THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO GO...
Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm
Alpharetta’s Farmers' Market
You will be amazed at the amount of vendors there is to choose from! Located in the heart of Alpharetta in the City Center, mark your calendar for every Saturday from 9am–12pm. There is plenty of parking and walking as you wander these streets finding fruits, veggies and many artists displaying their goods! The kids will enjoy the fountain and the green area for play as well!
Alpharetta Branch Library
10 Park Plaza
Alpharetta, GA 30009
404-613-6735
The library is just a few steps away from Alpharetta City Hall and has a wonderful parking garage across the street.
Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm
5880 John Burruss Rd.
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2728
It’s just a short drive for those enthusiasts that enjoy really picking out the best tree, getting on their hands and knee with saw in hand and cutting down the perfect tree! They have a multitude of trees to choose from (Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Virginia Pine, White Pine and Fraser Firs), and when you find that perfect tree for Santa to put your family’s wishes under, come on back to the barn for hot chocolate, BBQ, popcorn and a few more goodies! Check out their website to see when Santa arrives!
Milton Branch Library
855 Mayfield Rd.
Milton, GA 30009
404-613-4402
The Friends of the Milton Library, is a nonprofit organization made of local residents who championed the idea of a library and now exist to support the library and its many programs through fundraising and other volunteer efforts. The library is beautifully set at a roundabout with a statue of a horse within. You can’t miss it!
Dr. Robert E. Fulton Library at OCEE
5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd.
Johns Creek, GA 30005
404-613-6840
This library is in honor of the late District 3 Commissioner and member of the Library Board of Trustees.
Scottsdale Farms Garden Center
15639 Birmingham Hwy.
Milton, GA 30004
770-777-5875
Not just a garden center… In the fall you will find an enormous assortment of pumpkins and gourds. Then in a "wink of an eye and a twinkle of a nose," transformation happens, and a selection of Christmas trees arrive! As you wander inside you will be amazed and in awe of the spectacular array of home goods to decorate your home. As a new resident you will for sure mark your calendar to come back in the spring and summer for all of your gardening selections as well as putting a little more charm inside your home too with a wide selection of home accessories all year long!
MUSIC VENUES
Matilda’s At The Porch
850 Hickory Flat Rd.
Milton, GA 30004
678-480-6932
If you are looking for a unique music venue, you have found it. Matilda’s is an outside “porch” showcasing country, folk and blues music! Bring your cooler full of food and adult beverages along with a knee slapping time. Dance around if you’d like … under the stars and pines, you will have an awesome night out!
The Velvet Note
4075 Old Milton Pkwy.
Alpharetta, GA 30005
855-583-5838
Looking for the best of the best jazz clubs in Georgia? Since 2015 The Velvet Note has been named as one of the 100 best jazz clubs in the world! If you are looking for a fun date night out, they also offer a full restaurant and bar – so enjoy and welcome!
OTHER LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Main Event Entertainment
10700 Davis Dr.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
770-521-9100
For all of your family entertainment needs from bowling, to laser tag, to games, and of course a sports bar! This is the perfect venue when the weather outside is not quite appealing… and a great place for out of town guests, parties and just pure overall ‘get of the house’ type of day!
MiniMe Factory
5530 Windward Pkwy., Ste. 100A
Alpharetta, GA 30004
770-797-5020
So much fun! Make yourself into a MiniYou using 3D technology – you will be captured in 3D/360! You can select accessories and props for your Mini! This is a great way to capture you and your family – and, since you just moved here, this would be a perfect gift for those you left behind!