Get Out: The Weekend Planner

If you're staying home over the long weekend, there's lots of entertainment nearby. Here are just a few ideas.

1. Stone Mountain City-Wide Yard Sale and Movies on Main

When/Where: Saturday, May 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for the yard sale and 8 p.m-11 p.m. for the movie, First Baptist Church of Stone Mountain and Main, 5306 Mimosa Drive, Stone Mountain.

Why Go: It's a shame Piedmont Park's Screen on the Green won't be returning this year, but Stone Mountain Village is gaining one. Free for the whole family, the movie series kicks off at dusk this Saturday with "Shrek Forever After." Refreshments will be available for guests to purchase, but movie-goers are welcome to bring their own food, too. Come earlier in the day for a community-wide yard sale, as the city expects many vendors to sign up and lots of people to come.

Pricing: Free for both events. For a complete movie schedule, check out theFacebook event page.

2. Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain

When/Where: Saturday-Monday, May 28-30, Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: Go big with celebrating Memorial Day weekend at the big rock. It's newest attraction, Yogi Bear 4D Adventure, will be opening for the first time, and other classics such as the Sky Hike, Summit Skyride and minigolf will be available, too. Top off the night with the park's new Lasershow Spectacular, debuting Saturday in Mountainvision with multi-dimensional effects, greater-than-before heights and a special tribute to the troops.

Pricing: Those 12 years and older cost $27 for a One-Day Adventure Pass, and kids 3 to 11 cost $21. Free for veterans and active duty military for Memorial Day Weekend, and their family members get special deals, too. For more details, click here.

3. Beer Tasting at Three Blind Mice

When/Where: Sunday, May 29, 6 p.m., Three Blind Mice, 1066 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn.

Why Go: Sunday alcohol sales may not be available yet in the state of Georgia, but it's still legal by the drink. Every Sunday, TBM offers its guests its beer-tasting special: six beers for $6, and they go perfect with the restaurant's delectable entrees.

Pricing: $6 per guest. 

4. Atlanta Jazz Festival

When/Where: Saturday - Monday, May 28-30, Piedmont Park, at 10th Street and Piedmont Road, Atlanta

Why Go: The 34th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will be in full swing this weekend. It is regarded by some as the largest free jazz concert in the nation. Besides the free concerts -- on two stages in the park, there are also special activities for children, vendors and food that visitors can enjoy. Sorry everyone, Fido is not allowed, so leave pets at home. However, there will be areas where families can set up for grilling. (There are special rules for grilling in the park, so be sure you check out the rules.) For more information on the festival, see the website.

Pricing: Festival is free, but food and merchandise from vendors is not.

5. Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week

When/Where: May 28-June 5, downtown Atlanta

Why Go: Many of your favorite downtown restaurants are part of this special event. There are no passes or coupons, just jot down the restaurant of your choice from the list of those participating, and head on over. Reservations are encouraged, however. Participating restaurants include: Room, STATS, Spoon, Truva, Thrive, Cafe Circa, Ray's in the City, Ruth's Chris Steak House and more.

Pricing: Three-course dinners for $25.00 and $35.00 per person, plus tip and tax.