FALL FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL Riverside Sounds. Riverside Park. Outdoor concert series in the park. The Revivalists, Sept. 7. Concerts from 7-9 p.m. Free shuttle available from Azalea Park and Don White Park. 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. 770641-3705. Free.
Atlanta History Center SEPT. 28, 10:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Concerts by the Springs. Heritage Green. Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Sept. 8. Bring picnic baskets, coolers and blankets. Smoking and pets prohibited. Lawn opens at 5 p.m., concerts from 7-8:30 p.m. 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. Free.
Demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodworking, and other traditional crafts, local live music, a petting zoo and great local foods are planned for the annual Folklife Festival, celebrating all things Southern. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404-8144000. Adults, $16.50; ages 4-12, $11; 3 and younger, free.
Music at Noon. Centennial Olympic Park. Enjoy lunch and live music performed by local artists. Tues. and Thurs. through Oct. Concerts from noon-1 p.m., 265 Park Ave. West, Atlanta. 404-223-4412. Free. Wednesday Wind Down. Centennial Olympic Park. Concert series includes jazz, R&B and blues performed by local and national touring acts. Wednesdays through Sept. Concerts from 5:30-8 p.m., 265 Park Ave. West, Atlanta. 404-223-4412. Free. Friday Night Live. Atlantic Station. Up-and-coming artists perform on the stage in Central Park; genres range from country to rock, jazz to blues. Last Friday of the month. Sept. 27. Concerts begin around 7 p.m. 18th St. NW., Atlanta. 404-733-1221. Free. Glover Park Concert Series. Glover Park, Marietta. The 911 Band, Sept. 27. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up after 4 p.m. Picnics permitted. 50 Park Sq., Marietta. 770-7945601. Free. Moonlight and Music Concert Series. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Lawn. Electric Avenue, Sept. 27. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and food. Alcohol is prohibited. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-2639. Free.
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nature Butterfly and Dragon Safari. Panola Mountain State Park. Join a park ranger for a trip into a “wild” grassland habitat filled with butterflies and dragonflies. Bring a camera to record the adventure. Ages 10 and older. Sept. 7 and 15. 6 p.m. 2600 Hwy. 155 SW, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. Pre-register. $5/person. Parking, $5.
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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. 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.
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