Check out this list of fun and safe upcoming events in Atlanta
As we are all aware, COVID-19 may be here for a while… but that doesn’t mean students can’t have join in on some safe and exciting events. Here are some fun and COVID-safe activities that students in Atlanta can do.
(Side note: Each event will have its own precautionary rules that all guests will have to abide by, so check the event’s website before attending.)
Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain –
This event takes place every weekend in October. It is currently open now through Nov. 1, from 2 p.m until 9 p.m. Enjoy park attractions, pie-eating contests, an all-new magic show, and much more special fall entertainment. Super fun for friends and family to attend.
Mystic District Market Place: Halloween Freak Show –
This event is here yet again, adding on a Halloween Freak Show this year! This underground market will have shop vendors, music, circus performances and a special drag performance to end the night. Ticket holders will get free access into the Basement’s Resurrection Dance Party until midnight – but don’t you worry, precautionary measures will be put in place so that face masks and social distancing will be enforced and maintained during this dance party. Also, there will be a limited capacity of people allowed inside the Basement as well as the marketplace. Please note that this event is for guests who are 21+.
Atlanta Opera: The Kaiser of Atlantis
Visit the Atlanta Opera and attend their “Kaiser of Atlantis” performance. There are strict rules that must be followed, such as the wearing of face masks and the practicing of social distancing. Visit their website here, to view their performance schedule and to purchase tickets.
Experience the Georgia Aquarium’s All New Shark Experience
The Georgia Aquarium’s new shark experience has officially opened last Friday, Oct. 23. Visitors are now able to get an even better view of these sharks as they can enter into their habitat from the safety of a dive cage! The aquarium’s staff will be guiding the cage diving, ensuring the safety of visitors.
The shark exhibit is included with the price of admission, but tickets for the Shark Cage Dive and Shark & Ray Immersion must be bought separately.
The aquarium reopened in June with guidelines to comply with COVID-19 safety precautions.
Of course, these events and the date and time they are scheduled for are subject to change by the hosts. Please ensure to wear your masks and social distance. Stay safe and have fun!
