Weekend Getaway: Atlanta & North Georgia Activities | Sept. 19-25

Top Events and Activities in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia This Weekend

Looking for exciting plans this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia? From festivals and fairs to live music, food, and family-friendly outings, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the top events happening around the region.

Festivals & Fairs

Inside Atlanta

• Shaky Knees Music Festival: This annual rock and alternative festival features 60+ bands, food, and vendors at Piedmont Park from September 19–21.
• Buckhead Arts Festival: A two-day outdoor event with about 100 artists across multiple mediums on Peachtree Road in Atlanta on September 20–21.
• Fall Festival at Atlanta History Center: A family-friendly festival with historic demonstrations, garden activities, games, and food on September 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Outside Atlanta

• North Georgia State Fair: Enjoy carnival rides, food, shows, and family entertainment at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta from September 18–28.
• Kiwanis Coweta County Fair: A celebration featuring carnival rides, shows, exhibits, and live entertainment at Coweta County Fairgrounds in Newnan from September 18–28.
• Arts Fest: A fine arts and crafts festival with markets, exhibitions, and a preview party at Creative Arts Guild in Dalton from September 19–21.
• Clermont Days Festival & Parade: A small-town celebration with arts, food, music, and a Saturday parade in Downtown Clermont on September 19–20.
• Big Red Apple Festival: An apple-themed festival with local vendors and live entertainment in Downtown Cornelia on September 20.
• Harvest Festival at Cartecay Vineyards: A vineyard celebration with wine, music, vendors, and views in Ellijay on September 20–21 and 27–28.
• Blues & BBQ at Old Toccoa Farm: A one-day event with blues music, BBQ, food, and local vendors in Mineral Bluff on September 19.
• Inman Farm Heritage Days: Antique tractors, engines, and hands-on farm activities at Minter’s Farm in South Metro from September 19–21.
• Suwanee Fest: A family-friendly festival with vendors, kids’ activities, and a parade in Town Center Park, Suwanee on September 20–21.
• Finster Fest: A festival featuring 70+ folk, craft, and fine artists, live music on three stages, food, and fun at Paradise Garden in Summerville on September 20–21.
• Azucar Music Festival: World-class performances, food, and great vibes at Wolf Creek Amphitheater in South Fulton on September 20.
• JapanFest Atlanta: A celebration of Japanese culture, food, anime, martial arts, and vendors at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth on September 20–21.
• Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival: Blues performances with BBQ vendors and Appalachian flair in Downtown Blue Ridge from September 18–20.
• Pumpkin Festival: A fall celebration with glowing pumpkins, fairy tale exhibits, parades, shows, and fireworks at Stone Mountain Park through November 2.
• Peachtree Corners Festival: Arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly music at Town Green, Peachtree Corners on September 20–21.

Special Events

Inside Atlanta

• NETHERWORLD: A haunted house with two new attractions, escape rooms, and midway games that opens on September 19.
• Sippin’ Safari: Wine tastings, live music, animal habitats, and carousel rides at Zoo Atlanta on September 20 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
• Sunday Funday at Westside Motor Lounge: An adults-only party with free mimosas, DJs, food, games, and hookah on September 21 from 2 to 9 p.m.

Outside Atlanta

• Vintage & Craft Market at St. Matthew’s: A community market with 37 booths of vintage finds, crafts, and food trucks in Snellville on September 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Reformation Brewery Fall Festival: Oktoberfest beers, cocktails, apple cider slushies, and live music at Woodstock on September 20 from 12 to 7 p.m.
• End of Summer Bash at Drowned Valley Brewing Co.: Food, beer, raffles, and live music supporting Bogey’s Buddies with adoptable pets in Cartersville on September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m.
• Chamblee’s 4th Annual Chalk Walk and Artist Market: Artists transform streets into colorful murals alongside a handmade goods market in Chamblee on September 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Fall Junk Market at Ringgold Feed & Seed: A treasure hunt for antiques, farmhouse finds, and collectibles in Ringgold on September 19–20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Live Music

Inside Atlanta

• Lang Lang Performs Beethoven: Pianist Lang Lang performs Beethoven’s "Emperor" Concerto at Atlanta Symphony Hall on September 19.
• The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills share the stage at State Farm Arena on September 20.
• B5 – Up Close & Personal Tour: R&B group B5 performs an intimate live show at City Winery on September 20.
• Lily Rose – I Know What I Want Tour: Pop artist Lily Rose takes the stage on her national tour at Buckhead Theatre on September 19.
• Debbii Dawson: Rising indie-pop artist Debbii Dawson performs at Aisle 5 on September 19.

Outside Atlanta

• Marshall Crenshaw with James Mastro: Dual performance by singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw and James Mastro at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur on September 19.
• Atlanta Guitar Trio: Trio blends guitars with mandolin, ukulele, and theorbo in performance at Roswell River Landing on September 21.

Comedy

Inside Atlanta

• Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase: Showcase featuring about 10 comics performing short sets at Laughing Skull Lounge from September 19–21.
• Moe Mitch: Comedian Moe Mitch performs an intimate stand-up show at City Winery on September 19.

Outside Atlanta

• Uptown Comedy Corner Road Show: Multiple comedians perform in a traveling comedy showcase in Forest Park from September 19–20.
• E.K. Events: Live Comedy Show featuring Vseant: Local comedians bring laughs in a casual dinner setting at Café Efendi in Alpharetta on September 19.

Theater

Inside Atlanta

• For A Dream: Play about friendship and navigating life challenges at 7 Stages from September 19–21.
• Fiddler on the Roof: Bold new staging of the classic musical at Alliance Theatre through October 12.

Outside Atlanta

• Sister Act: Musical about a lounge singer in hiding after witnessing a crime in Marietta from September 19–October 4.
• Something Rotten: Musical comedy about two brothers trying to write the world’s first hit play in Cumming from September 19–October 12.
• The Mousetrap: Agatha Christie’s classic locked-room murder mystery in Conyers from September 18–21 and 25–28.
• Real Women Have Curves: Story of young women navigating family expectations and identity in East Los Angeles in Decatur from September 19–28 and October 3–4.

Art & Film

Inside Atlanta

• Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch: Exhibition of works emphasizing identity and resilience at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art from September 5–December 6.
• Nuestra Creación: Latin Heritage Month Exhibition: Exhibition spotlighting BIPOC artists with focus on Latino and Hispanic voices at Echo Contemporary, Atlanta from September 5–28.
• Out on Film: LGBTQ Film Festival: Annual LGBTQ festival showcasing 150 films, including features, docs, and shorts at Midtown Art Cinema from September 21–October 1.

Outside Atlanta

• The Hamilton Alpharetta Art Walk: Local artists display works throughout The Hamilton hotel in gallery-style in Alpharetta on September 19.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Inside Atlanta

• Atlanta United: Latin Heritage Night: Soccer match with Latin Heritage ticket packages including a towel giveaway at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 20.
• Los Bravos Night: Celebration with music, cultural presentations, and special Braves merchandise at Truist Park on September 23.
• Nuestra Creación: Latin Heritage Month Exhibition: Visual art exhibit celebrating Latin voices and creativity at Echo Contemporary, Atlanta through September 28.
• Make a Miracle at Tio Lucho’s: Chef-curated dinner supporting a nonprofit providing education and housing in Peru and Colombia at Tio Lucho’s, Atlanta on September 24.
• Arte Agave: Evening of tequila and mezcal tastings with food, art, and live entertainment at Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, Buckhead on September 26.
• Colors of Culture: Free program with stories, Día de Muertos traditions, and art activities at Oakland Cemetery on September 30 (registration required).
• Oye! Fest: Latin music festival with diverse performances, art, food, and interactive experiences at Lot 432, Atlanta on October 4.

Outside Atlanta

• Placita Latina Decatur: Salsa on the Square: Live salsa bands, dance lessons, and DJ La Superior after sunset in Decatur Square on September 20.
• 5th Annual Placita Latina Exhibition: Juried show themed "Nuestra Tierra," highlighting Latinx artists and heritage at Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery from September 12–October 17.

Coming Up

Inside Atlanta

• Jack Schneider: Atlanta native and Vince Gill’s guitarist promotes his sophomore LP at Eddie’s Attic, Decatur on September 28.
• Streets of September: Upcoming event in the area.

Outside Atlanta

• Farndale Avenue Murder Mystery: Comedy about amateur actors struggling to stage a murder mystery in Newnan from September 29–October 2 and October 6–9.
• Welcome to Hawkins: Stranger Things Weekend: Downtown transforms into Hawkins with themed storefronts, tours, escape games, and roller skating in Downtown Jackson on October 4–5.