Butterfly festival

Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-3p.m. Enjoy the 17th annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Fun for all ages, with activities such as: butterfly encounters, costume parade, live entertainment, plant sale, food trucks, crafts and face painting. $12 general public; $8 members; free for children under 2. Continues June 5, 12-5 p.m. Learn more by calling 770-992-2055 ext. 254 or visiting: chattnaturecenter.org. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, 30075.

Hundreds of colorful butterflies will be on hand to delight the festival crowds.
Hundreds of colorful butterflies will be on hand to delight the festival crowds.

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