Service-Oriented Summer Arts and Culture Events in Metro Atlanta

Looking for a way to expose everyone in the family to some of the fantastic arts and culture of Metro Atlanta? Pebble Tossers has put together a list of some of our favorite concerts, festivals, events, and performances that are unique to Atlanta! We have included a variety of summer events with the hope that everyone can find something that interests them. Check out some of these recommendations for a unique and fun day of learning from the perspective of some of Atlanta’s most talented musicians, artists, and storytellers.

• Mayor’s Summer Reading Club
• Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concerts in the Park
• The Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s Summer Schedule
  • Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  • The Merchant of Venice
• Saturday Roller Skate Days at Cook Park
• International Night Market at East Roswell Park
• Toddler Thursdays at the High Museum of Art 
• Atlanta Beltline Walking Tour with Trees Atlanta
  • Sunset Tour: Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Eastside Trail
  • Exploring the History and Trees of Morningside
  • Tree Tour: Art and Pollinators of the Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail
• Piedmont Park Arts Festival
• Monthly Summer Birding at the Dunwoody Nature Center
• Chattahoochee Nature Center Ongoing Summer Events
  • Storytime by the River on Wednesdays
  • Sunset Sips Concert Series 
  • Butterfly Encounter
• Dunwoody Farmer’s Market on Saturdays
• Summer Author Talk at the Atlanta History Center
• Childrens and Young Adult Visiting Author Series at the Little Shop of Stories
• Summer Puppet Shows at the Center for Puppetry Arts
  • The Little Pirate Mermaid
  • The Tortise, the Hare & other Aesop’s Fables
• Atlanta Children’s Film Festival at Emory University

Ways to Make a Positive Impact in Metro Atlanta while Enjoying Arts and Culture this Summer: 

• Bring a small trash bag to every event you attend this summer. Festivals and concerts often draw a large crowd, and even larger piles of trash left behind. Help your community by staying after for a few minutes and picking up some trash.
• Carpool with friends and family to events! Going to an art exhibit at the park with some friends? Why not carpool! Not only does it save money on gas, but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. 
• Research the causes the summer event supports. Many of the summer events listed above benefit a nonprofit organization or charity. Educating yourself on the missions of local nonprofits is a great way to learn the specific needs of those less fortunate in your community.  
• Donate your time or money to the causes supported by the Summer Event! Nonprofit organizations like Pebble Tossers are vital to many people and community efforts in Atlanta. The surest way to ensure we can continue to serve Metro Atlanta is by helping out for a few hours on a weekend volunteer project or contributing whatever you can. Here is a link to our Service Calender and our donation page. 
• Bring a reusable water bottle! Eliminating the need for disposable bottles and cups on those hot summer days is an easy way to be a responsible attendee of any summer event.
• Pack some care packages for anyone experiencing homelessness at the event. Many of these free events, like summer concert series, attract a few members of the community experiencing homelessness. Having a few homemade care packages to distribute is a great way to support those in need in your area. Here is a link to an article detailing what to include in a Care Package.