September 1st to 4th, 2023
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.

September 2nd and 3rd, 2023
Historic 4th Ward Park

The FREE music festival will celebrate hip hop culture with entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, and food trucks -- in a new location for 2023.

September 2nd to 4th, 2023
Marietta Square

This is the 37th 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.

September 3, 2023
Downtown Atlanta

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!

September 3, 2023
Grant Park

This one day music festival is super-affordable, with general admission tickets just $15 when you purchase in advance online. Spend Labor Day weekend in Grant Park.

No info for 2023

Back for its tenth year in 2022, Noshfest is a celebration of Jewish food and culture. The festival is open to the entire community, and everyone is welcome. A Labor Day Weekend tradition.

September 7th to 10th, 2023
Stone Mountain Park

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.

September 9, 2023
Downtown Decatur

Head to downtown Decatur for a day of live music in the patios and parking lots of businesses along West Ponce de Leon Avenue. You'll also find sidewalk chart artists, vendor booths, and more.

September 9, 2023
Lang Carson Park
Atlanta

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. Located within the charming Reynoldstown neighborhood, just a 5-minute walk from the MARTA Station.

September 9, 2023
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.

September 14, 2023
(repeats on October 19th)
Historic Downtown Roswell

This monthly street festival takes place on third Thursdays, from April through October. Live music, food trucks, vendors, kid activities, and more -- spread out along the historic square area.

September 14th to 24th, 2023
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.

September 14th to 24th, 2023
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.

September 16, 2023
Newtown Park
Johns Creek

Bring your canine companion to the amphitheater at the park for this fun event. Featuring food, fun, doggy costume contests, and a chance to show off your pup's best trick.

September 16, 2023
Smyrna Village Green

Come to sample small tastes from 30 local restaurants. There is also a Beer & Wine Garden, a Kids Zone, and live music on stage.

September 16, 2023
Downtown Lawrenceville

This new event is said to be a block party on the Square, with food, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and more.

September 16, 2023
Snellville Towne Green

An evening of food, fun, and plenty for the kiddos -- $10 for an 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.

September 16th & 17th, 2023
Buckhead Village District

Featuring 100 vendor booths, live music, artist demonstrations, food trucks, and more.

September 16th & 17th, 2023
Town Center Park
Suwanee

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.

September 16th & 17th, 2023
McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex
Peachtree City

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.

September 16th & 17th, 2023
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 $16, and you'll pay $20 at the door.

September 22 and 23, 2023
Lawrenceville

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.

September 16th & 17th, 2023
Cumming City Center

This event was brand new in 2022 and is returning for its second year. It is FREE to attend and takes place at the new Cumming City Center complex. You'll find art vendors, a Kidz Zone, festival food, and more.

September 16th & 17th, 2023
Grounds of Roswell City Hall

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 for 2023 only, due to construction on the Town Square.

September 16th to October 29th, 2023
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!

September 21st to October 1st, 2023
Jim Miller Park
Marietta

Carnival rides, festival food, live entertainment, and more! Check out our guide to all the FREE admission days and best deals on unlimited rides. Conveniently located in Marietta.

September 23 & 24, 2023
The Peachtree Corners Town Green

The 12th annual edition of this event is a bit smaller than in past years. Live music, vendor booths, car show, and inflatables for the kids. A special Friday night concert kicks off the event. Free parking.

September 22nd to 24th, 2023
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Anunciation
Atlanta

This festival has been reinvented for 2023 in a new format. This year's immersive experience is called Your Greek Grand Tour, and it is all-inclusive -- meaning much pricier than it has been in the past.

No info for 2023 -- possibly not happening

A day of live music, craft beer, food trucks, and a market full of local vendors, in Lawrenceville's Depot District. Note that this is not a cheap festival -- tickets start at $35 plus fees.

September 23, 2023
East Atlanta Village

This iconic street festival celebrates East Atlanta's culture, art, and quirkiness! This is a "porchfest" style party that stretches throughout the neighborhood.

September 23, 2023
Chamblee City Hall

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.

September 23rd and 24th, 2023
Brooke Street Park
Alpharetta

This art market places an emphasis on handcrafted goods by local artists and craftspeople. It occurs on the fourth weekend of the month, June thru September.

September 23rd & 24th, 2023
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.

September 23rd and 24th, 2023
6100 Lake Forrest Dr.

This is a new fall edition of the spring Artsapalooza festival. An emphasis on local and regional arts and crafts, along with gourmet food trucks, live music, interactive art stations, and activities for kids.

September 24, 2023
(repeats Oct. 22 & Nov. 12)
Peachtree Street from Mitchell to 15th

Streets Alive is back as a monthly event for the fall of 2023! On these Sundays, three miles of Peachtree St will close 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.

September 24, 2023
Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta

Oakland Cemetery's beloved fall festival is based on the Victorian tradition of spending a day of leisure in the cemetery. It has always been a free event -- however, in 2023, it's being combined with Tunes from the Tombs and is a ticketed event.

September 29th & 30th, 2023
City Springs district
Sandy Springs

This is a brand new festival in 2023, 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.

September 29th to October 8, 2023
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Hampton, GA

Come for the carnival rides, food, free concerts, exhibits, and more. The fair is here for about ten days, so you'll have two weekend options. There are daily deals on admission and unlimited ride wristbands -- so click through to see our guide to the best value days.

September 30, 2023
Oakhurst Village

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.

September 30, 2023
Korean Community Center
Norcross

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 a $10 admission fee for adults, and $5 for kids.

September 30th and October 1st, 2023
Sweet Auburn District
Downtown Atlanta

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.

September 30th and October 1st, 2023
Duluth Town Green

This is the 37th 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.

September 30th and October 1st
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.

September 30th & October 1st, 2023
Candler Park
Atlanta

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.

The festival is on Novembr 4, 2023 -- but early bird ticket sales close on October 15th, so this is a reminder to buy early and save $12 in ticket costs and fees!

Canceled for 2023

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.

All month, through October 29th
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!

September 29th to October 8th, 2023
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Hampton, GA

Come for the carnival rides, food, free concerts, exhibits, and more. The fair is here for ten days, which includes two weekends. There are daily deals on admission and unlimited ride wristbands -- so be sure to click through to see our guide on the best value days.

October 6th to November 5th, 2023
Old Turner Field
Atlanta

This is the region's only urban fair, taking place at Turner Field in downtown Atlanta. There's a carnival midway with rides, plenty of food, nightly entertainment, and more. It will be here for all of October.

October 7, 2023
Downtown Milton

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.

No info for 2023

This traditional Oktoberfest celebration takes place in downtown Lawrenceville, on the town square. Come for beer, food, live entertainment, and a good time. Family-friendly.

October 5th to 15th, 2023
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.

October 7th, 2023
Downtown Acworth

This affordable food festival features FREE admission, and small bites for just $1 to $5 each. It takes place along historic Main Street and the surrounding area.

October 7, 2023
Town Center Park
Suwanee

This all-day music festival takes place in downtown Suwanee. Admission, parking, and entertainment is free. The BBQ tasting bites are $1 each. There is also a kids fun area and an artist market.

October 7th and 8th, 2023
Lillian Webb Park
Downtown Norcross

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.

October 7th and 8th, 2023
Olmsted Linear Parks
Atlanta

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.

October 13th and 14th, 2023
Downtown Alpharetta

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.

October 14th, 2023
Oakhurst Neighborhood
Atlanta

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.

October 14th, 2023
Lilburn City Park

This beloved fall arts & crafts is in its 50th year! 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.

October 14th, 2023
Snellville Town Green

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).

October 14th & 15th, 2023
Old 4th Ward Park

This two-day arts festival features live acoustic music, about 150 vendor booths, food, and fall fun -- located at historic Old 4th Ward Park.

October 14th and 15th, 2023
Marietta Square

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.

October 14th and`15th, 2023
Piedmont Park

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

No info for 2023

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.

October 14th & 15th, 2023
October 21st & 22nd, 2023
Ellijay, GA

This is one of the few festivals outside metro Atlanta 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!

October 19, 2023
Historic Downtown Roswell

This monthly street festival takes place on third Thursdays, from April through October. Live music, food trucks, vendors, kid activities, and more -- spread out along the historic square area.

October 20th to 22nd, 2023
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.

October 21st, 2023
Marietta Square

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.

October 21, 2023
Peachtree Creek Greenway

This is a brand NEW festival in 2023! Featuring live multi-cultural entertainment, international cuisine, a Kids Zone, interactive art stations, and more.

October 21st, 2023
Loganville Town Green

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.

October 21st, 2023

This is 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.

October 21, 2023
Brooke Street Park
Alpharetta

A one-day outdoor music festival in support of Alzheimer research. Come for food, drink, and live music.

October 21st, 2023

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!

October 21st, 2023
Cherokee Veterans Park
Canton

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.

October 21st & 22nd, 2023
Atlanta Athletic Club
Johns Creel

This art market features over 100 arts vendors from around the country, so come ready to shop. You'll also find festival food, a ticketed Kid Zone, and continuous live concerts by local musical performers.

October 21st & 22nd, 2023
Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain plays host to pipers, drummers, dancers, Scottish athletic competitions, traditional food, clan tents, vendors selling imported googs, and more. A fun and educational cultural experience!

October 21st & 22nd, 2023
Main Street
Hogansville

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.

October 21st & 22nd, 2023
Drake Field
Peachtree City

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.

October 21st & 22nd, 2023
Lake Shore Drive
Pine Lake, GA

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.

October 21st & 22nd, 2023
Sugar Hill

The city of Sugar Hill hosts their annual fall festival in the "downtown" area. It features visual and performing arts, food, music, history, and family fun. The event kicks off with a Friday concert before the festival opens.

October 21st & 22nd, 2023

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.

October 22, 2023
(repeats on Nov. 12)
Peachtree St from Mitchell to 15th

Streets Alive is back as a monthly event for the fall of 2023! On these Sundays, three miles of Peachtree St will close 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.

October 28th & 29th, 2023
Smyrna Town Green

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

'Tis the season to be spooky! Check out our huge list of celebrations for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos -- including festivals, ghost tours, trick-or-treat events, and more. The list grows all the time as Halloween draws nearer -- so check back and bookmark it.

Through November 6th
Old Turner Field
Downtown Atlanta

This is Atlanta's only urban fair, taking place in the lots outside the Old Turner Field. There's a carnival midway with rides, plenty of food, and more.

November 4th, 2023
The Lawrenceville Lawn

Back for its third year! The fall fun includes hayrides around the Lawrenceville Square, a petting zoo, four live country music acts, food, vendors, and more.

November 4th, 2023
Kennesaw Depot Park

This one-day food festival allows you to sample food from local restaurants. The small plates range from $1 to $4 per taste. There's also a kids area with inflatables, a beer garden, and live music on two states.

November 4th, 2023
Cabbagetown neighborhood
Atlanta

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.

November 4, 2023
Old Courthouse Square
Downtown Decatur

Tickets are not cheap for this fun event, so you'll want to take advantage of early-bird pricing -- in 2023, that means buying your ticket by October 15th.

November 4th & 5th
Chastain Park
Atlanta

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.

November 12, 2023
Peachtree St from Mitchell to 15th

Streets Alive is back as a monthly event for the fall of 2023! On these Sundays, three miles of Peachtree St will close 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.

November 11, 2023 to January 2, 2024
Stone Mountain Park

Visit Stone Mountain for an evening 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!

November 18th to 26th
Georgia World Congress Center
Downtown Atlanta

The Georgia Festival of Trees is a special five-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.

It's late November and festival season is over -- but the fun doesn't stop here! Stay with us for tons of holiday fun, including:

• Spectacular holiday light displays
• FREE photos with Santa (60+ opportunities)
• Huge list of seasonal holiday & winter events

Our big list of holiday fun includes tree & menorah lightins, skating rinks, live nativity scenes, parades, holiday markets, snow play areas, Hanukkah celebrations, Kwanzaa events, and more!