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Alpharetta plays host to various festivals and events throughout the year. From concerts to culinary offerings, Alpharetta's calendar of events always has something to share.

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Girl of the Year 2012 "Take the Challenge" Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday February 8, 4:00 PM. – 6:00 PM

American Girl - North Point Mall
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta , GA
877-247-5223
Your girl will go on a scavenger hunt throughout the store, taking fast and fun challenges to stretch her skills along the way. Plus, she’ll get a free American Girl poster at the end!

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/popups/event_detail.php?eventId=342&location=ATL&source=detail
Event Type: Family Fun
Admission: Free

Arthur Murray Anniversary Celebration
Thursday February 9, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Arthur Murray Studios
7855 North Point Parkway

Alpharetta, GA
404-659-0919
If you are looking for a fun evening join the Alpharetta Arthur Murray studios who are celebrating their first year in the Alpharetta location and also kicking off the 100th year of Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Celebration will include hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and, of course, dancing.

http://www.arthurmurray.com
Event Type: Family Fun
Admission: Free

11th Annual Chattahoochee Challenge 10K Race
Saturday February 11, 8:00 AM

Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road

Roswell, GA
770-992-2055
This official qualifier for the 2012 Peachtree Road Race along the Chattahoochee River is a fast paced benefit for the nature center. 10K race at 8:00 AM 1 Mile Fun Run at 7:30 AM Register Online or at any Big Peach Running Company Store. Register in advance $27 or on site race day for $32 for 10K and $15 for Fun Run. All participants receive a t-shirt and swag bag.

http://chattnaturecenter.org/chattahoochee-challenge.html
Event Type: Benefits
See description for prices

Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents "A Beethoven Romance for Valentine's Day"
Saturday February 11, 7:30 PM

Roswell Cultural Arts Center
950 Forest Street

Roswell, GA
770-623-8623
The evening's performance features internationally renowned first prize winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition-Bin Huang interpreting the popular Dvorak Violin Concerto and world class baritone-Jose Sacin singing arias by Rossini, Gounod, and Mozart. The program is rounded out by Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 and Smetana's Bartered Bride Overture. See website for further details.
thomas_ludwig@comcast.net
http://www.ludwigsymphony.org
Event Type: Performing Arts - Music
Admission: $19, $17 Seniors, $10 Students

"An All Day Valentine's Event"
Saturday February 11, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

North Main and Church St.

Alpharetta, GA
770-770-2050
A Ladies Day Out filled With Shopping, Food, Fun, and Lots of Surprises! Bring a friend to breakfast, lunch, or tea, while you shop the many wonderful shops of Downtown Alpharetta. Then dine at 52 Bistro and listen to the music till 11:00 and celebrate Valentine's Day a wee bit early! Shoppers will be eligible for either discounts, refreshments, goodies of all sorts, including special drawings for gift certificates and give-a-ways .
ivyinteriors@att.net
http://www.ivyinteriors.net
Event Type: Shopping
Admission: Free

Rolling Hills Saddle Club at Wills Park Equestrian Center
Saturday February 11, 8:00 AM

Wills Park Equestrian Center
11915 Wills Road

Alpharetta, GA
770-338-0143
Hunter, Jumper, Western and Barrel horse show open to the public.

http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/files/docs/pdfs/Equestrian_Schedule_2012.pdf
Event Type: Shows, Exhibitions & Expos
Admission: Free

Valentine's Day Craft at Autrey Mill
Saturday February 11, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Autry Mill Nature Center
9770 Autrey Mill Road

Johns Creek, GA
678-366-3511
Bring your kids out to Autrey Mill this February for our annual Valentine's Day Craft. They can spend the morning making nature-themed valentines for loved ones, friends and classmates.
autreymill@bellsouth.net
http://www.autreymill.org/
Event Type: Holiday
Admission: $7 for members/$10 for nonmembers

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Expo
Sunday February 12, 4 PM

Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
5750 Windward Parkway

Alpharetta, GA
678-297-2811
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Expo is a one stop shop of everything you need to make your mitzvah a success and the CVB will be there to assist you with your selection of venues, photographers, videographers and more. With information on all 23 of Alpharetta’s upscale hotels, the CVB can also help you plan accommodations for your out of town guests.
debbie@awesomealpharetta.com
http://www.awesomealpharetta.com
Event Type: Shows, Exhibitions & Expos
Admission: Free

Girl of the Year 2012 "Take the Challenge" Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday February 15, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

American Girl - North Point Mall
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
Your girl will go on a scavenger hunt throughout the store, taking fast and fun challenges to stretch her skills along the way. Plus, she’ll get a free American Girl poster at the end! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/popups/event_detail.php?eventId=342&location=ATL&source=detail
Event Type: Family Fun
Admission: Free

Alpharetta Historical Society presents “Nathaniel Greene: Military Genius of the Revolutionary War”.
Thursday February 16, 7:00 PM

Mansell House & Gardens
1835 Old Milton Pkwy,

Alpharetta, GA
770-475-4663
Jack Ferguson from The Piedmont Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution will present a program about one of our military leaders Nathaniel Greene and his influence during the American Revolution. Without Nathaniel Greene we might not have won the Revolutionary War.

http://alpharettahistoricalsociety.org/
Event Type: Other
Admission: Free

The Next Cool Event
Saturday February 17, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Atlanta Exposition Center North
3650 Jonesboro Road

Atlanta, GA

Try to imagine almost three football fields of amazing design, fabulous food, music and people all under one roof and you will begin to understand The Next Cool Event coming to the Atlanta Expo Center in southeast Atlanta, February 17 & 18, 2012. The event is open to the public Saturday, February 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and ticket sales will benefit What A Life Foundation.

http://www.TheNextCoolEvent.com.
Event Type: Benefits
See website for ticket prices

Dave Holland- Drumming up the Stories
Saturday February 18, 11:00 AM

Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road

Roswell, GA
770-992-2055
Take part in this fun-filled, percussion-loaded learning extravaganza as Dave sings, drums and narrates his way through an array of world folktales. Its definitely a program that will get you on your feet.

http://www.chattnaturecenter.org
Event Type: Performing Arts - Music
Admission:$8 adults, $5 children, free with membership

Ga Tech Benefit Horse Show
February 18 - 19, 8:00 AM

Wills Park Equestrian Center
11915 Wills Road

Alpharetta, GA
678-549-7012
Hunter Jumper horse show open to the public.

http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/files/docs/pdfs/Equestrian_Schedule_2012.pdf
Event Type: Shows, Exhibitions & Expos
Admission: Free

Girl of the Year 2012 Mirror Craft
Sunday February 19, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

American Girl - North Point Mall
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
Inspire your girl to reach her goals, just like the newest Girl of the Year! During this craft event, she’ll decorate a paper mirror with positive messages to help her find her strengths. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/popups/event_detail.php?eventId=346&location=ATL&source=detail
Event Type: Family Fun
Admission: Free

Marie-Grace & Cécile’s Fete at American Girl
Monday February 20, 11:00 AM

American Girl - North Point Mall
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
Join American Girl at this special event to learn about their newest historical characters, friends who are growing up in New Orleans during the 1850s. Have fun with your special girl as you learn French words and phrases, make crafts, and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes an American Girl book to take home, plus a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help commemorate this special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/popups/event_detail.php?eventId=322&location=ATL&source=detail
Event Type: Family Fun
Tickets: $27 per person

Mayor's Breakfast and State of the City Address
Tuesday Feb. 21, 7:30 AM

City Hall Parking Lot
Two South Main Street

Alpharetta, GA
678-297-6000
The breakfast will be held in tents in the parking lot beside City Hall, the same location where the downtown farmers market is held. If the unseasonably warm weather doesn't continue, don't worry–they'll have heaters inside the tents.
candawood@bellsouth.net
http://alpharettabusinessassociation.com/
Event Type: Other
Members $10.00 non-members $20.00

Girl of the Year 2012 "Take the Challenge" Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday February 22, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

American Girl - North Point Mall
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
Your girl will go on a scavenger hunt throughout the store, taking fast and fun challenges to stretch her skills along the way. Plus, she’ll get a free American Girl poster at the end! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/popups/event_detail.php?eventId=342&location=ATL&source=detail
Event Type: Family Fun
Admission: Free

The Foreigner presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre
February 23 - March 11, See website for dates and times

Roswell Cultural Arts Center
950 Forrest St.

Roswell, GA
770-641-1260
The Foreigner may be one of the funniest American plays ever written as it uses every device in the comedy storehouse to make you laugh yourself silly! Charlie’s shyness renders him helpless in conversation – so when a friend covers for him by telling the other guests in a rural Georgia mountain lodge that he is an exotic foreigner and speaks no English, Charlie ends up hearing more – MUCH more – than he should – and the hilarity begins!

http://get.org/plays/2011-12season/
Event Type: Performing Arts - Comedy
See website for ticket prices

Annual Pancake Breakfast
Saturday February 25, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Alpharetta 1st U M Church
69 N. Main Street

Alpharetta, GA

The Alpharetta Lions Club cordially invite you to enjoy a Charity Pancake breakfast benefiting local charities. Pancakes will be served with sausage, juice, milk and coffee. Food provided by the "Original Pancake House" of Alpharetta. Location Trinity Hall at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
stabil@comcast.net
http://alpharettalionsclub.com/
Event Type: Benefits
Admission $5.00 per person

Stephanie Nelson "The Coupon Mom"
Saturday, February 25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Roswell Presbyterian Church
755 Mimosa Blvd

Roswell, GA
770-640-0399
Would you like to learn how to get free groceries and household products without having to spend several hours a week cutting out coupons? If so, come learn the efficient Strategic Shopping System developed by Stephanie Nelson, The Coupon Mom. Learn how to get Extreme Savings in 30 minutes per week.

http://nfcchelp.org/
Event Type: Benefits
Admission: $10.

Rolling Hills Saddle Club at Wills Park Equestrian Center
Saturday February 25, 8:00 AM

Wills Park Equestrian Center
11915 Wills Road

Alpharetta, GA
770-338-0143
Hunter, Jumper, Western and Barrel horse show open to the public.

http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/files/docs/pdfs/Equestrian_Schedule_2012.pdf
Event Type: Shows, Exhibitions & Expos
Admission: Free

Old Milton Saddle Club at Wills Park Equestrian Center
Sunday February 26, 10:00 AM

Wills Park Equestrian Center
11915 Wills Road

Alpharetta, GA
770-475-1244
Morgan Horse show open to the public.

http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/files/docs/pdfs/Equestrian_Schedule_2012.pdf
Event Type: Shows, Exhibitions & Expos
Admission: Free

Girl of the Year 2012 Celebration
Sunday February 26, 11:00 AM

American Girl - North Point Mall
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
She’ll do cartwheels for the Girl of the Year 2012! At this special event, your girl can be one of the first to learn about the newest contemporary character. Includes a delicious meal, fun activities, and an American Girl book to take home.

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/popups/event_detail.php?eventId=343&location=ATL&source=detail
Event Type: Family Fun
Tickets: $27 per person

Winter Wine Demonstration Dinner with Milton ’s Cuisine and Blackstock Vineyard & Winery
Tuesday February 28, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Harry's Whole Foods Market,
1180 Upper Hembree Rd

Roswell, GA
770-664-6300
Award-winning Chef Boyd Rose of Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in historic Crabapple brings an upscale farm-to-table experience to diners with his tasty articulation of new Southern cuisine. Don’t miss what is sure to be a special evening of food, friends, and Southern comfort! See website for more details.

http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/alpharetta/salud-cooking-class-calendar/
Event Type: Culinary
Demonstration: $55

Girl of the Year 2012 "Take the Challenge" Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday February 29, 4:00 PM. – 6:00 PM

American Girl - North Point Mall
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
Your girl will go on a scavenger hunt throughout the store, taking fast and fun challenges to stretch her skills along the way. Plus, she’ll get a free American Girl poster at the end! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/popups/event_detail.php?eventId=342&location=ATL&source=detail
Event Type: Family Fun
Admission: Free