Dunwoody Announces Lineup of Free, Family-friendly Events for Everyone to Enjoy This Summer
Dunwoody, Ga. – June 7, 2022 – The City of Dunwoody is excited to announce its summer 2022 event schedule which includes a lineup of movie showings, concerts and more. The events were unveiled on the recently launched Parks & Recreation subsite under the www.dunwoodyga.gov primary domain. The subsite was created as a community resource for park news and special events.
Residents and visitors can expect many exciting summer events and cultural activities across Dunwoody — including the city’s annual Pics in the Park outdoor movie series, Groovin’ on the Green concert series, Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays, Free First Saturdays at the Dunwoody Nature Center and the weekly Dunwoody Farmers Market.
Pics in the Park kicked off on Friday, June 3, at Pernoshal Park (located at 4575 N. Shallowford Road), and will continue throughout the summer with free outdoor movies beginning at 9:15 p.m. featuring free popcorn and giveaways. The schedule includes:
Pics in the Park is sponsored by Top Job Beverages, which will be on site with concessions for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners to enjoy a fun evening of free family entertainment.
In addition, the popular Groovin’ on the Green summer concert series returns bringing more music to Brook Run Park in 2022 than ever before.
“We heard such positive feedback about our new amphitheater last summer that we wanted to expand our programming this year,” said Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Brent Walker. “Community events like concerts have always been the top request in all of our park surveys, and now we have dynamic facilities to meet the demand.”
The Groovin’ on the Green 2022 schedule includes:
- June 11: The 80ATORS
- July 9: Sassfolk
- August 13: Josh Gilbert Band
- September 10: Family Truckster
- October 8: Elton Live – The Elton John Experience
All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and all ages are welcome. Guests are encouraged to walk or ride bikes as parking is limited. Picnics are allowed, or attendees can pick up dinner from a featured food truck. Dogs on a leash are also welcome.
Additional details for all events, including the summer Farmers Market, Nature Center First Free Saturdays and Food Truck Thursdays can be found within the calendar of events on the new City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation website. The Dunwoody Farmers Market and Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays are presented by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association.
For more information about the City of Dunwoody, visit DunwoodyGA.gov or call 678-382-6700. To access images, please click HERE.
About the City of Dunwoody
Located just north of Atlanta, Dunwoody, Georgia is a premier hub for business, shopping, dining, and genuine hospitality. With easy access to mass transit and major highways, the city provides accessibility to key Georgia tourist attractions, events, and festivals while still delivering the charm of a small community. The city’s business-friendly atmosphere, diverse recreation options, lower-overall cost of living and proximity to mass transit has established Dunwoody as an up-and-coming center of employment, transportation, educated workforce and population density.
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