TOUCH A TRUCK

August 22
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wills Park (behind the city pool)
1825 Old Milton Parkway

Every child's imagination will soar as they explore the parking lot filled with trucks of all shapes and sizes including a fire truck, limo, dump truck, school bus, 18-wheeler and police vehicles! Kids can bounce around in inflatables, participate in all kinds of interactive games, watch animal balloons be made and get their faces painted! Touch a Truck t-shirts and concessions will be available for sale. Please bring cash for food vendors. Parking and admission are free.

MAGICAL ICE ENCOUNTER AT THE ALPHARETTA WELCOME CENTER

August 29
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Alpharetta Welcome Center
178 South Main St., Suite 200

Stop by the Alpharetta Welcome Center to meet and get a FREE photo with your favorite ice queen and her winter friends. 
No registration required. Refreshments will be provided.

 



ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
Thursdays
5-9 p.m.
Downtown Alpharetta

Enjoy a variety of 6-8 rotating food trucks and music each week. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early!

MAYOR'S CHALLENGE 5K
August 27
7 p.m.
Alpharetta City Hall
2 Park Plaza

Run with the mayor for this annual 5K in downtown Alpharetta. The action begins at 5 p.m. with Food Truck Alley and live music and continues with the 5K and awards ceremony.


  
ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK
August 29
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
35 Milton Avenue

Creativity hits the park the last Saturday of the month through September in charming downtown Alpharetta. This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists who create masterpieces right before your eyes. 





LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS

Alpharetta has some great events going on this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy concerts, the Farmers Market and cooking classes as you say farewell to summer.




GRILLING AND GRIDIRON

September 12, 2015
Downtown Alpharetta
2:00 p.m.

 Celebrate the longstanding tailgating tradition on the first day of SEC conference play in 2015 all to benefit the Lionheart School
  
FOUR DESSERTS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW COOKING CLASS

September 6
Sur La Table

The instructor will demonstrate how to create delectable cr�me br�l�e and individual cheesecakes with homemade caramel. They will also walk you through the steps for creating a scrumptious tart and perfectly risen chocolate souffl�. 


 IRONKIDS ALPHARETTA: THE LARGEST YOUTH TRIATHLON IN THE U.S.

September 20
7 a.m.
Wills Park
1825 Old Milton Pkwy

There's never been a better time to get active with the whole family because IronKids is returning to Alpharetta! This Swim, bike and run competition is for kids ages 6-15 and is the largest of 24 competitions nationwide! 


RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN CEMETERY TOURS
September 26-27
Tour begins at Smokejack BBQ
29 South Main Street

Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery. You'll meet costumed characters from Alpharetta's past as they stroll along Milton Avenue and rise from their gravesites at Resthaven Cemetery. Learn how Alpharetta grew from a farming community to the Technology City of the South.
 
ALPHARETTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE

ALPHARETTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
October 23
7-8:30 p.m.
Avalon

Join the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra for an outdoor performance at Avalon.

The group is also looking for community musicians with at least a high school playing level, eager to develop their musical skills in a fun and professional environment to join the orchestra. For more information on how to join visit www.alpharettasymphony.com, email [email protected] or call 352-408-4606.
 
UPCOMING CONCERTS AND EVENTS AT VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE

     

 
FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Pictured: The European Market which takes place September 19 and 20 in Alpharetta.


There is always something happening in Alpharetta- whether it is a free concert in downtown or a comedy show in the Plaza at Avalon. Grab your calendars and start planning your next outing!