The circus, music and contemporary produce: 6 methods to get pleasure from Atlanta in June

What’s among the finest issues about Atlanta in the summertime? The enjoyable out of doors actions, should you don’t thoughts the warmth.

From festivals to farmers markets in virtually each neighborhood, June is filled with issues to do. Here are six methods to benefit from the month.

Shop farm-to-table

1. The Green Market

Located on the twelfth Street and Piedmont Avenue gate, The Green Market gives buyers entry to seasonal produce, domestically made items and distinctive handmade objects. Supporting small companies throughout Georgia, you may fill your luggage inside the guts of Piedmont Park, the place strolling by way of the market is simply the beginning of the expertise. This well-loved custom within the park means that you can meet the individuals who develop your meals as you buy it.

Saturdays, now by way of Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. piedmontpark.org/green-market

2. Virginia Highland Farmers Market

Featuring a rotating checklist of distributors, the Virginia Highland Farmers Market shares locally-sourced meals, artisanal merchandise, dwelling items and extra. Plan your weekly meals from the contemporary produce, breads, ready meals and seafood obtainable. Check out what’s in season every month for additional freshness. Grab a floral bouquet or locally-prepared drinks. This weekly market brings collectively locals with premier farmers within the space.

Sundays, now by way of Nov. 22, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free admission. Highland Woodworking, 1045 North Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta. vahifarmersmarket.com

Treat the entire household

3. Disney Princess Summer Movies on the Strand

Bring the magic of a Disney princess to life on the large display screen on the Strand Theatre. From basic princesses to the newest animated additions, this movie collection exhibits off beloved characters from each technology. Arrive early for a princess meet-and-greet with photographs and a reside pre-show live performance that includes the Mighty Allen Theater Organ. Shows run in June and July, beginning with Cinderella on June 3 and Frozen on June 10.

Wednesday June 3 and June 10, 2:30 p.m. with a sensory-friendly present at 11 a.m. Adult tickets are $12 plus charges. Youth tickets, for these 12 and beneath, are $5. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. earlsmithstrand.org

4. UniverSoul Circus

Celebrating over 30 years of high-energy exhibits stuffed with contortionists, skaters, hoop divers, excessive riders, acrobats, dancers and the Wheel of Death, the UniverSoul Circus combines performances with music for a novel expertise. Topped off with the Caribbean Carnival which celebrates Caribbean tradition with colourful and elaborate masquerade costumes, the present brings collectively world expertise from greater than 20 international locations. Listen to R&B, hip hop, jazz and gospel whereas the performers exhibit their abilities. You could even get an opportunity to take part within the present. If you may’t make it early June, the circus strikes to the Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth beginning June 18 and goes by way of July 12.

Thursdays-Sundays, June 4-14. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 7 p.m., Saturdays, midday, 3:30 p.m. and seven:30 p.m. and Sundays, midday, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets vary between $38-$75. Old Turner Field — Grey Lot, 150 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. universoulcircus.com/atlanta

Have enjoyable exterior the perimeter

5. Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games