11 a.m.- 4 p.m. – The Atlanta History Center’s Fall Folklife Festival offers a full day of activities designed to educate families on time-honored crafts and environmental sustainability. Interact with local artists, chefs and farmers, enjoy local musicians performing folk, blues and bluegrass music, or take in a book lecture. You can also try your hand at crafting activities such as pottery, crocheting or candle-dipping, or stop by the petting zoo to meet some new friends. Tickets $9-$20. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30305. www.atlantahistorycenter.com or 404.814.4000 for tickets or information.