JULY TOP EVENTS

Events may be cancelled or changed after our deadline. Please check before visiting to confirm. Full calendar online at atlantaparent.com

Circus Vazquez

Plaza Fiesta

June 30-July 16. Mon.-Fri. 7:30 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. 1, 4 and 7 p.m.

Entertaining acts at this circus include acrobats, dancers, jugglers and more, along with state-of-the-art lighting and technology. 4166 Buford Hwy. NE, Atlanta. $30-$70. circusvazquez.com

Breakfast with Butterflies

Chattahoochee Nature Center

July 9, 10 a.m.-noon

Spend one-on-one time with butterflies and your family with exclusive access to the Butterfly Encounter, a light breakfast and exploring the grounds prior to opening. For ages 4 and older. Reservation required. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. $25. chattnaturecenter.org

Quaker State 400

Atlanta Motor Speedway / July 9, 7-10 p.m. Watch night racing as the stars of the NASCAR Cup series compete. 1500 Tara Pl., Hampton. 770946-4211. $49-$109; ages 12 and younger, $10. atlantamotorspeedway.com

Disney The Little Mermaid x CAMP

Disney The Little Mermaid x CAMP

CAMP Atlanta / Through Sept. 4

This theatrical experience features live music, puppetry and magic as you explore Ursula’s Lair, King Triton’s Palace, the Sunken Ship and Ariel’s Trinket Grotto. 4551 Olde Perimeter Way, Atlanta. 917-765-0106. $29-$35; ages 1 and younger, free. camp.com

Wild About Weather

Tellus Science Museum / July 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Explore weather and its phenomena by making clouds in a bottle, building a cloud viewer, watching a show at the Bentley Planetarium and more. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700. $17; ages 3-17, $13; ages 2 and younger, free. tellusmuseum.org

All About Reptiles

Repticon

Gwinnett County Fairground

July 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and July 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See live reptiles up close with Live Animal Encounters and Seminars, buy reptiles and other exotic pets and learn how to take care of them with expert advice. 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville. 863-268-4273. $10-$15; ages 5-12, $5-$6; ages 4 and younger, free. repticon.com

Reptile Day

Fernbank Museum

July 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Come face-to-face with a variety of scaly, slimy, spiny and spectacular animals as you learn about reptiles, amphibians and more. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. $25.95; ages 3-12, $23.95; ages 2 and younger, free. fernbankmuseum.org

Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival

Moving in the Spirit / July 21-23

Enjoy African dance and drum performances, shop the marketplace and participate in classes. 1458 La France St. NE, Atlanta. 404753-8933. $20-$85. aaddf.org

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

Piedmont Park / July 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the delicious dessert, food and non-food vendors, live music, wellness engagement activities and more. 10th St. and Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta. 678-964-5944. Free admission. atlantaicecreamfestival.com

Sunflower Festival

Copper Creek Farm / Through July 22

Take a stroll in the sunflower field, cool off in the splash pad, go on a hayride, see from the skies with ziplining, play games and more. 1514 Reeves Station Rd. SW, Calhoun. 706-280-5592. $19.63; ages 3 and younger, free. coppercreekfarm.com

Back-to-School

Bubblepalooza

Duluth Town Green / July 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Play with tons of bubbles and large yard games, and listen to music from a DJ. 3142 Hill St. NW, Duluth. 770-476-3434. Free admission. duluthga.net

Southeast Homeschool Expo

Cobb Galleria Centre

July 27-29. See website for schedule. Get encouragement for homeschooling with workshops, resources, speakers and more, while kids ages 4-12 explore the KidsZone with tons of activities, including animal shows, science shows and LEGO building. 2 Galleria Pkwy. SE, Atlanta. 800-285-6340. $20-$55; KidsZone, $50-$130. southeasthomeschoolexpo.com