Looking for something to do this weekend in Stone Mountain and Lithonia? There are events for families, kids and adults.

Beading Class (for girls 12 and under)

When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 2-4 p.m.

Where: The Bead Shop at the Old Post Office Emporium, 5370 East Mountain Street

Why go: Bead Society member JoAnn McEwen will assist with this lesson. Supplies and materials will be available to make bracelets or earrings.

How much: $20. RSVP to Nan Nash or call 770-465-4318.

Arabia Mountain Expedition

When: Saturday, Nov. 17-Sunday, Nov. 18

Where: 9:30 a.m. registration, Lithonia Woman’s Club, 2564 Wiggins St., Lithonia

Why go: Tour some of the rich, storied history of the Arabia Mountain area on one or both days of the expedition, which includes a 24 mile bike tour on Sunday, according to Crossroads News.

How much: $35 for Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation members, $40 for visitors; Sunday’s bike ride is $30. Both Saturday and Sunday: $65.

Date Night Pottery

When: Saturday, Nov. 17

Where: ART Station, 5384 Manor Dr., Stone Mountain

Why go: Be creative (and maybe a bit messy) with someone special or a group of friends.

How much: $79 per couple. To register, call 770-469-1105 or visit www.artstation.org

Movie: "Madagascar 3"

When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Stonecrest Library branch, 3123 Klondike Rd., Lithonia

Why go: Enjoy this third installment of the kid-friendly "Madagascar" franchise.

How much: Free.

Stone Mountain Park Christmas

When: Through January 1 (select dates)

Where: Stone Mountain Park

Why go: If you're looking to usher in the holiday season, this is a dazzling way.

How much: You must buy one of the following to take part in the Stone Mountain Park Christmas activities:

• Christmas Adventure Pass, $28 plus tax, adults; $22 plus tax, children ages 3-11
• Snow Mountain & Christmas Combo Pass, $45, plus tax for child/adult; or
• Mountain Membership, $56 for adults, $44 for ages 3-11.

Learn more about Stone Mountain Park pass pricing here.

Bagpiper at Sundown

When: Saturday, Nov. 17

Where: Stone Mountain Village Gazebo, next to the train depot, center of town

Why go: Come for the free performance of this new tradition in the City of Stone Mountain on Saturday "and remember someone who 'shall not be forgotten' or just pause for a little quiet reflection to the beautiful and haunting sounds of a lone bag-piper," organizers say. The piper will play for 30 minutes and end his performance with "Amazing Grace".

How much: Give a donation of $25 or more to commemorate someone specific. The person's name will be announced by the piper before the performance.