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The following City of Dunwoody parks amenities opened on May 18: Tennis courts and park restrooms that do not service a playground.
Athletic fields for unorganized play (no team sports or field lighting; groups must spread out to ensure adequate play area and social distancing)
Indoor facilities will set their own reopening plans with approved COVID-19 safety protocols in place, as defined by the state
Brook Run Park
PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Brook Run Park
Call:
(678) 382-6850
or visit
dunwoodyga.gov
Dunwoody's largest park is comprised of more than 100 acres, featuring a dog park, skate park, community garden, children's playground, walking trails, and picnic areas.
Atlanta Chili Cook Off
Saturday October 23, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
The Atlanta Chili Cook Off is a fun filled afternoon of family and healthy competition. We are not sure who enjoys this event more, the competitors dressing up to serve ticket goers as they compete for the most spirited team or the die hard chili cooker's wanting to take home one of the coveted trop...
Cost: Not Specified
Dunwoody Farmer's Market
Saturday July 7, 2018 08:30 am EDT
Fruits, veggies, and pasta, oh my! Come out to Brook Run Park for local produce, meats, and sweet treats.
Cost: Free
Dunwoody Farmers Market
Saturday June 30, 2018 08:30 am EDT
Fruits, veggies, and pasta, oh my! Come out to Brook Run Park for local produce, meats, and sweet treats.
Cost: Free
Dunwoody’s Lemonade Days Festival
Wednesday April 18, 2018 04:00 pm EDT
Dunwoody’s Lemonade Days is an annual, five-day festival held each spring to celebrate the spirit of community and introduce visitors to a number of local Dunwoody vendors. Lemonade Days bring families together to enjoy more than 30 full-scale carnival rides, more than 20 fabulous food and beverage...
Cost: Free
Rescue Dog Olympics
Saturday March 17, 2018 11:00 am EDT
Categories: Festival, Pet rescues<br><br>DID YOU HEAR….ST. PATRICK’S DAY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS IN ATLANTA! St. PAW-trick’s Day ’18
Join in the St. PAW-trick’s Day Festival to Celebrate Rescue Dogs and their humans! ALL DOGS AND THEIR HUMANS WELCOME.
Rescue Dog Olympics—a ...
Cost: FREE
Rescue Dog Olympics
Saturday March 17, 2018 11:00 am EDT
Categories: Festival, Pet rescues<br><br>DID YOU HEAR….ST. PATRICK’S DAY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS IN ATLANTA! St. PAW-trick’s Day ’18
Join in the St. PAW-trick’s Day Festival to Celebrate Rescue Dogs and their humans! ALL DOGS AND THEIR HUMANS WELCOME.
Rescue Dog Olympics—a ...
Cost: FREE
Rescue Dog Olympics
Saturday March 17, 2018 11:00 am EDT
Did you hear….St. Patrick's Day has gone to the dogs in Atlanta. St. PAW-trick’s Day ’18.
Join in the St. PAW-trick’s Day Festival to Celebrate Rescue Dogs and their humans. All dogs and their humans welcome.
Rescue Dog Olympics—a free, interactive, fun festival and field day of silly and compet...
Cost: Free
Rescue Dog Olympics
Saturday March 17, 2018 11:00 am EDT
St. Patrick's Day has gone to the dogs in Atlanta. Join in the St. PAW-trick’s Day Festival to Celebrate Rescue Dogs and their humans. Rescue Dog Olympics is an interactive festival and field day of silly and competitive games for dogs and their humans to participate in and compete with others. Acti...
Cost: Free
Rescue dog olympics
Saturday March 17, 2018 11:00 am EDT
Join in the St. Paw-trick’s Day festival to celebrate rescue dogs and their humans!
ALL DOGS AND THEIR HUMANS WELCOME.
Rescue Dog Olympics—a FREE, interactive, fun festival and field day of silly and competitive games for dogs and their humans to participate in and compete with others. It will be an...
Cost: Free
Rescue Dog Olympics
Saturday March 17, 2018 11:00 am EDT
Did you hear? ST. Patrick's Day has gone to the dogs in Atlanta. St. PAW-trick’s Day ’18.
Join in the St. PAW-trick’s Day Festival to Celebrate Rescue Dogs and their humans.
All dogs and humans are welcome.
Rescue Dog Olympics—a free, interactive, fun festival and field day of silly and compe...
Cost: Free
Rescue Dog Olympics
Saturday March 17, 2018 11:00 am EDT
Categories: Festival, Pet rescues<br><br>DID YOU HEAR….ST. PATRICK’S DAY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS IN ATLANTA! St. PAW-trick’s Day ’18
Join in the St. PAW-trick’s Day Festival to Celebrate Rescue Dogs and their humans! ALL DOGS AND THEIR HUMANS WELCOME.
Rescue Dog Olympics—a ...
Cost: FREE
Rescue Dog Olympics
Saturday March 17, 2018 11:00 am EDT
Did you hear? St. Patrick's Day has gone to the dogs in Atlanta. St. PAW-trick’s Day ’18
Join in the St. PAW-trick’s Day Festival to Celebrate Rescue Dogs and their humans. All the dogs and their humans welcome.
Rescue Dog Olympics—a FREE, interactive, fun festival and field day of silly and comp...
Cost: FREE
Pi Day "Pi K"
Wednesday March 14, 2018 06:30 pm EDT
Pi day is March 14 (Pi=3.14, pretty neat huh). We're celebrating at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody with a Pi K (about 1.95 miles).
Cost:
5th Annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival
Sunday October 22, 2017 11:00 am EDT
Guests can look forward to all-barbecue everything at this year's Kosher BBQ Festival. The event features a raffle and a 20-team Kosher BBQ competition, and guests will be able to taste each team's offerings. This year, proceeds from the festival will benefit Jewish Educational Loan Fund, I Care Atl...
Cost: $5-$25
5th Annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival
Sunday October 22, 2017 11:00 am EDT
Atlanta's PREMIER Kosher BBQ Festival returns for its 5th year BIGGER and BETTER! Join families, BBQ enthusiasts and festival goers for a fun filled day of finger lickin' BBQ, cold refreshments, live music, an energetic Kids' Zone and more! Don't miss the culinary creations of over 20 BBQ teams comp...
Cost: FREE
5th Annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival
Sunday October 22, 2017 11:00 am EDT
Atlanta's Kosher BBQ Festival returns for its 5th year. Join families, BBQ enthusiasts and festival goers for a fun filled day of finger lickin' BBQ, cold refreshments, live music, an energetic Kids' Zone and more! Don't miss the culinary creations of over 20 BBQ teams competing for the big prize ju...
Cost: Free-$5
Strut Your Mutt Benefit
Saturday September 23, 2017 08:00 am EDT
Saving homeless pets is as simple as a walk in the park, so says Strut Your Mutt, an event presented by BOBS from Skechers. Walkers are invited to bring their furry friends to the park to raise money for animals looking for their forever homes.
Cost: Donations Encouraged
Annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Competition and Festival
Saturday September 24, 2016 08:00 pm EDT
The Atlanta Kosher BBQ Competition and Festival will return in September this year. Teams can register on the event’s website and are encouraged to practice all summer. Sponsors, artisan vendors, business vendors, and volunteers can also find additional information and registration forms online.
Cost: Free
Daffodil Dash
Saturday April 2, 2016 08:00 pm EDT
The Am Yisrael Chai Teen Initiative hosts a one-mile and a 5K run/walk in remembrance of the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust, with funds benefitting Holocaust Education.
Cost: $12-$20
Bud n Burgers
Friday October 23, 2015 08:00 pm EDT
The first annual Bud-n-Burgers Festival will showcase 12 to 15 local restaurants and their burger skills for a chance to win a share of the $5,000 in cash and prizes. Come out and experience a top-notch burger experience with live music and other exciting elements that’s fun for the entire family.
Cost: Free-$10
Run Your Happy Tails Off 5K and Fun Run and Festival
Friday October 9, 2015 08:00 pm EDT
Happy Tails Pet Therapy, a local Atlanta non-profit organization sharing the healing touch of today’s community pets since 1991, announces its 2nd annual Run Your Happy Tails Off Race and Festival, to be held on October 10, 2015, in the metro Atlanta area at the Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Georgi...
Cost:
Tap Into Georgia Beer Festival
Friday June 12, 2015 08:00 pm EDT
Come check out craft beers from more than 20 Georgia breweries. The Rays and The Bad Neighbors will be playing live throughout the afternoon. Proceeds will go to The Dunwoody Nature Center. Designated driver tickets are also available.
Cost: $10-$35
JCC Food Truck Thursday at Brook Run Park
Wednesday May 13, 2015 08:00 pm EDT
Bring your friends, lawn chairs, and blankets and spend the evening at MJCCA Food Truck Thursday at Brook Run Park. Enjoy a live band and choral performances by teens from the Weber School, Princess Party characters, Play it Again Sammy DJ Entertainment, face painting, magician and juggler, dance Pe...
Cost: Free (Food available for purchase)
Atlanta Dog Jog
Friday May 1, 2015 08:00 pm EDT
The largest event of its kind in Georgia. Take part in the one mile or 5k walk or run with your dog, have fun, exercise, meet more dogs and their owners, and raise money for dog charities that promote pet wellness and help those in the community who can most benefit from the companionship and assist...
Cost: $20-$40
Trees Atlanta Branches Outside The Perimeter
Friday October 31, 2014 08:00 pm EDT
Trees Atlanta, a local non-profit citizens’ group, invites you to branch out and help plant over 200 shade trees.
Cost:
Progressive in the Park 5k
Friday October 10, 2014 08:00 pm EDT
Progressive Medical Center is hosting its annual 5k Run/Walk event. The event is being held to raise awareness and funding for people with life threatening illnesses. 100% of the proceeds will be given to help fund treatments.
Cost: $25 until October 1st, $30 after October 1st.
MJCCA Food Truck Thursday
Wednesday May 7, 2014 08:00 pm EDT
Bring the family to Brook Run Park for a fun evening of food trucks, activities and live music. Enjoy music on the main stage featuring talented teen musicians from the MJCCA. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, and blankets and spend the evening with the us in the park. In addition to the regular food...
Cost: Free (food available for purchase)
Dunwoody Community Garden and Dunwoody Fine Arts Association Collaborate for a Plant Sale and Art Exhibit at 2014 Lemonade Days.
Saturday April 26, 2014 08:00 pm EDT
The Dunwoody Community Garden & Dunwoody Fine Art Association will sell organic plants and exhibit art from local artists at Brook Run Park's Greenhouse and Barn Complex (across from Skate Park) during the City of Dunwoody's most anticipated annual event, Lemonade Days. Free admission - plant prices...
Cost: FREE Admission
Blessing of the Pets
Saturday October 12, 2013 08:00 pm EDT
All animal lovers are invited to Brook Run Dog Park for a Blessing of the Pets ceremony and program. Pet adoptions will be available sponsored by Angels Among Us Pet Rescue and a mobile unit from Project CatSnip and WellPet Humane will be in the parking lot to offer low cost vet care (vaccinations, ...
Cost: FREE
HowlOWeenie Dachshund Festival
Friday October 4, 2013 08:00 pm EDT
Bring your dachshunds, your lawn chairs, and your belly laughs to an all-day Weiner Dog Celebration! Dachshund races, costume contest, howling contest, face kissing contest, dunking contest. Hot dog lunches and beer! Artist market. Great day - your dachshund doesn't want to miss it! All benefiti...
Cost: Free
2012 Lemonade Days
Saturday April 21, 2012 08:00 pm EDT
Dunwoody Preservation Trust presents its annual Lemonade Days fundraiser — great fun for all ages. Amusement park rides, face painting, petting zoo, and diverse food options and an arts and craft show presented by the Dunwoody Arts & Crafts Guild make for a fun outing.
Cost: Free admission to park; $20 unlimited carnival ride armbands ($25 Saturday)
Blu Skies -- Live at Lemonade Days
Friday April 20, 2012 08:00 pm EDT
The Dunwoody Preservation Trust adds free, live music to its annual Lemonade Days festival. Saturday night's concert kicks off with Blu Skies. Comprised of Paul Douglas Sanner, John Tyndall, and Russ Rainwater, the members of Blu Skies have been entertaining around Atlanta separately for years and...
Cost: FREE
Allatoona - Live at Lemonade Days
Friday April 20, 2012 08:00 pm EDT
The Dunwoody Preservation Trust adds free, live music to its annual Lemonade Days festival. Capping off Saturday night is 2011 Georgia Country Band of the Year, Allatoona. Allatoona, originally comprised of co-workers, has been working the Atlanta music scene since 2006. Their unique sound and di...
Cost: FREE
The Mix -- Live at Lemonade Days
Thursday April 19, 2012 08:00 pm EDT
The Dunwoody Preservation Trust is adding free, live music to its annual Lemonade Days festival. The Mix take the stage following Jeannie Caryn at 8:00. The Mix came together with a history of lifelong passion for music and people. Heavily influenced by the classic, classic rock, pop, and blues, ...
Cost: FREE
Tin River -- Live at Lemonade Days
Wednesday April 18, 2012 08:00 pm EDT
The Dunwoody Preservation Trust is adding free, live music to its annual Lemonade Days Festival. Taking the stage at 7:45pm, Tin River is a two piece band that will entertain audiences with a mix of storyteller-infused covers and originals that blend Outlaw Country, Classic Rock, and Alternative. ...
Cost: FREE
Weped -- Live at Lemonade Days
Wednesday April 18, 2012 08:00 pm EDT
The Dunwoody Preservation Trust is adding free, live music to its annual Lemonade Days festival. Kicking it off Thursday night is Weped, a classic-rock styled band that boasts many influences, bringing style and attitude to the stage, whether playing acoustic or full band. They will be followed by...
Cost: FREE
