Downtown Events

Photo courtesy of the city of Woodstock.

2Celebrate Independence Day at the Star Spangled Pub Crawl, 2-6 p.m., in downtown Woodstock. Crawl-goers are encouraged to visit participating restaurants, and enjoy food and beverage specials. https://visitwoodstockga.com/ event-group/pub-crawls. The Woodstock Farm Fresh Market is open 8:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through Dec. 17. The market is located downtown, on Market Street and in Reformation Brewery’s backyard. Details available at www.visitwoodstockga.com. 4 Woodstock’s 25th annual Freedom Run begins on Main Street at 7:15 a.m. woodstockfreedomrun.com.

The July 4th Spectacular kicks off with the parade at 10 a.m. Starting at Woodstock Elementary on Rope Mill Road, it travels down Main Street to Sam’s Club at Highway 92. After the parade, stop by the Park at City Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., for a festival with food, children’s games, inflatables, arts and crafts, a DJ and vendors. The day concludes with fireworks at dusk behind the Lowe’s shopping center at Highway 92 and I-575. For traffic directions, visit www.woodstockga.gov. 10 Shop locally made goods at Maker’s Mash, a pop-up shop featuring local artisans, the second Sunday of the month, 1-6 p.m., at Reformation Brewery in Woodstock. https://visitwoodstockga.com/events. 21 Visit Harry Potter Family Fun Night in downtown Woodstock, 5-9 p.m., for themed activities, a costume contest, trivia contest and a free movie on the Woodstock Arts Event Green. https://visitwoodstockga.com/events.

At the Woodstock Arts Event Green; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check updates at www.woodstockarts.org.

July 2: Sub-Radio

July 16: Kyshona Armstrong

Aug. 27: Croce Plays Croce Sept. 24: The RT’s

Oct. 8: Gina Chavez Oct. 29: Mountain Heart

The free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside HospitalCherokee Amphitheater. www.woodstockconcertseries.com.

July 9: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors

Aug. 13: Black Jacket Symphony — Hotel California Sept. 10: Scotty McCreery

www.woodstockarts.org

is a juried exhibit in the Reeves House, highlighting Georgia artists and their work. July 13-27

“James and the Giant Peach” follows a boy on an epic journey, which begins when he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach. Recommended for all audiences.

Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Reeves House, local artists will create a piece of art on the spot that will be raffled off at the end of the night. July 22

iThink Improv begins at 8 p.m. and is ready to get its audiences rolling down the aisles with laughter. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content). July 23

The Lasting Laugh is a comedy series that brings in Atlanta-based comedians monthly, with Jessica It's All Good as the host. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12-plus (content). July 29

On the last Friday of each month, sit under the stars and enjoy live music at Jazz Night. Tables and chairs are provided; the outdoor bar will be stocked, and music will be flowing, 6-9 p.m., on the back porch at the Reeves House.

woodstockparksandrec.com // 770-592-6000, Ext. 1955 Registration is required for all programs. July 1

Join America Rocks, 11 a.m., at the Park at City Center, to paint river rocks and distribute them throughout the city. Paint and supplies are provided. The activity is free, but registration is required. July 6, 20

Discovering Pickleball is a class for ages 18 and older that gets you ready to play pickleball — and you will, by the end of the session. Equipment is provided. The class is taught at 6:30 p.m. at the Dupree Park pickleball courts. Fee: $5. July 9, 23

Discovering Paddleboarding, 10 a.m., at 6983 Bells Ferry Road, is led by Michael Murphy and his staff from Murph’s Surf. Participants will learn about water safety and paddleboarding basics on Allatoona Lake. Fee: $49.95.

Join Amped in the Park With Strive Fitness, 9 a.m., for a free outdoor workout at the Northside Hospital — Cherokee Amphitheater. Stop by the Gazebo in the Park at City Center, 11 a.m., for a free Storytime Live! With Captain Marvel. July 27

Discovering Pickleball for Kids begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Dupree Park pickleball courts. For ages 8-17, the hourlong class is designed to introduce kids to the sport. Fee: $5.

woodstockparksandrec.com // 678-445-6518 Age minimum for all programs is 50. Registration is required. July 1

The Fourth of July Barbecue Hoedown, noon-2 p.m., will feature music, dancing, burgers and birthday cake. Fee: $10. July 7

Join Mats for Vets Volunteer Day, 2-4 p.m., to help cut bags and crochet mats for homeless veterans.

Take a day trip to Chattanooga for a lunch cruise. The tour bus will leave the center at 9 a.m. Fee $65.

Kayak Allatoona Lake and enjoy a picnic sack lunch at the marina, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee: $39. July 21

Play bingo at the center, 4-6 p.m. Fee: $5. July 26