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"We hope you plan to visit Alpharetta and enjoy all of the awesome things happening in our city!" - Janet Rodgers, President and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau |
TOUCH A TRUCK
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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.
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MAGICAL ICE ENCOUNTER AT THE ALPHARETTA WELCOME CENTER
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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.
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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!
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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.
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ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK
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.
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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.
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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
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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�.
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IRONKIDS ALPHARETTA: THE LARGEST YOUTH TRIATHLON IN THE U.S.
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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!
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RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN CEMETERY TOURS
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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.
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ALPHARETTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
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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.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS AND EVENTS AT VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
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Pictured: The European Market which takes place September 19 and 20 in Alpharetta.
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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!
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