Tickets to 'Wizard of Oz' theme park in North Carolina now on sale

Fall festivals at the Land of Oz theme park in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, inspired by "The Wizard of Oz" movie (1939), will take place on select weekends in September 2023.

How to get tickets to fish fry to benefit families of Spalding County deputies

The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is holding a fish fry on Friday, July 14 to help the families of Lt. Nick and Rachel Bruce as well as Deputy Kyle Mason.

Metro Atlanta breweries host BBQ classes this summer

It’s the first official day of summer — and what better way to mark the occasion than with some piping hot barbecue and a cold glass of beer?

SkillsUSA brings national conference back to Atlanta

The SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference is back at the Georgia World Congress Center this week, drawing more than 15,000 people to the Downtown Atlanta venue through Friday.

Celebrating Father's Day in metro Atlanta | June 2023

Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, U.K.. Canada and other countries. If you are looking for the perfect spot to take dad on Father's Day, check out this list.

Atlanta’s Juneteenth celebration returns to Centennial Olympic Park

Since launching in 2012, Atlanta’s Juneteenth celebration has grown into the largest of its kind in the state. And this weekend, huge crowds are once again expected to gather in downtown Atlanta, celebrating the federal holiday with live music, food, shopping, and a parade.

Braves will honor Cherokee Indians at home game

The Atlanta Braves are hosting their annual Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Night.

Juneteenth celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2023

Juneteenth is a national U.S. holiday commemorating June 19, 1865. On this day, the last American slaves were free. The following is a list of events planned in the metro-Atlanta area to celebrate the occasion.

Jamaican Dance Theater Company coming to Atlanta

The Jamaica National Dance Theater Company is taking its 60th-anniversary tour to the Atlanta Symphony Hall.

Bavarian castle open for exploration in Helen, Georgia

Helen, a Bavarian village less than 2 hours from Atlanta, now boasts a Renaissance-style castle that allows visitors to fulfill their castle exploration dreams without having to travel to Europe.

Father's Day, CoComelon, hot air balloons and unicorns: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta

Hot air balloons, unicorns, parades and CoComelon – Let's kick off Father's Day and Juneteenth weekend with a bang. There's never a dull moment when your weekend is planned by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Powder Springs hosting 4th of July festivities

The City of Powder Springs is hosting a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the 4th of July.

The ‘Voices of Donny Hathaway’ musical returning to Atlanta

The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project and Robert King Jr. are partnering to return the “Voices of Donny Hathaway" musical to Atlanta.

DeKalb County hosting family-friendly movie series

DeKalb Country Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a “Movies in the Park" series.

Marathon swimmer brings documentary to the Plaza Theatre

“Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out of the Bottle" is the new documentary about Ben Tuff’s landmark 2022 swim from Providence to Jamestown, along with the backstory of how sobriety led him to swimming in the first place.

Broadway classic 'The Wiz' gets a 'lemon pepper' twist in Atlanta

"It's the beautiful classic story that we all know and love, with a little seasoning on it because we're in Atlanta," says director Brian Jordan Jr. of his upcoming production of "The Wiz."

Fernbank exhibit highlights slowness in the animal kingdom

The latest exhibit at Fernbank Museum highlights a unique side of the animal kingdom: animals that take their time.

New Atlanta restaurant hosting preview this weekend

A midtown sports pub and nightlife destination, Wicked Wolf Atlanta, is opening for its preview weekend.