Feel the need to talk with someone, but don’t know where to turn? That’s where Sidewalk Talk comes in. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 16, volunteers will set up chairs on the Beltline at the North Avenue Bridge, ready to listen to whatever visitors have to say. Just pull up a seat, and get started. The goal is to nurture human connection by engaging in “heart-centered listening,” which leads to empathy, a sense of belonging, and improved wellness for everyone who participates.

Get ready to strike your favorite yoga poses as the sun sets at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. Starting at 6:30 p.m. on June 17, this free class led by Rachelle Knowles is a great way to get acquainted with yoga, or get your zen on before a busy work week starts. Finish up the evening with your favorite flavor from King of Pops.

Find out how Piedmont Park started and became one of Atlanta’s most visited iconic destinations during this free tour. Lasting between 60 and 90 minutes, the tour starts at 11 a.m. on June 23 at the Green Market and Piedmont Park Conservancy information table at the 12th Street and Piedmont Avenue Park entrance.

On June 30 at 9 a.m., bring the family to help with landscape and beautification projects at Maddox Park on the Westside Trail. After the hard work is done, it’s time to play. Families can enjoy lunch followed by a wealth of fun activities for all ages.

Don your grass skirt and favorite lei, and head to The Roof at Ponce City Market for a tropical celebration of July Fourth! Starting at 5 p.m., indulge in barbecue, unlimited rides on the three-story ride and Heege tower, and settle in for the best view of fireworks lighting up the city skyline.

Starting at 7:30 a.m. on July 14 at Lee + White, explore the West End Trend — the original segment of the Beltline — as you make your way through Westview along either a 5K or 8K race route. Regardless of which you choose, once you cross the finish line, head to Monday Night Brewing Garage for the after party, which includes free beer.

Starting in Rose Circle Park on July 7 at 9 a.m., learn all there is to know about the history, design, and, yes, trees, along the Westside Trail during this one-mile tour in the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum. What better what to get some exercise in while enjoying the great outdoors?

Taking place on the “Infamous loop around Atlanta,” this race invites runners (and even non-runners) to hit an ever-changing course as it transcends from street to track to trail to gravel and so on as the Beltline is completed. Starting at Rose Circle Park at 8 a.m., the approximate distance is listed as “20 miles … ish.” It’s definitely one way to see how the Beltline has evolved since its inception.