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The Cumming Country Fair: Free admission days and ride discounts

Cumming Country Fair & Festival: free admission days and ride discounts The Cumming Country Fair & Festival returns in 2024. The fair will have a 10-day run, from October 3rd to 13th, 2024. There are 41 carnival rides at the fair … [Read more...] about The Cumming Country Fair: Free admission days and ride discounts

The FREE Wire & Wood Music Festival features all-day music

The Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival returns to Downtown Alpharetta for 2024! The festival takes place on Friday, Oct. 11th and Saturday, Oct. 12th.Admission is FREE. The 2024 Wire & Wood Festival will showcase more than 30 … [Read more...] about The FREE Wire & Wood Music Festival features all-day music

FREE: Pride on the Square event with live drag queen performances this Friday

Kick off Atlanta Pride at Colony Square! This fun and FREE event takes place in The Plaza on Friday, October 11th from 6 to 8 p.m.  Atlanta's best drag queens will bring you the most famous Divas of the Decades. Keep the party going with … [Read more...] about FREE: Pride on the Square event with live drag queen performances this Friday

Lilburn Daze is a traditional fall festival this Saturday

The 2024 Lilburn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, October 12th.  Admission is FREE. The event takes place at Lilburn City Park, located at 76 Main Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the 52nd year of this … [Read more...] about Lilburn Daze is a traditional fall festival this Saturday

FREE: Peachtree City Fall Festival & Family Movie Night this Friday

Celebrate the autumn season and have some spooky fun at the Peachtree City Fall Festival. The 2024 edition of this family-friendly event features games, food, costume contests, a movie, and more. It is FREE to attend.  Bring your chairs and … [Read more...] about FREE: Peachtree City Fall Festival & Family Movie Night this Friday

Don’t miss the Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival ths weekend

The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is back in 2024, happening over two days on Saturday, Oct. 12th and Sunday, Oct. 13th. It is FREE to attend. Shop the artist booths, listen to live acoustic music, and indulge in tasty treats. There's also an … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival ths weekend

Have some fall fun at the Great Pumpkin Fest and costume contest in Canton

The Great Pumpkin Fest is a Halloween and fall festival in Cherokee County. It takes place on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3  p.m. and is FREE to attend. The location is Cherokee Veteran's Park in Canton, located at 7345 Cumming … [Read more...] about Have some fall fun at the Great Pumpkin Fest and costume contest in Canton

The Norcross Art Splash Festival returns with art vendors, food, kids activities, more

  The 2024 Norcross Art Splash Festival takes place on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th. It is FREE to attend, just bring your wallet for food and drink -- and shopping! The festival is spread out across historic downtown … [Read more...] about The Norcross Art Splash Festival returns with art vendors, food, kids activities, more

Plaza Fiesta hosts an ATL United watch party with beer garden, kids zone, and more

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Plaza Fiesta is hosting the 2nd annual Atlanta United Watch Party on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 6 to 10 p.m. The city of Chamblee is co-sponsor of the event. The event is FREE and open to the … [Read more...] about Plaza Fiesta hosts an ATL United watch party with beer garden, kids zone, and more

Pop-up Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival at Oakland Cemetery this weekend

Come to Oakland Cemetery on the weekend of October 5th and 6th, 2024, and pick out your perfect pumpkin. This is a family-friendly event that is FREE to attend. The hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. At the Oakland Cemetery Pumpkin … [Read more...] about Pop-up Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival at Oakland Cemetery this weekend

Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival is a family-friendly event

Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival is a family-friendly annual event. Admission is FREE. It takes place on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You'll enjoy live music, Taste of BBQ bites, vendors, and artist market, and a … [Read more...] about Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival is a family-friendly event

Bring the kids to Truck-A-Palooza at Town Center Mall

Bring the whole family to Truck-A-Palooza 2024, a fun and family-friendly event. It takes place on Saturday, October 5, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location is Town Center Mall, in the back parking lot (near the food court). There is an … [Read more...] about Bring the kids to Truck-A-Palooza at Town Center Mall

The Fall Festival on Ponce features live music, art vendors, food, kids activities, more

The Fall Festival on Ponce takes place over two days on the weekend of October 5th and 6th, 2024. As always, it will be held in the Olmsted Linear Parks, along Ponce de Leon Avenue. Admission is FREE, and you may bring a leashed … [Read more...] about The Fall Festival on Ponce features live music, art vendors, food, kids activities, more

Candler Park Fall Fest features all-day music, Kidlandia, art market, and more

Candler Park Fall Fest 2024 takes place on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th. Fall Fest admission is FREE, and the activities take place around the intersection of Candler Park Drive and McLendon Avenue. This popular street festival … [Read more...] about Candler Park Fall Fest features all-day music, Kidlandia, art market, and more

Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Roswell

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the city of Roswell will hold it's Dia de Los Muertos Festival. It is FREE to attend; just bring your wallet for food and drink. The celebration pays homage to the traditional Mexican holiday, which translates as … [Read more...] about Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Roswell

Scarecrows everywhere! Where to see the best displays for great photo opps!

Updated for 2024! Want to get outside, take a stroll in the autumn sunshine, and create some great photo opps? Head to a scarecrow display! These fun scarecrow collections pop up all around town every October, in parks and suburban town … [Read more...] about Scarecrows everywhere! Where to see the best displays for great photo opps!

6 Oktoberfest celebrations at local breweries & other venues this weekend

It may still feel like summer, but Atlanta is gearing up for a season of Oktoberfest celebrations! We can't promise you'll feel like you've been transported to Bavaria, but these events are definitely a great way to have some fall fun this September … [Read more...] about 6 Oktoberfest celebrations at local breweries & other venues this weekend

Scarecrow Harvest: Come see over 150 scarecrows in downtown Alpharetta this fall

This year's Scarecrow Harvest is bigger and better than ever.  Downtown Alpharetta is overflowing with more than 150 scarecrows from local schools, non-profits, neighborhood associations, local businesses, and more. The 2024 Scarecrow Harvest … [Read more...] about Scarecrow Harvest: Come see over 150 scarecrows in downtown Alpharetta this fall

The annual Crabapple Fest in downtown Milton is back this October

Milton’s annual Crabapple Fest will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The arts and crafts festival is spread out along Crabapple Road in downtown Milton. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is FREE, just bring your wallet … [Read more...] about The annual Crabapple Fest in downtown Milton is back this October

Have a ball at Riverfest, taking place at Etowah River Park in Canton this weekend

Riverfest takes place at Etowah River Park in Canton over the fourth weekend in September. This is a classic fall festival with arts and crafts, food, music, and more. Dates are Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th, 2024. Hours are … [Read more...] about Have a ball at Riverfest, taking place at Etowah River Park in Canton this weekend

North Georgia State Fair: Free admission days & discounts

The North Georgia State Fair returns to Marietta in the fall of 2024! It opens on Thursday, September 19th and runs through Sunday, September 29th. The 2024 Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever -- with live music, petting barns, flower … [Read more...] about North Georgia State Fair: Free admission days & discounts

Serb Fest features Serbian food and culture, happening this weekend in Lilburn

The fifth nnual Serb Fest takes place over two days in 2024 -- Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th. The location is Saints Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church in Lilburn. You will experience first-hand Serbian hospitality, … [Read more...] about Serb Fest features Serbian food and culture, happening this weekend in Lilburn

Oakland Cemetery’s “Sunday in the Park” and “Tunes from the Tombs” this Sunday

Sunday in the Park is Oakland Cemetery's beloved fall festival. It's based on the Victorian tradition of spending a leisurely day in the cemetery. It takes place on Sunday, Sept. 29th in 2024. Hours are noon to 7:30 p.m. In the past, Sunday in … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery’s “Sunday in the Park” and “Tunes from the Tombs” this Sunday

The Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival returns to Sandy Springs, this Friday + Saturday

The Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival is a new fall festival, taking place in the City Springs district of Sandy Springs over two days: Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th, 2024. The event features an artist market and live … [Read more...] about The Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival returns to Sandy Springs, this Friday + Saturday

Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum: FREE admission + film festival for President Carter’s 100th birthday this Saturday

Former President Jimmy Carter turns 100 on October 1, 2024 -- making him oldest living former U.S. president and the longest-lived president in U.S. history! To commemorate the life and achievements of this great humanitarian, the Carter … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum: FREE admission + film festival for President Carter’s 100th birthday this Saturday

The Duluth Fall Festival is coming up this weekend

The Duluth Fall Festival & Parade features live music on two stages! The Duluth Fall Festival is back for 2024! The beloved event takes place over two days, on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th, 2024, on the Duluth Town … [Read more...] about The Duluth Fall Festival is coming up this weekend

The East Atlanta Strut promises a Saturday of quirky fun

Come out for the East Atlanta Strut! This iconic and oh-so-quirky street festival is back for just one day -- and it's happening on September 28, 2024. This is a porchfest-style party that's spread out across the whole neighborhood -- about 16 … [Read more...] about The East Atlanta Strut promises a Saturday of quirky fun

FREE: the Sweet Auburn Music Fest is back with music, food, kids area, vendors, more

The Sweet Auburn Music Fest takes place on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th, 2024. It is FREE to attend. You can spend the weekend listening to live R&B, Hip-Hop, & gospel music. While you're there, be sure to check … [Read more...] about FREE: the Sweet Auburn Music Fest is back with music, food, kids area, vendors, more

Theatrical Outfit offers $15 tickets to “A Raisin in the Sun” (other discounts available!)

EXTENDED! The show is now running through October 6th!  Theatrical Outfit presents the classic play A Raisin in the Sun, live on stage from September 11th to October 6th, 2024. The play has been revived many times since its debut on … [Read more...] about Theatrical Outfit offers $15 tickets to “A Raisin in the Sun” (other discounts available!)

Scare on the Square: Bring the kids to Colony Square for the Little Monsters Bash

It's a Halloween party at Colony Square in midtown Atlanta! The Little Monsters Bash takes place on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. Kids can celebrate the spookiest time of the year in The Plaza with costume characters, balloon … [Read more...] about Scare on the Square: Bring the kids to Colony Square for the Little Monsters Bash

Trick or Treating at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway on Oct. 26th

  Head to The Forum in Peachtree Corners for a FREE trick-or-treating event on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Check-in at The Plaza to pick up your Trick or Treating map & bag, then stop by participating … [Read more...] about Trick or Treating at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway on Oct. 26th

Monsters & Movies on Main: A safe Halloween event in Lilburn with trick-or-treating and an outdoor film

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the kids can get dressed up in costume and head to downtown Lilburn for a safe, fun, supervised Halloween event. The event takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Start out by trick-or-treating at the businesses that … [Read more...] about Monsters & Movies on Main: A safe Halloween event in Lilburn with trick-or-treating and an outdoor film

LAST CALL to Get Paramount+ or Paramount and Showtime for 50% off for one year

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Here’s a streaming TV deal just in time for football season and colder weather! Paramount+ streaming service has an amazing deal happening right now, but sign up soon because it ends September 23, 2024.  New or former subscribers can get … [Read more...] about LAST CALL to Get Paramount+ or Paramount and Showtime for 50% off for one year

Save the date for Taste of Canton, on Thursday, September 26th

Taste of Canton takes place on Thursday, September 126, 2024 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is FREE to attend, but you'll pay to taste. The location is the Mill at Etowah, located at: 141 Railroad Ave Canton, GA 30114 This event is an opportunity … [Read more...] about Save the date for Taste of Canton, on Thursday, September 26th

Oakland Cemetery’s popular Halloween tour tickets are still available!

A rare chance to visit Oakland Cemetery after dusk, in these Halloween tours (tickets on sale now, but will sell out quickly!)  The Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours are an annual tradition in Atlanta. And while they take … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery’s popular Halloween tour tickets are still available!

Gwinnett County Fair: Free admission for military & first responders

The 2024 edition of the Gwinnett County Fair opens on Thursday, September 12th and runs through Sunday, Sept. 22nd. You can purchase advance tickets NOW, at a discount. Note there is a clear bag policy in effect again this year. Check out our … [Read more...] about Gwinnett County Fair: Free admission for military & first responders

The Peachtree Corners Festival is a 2-day event this weekend

Mark your calendar for the 13th annual Peachtree Corners Festival, coming to the Town Green on September 21st and 22nd, 2024. The festival is FREE to attend, with plenty of free parking in the parking deck next to the Town Green. It features … [Read more...] about The Peachtree Corners Festival is a 2-day event this weekend

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