Things to do in Atlanta this weekend:

Looking for something to do this weekend? You’ll find plenty of fun ways to spend time with mom, including a comedy show and brunch. You can also create your own lantern and participate in the Atlanta Beltline Parade, or just watch the festivities, if you prefer.

Check out the following 15 things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta:

Downtown Atlanta

Sunday Funday Midtown Blooms

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday May 12. Free, but register online to reserve your place. Atlanta Design Museum, 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-979-6455.

Mark the block with your favorite floral design and make the sidewalks on both sides of Peachtree Street beautiful and colorful. Chalk is provided, but bring some from home to ensure you have all the colors you need.

Atlanta Cycling Festival: Family Time

2 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday May 12. Wild Heaven West End, 1010 White St. SW, Atlanta.

Bring the kids for a short and easy family ride during this event, part of the Atlanta Cycling Festival. After the ride, games and activities will be set up for children at Wild Heaven.

Atlanta Belt Lantern Parade

Parade programming begins at 7:45 p.m., parade begins at 8:45 p.m., final parade jam session from 9:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. The parade begins at Adair Park 1, 742 Catherine St. SW, Atlanta. The jam session takes place at Lee+White, 929 Lee St. SW, 1070 White St. SW No. 1000, Atlanta.

Watch or participate in the parade of lanterns and live bands lighting up the Beltline corridor. Pre-event activities include a free lantern-making station.

Cobb

Adjust City 5K

6:30 a.m., package collection on race day and registration day; 7:30 a.m. Start of the 1-mile fun run; 8:00 a.m., departure in wheelchair; 8:05 a.m., start of the 5 km; 8:55 a.m. Early Trot; 9:15 a.m. Prize giving. Saturday May 11. 5K $35 in advance, $45 the day of the event; 1-mile fun run, $20; Tot Trot $5. First Baptist Church of Kennesaw, 2958 N. Main St., Kennesaw. 470-255-3996.

Race on a fast, flat course in this opening race of the 2024 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series.

Comedy at the Strand: Karen Morgan and Barbara Dooley

3 p.m. Sunday May 12. $30 general admission, $70 VIP. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theater, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080.

Give mom the gift of laughter and take her to “Football & Foolishness,” a special Mother’s Day comedy show.

Smoke on the lake barbecue festival

From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 10 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth. 770-974-8813.

Come take part in a two-day festival with a concert on Friday evening and a barbecue competition on Saturday.

DeKalb

Fernbank after dark: the science of carnival

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday May 10. $22.95, $17.95 for members. Fernbank, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6300.

Learn about the science that goes on behind the scenes with after-hours access to exhibits, themed activities, music and more. Checkered Blue, a fun group of five, will perform.

Dunwoody Arts Festival

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday May 11 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday May 12. Free admission. Dunwoody Village Parkway and Dunwoody Village Shopping Center, 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody.

Participate in the annual Dunwoody Art Festival and discover the works of more than 130 artisans, a creative Kidz Zone and tasty festival foods.

‘Alice in Wonderland’

7 p.m. Friday May 10, 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday May 11 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday May 12. $15 adults, $10 children. Stage Door Theater, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody.

Watch Stage Door Theater Academy put a musical twist on Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic in a show for the whole family.

North Fulton

Paint a cheerful bouquet

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday May 12. $45-$59. Painting with a Touch, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road No. 801, Alpharetta. 470-294-0051.

Spend time with mom and paint a colorful and cheerful bouquet. A mom-mosa bar is also included.

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Judas Priest

7:30 p.m. Saturday May 11. $69.20 and up. Ameris Bank Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-733-5010.

Hear the heavy metal sounds of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Judas Priest.

Recreational tree climbing

Noon-2:30 p.m. or 3-5:30 p.m. Sunday May 12. $38 residents, $57 non-residents. Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-641-3990.

Take part in a tree climbing workshop guided by a professional with the equipment provided. The event is aimed at climbers aged 6 and over.

Gwinnett

Kids Fishing Derby

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday May 11. Free. Lenora Park Pavilion, 4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville. 770-822-8833.

Come have fun and fish (catch and release) at the Kids Fishing Derby. Rods and bait are available on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own. No fishing license is required.

Community Health Fair

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday May 11. Free. George Pierce County Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Highway 23 NE, Suwanee. 770-822-3197.

Visit vendors, participate in health screenings, learn about community wellness activities, win prizes and much more.

AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration

From noon to 8 p.m. Saturday May 11. Town Center Park, Buford Highway and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee. 678-951-3167.

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month with Asian cultural performances, costumes, and food.