City of Stone Mountain – Dekalb County GA

Junior League of Dekalb County – Bargain Bazaar

The Junior League of DeKalb County is having its 21st annual Bargain Bazaar on Saturday – Nov 6 – 2010. Saturday’s hours are 8am – 4pm and Sunday, Nov 7 the hours will be 1pm – 4pm.

Location: First Baptist Church in Decatur at the corner of Commerce & Clairemont.

There will be furniture, home decor, electronics, baby and children’s items, linens, toys, appliances and more from 100 families!

All proceeds will go toward supporting charitable efforts in DeKalb County.

38th Annual Highland Games

BagpiperCelebrate your Scottish heritage or become a Scot for a day at the 38th Annual Highland Games being held in the Meadow at Stone Mountain Park on October 16 -17, 2010. You can watch the high level of competition in the Scottish athletic games as people compete to win for their clan. Listen to the bagpipes and  drums of the pipe bands that will be performing and watch as the dancers compete in the Highland dance competition. Many Scottish shops and tents with Clan and Tartan information will be available as well as games and activities for the children to enjoy.

Ticket prices are additional to the admission to Stone Mountain Park. You can save money by purchasing tickets in advance. For more details call 770-521-0228 or visit their website at smhg.org.

Main entrance to Stone Mountain Park is located at:
US Highway 78 East
Stone Mountain, GA

8th Annual Pumpkin Festival

PumpkinsCelebrate the fall season by coming out to the 8th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park going on every weekend for the month of October, 2010. Not only can you enjoy everything Stone Mountain Park has to offer but you can get into the spirit of autumn with the additional activities and decor specific to the season.

Here is a list of activities that will be going on during the festival:

  • Dress your Own Scarecrow
  • Family Scavenger Hunt
  • Kids Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
  • Pumpkin Party Patch
  • The Great Pumpkin Puppet Parade
  • Children’s Costume Contest
  • Storytelling
  • Pie Eating Contest
  • Colleen and the Pesky Gnomes

Admission to the Pumpkin Festival is included in the Adventure Pass ticket of $27 (plus tax) for adults, $21 (plus tax) for children 3 – 11. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $35 for an annual parking permit.

For more information and details, contact 770-498-5690 or 800-401-2407 or visit their website stonemountainpark.com.

Stone Mountain Park is located at:
U.S. Highway 78 East
Stone Mountain, GA

A Perfect Crime…Or Is It? Murder Mystery Dinner

Question markEnjoy a night of mystery, intrigue, and crime solving while dining on a delicious southern meal. Back by popular demand is this murder mystery dinner being held at the Mountain Park Activity Building on October 15 – 16, 2010. Admission for this event is $15, ages 10 and up. It is recommended that you pre-register for your tickets as they sell out fast! Contact 770-564-4680 for more details and information.

The Mountain Park Activity Building is located at:
1063 Rockbridge Rd.
Stone Mountain, GA

Oktoberfest

OktoberfestEnjoy the classic German celebration of Oktoberfest at the Village Corner German Restaurant in Stone Mountain Village on October 9 and 10, 2010. It’s sure to be a great time with live German music and German dancers, German food, beer and wine, a costume contest, many fun kids’ activities and oh, did I mention beer? What’s Oktoberfest without beer? The good time starts at 12 Noon on Saturday til 8 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM. Admission and parking are FREE.

Village Corner German Restaurant is located at:
6665 James B. Rivers Drive
Stone Mountain, GA

Organic Gardening Workshop

Organic GardenThe Funny Farm will be offering a Fall workshop on Organic Gardening beginning September 12, 2010. The workshop will consist of 4 sessions, 1 a week for 4 weeks. Each class will be on Sunday from 1 to 4 and will be part time in the classroom and part time in the garden. You can purchase tickets for this workshop at Eventbrite.

  • Week 1 – Organic Gardening Foundations – Soil Food Web, composting, worm composting and nutrient cycling
  • Week 2 – Garden planning- What to plant, When to plant it and How to plant it.
  • Week 3 – Pest control strategies – putting Mother Nature to work to control insects, diseases and weeds.
  • Week 4 – Incorporating Permaculture Strategies in your garden- Food forests, growing edible mushrooms, edible landscapes, rainwater harvesting

The Funny Farm is located at:
4459 Allgood Springs Dr.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770-527-0395

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