The H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival

JULY 26 The H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival From the Earth Brewing Company 9pm Free The Core brings the spirit of the legendary 1990s Horizons of Rock Developing Everywhere (H.O.R.D.E.) Festivals back to life with an all-star lineup of Georgia’s top musicians performing hits from Widespread Panic, Phish, Dave Matthews Band and more. roswell365.com/event/the-horde-festival-revival-presented-by-the-core-2025

Community Workers Day

JULY 17 Community Workers Day Roswell Library 11am-Noon Free Head to the Roswell Library for storytime by Mayor Kurt Wilson, meet-and-greets with local heroes and a chance to explore a fire truck and squad car. fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events

Butterfly Encounter

Butterfly Encounter

THROUGH AUGUST 31 Butterfly Encounter Chattahoochee Nature Center 10am-4:30pm Prices Vary Step into a fluttering wonderland where you can mingle with hundreds of native butterflies, snap stunning photos and shop plants to start your own butterfly garden. chattnaturecenter.org/special-events/butterfly-encounter  

Tin Cup Cruise-In Car Show

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Tin Cup Cruise-In Car Show Cumming City Center 6-8pm Free Rev up your engines on the first Thursday of each month through October. Enjoy an evening of classic cars, family fun and exciting prizes from Tin Cup. cummingcitycenter.com/event/tin-cup-cruise-in-16

12th Annual Biz Savvy Artist Academy

AUG. 9 12th Annual Biz Savvy Artist Academy Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs 9am-6pm $99 Unlock your entrepreneurial potential here, where independent and emerging artists gain the business acumen and creative strategies needed to thrive in the competitive entertainment industry. bsaacademy.com

IPRA World Championship Rodeo

AUG. 29-31 IPRA World Championship Rodeo Cumming Fairgrounds 8pm, Friday and Saturday; 7pm, Sunday $20 (10 and under for free) Saddle up for a Labor Day weekend tradition packed with thrilling events liken bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and more. cummingfair.squarespace.com/iprarodeo

Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival

JULY 25-27 Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival Tri-Cities High School 6pm, Friday and Saturday; 7pm, Sunday $20+ Enjoy a vibrant weekend filled with music and dance workshops, an African-inspired craft market, delicious food vendors and a lively finale concert. aaddf.org

TGIF! Inflatables, Water Slides & Games

JULY 18 TGIF! Inflatables, Water Slides & Games Lou Sobh Amphitheater Noon-8pm $10 Kick off the weekend at the Cumming City Center, featuring bounce houses, water slides and games for nonstop family fun! cummingcitycenter.com/event/tgif-inflatables-water-slides-and-games

Summer Plant Festival

JULY 12 Summer Plant Festival The Mill on Etowah 11am-4pm Free Hosted by Plant Daddies of Atlanta, shop gorgeous plants and handmade goods and enjoy music, food and the signature Plant Daddies energy. facebook.com/events/2074137149734616

Audio Vault at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater

JULY 11 Audio Vault at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater Lou Sobh Amphitheater 8-10Pm Free Get ready for an unforgettable night with high-energy party rock hits from the ‘80s, ‘90s and beyond! This dynamic Atlanta-based band keeps the crowd singing and dancing from the moment they hit the stage.