Take a look at our guide to Fall Festivals & Fairs— including events in October and November.

Check out our huge list of Halloween Happenings and our list of safe trick-or-treat events.

Amazing things to do in OCTOBER: top events & deals

Day-by-day guide to FREE outdoor concerts

Free & cheap things to do this weekend

Once again, we present to you our eclectic assortment of FREE & CHEAP events around town.

Make sure to click on each link for details, because some free events require pre-registration. 
PLEASE double-check everything thru the links provided.

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Our guide to free outdoor concerts in 2026 — enjoy a musical interlude

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 those events that have a Halloween theme.

The events begin in early October and run through the first few days of November.

You’ll find events for both kids and adults, as well as both FREE and paid events. Just click through the links to get more info.

The list also includes celebrations for Dia de los Muertos.

And we’re adding new events every day, so be sure to check back!

Things to do for Halloween in Atlanta:
Our day-by-day listing of Halloween happenings

We are still adding more events every day, so please check back again!

Are you looking for Trick-or-Treat (or Trunk-or-Treat) events in the greater Atlanta area? Here are a bunch of them, starting in early October and running all through Halloween weekend. 

If you’d rather bring your kids to an organized event, rather than going door to door, these are great options. They take place at churches, schools, shopping malls, and more.

Trunk-or-Treat events take place in parks and community center parking lots. This is a different spin on trick-or-treating. It’s meant to be safe and fun, it’s suitable for suburban areas that aren’t so walkable, and it eliminates concerns about traffic or crossing streets in the dark.

The idea with Trunk-or-Treat is that local businesses, organizations, and community members hand out treats from a parked car with a decorated trunk. Kids can “trunk or treat” from car to car to get goodies.

At these events, there is often more than just candy gathering. Some happen along with fall festivals or Halloween parties, so you might find entertainment, costume contests and parades, or free outdoor movies.

***Shop for Halloween costumes on Amazon***

Where to trick-or-treat in metro Atlanta

Our 2026 list is now in progress  — AND we’re adding more events every day, so please check back!

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 90-minute drive of downtown Atlanta (your driving time will vary, of course, based on your starting point).

Activity prices start at $3 and go up to $25. Some are FREE.

And don’t forget about apple picking as a fall activity!
Browse our list of apple orchards

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and haunted trails

Sleepy Hollow Farm corn maze & pumpkin patch

Location: 628 Sleepy Hollow Rd. in Powder Springs (west of Atlanta in Cobb County)
Phone: 770-942-6770
Dates: September 20 through November 1, 2026

Hours:
Wednesday thru Friday — 10 to 6.  You should arrive no later than 5 p.m.
Saturdays —  10 to 6 (must arrive by 5 p.m.)
Sundays —  10 to 6.  You should arrive no later than 5 p.m.
NOTE: There are extended hours on some weekends in late October, so check the website.

Prices:
$12 weekdays.
$15 Saturday & Sunday — includes corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, and farm playground. Kids age 2 and under are FREE. (NOTE: To pick out a pumpkin, you need a paid admission.)
Visit the website for more info

Randy’s Pumpkin Patch 

Location: 1460 Lawrenceville Hwy. in Lawrenceville (north of Atlanta in Gwinnett County)
Phone: 404-216-4512
Dates: October 1 to November 1, 2026

Hours:
Monday through Thursday 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

Prices:
Tickets are sold on site only.
Admission is $0-10 depending on date and time — view the calendar.

There is a separate charge for farm activities — you’ll buy tickets for $1 each or $20 for 25 tickets, and each activity takes a certain number of tickets.
Ticketed activities include:
Inflatable Extreme Obstacle Course
Spider Jump
Inflatable Pumpkin Jump
Inflatable Corn Maze
Tractor-pulled Train
Inflatable Haunted House Slide
Face Painting
Carnival Games
Pony Rides ($10 cash or card; tickets don’t apply)

More info:
Visit the Facebook page OR go to the website

Warbington Farms Pumpkin Patch & Flashlight Corn Maze

Location: 5555 Crow Rd. in Cumming (north of Atlanta along GA-400)
Phone: 770-889-1515
Dates: Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch opens Sept. 19th. The season ends on Nov. 1st.

October Hours:
They vary widely by day, so check fall hours here, for the whole season.

Prices:
You do not have to pay to shop at the pumpkin patch or store.
Admission ranges from $12 to $16, depending on date — includes corn maze, barnyard, hayride, slides, swings, jumping pillow, corn crib and more!
Ages 3 and under FREE.
Discounts available for seniors and military.

About:
Fall fun includes a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, tunnel slides, jumping pillow, swings, barnyard animals, petting zoo, bonfire with marshmallows after dark, concessions, and more.

There is also a you-pick flower field with zinnias and sunflowers; prices vary.

The last ticket is sold one hour before closing; last hayride leaves a half hour before closing.
For special fall fun events like Pumpkin Palooza and a Halloween Egg Hunt, check the Facebook events page OR the calendar on the website.

More info:
Visit the website OR go to the Facebook page

Jaemor Farms corn maze and u-pick pumpkin patch

Featuing a Dolly Parton design in the corn maze!

Location: 5340 Cornelia Hwy in Alto (Up I-985, between Gainesville and Cornelia)
Phone: 770-869-3999
Dates: Open daily starting October 1, 2026.

Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 7 PM
PLEASE check hours here — they are variable by date.

Prices:
Admission ranges from $19 to $21.
Age 2 and under FREE

Your admission includes the corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm games, and hayrides.
You can also purchase a wristband prices to enter activity areas.
Add-ons include you-pick flower fields and gem mining.
Visit the Jaemor website

Burt’s Pumpkin Farm & Hayrides

Location: 5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd. in Dawsonville (north of Atlanta; just south of Dahlonega)
Dates: August 29 thru November 9, 2026

Hours:
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for pumpkin patch and store.
Hayride: Only on the weekends until September 16th, then daily from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Prices:
There is no charge to visit the pumpkin patch and country store.
Free parking.
Hayrides are $10. (Children 2 and under ride free with an adult)
Visit the website
Visit the Facebook page

Southern Belle Farm pumpkin patch and corn maze

Location: 1658 Turner Church Rd. in McDonough (south of Atlanta on I-75, in Henry County)
Phone: 770-288-2582
Dates: September 20th to November 2, 2026

Hours:
Farm Market, Bakery and Pumpkin Patch
Wednesday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 1pm-7pm

Fall Activities
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 1pm-7pm

Check hours on website

Prices:
No admission fee for the farm market and pumpkin patch; just the cost of your purchase.

For Fall Fun activities:
Prices vary by date and range from $23 to $25.

Fall activities on weekends include:
Ballzone, Bubble Farm, Corn Maze, Cow Train Ride, Corn Cannon, Jumping Pillow, Hay Ride, Pedal Carts, Giant Tunnel Slide, Kids Play Area, Rubber Duck Races, Pig Races, and more.

Washington Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm activities

Location: 5691 Hog Mountain Rd. in Bogart (near Watkinsville)
Phone: 770-554-8119
Dates: September 19 to November 8, 2026

Hours:
The Corn Maze and Mega Slide are only open on weekends.
The hours and available activities vary widely by day of the week, so check the website.
There are extended hours during the last 3 weeks of October.
Weekdays feature more limited fall activities, so check on that before your visit.
Last entry is two hours before closing.

Prices:
No charge to walk through the pumpkin patch – just pay for what you pick.
Admission to the corn maze and fall activities on weekends is $21.95 for adults and children age 3+, free for kids 2 and under, and $17.95 for seniors (65+). 
Weekday admission is $13.95 because there are fewer activities.
The Mega Slide has an additional fee — so be sure you buy the right ticket.

About:
Fall fun includes an 8-acre corn maze, petting zoo, jumping pillows, sunflower fields, pig races, corn box (like a sand box), games, slides, inflatables, pirate ship playground, and more.

View all attractions / activities and see hours for each, to help plan your visit.

Berry Patch Farms pumpkin patch & hay bale maze

Location: 786 Arnold Mill Rd. in Woodstock (north of  Atlanta, in Cherokee County)
Phone: 770-926-0561

Dates and hours:
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. thru October 25, 2026

Prices:
Admission and parking are $10 per car.

About:
Activities included with admission are hayrides, a carousel, petting zoo, playground, plus more. There is food for purchase on site.

More info:
Visit the website
Go to the Facebook page

Yahoo Farm corn maze, pumpkin patch, and haunted hayride

Location: 4729 Waleska Hwy. 108 in Jasper (north of Atlanta in Pickens County)
Phone: 770-735-3638
Dates:  September 20 to October 31, 2026

Hours:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, with extended hours until 10 p.m. on Saturday nights in October.

Prices:
Admission and parking is FREE.
You’ll pay for activities separately, and you can view a price list online.
Prices range from $3 for the kiddie hay maze to $13 for the haunted hayride.
The corn maze is $5 by day, and $8 by night (with a flashlight and glo-bracelet included). 
Other FREE activities include the flower/butterfly garden, visiting the farm animals, and the S’mores pit.

More info:
Visit the website

Pettit Creek Farms Pumpkin Fest

Location: 337 Cassville Rd. in Cartersville (north of Acworth via I-75, in Bartow County)
Phone: 770-386-8688
Dates: September 19 thru October 31, 2026

Hours:
September weekends only — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October hours:
Tuesdays – Fridays: 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Halloween 10 AM to 4 PM

Prices:
Purchase tickets at the gate.
Bring cash for concessions and extra activities.
Admission is card (with surcharge) or cash.
$15 per person, general admission — but there are lots of add-on experiences to purchase.
Age 2 and under FREE.

Admission price includes unlimited corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, corn hole and other games, Cinderella carriage ride, more.
Special activities: $7 camel ride, $7 pony ride, $5 for a cup of feed for the petting zoo, plus more (see the website for all activities).

Note that the farm is requiring a signed waiver from every visitor this year.
Visit the web page

Wargo’s Pumpkin Patch

Location: Johnson Rd. in Grantville (right off I-85, exit 35, south of Newnan).
Phone: 770-377-8635
Dates: September 19 thru November 1, 2026

Hours:
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays 1 to 6 p.m.

Prices:
No charge to visit the pumpkin patch and food trucks.
NOTE: We could not find 2026 prices listed, but last year it was $20 for all fall fun activities, or pay per activity at $5 each.
Kids 5 and under FREE
Includes corn maze, hayride, petting zoo, gem mining, putt putt, more.

More info:
Visit the Facebook page for updates. The farm does not have a website.

Big Springs Farms corn maze, pumpkin patch, and hayrides

Location: 2100 Sugar Pike Rd. in Woodstock (north of Atlanta via I-575, in Cherokee County)
Phone: 678-899-3900
Dates: September 26 to October 31, 2026

Hours:
Friday 12pm-6pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

Prices:
FREE admission and parking.
Corn maze and hayrides are $5.
There are other activities with fees from $3 to $9.
Pumpkin prices vary.
There is a Snack Shack on the farm, and barnyard animals to see.
Visit the website

You may also be interested in:

• Fall Festival Guide: Things to do from Labor Day weekend thru November
• Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides
• Apple festivals and you-pick apple orchards
• Complete list of FREE outdoor concerts in 2026
• FREE outdoor movies: enjoy a night under the stars
• Free & cheap things to do this weekend
• Guide to 2026 fall farmers markets

Enjoy FREE museum days in October

• The Georgia Aquarium offers you FREE admission on your birthday — so all of you October babies are in luck!
Details on the Aquarium offer
Can’t go for free? Check out this Groupon deal!

• The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is hosting FREE Fridays in October. General admission is free for everyone. Advance reservations are recommended but not required. And there are FIVE Fridays in October!
Details here

•  The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art hosts a monthly FREE day on the first Sunday of each month, which is October 4, 2026. Details here

•  The Carlos Museum is holding its FREE Sunday Funday on October 4, 2026.
Details here

•  The High Museum of Art hosts its Second Sundays FREE day on October 11, 2026.
Details on Second Sundays at the High

• The High Museum also hosts its FREE Access For All program on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 — 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 October 2rd and 4th.  This includes 7 venues — click thru the link below to see them all.
Details on Museums On Us

• The Marietta History Center hosts its FREE monthly Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

• The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville hosts its Free Family Thursday each month on the second Thursday, which is October 8, 2026. The free hours are 4 to 8 p.m.

Catch some thrills at the fair!

Who doesn’t love a day at the fair?
You can enjoy everything from thrilling carnival rides, to midway games, animal displays, great entertainment, and your favorite indulgences — whether it’s cotton candy, fried oreos, corn dogs, kettle corn, or whatever.

Click thru not just for the details, but for all the DISCOUNTS & FREE admission days we have dug up for each fair.

• Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway
• Cumming Country Fair & Festival

Visit “Dinoverse” for an epic journey to the Jurassic

Dinoverse: An Epic Journey to the Jurassic is a family exhibition where kids and adults can explore giant skeletons, interactive dino zones, and creative activities. Step through a time portal with a thrilling Virtual Reality experience and snap epic dino photos!
Get tickets
More info

Location:
Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center
5660 Buford Hwy NE
Doraville, GA 30340

Attend a Deep South Wrestling match — it’s FREE!

Deep South Wrestling puts on live shows that are completely FREE to attend (other than parking fees and concessions).

According to the website, Deep South Wrestling shows are family-friendly. 

As far as sports go, this is probably a more intimate experience than you’re used to. You’re sitting close to the ring, and the wrestlers often interact with the audience. 

Typical venues for pop-up shows are breweries, festivals, parks, and mixed-use developments.
Get more info + see the October schedule

Celebrate National Taco Day with a special deal

National Taco Day is celebrated each year on the first Tuesday of October, which is October 6, 2026.It promises to be the best Taco Tuesday event of the year.

As always, we’ve put together of the best deals and freebies around town.
Find a National Taco Day deal near you

Have a blast at a fall festival

The weather is perfect for being outdoors! In October, you can find a festival every weekend.

Browse the list below, or go right to our Complete Guide to Fall Festivals & Fairs. It includes a few that aren’t listed here, plus all the November festivals.

Just click the links below to get full details on each festival.

• Milton’s Crabapple Festival
• Taste of Tucker
• Finally, Friday at Oakland Cemetery
• Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival
• Taste of Acworth

• Lilburn Daze
• The Great Pumpkin Fest in Canton
• Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade
• Norcross Art Splash
• Decatur Book Festival

• Candler Park Fall Fest
• Wire & Wood Music Festival
• Oakhurst Porchfest
• Chalktoberfest on the Marietta Square
• Fall Festival on Ponce

• Georgia Apple Festivals
• Marietta Harvest Fest
• Rescue Dog Games
• Alive in Roswell Street Festival
• Cumming Greek Festival

• Fall-O-Ween Fest in Kennesaw
• Snellville Fall Festival
• Loganville Autumn Fest
• Spirits & Spice Festival in Newnan
• Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival

• Brookhaven International Festival
• Johns Creek Arts Festival
• Hogansville Hummingbird Festival
• Magnolia Arts Festival in Peachtree City
• LakeFest in Pine Lake

• Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade
• Alpharetta Art in the Park
• Smyrna Crafts & Drafts Festival
• Johns Creek Diwali Festival
• Woodstock International Food Festival

Don’t miss the Pumpkin Festival “Glow by Night” attraction

All month long
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only
Stone Mountain Park

Hours are 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the glow attractions lighting up at dusk. Daytime activities include most regular park attractions (some are still closed). But the immersive Glow By Night experience is where it’s at! This year’s glow display is even bigger and brighter, with plenty of nighttime experiences that are perfect for date night as well as for families.
More festival details

You can come to Stone Mountain to play by day, glow by night with a special deal on Groupon. Thanks to Groupon, the pass is just $24.99 per pass (discounted from $34.95).

Take your dog for a dip in a pool

Doggy swim days are held at public swimming pools around metro Atlanta in late summer — just before the pools are drained and closed for the season. These doggy swim days are about the only time your pup will be welcomed into a municipal pool to splash, paddle, and play fetch.
Find a doggy dip day near you

Save the date for Atlanta Streets Alive

Sunday, October 18, 2026
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 with a West Side route.
More info on Streets Alive

Head to these FREE outdoor concerts & movies

The summer concert series and outdoor movie series are winding down, but there are still a few happening — including some Halloween-inspired movies on the lawn.
Browse our special calendars for:
◊ FREE outdoor concerts
◊ FREE outdoor movies on the lawn
These events cover the extended metro area, including the suburbs.

Immerse yourself in Bubble Planet

This is an immersive experience in which you’ll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses!
Get 1-day tickets
Get a 6-month pass

Location:
Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center
5660 Buford Hwy NE
Doraville, GA 30340

Have some frightful Halloween fun

As usual, we’re compiling a list of Halloween events for grownups, as well as safe events for kids — including trick-or-treat, trunk-or-treat, festivals, parties, spooky movies under the stars, and more.

Note that the list might seem sparse if you check it early in October — but we’ll be busy adding events all month long, so please check back as Halloween draws closer.

You could also subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when new activities are added.

View the day-by-day list of spooky fun
View the list of trick-or-treat events

Visit a scarecrow display for great photo opps

You’ll find scarecrows galore, all month long! Many communities around the region set up these fall displays, often as a competition for prizes.

Want to get great fall-themed family photos?
These displays offer the perfect backdrop.

Check out list of the best scarecrow displays, from McDonough to Alpharetta to Woodstock.

Wander through a pumpkin patch

It’s time to start thinking about Halloween decor, because the pumpkins are ready in the fields and calling to you, Come take us home!
Find a pumpkin patch to visit

Visit a haunted attraction

We have a list of top ten haunted attractions around metro Atlanta — just click through the link to find one near you.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month — with food!

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. What better way to celebrate it than through Latin food? And what better place than Buford Highway?

The BuHi corridor is considered to be Atlanta’s international food mecca. There is said to be over 150 international restaurants in a 10-mile section of road that stretches through Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville — including many that feature Latin cuisine.

Go apple picking in north Georgia

Weekends and some weekdays in October
Many of the North Georgia orchards open for apple-picking and fun farm days in October, or until the apples are gone.
Take a look at our handy guide to apple festivals and u-pick orchards.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at a local brewery

Head to a local brewery for a local Oktoberfest experience!
There are roughly 50 breweries in the extended metro Atlanta area — and many of them mark the season with new beer releases, German food on site, special merchandise, activities, festivals, or other themed events.
View our list of Oktoberfest celebrations

See a planetarium show for just $6

Did you know the Fernbank Science Center is one of a handful of ALWAYS FREE museums around metro Atlanta? You can check out the exhibits at no charge any time it’s open. (Don’t confuse the Fernbank Science Center with the flashier Fernbank Museum of Natural History!)
More info

And if you want to spend a few bucks, get advance tickets for a planetarium show for just $6, thanks to a special deal.
Get the Groupon deal

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.

• Just a Walk in the Park is a program in Tucker. It features guided walks at different parks each week, every Wednesday in October.

• Wednesday morning group walks at Mason Mill Park are lead by a guide, starting at 10 a.m. each third Wednesday of the month.

• Here’s a short list of some of our favorite fall 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

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

The best fall festivals in metro Atlanta in 2026 — including state fairs, county fairs, carnivals, harvest celebrations, Oktoberfests, arts and music festivals, and more! 

Fall festival season in Atlanta kicks off around Labor Day Weekend, when it still feels like summer, and continues until Thanksgiving — and then it’s time for tree and menorah lightings, ice rinks, and holiday fun.

This list includes festivals, carnivals, and fairs that are taking place in September, October, and November. This is the most complete listing you will find!

The events take place across the extended metro Atlanta region — so you can plan a day trip or stick close to home.

As always, we emphasize festivals with FREE admission, but there are exceptions. The state and county fairs have an admission charge at the gate, and of course you’ll pay for rides — but for each one, we keep a list of ticket discounts and ways to save money.

Festivals in September

From Labor Day Weekend’s end-of-summer vibe through the first cooler days of autumn, you’ll find plenty to do.

Jump to October Festivals
Jump to November Festivals

Pioneer Days Festival

September 4 to 7, 2026
Sam Smith Park
Cartersville

This annual event in Bartow County features carnival rides, games, food, and more. It is a Labor Day Weekend tradition, and takes place at Sam Smith Park.

NOTE: This year there is a $10 admission fee. Kids under 10 are free.
Details for Pioneer Days

Dragon Con Parade

September 5, 2026
Downtown Atlanta
FREE

This annual Labor Day Weekend tradition is more of a pop-culture convention than a traditional festival. The parade draws big crowds; it’s some of the very best people-watching you’ll find in downtown ATL!
Details for the parade

Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival

September 5 and 6, 2026
Historic 4th Ward Park
FREE

The FREE music festival will celebrate hip hop culture with entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, and food trucks.
Details for Hip Hop Day

Marietta Art in the Park

September 5 to 7, 2026
Marietta Square & Glover Park
FREE

This is the 40th edition of the iconic Labor Day weekend event. Shop for fine art, listen to music, and visit the Chalk Art Spot. Free and family-friendly.
Details for Art in the Park

House in the Park Music Festival

September 6, 2026
Grant Park

This one day music festival is super-affordable, with general admission tickets just $25 when you purchase in advance online. Spend Labor Day weekend in Grant Park!
Details for House in the Park

Yellow Daisy Festival

September 10 to 13, 2026
Stone Mountain Park
FREE with paid parking

This extensive arts-and-crafts festival features more than 300 vendors. You’ll also find craft demonstrations, a beer garden, festival food, and a Vintage Village for antiques and collectibles. Note that while admission is free, there is a $20 parking fee at Stone Mountain.
Go to the website

Taste of Smyrna

September 12, 2026
Smyrna Village Green
FREE

Come to sample small tastes from 25+ local restaurants. There is also a Beer & Wine Garden, a Kids Zone, and live music on stage.
Details for Taste of Smyrna

Chamblee Chalk Walk & Artist Market

September 12, 2026
Chamblee City Hall
FREE

Come to see the sidewalks of downtown Chamblee transformed with amazing chalk art. You can try your own hand in the Community Chalk Spot, browse the artist market, eat and drink in the open container district, and have a day of fun.
Details for Chalk Walk

International Taste of Snellville

September 12, 2026
Snellville Towne Green
FREE

An evening of food, fun, and plenty for the kiddos — a purchased armband gets them unlimited time on the train ride, rock wall, and bounce houses. Food tasting tickets are $1 each. Free admission to this event.
Details for Taste of Snellville

Clarkston International Rice Festival

September 12, 2026
Clarkston Community Center
FREE entry & tastings

Celebrate rice, culture, and community at this international tasting event. You’ll get to sample up to 20 different rice dishes (while supplies last) and enjoy live entertainment that represents Atlanta’s diverse communities.
Details for Rice Festival

Sandy Springs Fall Arts Festival

September 12 and 13, 2026
6100 Lake Forrest Dr.
FREE

This is the fall edition of the spring Artsapalooza festival. There’s an emphasis on local and regional arts and crafts, along with gourmet food trucks, live music, interactive art stations, and activities for kids.
Details for the Fall Arts Festival

Alive in Roswell – September edition

September 17, 2026
(repeats on October 15)
Historic Downtown Roswell
FREE

This monthly street festival takes place on third Thursdays, from April through November. Live music, food trucks, vendors, kid activities, and more — spread out along the historic square area.
Details for Alive in Roswell

Gwinnett County Fair

September 17 to 27, 2026
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
Lawrenceville

This annual fair features carnival rides, food, entertainment, garden and livestock exhibits, and more. You’ll pay for both admission and rides, so it makes sense to use the advance purchase discount and buy online.
Details & discounts for the Gwinnett Fair

Shaky Knees Music Festival

September 18 to 20, 2026
Piedmont Park

Shaky Knees is a beloved annual tradition — however it is not cheap, with one-day general admission passes starting at $175. We’re including it here because it is a very popular event. And everyone has to splurge on something sometimes.
Go to the Shaky Knees website

Pup-a-Palooza

September 19, 2026
Newtown Park
Johns Creek
FREE

Bring your canine companion to the amphitheater at Newtown Park for this fun event. Featuring food, fun, doggy costume contests, and a chance to show off your pup’s best trick.
Details for Pup-a-Palooza

Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival

September 19, 2026
Lang Carson Park
Atlanta
FREE

This fun community festival features an arts and crafts market, live music, a kids zone, and a cornhole tournament. You’ll find food and drink vendors on site as well.

This event is located within the charming Reynoldstown neighborhood, just a 5-minute walk from the MARTA Station. The festival is FREE to attend.
Details for the Wheelbarrow Festival

Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade

September 19, 2026
BeltLine Southwest Trail
Pittsburgh Yards
FREE

Anyone can walk in the parade, as long as you have a lantern. And of course, it’s free to be a spectator.
This year there is an afternoon event for kids at Pittsburgh Yards. They can make a simple lantern and walk in an early parade, before the main event after dark on the BeltLine.
More info on the Lantern Parade

Clarkston Food Truck Festival

September 19, 2026
Downtown Clarkston at Market Street

Plenty of food, family fun, and a local vendor market.
Details for Food Truck Festival

Buckhead Arts Festival

September 19 and 20, 2026
Buckhead Village District
FREE

This is a two-day arts festival, featuring 100 vendor booths, live music, artist demonstrations, food trucks, and more.
Details for the Arts Festival

Suwanee Fest

September 19 and 20, 2026
Town Center Park
Suwanee
FREE

This annual event kicks off with a parade on Saturday morning. There is also a juried art market, kids fun zone, plenty of food, and live entertainment all through the day. Free shuttle from designated parking areas.
Details for Suwanee Fest

Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival

September 19 and 20, 2026
McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex
Peachtree City
FREE

An annual event in Peachtree City. This outdoor crafts fair takes place among the pines at Shakerag Knoll. Vendors, food, activities, live music, and more.
Details for Shakerag

JapanFest

September 19 and 20, 2026
Gas South Convention Center
Duluth

Experience Japanese culture, food, music, dance, anime, traditions, martial arts and more at this huge exhibition. There are multiple entertainment stages and a dedicated food court. Advance purchase tickets are discounted, so don’t pay more at the gate!
Details for JapanFest

Roswell Fall Arts Festival

September 19 and 20, 2026
Grounds of Roswell City Hall
FREE

Fun in historic downtown Roswell! Come for shopping, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and plenty of small town charm. Note the change in location, due to construction on the Town Square.
Details for Roswell Arts Festival

Peachtree Corners Festival

September 19 and 20, 2026
The Peachtree Corners Town Green
FREE

The 13th annual edition of this event promises two days of fun. 
You’ll find live music, vendor booths, car show, and inflatables for the kids.
A special Friday night concert kicks off the event. Free parking.
Details for the festival

◊ Atlanta Korean Festival

September 19 and 20, 2026
Gwinnett Place Mall

A celebration of Korean and Korean-American culture and heritage! You’ll find traditional music and cultural performances, martial arts, plenty of food, and family-friendly activities. There is an admission fee.
Go to the website

Stone Mountain’s Pumpkin Festival

September 19 to November 1, 2026
Stone Mountain Park

The theme is “Play by Day; Glow by Night” and we recommend being there at dusk for the light-up attractions. Walk thru storybook scenes and enjoy a special Pumpkin LaserShow with fireworks. Discounts available!
Details & discounts for Pumpkin Festival

Coweta County Fair

September 24 to October 4, 2026
Coweta County Fairgrounds
Newnan

This annual fair features carnival rides, food, exhibits, shows, and more. There are daily deals that include FREE admission days and discounts on unlimited rides. There is an advance purchase discount on the fair MEGA Pass.
Details & discounts for the Coweta County Fair

North Georgia State Fair

September 24 to October 4, 2026
Jim Miller Park
Marietta

Carnival rides, festival food, live entertainment, and more!
Check out our guide to all the FREE admission days — for teachers, college students, seniors, first responders, etc. — and the best deals on unlimited ride wristbands.
The Fair is conveniently located in Marietta.
Details & discounts for the fair

Around the World in the DTL

September 25 and 26, 2026
Lawrenceville
FREE

Head to downtown Lawrenceville for this multi-cultural festival that lets you experience diverse cultures from across the globe — through food, entertainment, and activities. There is a concert with international food trucks on Friday night, with the main festival on Saturday.
Details for Around the World in the DTL

Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival

September 25 and 26, 2026
City Springs district
Sandy Springs
FREE

This is a new festival, featuring an artist market and live music on two stages. There is an extensive concert line-up both on Friday night, and all day Saturday. Plan to park off-site and use the FREE shuttle.
Details for Blue Stone Festival

Atlanta Greek Festival

September 25 to 27, 2026
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Atlanta

This year, due to renovations on the cathedral campus, the Greek Festival will be offered as a drive-thru Greek Feast food pickup event.
Details here

Collard Greens Cultural Festival

Riverfest

September 26 and 27, 2026
Etowah River Park
Canton

This is a fundraiser, so you’ll pay a $7 admission fee (kids 10 and under are FREE). Come to shop for arts and crafts, enjoy local musicians and performers, eat great food, and browse the scarecrow display.
Details for Riverfest

Sweet Auburn Music Fest

September 26 and 27, 2026
Sweet Auburn District
Downtown Atlanta
FREE

Come the historic Sweet Auburn district for a street festival featuring R&B, hip-hop, gospel music, and more. You’ll also find great food, a children’s area, vendors, and more.
Details for Sweet Auburn Fest

Duluth Fall Festival

September 26 and 27, 2026
Duluth Town Green
FREE

This is the 43rd year for this beloved fall festival. Two full days of arts/crafts vendors, food trucks, music and dance, a 5K, and a parade. You’ll find non-stop entertainment on two stages.
Details for Duluth Fall Festival

Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival

September 26 and 27, 2026
Old 4th Ward Park
FREE

This two-day arts festival features live acoustic music, about 150 vendor booths, food, and fall fun — located at historic Old 4th Ward Park.
Details for the O4W Fall Arts Festival

Decatur Wine Festival: Early Bird Ticket Sales

The festival is on November 7, 2026 — but early bird ticket sales close sooner, so this is a reminder to buy early and save $12 in ticket costs and fees!
Details for the Wine Festival

Decatur Book Festival

October 2 and 3, 2026
Downtown Decatur

The annual book festival has scaled down immensely — and transitioned into a one-day format, with a ticketed keynote event the night before. It’s now held on the grounds of a local church, with author sessions inside and vendor tents on the grounds.
Details for the Book Festival

◊ Adair Park Porches & Pies Festival

October 3, 2026
Adair Park
Atlanta

A charming neighborhood festival with plenty of pie — as well as a beer garden, artist market, kid activities and more. Admission is free, but a pie-tasting pass costs $10.
Go to the website

Milton Crabapple Fest

October 3, 2026
Downtown Milton
FREE

Milton’s annual fall festival takes place the first weekend in October along Crabapple Road. This is an arts and crafts festival, with approximately 100 vendor booths, food, and family activities.
Details for Crabapple Fest

Taste of Tucker

October 3, 2026
Main Street
Downtown Tucker

Come hungry and try out a wide variety of tasting samples, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts. There are also art vendors, a beer garden, and a Kids Zone for the young ones.
Details for Taste of Tucker

Taste of BBQ & Music Festival

October 3, 2026
Downtown Sugar Hill
FREE admission

This all-day music festival has moved from Suwanee to Sugar Hill in 2026!

Admission, parking, and entertainment is free. The BBQ tasting tickets s are $1 each, and each taste requires one to four tickets. You can also buy a full plated barbecue meal. There is also a kids fun area and an artist market.
Details for this event

Serb Fest

October 3 and 4, 2026
Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church
Lilburn

A cultural experience like no other in Atlanta! You will experience first-hand Serbian hospitality, culture, history, live entertainment, colorful clothing, and mouth-watering food.
Details for Serb Fest

Candler Park Fall Fest

October 3 and 4, 2026
Candler Park
Atlanta
FREE

This popular street festival includes an artist market, live acoustic music on two stages, rides and special attractions, a tour of homes, food, kids activities, and more.
Details for Fall Fest

Norcross Art Splash

October 3 and 4, 2026
Lillian Webb Park
Downtown Norcross
FREE

This annual fall festival features 90+ arts and crafts vendors, plenty of food, and an interactive Kid Zone with face painting, inflatables, and more. Located in the historic downtown area.
Details for Art Splash

◊ LakeFest

October 3 and 4, 2026
Lake Shore Drive
Pine Lake, GA
FREE

Pine Lake may be the smallest city in Dekalb County, but it hosts a huge festival each fall. You’ll find live music, food, artist booths, and Floatzilla — a floating parade.
Go to the website

Conyers Latin Festival

October 4, 2026
Olde Town Conyers
FREE

This annual celebration observes the history, culture, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. You’ll find food, an arts & crafts marketplace, live entertainment, a Kid Zone, and more.
Details for the Latin Festival

Taste of Canton

October 4, 2026
The Mill at Etowah
FREE admission

This annual tasting event allows you to try out the local restaurants through small samples — including tastes of appetizers, desserts, and entrees. Admission is FREE and tasting tickets are $1 — note that some items require more than one ticket. There is usually a cash bar on site.
Details for Taste of Canton

Cumming Country Fair & Festival

October 8 to 18, 2026
Cumming Fairgrounds

Carnival rides, the lights of the midway, fair food, live concerts, and daily attractions! If you plan to head to the Fairgrounds, check out our list of discounts and ride deals before you go.
Details & discounts for the Cumming Fair

Wire & Wood Music Festival

October 9 and 10, 2026
Downtown Alpharetta
FREE

This FREE music fest features more than 30 performances by singer-songwriters on six outdoor stages located throughout the Downtown Alpharetta area. An Alpharetta cultural tradition since 2013. As usual, there are big name headline acts on both nights of the festival.
Details for Wire & Wood

Woodstock International Food Festival

October 9 to 11, 2026
St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church

This festival began in 2018 as a way to honor the diversity of the community. Besides ethnic cuisines from all corners of the world, there will be live music, dancing, church tours, entertainment, and children’s activities.
Details for the Food Festival

Canton Multicultural Festival

October 10, 2026
Harmon Park

The annual Multicultural Festival moves to a new location, Harmon Park. Come to taste traditional foods and enjoy traditional performances.
Details for the Multicultural Festival

Lilburn Daze

October 10, 2026
Lilburn City Park
FREE

This beloved fall arts & crafts has been around for over 50 years! It is extremely family-friendly, with plenty of activities for the kids. You’ll also find food, vendor booths, and live entertainment all day long. Plan to use the free shuttle.
Details for Lilburn Daze

The Great Pumpkin Fest

October 10, 2026
Cherokee Veterans Park
Canton
FREE

This annual fall and Halloween festival takes place in Cherokee County. You’ll find craft vendors, food, a DJ, hay rides, games, bounce houses for the kids, trick-or-treating, and more.
Details for Pumpkin Fest

Oakhurst Porchfest

October 10, 2026
Oakhurst Neighborhood
Atlanta
FREE

This grassroots music festival turns front porches into stages and yards into venues. You can wander at leisure through one square mile of the Oakhurst neighborhood, taking in mini-concerts. In past years, the event has featured over 200 performances.
Details for Porchfest

Fall Festival on Ponce

October 10 and 11, 2026
Olmsted Linear Parks
Atlanta
FREE

This intown festival features vendor booths of arts and crafts, a children’s play area, local food and beverage vendors, and live acoustic music. It is spread across three of the Olmsted Linear Parks.
Details for Festival on Ponce

Chalktoberfest

October 10 and 11, 2026
Marietta Square
FREE

It’s a festival that celebrates street art and craft beer! Enjoy a fall afternoon at Chalktoberfest, in the Marietta Square. Enjoy live music and eat great food, while you watch the work of chalk artists unfold in front of your eyes. FREE to attend, but the craft beer tasting is a ticketed event.
Details for Chalktoberfest

Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade

October 10 and 11, 2026
Piedmont Park

An annual October event! Atlanta Pride features a festival and parade in Midtown, plus a wide variety of associated events around town.
Details for Atlanta Pride

Georgia Apple Festival

October 10 and 11, 2026
October 17 and 18, 2026
Ellijay, GA

This is one of the few festivals outside metro Atlanta that we include. It takes place in North Georgia, over two weekends in October. Spend a day on the farm, pick your own apples, visit over 100 vendor booths for arts, crafts, and apple-based food items. Well worth the drive!
Details for the Apple Festival

Fairies in the Garden

Alive in Roswell Street Festival — October edition

October 15, 2026 (repeats on Nov. 19th)
Historic Downtown Roswell
FREE

This monthly street festival takes place on third Thursdays, from April through November.
Live music, food trucks, vendors, kid activities, and more — spread out along the historic square area.
Details for Alive in Roswell

◊ The Highland Games & Scottish Festival

October 16 to 18, 2026
Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain plays host to pipers, drummers, dancers, Scottish athletic competitions, traditional food, clan tents, vendors selling imported items, and more. A fun and educational cultural experience! This is a ticketed event. The gate price is $25 and there is a small discount for buying online in advance.
Go to the festival website

Cumming Greek Festival

Canceled for 2026 — will return in 2027!
Saints Raphael and Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Cumming

Be Greek for a day! Come out for authentic Greek cuisine, a vendor market, and continuous live entertainment and cultural performances. You’ll also have a chance to tour the Greek Orthodox church.
Details for the Greek Festival

Taste of Acworth

October 17, 2026
Downtown Acworth

An affordable food festival featuring FREE admission and small bites for just $1 to $5 each. It takes place along historic Main Street and the surrounding area.
Details for Taste of Acworth

McDonough Fall Festival on the Square

October 17, 2026
Downtown McDonough

Bring the family for a variety of food, entertainment, and more.
Details for Fall Festival

Marietta HarvestFest

October 17, 2026
Marietta Square
FREE

This annual October event includes an arts/crafts market, scarecrow display, touch-a-truck event, and a special Halloween Happenings festival for kids 12 and under — complete with trick-or-treating and a costume contest. In Glover Park on the Marietta Square.
Details for Marietta HarvestFest

Loganville Autumn Fest

October 17, 2026
Loganville Town Green
FREE

A classic fall festival on the Loganville Towne Green. You’ll find arts vendors, food, live entertainment, and plenty of stuff to do for the kiddos.
Details for Autumn Fest

◊ Decatur BBQ & Bands Festival

October 17, 2026
Oakhurst Village
FREE

Local BBQ restaurants present a variety of options, including vegan and gluten-free. Deserts, frozen treats, and adult beverages are also available to purchase. Live music from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE; just bring your wallet for food and drink.
Go to the website

Covington Fall Festival

Taste of Chamblee

October 17, 2026
Downtown Chamblee

This tasting festival features dozens of favorite eateries, arts & crafts vendors, a beer garden, Wine Down tent, family activities, football on two big screens, and more. Downtown Chamblee is also a walkable open-container district now.
Details for Taste of Chamblee

Olde Town Fall Festival

October 17, 2026
Olde Town Conyers
FREE

This annual event in Conyers features a full day of arts and craft vendors, festival food, live entertainment, and kid’s activities. You’re invited to come prepared to enter a costume contest!
Details for Fall Festival

Brookhaven International Festival

October 17 and 18, 2026
Brookhaven Park — NEW location!
FREE

This event features live multi-cultural entertainment, international cuisine, a Kids Zone, interactive art stations, and more.
Details for Brookhaven International Festival

Sugar Rush Arts Festival

Romanian Festival

Hogansville Hummingbird Festival

October 17 and 18, 2026
Main Street
Hogansville
FREE

A charming, small-town street fest in historic downtown Hogansville, which is about 30 minutes south of the ATL Airport. Vendor booths, music, food, fun.
Details for Hummingbird Festival

Magnolia Arts Festival

No 2026 dates, presumed not happening this year
Drake Field
Peachtree City
FREE

This annual Peachtree City event includes a juried art sale, student art exhibit, food trucks, kids activities, live entertainment, and plenty of fall fun. This is the 7th year for this fall festival on the south side of town.
Details for Magnolia Arts Festival

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade

October 17 and 18, 2026
FREE

Celebrate the spooky, the quirky, and the bizarre in L5P this Halloween! The parade is back with a new route along Moreland Ave. You’ll also find vendors, food, booze, live music, Drag Queen Karaoke, and more.
Details for L5P Halloween Festival

Atlanta Streets Alive

October 18, 2026
West End to Grant Park
FREE

This is the Southwest route. On these Sundays, streets are are temporarily closed to traffic for four hours — so you can come out to walk, run, stroll, bike, scoot, roll, and just have fun. It’s the ultimate “open streets” event in metro Atlanta, and it’s a heckuva good time.
Details for Streets Alive

Brookhaven Porchfest

POSTPONED until April 17, 2027 due to construction in the Drew Valley neighborhood.

This is a FREE, family-friendly music festival in the Drew Valley neighborhood of Brookhaven. It features local bands, food trucks, community spirit, and fun. You can stroll from porch to porch as local bands fill the streets with every style of music. 
More info on Porchfest

Snellville Fall Festival

October 24, 2026
Snellville Town Green
FREE

Featuring a Halloween costume contest for kids, adults, and dogs! You’ll also find vendor booths, food, a concert, and plenty of activities for kids (an activity wristband is $15).
Details for the Fall Festival

Spirits & Spice Festival

October 24, 2026
Downtown Newnan
FREE

Eat, drink, and be spooky at this one-day street festival in charming downtown Newnan. Enjoy a chili cook-off and themed cocktails, plus live music, and activities for the kids.
Details for Spirits & Spice

Smyrna Crafts & Drafts Festival

October 24 and 25, 2026
Smyrna Village Green
FREE

Formerly known as the Fall Jonquil Festival, this newly re-branded fall is in its third year. It features 150+ arts and crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, and activities for the kids.
Details for Crafts & Drafts

The Rescue Dog Games

October 31, 2026
Peachtree Corners Town Green
FREE

A fun festival for dogs and their humans in Piedmont Park. You’ll find interactive games, pet-themed vendors, food trucks, photo booths, and a Howl-o-Ween doggy costume contest.
Details for Rescue Dog Games

Festivals in November

Festival season is winding down, but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the autumn sunshine before winter’s chill sets in — and perhaps get a head start on holiday gift shopping.

Jump to October Festivals
Jump to September Festivals

Taste of Kennesaw

November 7, 2026
Depot Park
Kennesaw

This one-day food festival allows you to sample food from local restaurants. The small plates range from $1 to $10 per taste. There’s also a kids area with inflatables, a beer garden, and live music on two states.
Details for Taste of Kennesaw

Johns Creek Diwali Festival

November 7, 2026
Johns Creek City Hall
FREE

Celebrate Diwali, the traditional Hindu festival of light! You’ll find retail and food vendors, live entertainment, and more. The symbolic meaning of Diwali is the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Details for Diwali Festival

Newton County Fall Festival

November 7, 2026
City Pond Park
Covington
FREE

Food, fun, family activities, live music, vendor booths, and more.
Details for the fall festival

Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival

November 7, 2026
Cabbagetown neighborhood
Atlanta
FREE

This one-day event is a fall favorite in the charming Cabbagetown neighborhood of Atlanta. You’ll be able to taste chili samples, shop the artist market, and listen to bluegrass on five stages.
Details for Chomp & Stomp

Suwanee Wine Festival

November 7, 2026
Town Center Park
Suwanee

Sip and stroll your way around the park, enjoying samples of 150 wines from all over the world — plus a Georgia winery section. There is also live music, art vendors, food trucks, a beer tent, and football on a big screen. You can save a few bucks with early-bird tickets, which usually go on sale in late summer.
Get info on early-bird ticket pricing
Go to the festival website

Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival

November 7 and 8, 2026
Chastain Park
Atlanta
FREE

This is the fall edition of this popular festival, after a successful run in the spring. You can start your holiday shopping at the art market, plus enjoy the children’s area, local gourmet food and drink, and acoustic musical performances.
Details for Fall Arts Festival

Westside Stride

Decatur Wine Festival

November 7, 2026
Old Courthouse Square
Downtown Decatur

Tickets are not cheap for this fun event, so you’ll want to take advantage of early-bird pricing, and buy your ticket in advance.
Details for the Wine Festival

Stone Mountain Christmas

November 7, 2026 through January 3, 2027
Stone Mountain Park

Visit Stone Mountain for this festival of holiday magic, dazzling lights, a nightly parade, Santa’s flight through the sky, and spectacular shows. The Christmas Village is open on weekends and during the school holiday break. Click through for available discounts!
Details & discounts for Stone Mountain Christmas

Sugar Hill Chili Cook-Off and Festival

November 14, 2026
Downtown Sugar Hill
FREE

Formerly known as the Suwanee Chili Cook-Off.
The event has moved to Sugar Hill, but it’s still largely the same.

Listen to live music, play in the Kids Zone, shop with arts and crafts vendors, and taste lots of great chili before you vote for your favorite. FREE to attend, but chili sampling requires a $10 wristband.
Details for the Cook-Off

Atlanta Chili Cook Off

Alive in Roswell Street Festival — November edition

November 19, 2026
Historic Downtown Roswell
FREE

This monthly street festival takes place on third Thursdays, from April through November Live music, food trucks, vendors, kid activities, and more — spread out along the historic square area.
Details for Alive in Roswell

Festival of Trees

November 21 to 29, 2026
(closed Thanksgiving & the day before)
Gas South Convention Center
Duluth

The Georgia Festival of Trees is a special multi-day holiday event for all ages. Wander through a beautiful forest of dazzling holiday trees, shop for unique gift shops, and enjoy treats from local vendors.
Details & discounts for Festival of Trees

Atlanta Christkindl Market — Lawrenceville

November 20 through December 24, 2026
Lawrenceville Lawn
FREE ADMISSION

This German-style street festival and holiday market is one of our favorite events. Enjoy authentic German food and shop your way through the charming vendor booths, styled as Bavarian chalets.
Details for Christkindl Market

Atlanta Christkindl Market — NEW 2nd location in Senoia

November 27 through December 24, 2026
Downtown Senoia
FREE ADMISSION

For the first time ever, there will be an Atlanta Christkindl Market on the south side!

The new Senoia market is designed to embrace the city’s small-town character, and will be embedded into the charming, historic downtown area.

Located just off Main Street in a tree-lined setting, the market will feature approximately 50 booths with about 35 carefully curated vendors, creating a cozy, storybook atmosphere.
Details for Christkindl Market

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. Families come together to create ofrendas (altars) adorned with photos, candles, and the favorite items of the deceased, welcoming their spirits back for a brief reunion.

Here are a few FREE events celebrating Day of the Dead, happening all around metro Atlanta.

2026 Dia de Los Muertos celebrations

Check out our huge list of Halloween events and our list of safe trick-or treat events.

Dia de Muertos in Norcross

Friday, October 30, 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Thrasher Park
Downtown Norcross
FREE

The celebration includes a night of remembrance, dance, authentic cultural performances, and more, in the streets of downtown Norcross.
More info

Dia de Muertos at Oakland Cemetery

Sunday, November 1, 2026
Noon to 5 p.m.
Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta
FREE

This family-friendly event features traditional music and dance, crafts for kids, authentic Mexican food, traditional altars, vendor booths, and costume contests for kids and adults.
More info

Dia de Muertos Festival in Canton

Sunday FUNday at the Carlos Museum

Sunday, November 1, 2026
Noon to 4 p.m.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
FREE

This is special Day of the Dead edition of the Sunday FUNday free drop-in program at the Carlos Museum.
Come to remember and honor a special person, pet, or cherished memory. Activities include making a picado cut-paper banner and decorating a sugar skull.
More info

Dia de los Muertos in Woodstock