Hey everyone! TGIF! It’s Jill with Petersen Partners | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Atlanta.

Today I’m coming to you from our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices office in Smyrna with my top 5 picks of things to do in and around Atlanta.

#5
Celebrate German music, beer, and food (bratwurst, käsepätzle, pretzels, sauerkraut, schnitzel) at the family-friendly German Bierfest at Woodruff Park.

#4
Peach Bowl Football Fest has games, face painting, cheerleaders, DJs, mascots, inflatables, and a skills challenge on the street in front of College Football Hall of Fame. Free.

#3
Drink wine, beer, and spirits grouped by regions of the world at ATL Wine + Spirits Fest, with food for sale and live music on the promenade at Piedmont Park.

#2
Walk, Wag, N’ Run is a morning walk or run (1K or 5K) for people and their dogs at Lenox Park in Brookhaven. Benefits Ahimsa House, helping people and pets escape domestic violence and reach safety together. 

#1
The 17th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival features two music stages, food vendors, an artist market, a Saturday 5K run, and a kids’ zone at Grant Park. No dogs. Free.

BONUS EVENT:
Sunday is National Park Service Birthday. Entry is free at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and other area parks during Free Entrance Days in the National Parks.

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