Some people say the annual Chomp & Stomp in Cabbagetown is the most fun fall festival in Atlanta. It's happening on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry to the event is FREE. But to taste chili, you'll need an official Red … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown this weekend
Fall Fun
Rescue Dog Games and Howl-O-Ween Party in Piedmont Park
The Rescue Dog Games returns to Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE. This is a festival for dogs and their humans. It shines a spotlight on the value of pet … [Read more...] about Rescue Dog Games and Howl-O-Ween Party in Piedmont Park
Bring your appetite to Taste of Kennesaw and sample local restaurants’ offerings
Bring your appetite to the 2024 Taste of Kennesaw food festival! The event is happening in downtown Kennesaw on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is FREE. More than 40 different local restaurants will be on … [Read more...] about Bring your appetite to Taste of Kennesaw and sample local restaurants’ offerings
Dia de los Muertos festival in downtown Norcross on Nov. 2nd
Come to downtown Norcross to celebrate Dia de los Muertos on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The one-day festival is FREE to attend. The holiday is typically observed during the first two weeks of November. It's a time to celebrate ancestors and … [Read more...] about Dia de los Muertos festival in downtown Norcross on Nov. 2nd
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at these metro Atlanta events
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 … [Read more...] about Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at these metro Atlanta events
Day of the Dead Festival at Oakland Cemetery is a family-friendly event on Nov. 3rd
Come to historic Oakland Cemetery for its Day of the Dead Festival. Known in Spanish as Dia de los Muertos, the annual holiday honors the lives of family members who have passed away. The celebration at Oakland takes place on Sunday, November 3, … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Oakland Cemetery is a family-friendly event on Nov. 3rd
Spooky adventures await: Visit these haunted houses in Metro Atlanta (if you dare!)
As Halloween approaches, Metro Atlanta becomes a playground for those seeking spine-tingling thrills and eerie adventures. From legendary haunted houses to ghostly tours, the city offers a variety of attractions that promise to deliver heart-pounding … [Read more...] about Spooky adventures await: Visit these haunted houses in Metro Atlanta (if you dare!)
Get 40% OFF tickets to Stone Mountain’s Pumpkin Festival Glow-by-Night attraction
Light shows aren't just for Christmas anymore! The 2024 Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park has a theme of Play by Day, Glow by Night and it is amazing! See the section below for all the available discounts on this attraction. The … [Read more...] about Get 40% OFF tickets to Stone Mountain’s Pumpkin Festival Glow-by-Night attraction
13 corn mazes, haunted trails, and pumpkin patches to enjoy this fall
UPDATED for 2024! Ready for some fall fun? Check out this list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, petting zoos, jumping pillows, and spooky Halloween-themed attractions. These are all destinations and day trips to farms within a … [Read more...] about 13 corn mazes, haunted trails, and pumpkin patches to enjoy this fall
Things to do for Halloween in Atlanta: our huge list of spooky fun
What to do for Halloween in Atlanta? This is a list of Halloween activities, organized by date and appearing in chronological order. Of course, you can find these on our main calendar as well, but this listing cuts through the noise and lists only … [Read more...] about Things to do for Halloween in Atlanta: our huge list of spooky fun
Chuck E. Cheese’s Boo-tacular runs thru Halloween night
Chuck E. Cheese is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo-tacular celebration for 2024! According to the website, the special events and deals are happening at every location in the U.S. The Boo-tacular takes place from October 2nd to … [Read more...] about Chuck E. Cheese’s Boo-tacular runs thru Halloween night
Have some hauntingly good fun at a Little Five Points Ghost Tour, running now!
Have some spooky fun in Little Five Points this fall! The L5P Ghost tours begin on October 1st and run through November 2nd in 2024. This is a walking tour of about a mile in length. With storytelling stops, it lasts about 90 minutes. The … [Read more...] about Have some hauntingly good fun at a Little Five Points Ghost Tour, running now!
Take a scary stroll on the Lawrenceville Ghost Tour, happening all week!
Lawrenceville is said to be metro Atlanta's oldest city. It's also said that modern renovations to the historic downtown area awakened sleeping ghosts and ushered in reports of paranormal activity. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you'll … [Read more...] about Take a scary stroll on the Lawrenceville Ghost Tour, happening all week!
Fall Fun: Where to find hundreds of FREE pumpkin-carving stencils online
Want to know the secret to amazing carved pumpkins? It's all about the stencils. When you have a pattern, you can create more interesting Jack-o-lantern faces, and even carve things like bats, witches, or ghouls. Check out this list of sources for … [Read more...] about Fall Fun: Where to find hundreds of FREE pumpkin-carving stencils online
IHOP: Kids get a FREE scary face pancake all this week
For the rest of October, leading up to Halloween, kids 12 and under can receive a FREE Scary Face Pancake, at participating IHOP restaurants. The offer is for dine-in only, when you purchase an adult entree. You can redeem it at a participating … [Read more...] about IHOP: Kids get a FREE scary face pancake all this week
“Victorian Funeral” exhibit at the Root House in Roswell, with flashlight tours on Friday nights
The Victorian Funeral exhibit is on display at the William Root House, in Marietta, from October 1st through November 2, 2024. During this time, the rooms inside the Root House will be decorated as they would have been after a Root family … [Read more...] about “Victorian Funeral” exhibit at the Root House in Roswell, with flashlight tours on Friday nights
The annual “Howl on the Green” Halloween celebration in Duluth
The city of Duluth is hosting its annual Halloween event, Howl on the Green, on Friday, October 25th, 2024. There will be food trucks, costume contests, live music, special activities, trick-or-treating opportunities, and plenty of … [Read more...] about The annual “Howl on the Green” Halloween celebration in Duluth
College Park hosts Trunk-or-Treat and a FREE Haunted House this Friday
You'll have a chance to enjoy lots of spooky fun this October in College Park! The Trunk-or-Treat event and Haunted House take place on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come for music, candy, a hayride, photo booth, and more … [Read more...] about College Park hosts Trunk-or-Treat and a FREE Haunted House this Friday
The Johns Creek Diwali Festival returns this weekend
The Johns Creek Diwali Festival takes place over two days this year: Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, 2024. This is greatly expanded from last year's festival, which was just a few hours in duration. This traditional … [Read more...] about The Johns Creek Diwali Festival returns this weekend
FREE! Halloween concert by the Alpharetta Youth Symphony
Get into the spooky spirit with a concert of mysterious melodies and ghoulish glissandos! The Alpharetta Youth Symphony hosts a FREE concert, tilted Magic, Myth, and Mayhem, on Sunday, October 27th. This concert tells heart-pounding stories from … [Read more...] about FREE! Halloween concert by the Alpharetta Youth Symphony
The Crafts & Drafts Festival in Smyrna features a beer garden, kids activities, live entertainment
The Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival has been rebranded as the Smyrna Crafts and Drafts Festival -- which makes a lot of sense, because jonquils don't bloom in fall. The festival takes place on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2024. … [Read more...] about The Crafts & Drafts Festival in Smyrna features a beer garden, kids activities, live entertainment
Doggy Con: FREE to attend or $5 to register your pup for the costume contest
Who doesn't love a dog in costume? Doggy Con celebrates pup culture, just in time for Halloween. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, you and your four-legged bestie can get in on the Doggy Con fun. It takes place at Woodruff Park. Event hours are 10 … [Read more...] about Doggy Con: FREE to attend or $5 to register your pup for the costume contest
Alpharetta Food Truck Alley closes the season this Thursday
Alpharetta's Food Truck Alley will be back for the 2024 season! These food truck rallies feature live music each month and are FREE to attend -- just bring your wallet for food and drink. The events take place on fourth Thursdays of each month, … [Read more...] about Alpharetta Food Truck Alley closes the season this Thursday
Live from Woodruff Park: a weekly concert series on Thursday evenings
Live from Woodruff Park offers free weekly music performances featuring local talent. The event series is family-friendly and open to all ages. Picnic baskets, blankets, and chairs are welcome and encouraged. The concerts take place from 4:30 … [Read more...] about Live from Woodruff Park: a weekly concert series on Thursday evenings
FREE AvalOM Yoga at Avalon, every Wednesday night
Work off your stress with a FREE Wednesday night workout class at Avalon, every week from April thru October. In 2024, the dates are April 3rd thru October 30th. The classes include yoga, pilates, or barre workouts, presented by local fitness … [Read more...] about FREE AvalOM Yoga at Avalon, every Wednesday night
FREE: Yoga on the Square on Wednesday evenings at Colony Square
Once again, Colony Square is hosting FREE yoga, every Wednesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. on The Plaza. The 2024 classes are open to all skill levels. The sessions will be lead by instructors from local yoga studios. The season starts on … [Read more...] about FREE: Yoga on the Square on Wednesday evenings at Colony Square
The Georgia Apple Festival is running now — plus pick-your-own orchards to visit
It may be too early for colored leaves, but there's another reason to head to the north Georgia mountains -- it's apple picking time! The town of Ellijay in Gilmer County is the center of Georgia’s apple-growing region – it produces 600,000 … [Read more...] about The Georgia Apple Festival is running now — plus pick-your-own orchards to visit
The Cumming Greek Festival opens on Friday, runs thru Sunday
The Cumming Greek Festival is back for 2024! It takes place over three days, from Friday, Oct. 18th thru Sunday, Oct. 20th. Admission and parking are FREE. This is said to be the largest ethnic community celebration in Forsyth County. Come out … [Read more...] about The Cumming Greek Festival opens on Friday, runs thru Sunday
Marietta HarvestFest and Halloween Happenings kid’s festival this Saturday
Marietta's HarvestFest is back for 2024! This an annual festival every October. It includes the HarvestFest Arts & Crafts Show, Touch-A-Truck, Scarecrows In The Square, a costume contest, and the Halloween Happenings children's festival. In … [Read more...] about Marietta HarvestFest and Halloween Happenings kid’s festival this Saturday
Taste of Chamblee features foodie & family fun this Saturday
Taste of Chamblee is back, and ready to celebrate the diverse restaurant scene in this multi-cultural community on the Perimeter. The tasting event takes place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to food, … [Read more...] about Taste of Chamblee features foodie & family fun this Saturday
Hapeville hosts its annual Dia De Muertos celebration on Oct. 26th
The city of Hapeville hosts its 6th annual Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5 to 9 p.m. The location is Jess Lucas Park, at 680 S. Central Avenue in Hapeville. Enjoy live music, food, art, a vendor … [Read more...] about Hapeville hosts its annual Dia De Muertos celebration on Oct. 26th
The Magnolia Arts Festival returns to Peachtree City this weekend
The 2024 Magnolia Arts Festival takes place in Peachtree City over the weekend of October 19th and 20th. Festival admission is FREE. You'll find a juried fine art market, a student art exhibit, plenty of great food, a kids activity area, and … [Read more...] about The Magnolia Arts Festival returns to Peachtree City this weekend
Snellville Fall Festival and Halloween costume contest this Saturday
The town of Snellville will hold its 15th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19th, 2024. The festival takes place on the Snellville Towne Green, from noon to 6 p.m. You'll find arts and crafts vendors on site, lining Oak Rd. in front of … [Read more...] about Snellville Fall Festival and Halloween costume contest this Saturday
Hogansville Hummingbird Festival is a charming, small-town street fest this weekend
The Hogansville Hummingbird Festival is a charming, small town street fest -- and an easy drive for anyone living south of Atlanta. It takes place on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, 2024, in historic downtown Hogansville. This … [Read more...] about Hogansville Hummingbird Festival is a charming, small-town street fest this weekend
Johns Creek Arts Festival: two days of live music + art vendors + food this weekend
The 2024 Johns Creek Arts Festival will return for the 12th year on the weekend of October 19th and 20th. Admission is FREE. You'll find roughly 130 artist booths, showcasing artisans from around the country. Shop for paintings, pottery, … [Read more...] about Johns Creek Arts Festival: two days of live music + art vendors + food this weekend
Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival this Saturday
Welcome fall at Conyers' longest running festival, the Olde Town Fall Festival! The event takes place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It features arts and crafts vendors, festival food, entertainment, children's activities, … [Read more...] about Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival this Saturday
Fall-0-Ween Fest in Kennesaw: candy trail, costume contest, outdoor movie, games, more
The annual Fall-O-Ween Festival takes place at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from 3 to 7 p.m., with a FREE outdoor movie following immediately. Admission is FREE. Kids and adults are encouraged to come in … [Read more...] about Fall-0-Ween Fest in Kennesaw: candy trail, costume contest, outdoor movie, games, more
The Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade is back with some frightful fun this weekend
The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade will take place over two days on the weekend of October 19th and 20th, 2024. Admission is FREE. Hours for the festival are noon to 8 p.m. on both days. The annual Little Five Points … [Read more...] about The Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade is back with some frightful fun this weekend
FREE: Oakhurst Porchfest features 200+ musical performances this Saturday
Oakhurst Porchfest is back for 2024! The annual music festival takes place on Saturday, October 19th from noon to 7 p.m. During Porchfest, you can wander around one square mile within Oakhurst neighborhood and enjoy one-hour performances … [Read more...] about FREE: Oakhurst Porchfest features 200+ musical performances this Saturday
Roswell Cinema hosts Halloween Parties for kids + scary movies for grownups
HAPPY OR HORROR-FILLED: ROSWELL CINEMA CELEBRATES THE BEST OF HALLOWEEN Whether you’re looking for spooky family fun or to be frightened by your favorite horror villains, Roswell Cinema will get you into the Halloween spirit this October! On … [Read more...] about Roswell Cinema hosts Halloween Parties for kids + scary movies for grownups