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Not-to-miss events for August
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Trains, Trucks and Tractors Southeastern Railway Museum Aug. 4-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Wide-eyed youngsters will adore getting up close and personal with the giant tires, buttons, levers and buckets on a variety of tractor equipment. Kids of all ages can explore and crawl around old trucks and interesting locomotives. After a hayride, they can create their own souvenir to take home. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-476-2013. Adults, $8; ages 2-12, $5; younger than 2, free.
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Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival Georgia International Horse Park Aug. 25-26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Take a gander at wildlife big and small during this sixth annual festival packed full of learning opportunities and family fun! Watch four-legged friends do amazing tricks during the Georgia State Frisbee Dog Show, get crafty with art activities, bounce around on moonwalks, hang for a bit in the Beach Zone, pet some slithery friends and expand your avian knowledge during a Birds of Prey Show. Of course, there will be music, dancing and food too. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., Conyers. 770-860-4190. $5 per person; children 4 and younger, free.
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Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ Historic Roswell Square Aug. 26, 2-4 p.m. Scream your heart out at this eighth annual ice cream festival featuring more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream to taste. The many flavors of fun include an ice cream eating contest, recipe judging, live music, face painting, snow cones, games and more. All proceeds benefit The Drake House. 616 Atlanta St., Roswell. 770-587-4712. Families up to six, $20; individuals, $5.
August 2012 Atlanta Parent 61