Summer Fun in Atlanta

The metro Atlanta area has some great summer events planned. Whether you enjoy museums, music, theater, puppetry or sports, metro Atlanta has all these things to offer and more! Here are a few of them.

Summer Fun In Atlanta
Fernbank Museum of Natural History - Museum Sleepovers

On Sunday August 2, Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta will be offering a chance for families and small groups to spend the night at their museum. Museum Sleepovers will begin at 6 pm and commence at 9:30 am the next morning. The event will be facilitated by the museum's staff. Several activities are planned for this night including finding a special artifact that they will have hidden somewhere in the museum. Dinner, continental breakfast and a private showing of "Dinosaurs Alive" is also included. For more information or to make reservations, go to their website http://www.fernbankmuseum.org

Summer Fun In Atlanta
Arena At Gwinnett Center - American Idol 2009 Summer Tour

On July 31, the American Idol 2009 Summer Tour will be coming to the Arena At Gwinnett Center located in Duluth, just outside of Atlanta. The top ten finalists, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Lil Rounds, Megan Joy, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Michael Sarver and Scott MacIntyre, will perform musical numbers from their American Idol performances.

Summer Fun In Atlanta
Piedmont Park - Sir Paul McCartney Tour

Sir Paul McCartney will be appearing at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on August 15. Paul will be performing hits from his days with the Beatles and Wings as well as his own timeless songs. This will be a benefit concert for the Piedmont Conservancy. Tickets are $79 and are available through Ticketmaster and LiveNation.

Summer Fun In Atlanta
Fox Theater - 42^nd Street Performance

On July 28 running until August 2, the Fox Theater in Atlanta will be presenting 42^nd Street. Former Mash star, Loretta Swit will star in this musical extravaganza. 42^nd Street is the story of a young woman who comes to New York to be discovered. The show features exciting dance performances and extraordinary sets and costumes.

Summer Fun In Atlanta
The Center For Pupperty Arts - Pinocchio

Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy, will be performing his rendition of Pinocchio at The Center For Puppertry Arts in Atlanta from July 28 through August 9. Puppets used in this show are made from recycled items. Pinocchio features Italian music and encourages audience participation.

Summer Fun In Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons Training Camp

Beginning on August 1 until August 22, the Atlanta Falcons training camp will be open to the public with free admission. This facility is located in Flowery Branch, about 40 minutes from Atlanta. A list of scheduled daily activities can be found on their website, www.atlantafalcons.com .

As you can see, whether you are an Atlanta resident or just visiting, there is much fun to be had in Atlanta.