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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Craft market, movies, riverboats at Stone Mountain Park and more.

1. Snellville Farmer's Market

Craft and Antique Village Day at Snellville Farmers' Market

When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 a.m.-noon, Town Green (across from Snellville City Hall), 2342 Oak Road, Snellville.

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Why Go: The city of Snellville continues its monthly craft village at the farmers' market this Saturday. Pick up the weekly produce and browse the arts across the street from dozens of vendors. 

Pricing: Free.

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2. "Gnomeo and Juliet" at Screen on the Green

When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m., The Avenue (near WineStyles), 1350 Scenic Highway, Snellville. 

Why Go: Having been here this whole summer, Screen on the Green in Snellville continues this week with the animated film "Gnomeo and Juliet." The usual children's activities of face painting and balloon art will also be available to guests, in addition to a free six-pack cooler tote to those who spend $75 or more in the Avenue. Click here for more details. 

Pricing: Free.

3. Hanapalooza Music and Arts Festival

When/Where: Friday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m.-midnight, and Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-midnight, Hanarry Estates Swim and Racquet Club, 595 Johannah Place, Lilburn. 

Why Go: School starts Monday, so give it a last hoorah with a music festival right in Lilburn. Hanary Estates has set up a two-day festival right in Lilburn with more than a dozen acts with local artists, such as Bill Nollner and The Rockaholics ATL. For a complete list of musicians and times, . 

Pricing: Free, but donations are accepted, with funds going toward bicycles for underpriviliedged youths. 

4. 2nd Annual Riverboat Excursion

When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: Party on a boat this weekend with a DJ, food and dancing, all for a good cause. First Light Entertainment and East Bound Foundation are having a fundraiser to benefit the Horace Ruben Scholarship Banquet for the W.C. Thomas Lodge #112 of the Prince Hall Masons, and the scholarship is presented to college freshman and sophomores to continue their schooling. 

Pricing: Tickets are $50 and can be preordered here.

5. Back to School Book Bonanza

When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., County Corners, 3555 Lee Road, Snellville. 

Why Go: Country Corners Child Development Center is having a open house of event that will allow guests to meet the owner and staff of the childcare center, in addition to offering free games, food, arts and crafts. Raffles and gift bags filled with educational items will be also up for grabs. 

Pricing: Free. 

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