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Farmers Market, Butterfly Festival This Weekend

This weekend's activities include something for everyone.

Where/When: , 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, 30022; Saturday, July 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why Go? Satisfy your appetite for locally grown fruits and vegetables this weekend when the Johns Creek Farmers Market continues at Newtown Park every Saturday until Sept. 10.

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Price: Free admission

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Where/When: , 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 30022; Thursday-Saturday, July 14-16, 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 16, 1 p.m.

Why Go? Enjoy one of Broadway's biggest musical/comedy hits. The story is about a pleasantly plump teenager, Tracy Turnblad, who teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.

Price: $12-$25

Where/When: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, 30009; Friday, July 15, 8:30 p.m.

Why Go? Enjoy watching this classic movie while listening to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform the score. Hosted by Turner Classic Movies' Ben Mankiewicz.

Price: $12-$35

Where/When: , 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, 30075; Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, July 17, noon to 5 p.m.

Why Go?: The Flying Colors Butterfly Festival delights everyone all weekend at the Chattahoochee Nature Center when the air fills with the beating wings of hundreds of beautiful butterflies. Enjoy live music, create arts and crafts, have butterflies painted on your face and visit fascinating entomology exhibits. Kids can dress in costumes and wear their butterfly wings and antenna to march in the butterfly parades at the conclusion of festivities each day.

Price: $10 per person, free for children 2 and under

Where/When: , 4075 Spot Road, Cumming, 30040; Saturday, July 16, 7 a.m.

Why Go? This is a great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start on the street (required for spacing) but will soon lead into the woods. The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything – rolling hills, single track, double track. If you have never visited Sawnee Mountain Nature Preserve – do it. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to "ditch the city."

Price: $35

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