Atlanta Events & Things to Do
A hand-picked lineup of festivals, markets, and seasonal happenings across Metro Atlanta over the next few weeks. I update this guide each week so you always know what's coming up near home.
These are the Atlanta-area events on my radar for the next few weeks, from the final days of the Atlanta Fair and the Native American Festival and Pow Wow to the first holiday lights of the season at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and A Christmas Carol at the Alliance Theatre. All listings are verified against official event and venue sources.
Former Turner Field site, 688 Central Ave SW
Atlanta's fall carnival returns to the former Turner Field site for a month of rides, games, fair food, and live entertainment, open daily through early November.
Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE
Zoo Atlanta's family-friendly Halloween celebration fills the zoo with trick-or-treat stations, seasonal activities, and family fun across two weekends plus Halloween day, free with general admission.
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd
Stone Mountain's family fall festival runs Friday through Sunday with rides and attractions by day and its Glow by Night light show, jack-o'-lantern displays, and a pumpkin drone show after dark, wrapping up this final weekend.
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd
Georgia's largest Native American gathering brings dancers, drumming, crafts, and vendors to Stone Mountain's Historic Square over four days, with demonstrations and family-friendly activities throughout.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Dr NW
The storied rivalry moves to Atlanta this year as the Bulldogs and Gators meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic kicking off at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
Atlanta Regional Airport (Falcon Field), Peachtree City
The season finale of the Air Dot Show Tour lands at Falcon Field with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the F-16 Viper Demo Team, and aerobatic performers taking to the skies over Peachtree City.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Dr NW
The co-headlining R&B Tour returns Usher and Chris Brown to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for five hometown nights in early November, with support from Mario and Eric Bellinger across the run.
Cabbagetown, Gaskill St SE
Cabbagetown's free chili cook-off and music festival fills Gaskill Street with tastings, an artist market, and live bands, kicking off with the Romp and Stomp 5K at 8 a.m.
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
Atlanta's plant-based food and lifestyle festival returns to the Cobb County Civic Center with vegan vendors, speakers, a live DJ, and fitness classes, free to attend with free parking.
Decatur Square, 101 E Court Square, Decatur
The Decatur Arts Alliance's signature fundraiser pours more than 350 wines in Decatur Square, with live music and tastings benefiting the Alliance's arts programming.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Two Galleria Pkwy
The Atlanta Opera opens its 2026-27 season with Kevin Puts' Pulitzer Prize-winning Silent Night, the story of the 1914 World War I Christmas Eve ceasefire, in four performances across two weeks.
Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Dr NW
The 18th annual festival brings fine artists, live music, and food vendors to Chastain Park in Buckhead for a weekend of art and craft under the trees.
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd
Stone Mountain Park turns into a holiday village with its Christmas parade, tree-lighting, Santa visits, and the Magical Christmas Drone and Light Show on select dates into early January.
Six Flags White Water, 250 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta
World of Illumination turns Six Flags White Water into a mile-long animated drive-through light show synced to music, with the Rockin' Christmas display running nightly from mid-November through early January.
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE
The Atlanta Botanical Garden's signature holiday display returns to Midtown with millions of lights, musical tunnels, and illuminated sculptures, glowing nightly through mid-January.
Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St NE
The Alliance Theatre's 37th annual production of the Dickens classic opens in Midtown in mid-November and runs through the holidays on the Coca-Cola Stage.
State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Dr
Doja Cat brings the Tour Ma Vie World Tour to State Farm Arena with special guest Latto for one night of hits on the Downtown Atlanta stage.
Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St, Lawrenceville
Atlanta's German holiday market returns to the Lawrenceville Lawn with wooden stalls, mulled wine, European treats, and a 112-foot Ferris wheel, open Wednesday through Sunday into Christmas Eve.
Center Parc Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Dr SE
Atlanta Track Club's Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, and Mile starts and finishes at Center Parc Stadium, one of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in the country.
Event Archive
Last week's lineup has wrapped up. Past events are archived here so the current list always stays fresh. Check back each week for the latest roundup.
Buckhead Village, 269 Buckhead Ave
Roswell City Hall grounds, 38 Hill St
Gas South Convention Center, Duluth
Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail, Allene Ave SW
East Atlanta Village and Brownwood Park
Downtown Decatur, Decatur Square
Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr NE
Candler Park, 1500 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta Expo Centers, 3650 Jonesboro Rd SE
Piedmont Park and Peachtree Street
Epicurean Atlanta Hotel, Midtown
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd
Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Rd NE
Little Five Points, Moreland Ave near Euclid Ave
Atlantic Station to Buckhead, 1380 Atlantic Dr NW
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