Looking For Something To Do This Weekend?

ATLANTA -- It is hard to believe that summer is winding down, at least for the kids. As of Friday, August 7, 2009, 15 of the 26 major school districts will be back in-session.

Summer hot spots like Six Flags and White Water as of this weekend will only open on Saturday and Sundays (until October). Even Stone Mountain is switching gears with their Summer at the Rock! coming to a close.

Yes, sadly, this is the last weekend before young minds turn to spelling tests, mid-terms, CRCTs, and the dreaded pop quizzes. This is why we've put together an extensive list for you and your family, but if you are still in the world of dating (like me), then there also is plenty for you to do.

Here are just some of those events going on this weekend:

Six Flags Over Georgia is hosting the 2009 Back to School Christian Concert featuring Red, Superchick, Pillar, and Run Kid Run this Saturday. The concerts are free with admission or season pass.

It's story time this Saturday and this week, Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta presents someone who isn't gathering moss. Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, will be reading and signing his new children's book "The Tree Farmer" starting at noon. The event is included with your regular admission to the museum.

The Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority presents Movie in the Park at Braselton Park. Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian will be screened at dusk. The event is free, so grab your chair, blanket and picnic basket and come out.

Monet Water Lilies continues its run this weekend at the High Museum of Art.

The American I Am exhibit continues its run at the Atlanta Civic Center.

The Market at Pemberton Place is a great way to top off a day at the World of Coke, the Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park. The free event features art, music, food and other family-friendly things to do. The Market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Pemberton Place Plaza between the World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium.

Piedmont Park's Green Market is back on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the 12th Street entrance. It's free admission to check out and purchase locally grown produce and locally made goods. Come back to the park on Sunday for the Piedmont Social Club gathering. Bring a blanket and a picnic. It's a chance to meet new friends and explore the Park with one of the many walking tours. The free event runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Riverside Farmers Market in Roswell is open this Saturday at 8 a.m. Locally grown produce, jams, jellies, crafts, and other goods will be on sale. The market is located at 575 Riverside Road and as always, it's free to park and shop.

The Atlantic Station Art & Antique Market continues Friday through Sunday at Atlantic Station.

The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville opens two exhibits this Saturday. "Painting the Canyon: Selected Works from Grand Canyon Collections" and "Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography" will be on display through October 25. Check the Booth Museum's website for more details.

RK Shows, Inc Gun and Knife Show makes a stop at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds this weekend. The show's open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the R.K. Shows, Inc website for more show details and a $1 off admission printable coupon.

The 20th Annual Mechanicsville Neighborhood Reunion kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Rosa Burney Park/Dunbar Community Center located at 477 Windsor Street in Southwest Atlanta. Festivities last until 7 p.m.

And since summer is winding down, don't forget to visit Zoo Atlanta before they start preparing for the cooler weather and bring some animals inside.

You can also check out the Chattahoochee Nature Center with several events to enjoy the last weekend of freedom.

Something for the adults to do... The 2nd Annual Beer 4 Boobs benefitting the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer starts pouring pints at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $20. Tickets include tours and tastings of "the best beer in the Southeast," live music, and a souvenir glass. Raffle tickets and food will be available for purchase. Check out the Beer4Boobs website for more information.

A lot of things happening on stages across the Metro this weekend:

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. *ahem* I mean Lil' Wayne *ahem* I mean Grammy-award winning Lil' Wayne takes the stage at Lakewood Amphitheatre on Sunday evening. Check the Live Nation website for ticket information.

Sara Evans brightens up the stage at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre in Mableton. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets start at $20. Check the Mable House website for full details.

The Flashback Festival comes to Lakewood Amphitheatre on Saturday at 6 p.m. Check the Live Nation website for ticket information.

Rudy Vaughn headlines this week's Unplugged In The Park at Park Tavern Sunday starting at 7 p.m. And catch an early performance of a future Unplugged In The Park on 11Alive News Today every Friday morning at 6 a.m.

Secret Society the Stage Play based on the Best-Selling Novel by Miasha hits the Alliance Mainstage at the Woodruff Arts Center with three shows between Friday and Saturday. There's a Red Carpet Pre-Show Saturday at 6:30 p.m. before the late show hosted by Vivica A. Fox. Tickets start at $30. Check the Woodruff Arts Center for ticket information.

The Fred hosts The Glenn Miller Orchestra on Friday at 8 p.m. Check the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater website for more details.

Travis Cottrell performs at Central Baptist Church in Douglasville Saturday. This free concert starts at 7 p.m. Check out Travis Cottrell's website for more information.

Grease comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre starting this weekend produced by Theater of the Stars.

The Laughing Skull presents Marshall Chiles and Friends Comedy Show Fundraiser for The Georgia Theatre with seven shows from Thursday to Sunday. Admission is $12 with a VIP ticket paying just $3 more. Check the Vortex Comedy Club website for more details.

Dennis Regan pledges to have the audience at the Punchline rolling in the isles laughing during one of his five shows Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $20 andcheck the Punchline website for times.

It's a sports fan delight as fall meets summer:

The Atlanta Falcons are back! Join the Falcons and 11Alive for Falcons Friday Night Lights at Brookwood High School in Snellville. Head Coach Mike Smith pits the Falcons offense against the defense in a unique scoring match. The scrimmage starts at 7:30 p.m. followed by an autograph session and fireworks display. If you can't go, 11Alive will broadcast the festivities also starting at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, the Falcons are at the Georgia Dome for Roam the Dome. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. with a scrimmage set at 12:30 p.m. Fans will also get a chance to take to the field and another opportunity to get their favorite Falcon's autographs. Check the Atlanta Falcons website for full details on both events.

And even though the summer is winding down, the Boys of Summer aren't going anywhere, unless of course you mean a road game. This weekend its East meets West again, this time in Los Angles where the Dodgers try to beat our Atlanta Braves. I wrote that with all due optimism as the Dodgers are, statistically speaking, the best team in the National League right now. Check the Braves website for broadcast details.

The Gwinnett Braves are on the road in Toledo this weekend.

The Rome Braves hosts the Savannah Sand Gnats (great name!) at State Mutual Stadium on Friday and Saturday. Stay after either game for the Bon Jovi tribute band Slippery When Wet.

The Chicago Sky is coming to Philips Arena Saturday to take the Atlanta Dream. Game starts at 7 p.m. Check the Philips Arena website for ticket information.

Send us a picture of you at a weekend event to photos@11alive.com. Make sure to include your name as well where and when the picture was taken. We may just use it on the air.

Got a weekend event? Email me!

Have a great weekend!