What's Happening around Atlanta, GA for Valentine's Day 2018?

Tis the season to go fun places, eat great food, and spend time with family. Check out these 2018 holiday events your family can to in or near Atlanta, GA! more Holiday events near the Smyrna and Marietta area Holiday in the Park: 6 Flags is well established for being a great vacation destination. You have until January 3 rd to swing by the festively-themed park! Fantasy in Lights: A beautiful light display that has already started in November and goes until January 5 th. You have plenty of time to get to this great event at Callaway Resort & Gardens. Winter Wonderland: Fernbank Museum of National History is a great way to celebrate the holidays and combine learning about how different cultures celebrated them as well! This event lasts until January 6 th. Garden Nights, Holiday Lights: Another light display that started in November and goes until January 6 th. Don’t miss your chance to see this dazzling sight at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Rodolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: A puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts. This is a great way to entertain your kids this holiday season! Shows feature all days of December except for the 25 th. Read more: Top 3 filming locations in Atlanta, GA How to drive safely during the holidays Traffic and the holidays seem to go hand in hand. That’s why it’s important to be extra careful as you travel from one place to another. While you can’t control how other drivers behave, you can adjust your own driving style to be more cautious. Turn the music down and your phone off. Driving with distractions can be deadly. Don’t be hesitant to tell the kids or friends to pipe down if they are being too loud when you are driving. While that may not be ‘festive’, a car accident can ruin the holidays very quickly. Pay attention. Be aware of the cars around you and of smaller objects in the city like bicycles, people, and motorcycles, as they are more difficult to see. Don’t drive impaired. You may think you didn’t drink very much, but any amount of alcohol is too much when you are operating a powerful machine. Find someone else to drive if you are planning on drinking. We hope you have a great holiday here at Wade Ford. If you have any questions about good family vehicles don’t hesitate to contact us! We would love to tell you more.

Get into a festive spirit with these Halloween events you and your family can enjoy in 2018 near Atlanta, GA. These are family-friendly events, so they are either for your kids or events where you can feel free to bring the kiddos along with you. more Boo at the Zoo What is it? This is a costume party for the kids! There will be snacks, music, and characters for your kids to enjoy at the Atlanta Zoo. Where: Atlanta Zoo, at 800 Cherokee Avenue SE Atlanta. When: October 20 th & 21 st from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Halloween at Hogwarts What is it? You are never too old to enjoy Harry Potter. Now you can have a magical experience with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Costumes are encouraged, of course. Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street Atlanta. When: October 28 th at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. Trick or Treat at the Museum What is it? Your kids can enjoy a trick-or-treat experience like never before at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta! Where: Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW Atlanta. When: October 27 th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Read More: Take a trip to one of these 4 Georgia National Natural Landmarks Georgia A-Scary-Um What is it? Halloween-themed live shows and trick-or-treating. While this is a family-friendly choice, any adult over the age of 21 who wishes for a fun night of their own can go to Sips Under the Sea on Oct. 26 th. Where: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. Atlanta When: October 6-28 th from noon-2pm, with trick-or-treating on October 31 st from 4-8pm. Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park What is it? You may have already heard about this festival that has parades, shows, and games. But if you haven’t already gotten a chance to go, it’s worth taking a look at! Where: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Boulevard Stone Mountain. When: September 22 nd to October 28 th from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. Trick-or-Treat Trot and Family Festival What is it? A 5k and festival that has games and family-friendly activities like face painting. Where: Infinite Energy Arena Parking Lot, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy Duluth. When: October 20 th from 9:00 am to noon. Now that you know some places for a hauntingly fun experience, be sure to drive safe and have fun this Halloween season. If you find yourself in need of transportation, be sure to take a look at our new or used vehicles here at Wade Ford. You’ll be able to find a vehicle that is a great addition as your family vehicle.

November Charity Events near Atlanta, GA Every day has the potential to be Giving Tuesday, all you have to do is find a cause or charity that you believe in and like and help support it—even if it's just raising awareness.  And this year, there are plenty of November charity events near Atlanta and Smyrna, Georgia. more These events all have great meaning and are a fun way to show support.  And while there are quite a few this month, we are sharing only a few of the charity events that are happening in the area: Furkids Paws for Cocktails 2017 The Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters is having their annual Paws for Cocktails fundraiser on the 9 th.  This event will benefit the Rescue and their mission to help care for thousands of homeless pets in Atlanta.  The tickets will include live entertainment and music, delicious food, one free drink ticket.  Plus, there will be a silent auction to help raise money. Where: Park Tavern in Piedmont Park 500 10 th St NE, Atlanta GA When: November 9, 2017 Time: 5:30 PM to 10 PM Tickets: $35 in advance; available on their website Read More: 2018 Ford Escape Specs & Features 2017 DAV 5k Atlanta This is a run, walk, roll and motorcycle ride that honors veterans and thanks all who have served.  This event also raises awareness of the issues that our ill and injured veterans face every day.  It's presented by the Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit that helps more than 1 million veterans each year.  There will be a post party at the Park Tavern after the race to continue honoring our military service members. Where: Piedmont Park 1342 Worchester Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 When: This Veterans' Day - November 11, 2017 Time: Check-in at 7 AM; 9 AM start time Tickets: $30 for adults; $15 for youth Learn more about the 2018 Ford F-150 Giving Thanks Food Drive The Shabazz Media Group, a multi-media production company, is holding its first food drive in Atlanta.  This food drive is also a networking event and there will be celebrity guests attending, as well as sponsors and vendors.  This event will be to help families in need this Thanksgiving by coming together for a little party to gear up for the holiday season.  All proceeds and food donations will go to the Atlanta Food Bank. Where: Studio 630 630 Travis St, Atlanta, GA 30318 When: November 17 – 18, 2017 Time: 8 PM on the 17 th to 11 PM on the 18 th Tickets: $25 or free if you donate 4 non-perishable food items If you are in need of a new Ford model or your vehicle needs to be serviced, you can stop in or contact us and our professional staff will be glad to help. We at Wade Ford hope you have a great holiday season this November!