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ATLANTA — Looking for exciting activities to fill your weekend in Atlanta? Whether you’re interested in nature, art, or culinary delights, there’s something for everyone.

From interactive exhibits to unique market experiences. Here are 11 events happening from June 28 to 30.

Breakfast with Butterflies

Date and location: June 30 at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Description: Enjoy a light breakfast and exclusive access to the Butterfly Encounter, featuring several species of butterflies. This event runs from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Forest Forms Exhibit - First Weekend

Date and location: June 29 through Sept. 29 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Description: Explore larger-than-life metal sculptures of flowers and animals along the nature trails in WildWoods.

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A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature

Date and location: June 8 - Sept. 9 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Description: Navigate a life-size mirror maze that highlights mathematical patterns found in nature.

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Creator's Market at Atlantic Station

Date and location: June 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Atlantic Station

Description: Shop hand-crafted products from local vendors, including jewelry, home décor, soaps, and candles.

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Alice’s Wonderland Returns

Date and location: May 11 - Sept. 15 at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Description: Explore 22 topiary-like mosaiculture pieces depicting characters from "Alice in Wonderland."

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Movies at The Strand: The Adventures of Priscilla

Date and location: June 28 at Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta

Description: Screening of the 1994 Australian comedy about three drag performers.

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Vino Venue Entertaining with Ease Series: Greek

Date and location: June 28 at Vino Venue, Dunwoody

Description: A culinary evening with Mediterranean flavors and Greek Meze cooking lessons.

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Afro Street Jams

Date and location: June 29, starting at 2 p.m. at The Woodruff Arts Center

Description: Celebrate culture, community, and creativity with arts, cuisine, and traditions.

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High Museum of Art: New Photography Exhibit

Date and location: June 28-30 at the High Museum of Art

Description: Explore "Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space," showcasing photography focusing on Black self-determination and empowerment.

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Hammonds House Museum: Rhythm of Resilience

Date and location: May 17 August 18 at Hammonds House Museum

Description: Discover the art of Sam Middleton, featuring musical scores, photographs, and graphic elements.

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2024 Southeast Plant Show

Date and location: June 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville

Description: A two-day event showcasing local and international houseplant nurseries and plant accessories.

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