Summer Animals at Yellow River Game Ranch
When/Where: Everyday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Yellow River Game Ranch, 4525 Stone Mountain Highway, Lilburn.
Why Go: If you haven't been to Yellow River Game Ranch this summer, make sure to go for the new animals that have invaded its space. Check out the coyotes, bears, peacocks, rabbits and squirrels it's had for June and throughout the rest of the month.
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Pricing: Those 12 years and up are $8; ages 2 to 11 are $7; and children under the age of 2 are free.
Legos: Build and Race
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When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Host and volunteer Germaine Schweibinz is providing Legos to kids ages 5 to 12 for an afternoon of block building. He'll instruct children to reach creative heights with constructing Lego creations.
Pricing: Free, but it's only open to the first 25 participants. Admission tickets will be available 15 minutes before the event.
The Dueling Guitars
When/Where: Saturday, July 9, from 7:30 - 10 p.m., Village Corner German Restaurant and Bakery, 6655 James B. Rivers Drive, Stone Mountain.
Why go: Why cook in this heat? Enjoy dinner out and some live rock 'n roll in the tavern.
Pricing: No cover charge.
"Young Artists in Bloom"
When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., The Old Town Lilburn Center for the Arts, 92A Main Street, Lilburn.
Why Go: Owner Barbara Barth of The Little Shop of Arts and Antiques is hosting an exhibit and reception featuring work by 20 students ages 6 to 16. With the exhibit run by art teacher Catherine Susky, many of the works are nature-inspiring, depicting animals and wildlife that can be found in the wild. Light refreshments will be served, and the exhibit runs until July 16.
Pricing: Free.
Screen on the Green: "Rio"
When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 6:30 p.m., The Avenue, 1350 Scenic Highway, Snellville.
Why Go: Taking place near the Winestyles shop, the Screen on the Green series at The Avenue continues with the animated feature "Rio." Activities such as a bounce house, balloon art and face painting will take place before the movie at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will follow at 8:30 p.m.
Pricing: Free. Some restrictions such as alcohol and high chairs are applied, so check out The Avenue website for the details.
Trivia at Mama Mia's
When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 8:30 p.m., Mama Mia's, 5394 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn.
Why Go: Trivia has always had a Tuesday slot at Mama Mia's, but now they've added it Saturday's itinerary. Test your noggin with general knowledge questions, hosted by Atlanta trivia gurus Outspoken Entertainment.
Pricing: Free to play.
Southern Steel at Will Henry's Tavern
When/Where: Sunday, July 10, 2 p.m., Will Henry's Tavern, 1228 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Will Henry's is always having music going on, and this weekend is no different. Southern Steel, a Southern rock and roll band, will be performing at the Mountain Park/Stone Mountain tavern.
Pricing: No cover and free to watch.
