Welcome to November! Fall is here and the leaves are coming down. It’s time for harvest celebrations, woodland walks, Thanksgiving deals, holiday markets, tree lightings, and early visits with Santa.
Are you looking for things to do this November around metro Atlanta?
Below, you’ll find an overview of November events, plus activities that are free, cheap, or discounted. Sometimes we throw in a splurge alert item that we think is especially notable.
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November in Atlanta:
top events and things to do this month
Below the spotlighted events, you’ll find a day-by-day calendar listing of November events, in chronological order.
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant Mexican holiday celebrated from October 31 to November 2. This festive occasion is dedicated to honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed away.
Unlike Halloween, which focuses on spookiness, Día de los Muertos is a joyful celebration of life and death. Traditional elements include colorful altars, marigolds, sugar skulls, and traditional foods.
Find a Day of the Dead event
Election Day & National Sandwich Day deals
Election Day is Nov. 5th and National Sandwich Day is Nov. 3rd. Both are dates when retailers and restaurants offer deals, freebies, and giveaways. Get the details by clicking thru the links below.
There’s also World Kindness Day on November 13th –– and you can get FREE donuts from Krispy Kreme and FREE cookies from Tiff’s Treats.
Enjoy FREE museum days in November
• The Georgia Aquarium offers you FREE admission on your birthday — so all of you November babies are in luck!
Details on the Aquarium offer
Can’t go for free? Check out this Groupon deal!
• The High Museum of Art hosts its Second Sundays FREE day on November 10, 2024.
Details on Second Sundays at the High
• The High Museum also hosts its FREE Access For All program on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 — you need to register in advance for this one.
• The Museums On Us program offers FREE admission to Bank of America cardholders at four metro-area museums on November 2nd and 3rd. This includes the High Museum, Tellus Museum, Atlanta History Center, and Center for Civil & Human Rights.
Details on Museums On Us
• The Marietta History Center hosts its FREE monthly Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Have a blast at a fall festival
Browse the list below, or go right to our Complete Guide to Fall Festivals & Fairs.
- Atlanta Fair
- Dia de Los Muertos events
- The Rescue Dog Games
- Taste of Kennesaw
- Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival
- Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival
- Lawrenceville Harvest Fest
- Decatur Wine Festival
- Suwanee Chili Cook-off and Music Festival
- Atlanta Chili Cook Off
- West Ponce Music Stroll (rain date)
- Stone Mountain Christmas
- Atlanta Christkindl Market
- Festival of Trees
Save the date for Atlanta Streets Alive
Sunday, November 17, 2024
During Streets Alive, for four glorious hours, miles of Atlanta roads are closed to cars — and open for people to stroll, roll, bike, and play!
This fall, the route will stretch from Atlanta’s West End to Grant Park — connecting seven southwest neighborhoods via Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. and Georgia Ave.
Can’t make it? No worries!
Streets Alive will repeat in November.
More info on Streets Alive
Veterans Day freebies, deals, and giveaways
November 11th
We’ve got everything from FREE meals to haircuts and car washes this year, with some of them starting on the first of the month, and others running through month’s end.
Check out our big list of Veterans Day deals and freebies
Hang out with alpacas
Every Saturday & Sunday in November
Creekwater Alpaca Farm
2812 Centerville Rosebud Rd SW
Snellville, GA 30039
This Gwinnett County farm is open to the public on weekends. The admission fee for the barn tours includes one bag of feed, so you can give the friendly alpacas a healthy snack when you visit them in their pens. According to the farm’s website, tour groups are limited to around 10 people and happen at an easy pace.
Get more details
Experience the magic of a Candlelight Concert
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations around metro Atlanta.
These are live performances in intimate venues, lit by flickering candles. The concerts range from iconic classical music to tributes to pop artists like Adele and Queen.
More info and tickets
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
This NEW immersive exhibit just landed at the Exhibition Hub Art Center, on Buford Highway at I-285. It allows you to virtually hop aboard the Titanic and walk through life-sized recreations of parts of the infamous ship.
You can also:
- Discover an impressive collection of artifacts related to the Titanic’s short life
- Relive the ship’s final dramatic moments from a lifeboat in an immersive room
- Dive into the depths of the ocean aboard a virtual submersible and discover the RMS Titanic’s wreck site
- Learn about the story of the Titanic—from its creation to the crash and aftermath
Horizon of Kufu: Take a virtual reality trip thru ancient Egypt
Horizon of Khufu has landed in Atlanta, completely reshaping the immersive experience. Step back into the golden age of ancient Egypt, where you can relive the reign of King Khufu and explore the iconic pyramids from 4500 years ago.
The 45-minute virtual reality experience costs $27 for adults, and $24 for kids, seniors, military, and students.
It’s located in the same building as the Illuminarium, at 550 Somerset Terrace NE, Atlanta 30306.
More info and get tickets
View the Super Beaver Moon
On Friday, November 15th, the full moon will shine brightly in the Atlanta skies. It will be a Super Moon, which is perfect for amateur sky-gazers to enjoy — because you simply can’t miss it. The moon will appear full to your eyes a day before and a day after peak fullness, so you’ll have three days to view this celestial event.
The November full moon is also known as the Beaver Moon.
When & where to view the Super Beaver Moon
Get outside for some woodland walks and easy hikes
Enjoy the cooler, less humid days on one of these easy trails — you’re likely to see some fall wildflowers like asters and wild ageratum, as well as some colorful foliage.
• Cobb County Trail of the Month program will meet at Hyde Farm Park (Marietta), on November 9, 2024. Register in advance.
• Wednesday morning group walks at Mason Mill Park are lead by a guide, starting at 10 a.m. each Wednesday. No reservation needed!
• Here’s a short list of some of our favorite shaded walks to do on your own:
- Stroll around the lake and thru the woods at Murphey-Candler Park
- Visit old homestead ruins on the nature trail at Mary Scott Nature Park
- Walk the paved trail at the Peachtree Creek Greenway
Stone Mountain Christmas + North Pole Experience
Opening on November 9, 2024!
Stone Mountain Park
This joyful, bright attraction lets you get a head start on the holidays before the crowds arrive in December.
This year, the Skyride is recreated as North Pole Experience — and you can add a ticket to your Attractions Pass at a steep discount, thanks to a Groupon deal.
Take a scenic drive
Get away from the bustle of the city without going far from home. The South Fulton Scenic Byway has been called the loneliest road in metro Atlanta — and it is so gorgeous, you won’t believe you’re still in Fulton County. You can view some colorful fall foliage without going to the mountains!
Get the route details
Buy local at fall farmers markets
There is a farmers market happening somewhere on nearly every day of the week in October Check out our full schedule of markets, organized by day of the week and location. We also let you know which markets double EBT dollars.
Find a farmers market near you
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
This immersive exhibit lets you step into a Van Gogh painting as you explore his life and work through 360-degree digital projections and a virtual reality excursion through the French countryside. It’s running all month long — so you can treat your mom for Mother’s Day!
More info and tickets
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
The 2024 light display combines new features with perennial favorites. The lights are on from 5 to 10 p.m. each night, including Thanksgiving Day. However, capacity is limited and prices are higher this year. You’ll want to make a reservation well in advance. And you’ll definitely want to check our detailed post on how to save money on tickets this year. Tickets are on sale now!
Get more details
Thanksgiving dinner & holiday weekend events
Whether you’re looking for info on where to dine out, or where to get a complete dinner (or just dessert!) to go, we’ve got you covered.
Check out our Thanksgiving Day listings, and then check back again, because they are growing daily. (Kudos for getting a head start on your holiday planning!)
- Atlanta area restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day
- Where to order Thanksgiving dinner to go
- Things to do Thanksgiving weekend
Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
November 20,2020 — January 4, 2021
The spectacular light display returns for the 2020 holiday season! Now is the time to snag discount tickets. There are a couple of ways to save — through advance purchase on Value Days or a new Groupon deal.
Get the details on discounted tickets
The best holiday light displays + holiday fun
Atlantans love a good light display! Since so many of these have always been drive-thru events, they’re perfect for a family outing now that the clocks have changed and it gets dark so early.
We’ve compiled all the details on the best and most popular holiday light shows around the region. Just click through the links for prices, hours, and any available discounts or coupons.
Where to view holiday lights
Our big list of holiday fun
