday of each month until 1 p.m. Oct. 5. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Free.
Disney on Ice. Philips Arena. Enjoy the “Let’s Celebrate!” Tour and see a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe. Oct. 9-13. Wed.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 10:40 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 5 p.m. 1 Philips Dr., Atlanta. 404-878-3000. Tickets $15-$75. Free Family Day. Hudgens Center for the Arts. Admission is free all day with guided hands-on art activities for children from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Bldg. 300, Duluth. 770-623-6002 Adults, $5; children, $3; younger than 2, free.
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