#14 August 20, 2025 - Fun Things to do in Atlanta this Week

Atlanta may feel like a pizza oven right now, but we’ve got plenty of cool things lined up to help you beat the heat. This week, we’re talking about Pickleball and Popsicles, Midtown Movie Night with Guardians of the Galaxy, Fernbank After Dark, Solidarity Food Pantry, Summerfest, and the Georgia Plant Swap + Sale. Our featured find is Fernbank Museum, a true ATL gem with natural history exhibits, a planetarium, 3D movies, and even 21+ nights that make the perfect date night. We’re also sharing new job opportunities with Passion City Church and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, plus a mission-trip recap from the Honest to God podcast. And in our Sunday Sermon Series, hear highlights from Fr. Mike Schmitz on choosing sainthood over villainy, Monsignor Frank McNamee on discipleship’s fire and division, Andy Stanley on why people miss Jesus, Brad Jones on unity and God’s immeasurable work, and Kris McDaniel on finding healing in our brokenness. It’s your five-minute guide to living with purpose in Atlanta—while having a little fun along the way. Get full access to City on Purpose Newsletter at cityonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe