Get Out: Things to Do This Weekend in the Alpharetta-Milton Area

Where/When: 2490 Ivey Oaks Rd, Cumming, GA 30041, Saturday August 6, 2011, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Why Go?: This is a large multi-family sale where furniture, clothing, and more will be available for sale. Perfect to prepare for going back to school items especially for any new college students preparing for their first dorm room.

Price: Free to Attend

Where/When: , 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041, Saturday Aug. 6, 11 a.m.

Why Go?: It's hard to believe the summer break is nearly over and it's time to go back to school. Start off on the right foot with a fun story to get your little ones excited for preschool, kindergarten and beyond. Great for kids 8 and under.

Price: Free

Where/When: , 11925 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Saturday Aug. 6, 6 a.m.

Why Go?: Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department presents the 33rd Annual Old Solders Day Race. Sign up for the 5K or 10K race. On-site registration begins at 6 a.m. on race day. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to race day registrants

Price: Race day fee is $20 per person. 

Where/When: , 2 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Saturday Aug. 6, 10 a.m.

Why Go?: This tradition will begin at city hall and will feature marching bands, military units, floats, clowns and classic cars. Free Varsity hot dogs, sodas and fun activities at the parade end at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Rd.

Price: Free

Where/When: , 2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Saturday Aug. 6, 11 a.m.

Why Go?: Looking for fun family activities to participate in this summer? Want to treat the kids without breaking your budget? This special screening is for families raising children with special needs, Land O’ Lakes is pleased to sponsor a private screening of THE SMURFS as part of the SMG 2011 Special Needs Screening Series.

Price: FREE for special needs children and their siblings

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - presented by Off Broadway Children's Theatre

Where/When: , 12315 Crabapple Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Fri and Sat, Aug. 5 and 6, 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m.; Aug. 7, 3 p.m.

Why Go?: Starring a casts of kids, ages 7-17! "Once On This Island, Jr." is a Caribbean adaptation of the popular Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" featuring a poignant story and catchy, Caribbean flavored score.

Price: $7-$12

Where/When: , 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 (Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion), Saturday Aug. 6, 11–noon

Why Go?: Julie Austin’s upbeat music with guitar, ukulele, jawharp and storytelling is guaranteed to have your hands clapping, feet tapping and fingers snapping! Come and enjoy Julie’s interactive concert with songs, sign language and musical storytelling.  Julie is a dynamic, energetic presenter and performer with over 20 years experience giving concerts for children and families.  Using storytelling, songs and movement, Julie encourages children’s active participation. She has released six award winning children’s recordings. Her most recent CD, “Fandagumbo”, won a Parent’s Choice Award.

Price: $8 general admission, $5 for children, $6 for seniors, CNC members and children 2 and under Free

Where/When: 575 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 (Riverside Park), Saturday Aug 6, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Why Go: An outdoor summer concert series at Riverside Park on the first Saturday of the month presented by the Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Roswell. Food is available for purchase at the concession stand or you may bring your own. Blankets and chairs are welcome and seating is on a first come, first served basis. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled. 

Price: Free

Where/When: , 3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022, Aug. 6, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Why Go?: Johns Creek residents will be able to satisfy their appetite for locally grown fruits and vegetables at the Johns Creek Farmers Market at Newtown Park. The market will be set up in the parking lot near the Community Garden and the adult activity center.

Price: Free