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ATLANTA — Looking for fun activities to fill your weekend?

Atlanta has plenty of events lined up that cater to all interests, from food festivals and concerts to outdoor activities and other gatherings. Here are 11 things you can do in Atlanta this weekend:

Enjoy Buckhead Restaurant Week

Date and location: July 23 to July 27. Multiple locations

Description: Whether you're craving elegant fine dining experiences or seeking casual gatherings with friends, Buckhead Restaurant Week promises an array of options to satisfy every palate.

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Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party on The Green

Date and location: July 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

Description: Party like it’s 1996 and wear your best 90’s or Atlanta Olympics attire to commemorate this iconic occasion while watching the opening ceremony on the outdoor big screen on The Green at Phipps Plaza.

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Catch a match at the Atlanta Open

Date and location: July 26 to 28, Pinnacle Lot - Atlantic Station

Description: Attend the annual men’s tennis tournament.

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See Missy Elliott in concert

Date and location: July 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. at State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA

Description: Four-time Grammy winner Missy Elliott, with special guests Ciara, Busta Rhymes andamp; Timbaland, will perform live at State Farm Arena as part of their Out Of This World Tour.

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Atlanta Ice Festival

Date and location: Sat. July 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10th Street Northeast andamp; Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA 30309

Description: Enjoy a sweet day of delicious treats, fun activities, and cool vibes!

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Atlanta Streets Alive

Date and location: July 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA

Description: Bring your bicycle or just your feet, and get ready to explore your community streets in a safer, healthier, more livable way.

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Gas, Gears andamp; Beers

Date and location: July 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wild Heaven Beer West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA

Description: ATL’s German car club is holding its monthly car meet equipped with summer vibes, dope rides, and cold beer.

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Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival

Date and location: July 28, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Westside Motor Lounge, 725 Echo Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318

Description: Celebrate the 13th year of Georgia Organics' epic tomato-tasting showdown! The festival and fundraiser is a celebration of the tomato, a carnival of flavor, and a feast of the senses.

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Die Laughing Stand-Up Comedy Show

Date and location: July 28, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Description: An evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy! Leave your worries at the door, grab a drink, and prepare for an adults-only night of laughs.

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Creator’s Market at Atlantic Station

Date and location: July 10 - July 28, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Atlantic Station

Description: The Creator’s Market is back, bringing unstoppable creativity to Atlantic Station. Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s artisans every Saturday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) in July with festive art, jewelry, couture, and more, all while supporting the makers of the South.

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Shoot the ‘Hooch

Date and location: Anytime, 5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30328

Description: Float the Chattahoochee River with family and friends as you enjoy its stunning scenery and cool, gentle currents.

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