Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 10-12. 2025
ATLANTA - Fall fun is in full swing across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend, with food festivals, live music, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly events filling the calendar. From rocking tribute shows to international flavors and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the highlights happening Oct. 10–12.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Inside Atlanta
Atlanta Pride Festival
Oct. 11 – 12
Piedmont Park, Atlanta
The Southeast’s largest Pride celebration with live music, a marketplace, community programming and a Sunday parade ending in the park.
Fall Festival on Ponce
Oct. 11–12
Olmsted Linear Park, 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta
Enjoy a free two-day festival featuring more than 125 displays of fine art, folk art, and crafts, plus food trucks, a children’s play area, live DJ, and fall foliage in historic Olmsted Linear Park. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Outside Atlanta
Chalktoberfest
Oct. 11–12
Marietta Square
More than 80 world-renowned chalk artists transform the streets into vibrant works of art at this chalk and beer festival with craft brews, music, and community fun.
Lilburn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
Oct. 11
Lilburn City Park, Lilburn
One-day community festival with arts and crafts, food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment.
Rocktober Fest
Oct. 11
Downtown Calhoun, 100 S Wall St., Calhoun
A full day of live rock music, food trucks, retail vendors, kids’ activities, and beer trailers, presented by Black Sheep Promotions and the City of Calhoun
Cumming Country Fair & Festival
Through Oct. 12
Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming
Final weekend of rides, nightly shows, agricultural exhibits and classic fair food.
Georgia Apple Festival
Oct. 11 – 12 and Oct. 18-19
Lions Club Fairgrounds, Ellijay
300+ arts and crafts vendors, live music, and all things apple in the North Georgia mountains.
Norcross Art Splash Festival
Oct. 11 – 12
Thrasher Park, Norcross
Family-friendly arts fest with 100+ artists, kids’ zone, live entertainment and festival eats.
Sorghum in the Mountains Festival
Oct. 11-12
Meeks Park, Blairsville
Festival highlights art of cooking sweet syrup from locally grown sorghum cane, live music, crafts, food and more.
Mable House Harvest Festival
Oct. 11
Mableton
Step back into the 19th century with blacksmithing, butter churning, live music, crafts, games, and tours of the historic Mable House.
Little Five Points to become 'ghost town' for Hallween
Atlanta?s most eccentric neighborhood is getting ready to haunt again as Little 5 Points hosts its annual Halloween Festival & Parade on October 18?19. The weekend brings ghost tours, live bands, wrestlers, artists, and the nation-ranked parade of costumes and chaos. New this year are the ?BOOOOzy Ghost Tours,? blending spooky stories with bar stops, and haunted tales unearthed from Findley Plaza?s eerie past.
SPECIAL EVENTS & FOODIE EVENTS
Inside Atlanta
Party with the Past: Westview Cemetery
Oct. 9, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Westview Abbey Mausoleum and Chapel, Atlanta
A free evening in the Southeast’s largest cemetery featuring guided tours of the Spanish Gothic abbey, outdoor festivities, and a costume contest with prizes. Food and drinks available for purchase; registration encouraged.
Atlanta Kidney Walk
Oct. 11
Atlantic Green, Atlanta
Join patients, families, and supporters for the National Kidney Foundation’s largest local fundraiser raising awareness and funds to fight kidney disease.
Outside Atlanta
Atlanta Air Show
Oct. 11-12
Atlanta Regional Airport, Peachtree City
Air show featuring U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds, MV-22 Osprey Demo, P-51 Mustang demo, F-15 Eagle CAS demo, C-17 Globemaster II demo, attack helicopter demo, ReMax parachute team, Georgia State Patrol and more. Tickets required.
Game Day Low Country Boil at Fairway Social
Oct. 11
Fairway Social, Alpharetta
Watch top college football matchups on the big screens while enjoying a rooftop low country boil with shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and potatoes. Plates are $25 and can be pre-purchased or bought onsite while supplies last.
Black Child Book Fair
Oct. 11
Exchange Recreation Center, Decatur
Children’s authors from across the country will share books that empower African-American kids and feature characters that look like them. Admission is free.
Town Center Art Walk & Bikeshare 10th Anniversary
Oct. 11, 8 a.m.–noon
Bells Ferry Trailhead, Marietta
Celebrate two new murals along the Noonday Creek Trail with an Art Walk and artist meet-and-greet, plus bikeshare anniversary activities, pop-ups, and family fun.
Woodstock International Food Festival
Oct. 10–12
St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church, 2263 E. Cherokee Dr., Woodstock
Enjoy authentic international food, live music, cultural performances, guided church tours, artisan vendors, and kids’ activities at this three-day festival.
North Georgia Mountain RV Show
Oct. 10–12
Winding Waters RV Resort, 582 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE, Cartersville
Tour the latest RVs, shop exclusive fall deals, enjoy family-friendly Halloween fun, seasonal activities, food trucks, and see top RV manufacturers like Winnebago, Forest River, and Thor.
Taste of Acworth
Oct. 11
Downtown Acworth
Main Street comes alive with more than 150 local restaurants and businesses, live entertainment, and a kid zone. Food samples range from $1–$10, with proceeds supporting schools and charities.
North Georgia Folk Festival
Oct. 11
Sandy Creek Park, Athens
A daylong celebration of folk and roots music featuring multiple performers in a community setting.
LIVE MUSIC
Inside Atlanta
Ludovico Einaudi: The Summer Portraits Tour
Oct. 10
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
World-renowned pianist-composer blends classical and contemporary sounds in an immersive performance.
The Band CAMINO: The NeverAlways Tour
Oct. 10
Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta
Alternative/indie rock band brings high-energy hits with special guest almost monday.
The Living Tombstone
Oct. 11
The Eastern, Atlanta
The Living Tombstone has been dubbed "the internet's biggest gaming band."
ASO: Star Wars and More — The Music of John Williams
Oct. 12
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta
Family-friendly concert of the composer’s greatest film themes.
Kirk Whalum
Oct. 12
City Winery, Atlanta
Grammy-winning saxophonist plays two intimate Sunday shows.
Outside Atlanta
Neal McCoy & Ronnie McDowell
Oct. 10
Anderson Music Hall, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee
Country legends team up for a night of classic hits as part of Fall Fest.
Cat Ridgeway – October Shows
Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. (Free), Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. (Free), Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
Oct. 11–12: 265 Laurel Ridge Road, Cleveland | Oct. 25: Matildas Music Under the Pines, 850 Hickory Flat Road, Milton
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Cat Ridgeway performs three area shows in support of her new album Sprinter, a fiery blend of indie rock, dream pop, and folk.
Cost: Oct. 11–12 Free | Oct. 25 $32.50
Dog Man: The Musical
Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.; Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Based on Dav Pilkey’s bestselling series, this family musical follows a crime-fighting hero with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman.
Andrea Bocelli
Oct. 11
Gas South Arena, Duluth
The world-renowned tenor returns for a one-night performance at the arena.
Ebi
Oct. 11
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta
Persian pop legend headlines a special night for Atlanta’s Iranian community.
The Kings of Queen – Queen Tribute
Oct. 11
MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St., Woodstock
Celebrate the legendary music of Queen with The Kings of Queen, a high-energy tribute band delivering all the hits live on stage.
FILM & THEATER
Inside Atlanta
SCADFILM In Focus: Horror
Oct. 10
SCADshow, Midtown Atlanta
Celebrate the art of horror storytelling with a one-day festival featuring exclusive screenings, panel discussions, and behind-the-scenes insights. Highlights include a "Terror by Design" session on HBO’s It: Welcome to Derry, a conversation with Patrick Wilson and Nick Antosca, and the premiere of Black Phone 2 with special guest Arianna Rivas. Tickets are free for SCAD students, faculty, and alumni; $10 for the public.
The Heart Sellers
Oct. 10 – Nov. 9
Horizon Theatre, Atlanta
A heartfelt comedy about friendship and immigrant stories in a new Horizon production.
Outside Atlanta
Dog Man: The Musical
Oct. 11 – 12
Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Sandy Springs
Hit family show based on Dav Pilkey’s bestsellers with multiple weekend performances.
ART & COMEDY
Inside Atlanta
Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Statements
Opens Oct. 10
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
Avant-garde couture from the Dutch duo in a headline fashion exhibition.
Dan Soder
Oct. 10
Center Stage Theater, Atlanta
Stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster known for being a "real silly goose" brings The Golden Retriever of Comedy Tour to Atlanta.
Hasan Minhaj & Ronny Chieng
Oct. 11
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
Two powerhouse comedians share the stage for a double-header of sharp stand-up.
Outside Atlanta
Not Your Mother’s Art Fest
Oct. 10
Slow Pour Brewing, Lawrenceville
Named the 2025 Best New Event in the Southeast, this free, family-friendly festival showcases nontraditional art through immersive installations, live performances, street art, workshops, and interactive experiences, paired with local craft beer and food.
Tellus Science Museum: Journey to Space
Opens Oct. 10
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville
Step inside NASA’s immersive Journey to Space exhibit with hands-on experiences, multimedia, and a look at life aboard the International Space Station.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Inside Atlanta
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech
Oct. 11
Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta
ACC showdown in the heart of Midtown.
Outside Atlanta
COMING UP
Inside Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons vs. Buffalo Bills
Oct. 13
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, downtown Atlanta
The Falcons will take on the Bills in their next home game.
Ice Cube: Four Decades of Attitude
Oct. 14
State Farm Arena, downtown Atlanta
Rapper and actor Ice Cub takes truth to the stage for his first U.S. tour in more than 10 years.
Kaash Paige at Terminal West
Oct. 14
Terminal West, Atlanta
Rising R&B and hip-hop artist Kaash Paige brings her new album 2 Late To Be Toxic to Atlanta following viral hits, major collaborations, and international tours.
Wings Over North Georgia Air Show
Oct. 17–19
Richard Russell Regional Airport, Rome
North Georgia’s premier air show returns with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, twilight and night flights, a Friday evening concert with Kurt Thomas, drone show, fireworks, and a full weekend lineup of world-class aviation performances.
R. Land & Tony Price Exhibition
Oct. 17–18
Joe’s Coffeehouse, East Atlanta
Local legend R. Land teams up with visual artist Tony Price for a two-night exhibition featuring bold new works and Atlanta’s iconic street art imagery. Admission is free.
Outside Atlanta
Gavin Adcock: Need To Tour
Oct. 17
Akins Ford Arena, Athens
Watkinsville native Gavin Adcock headlines with Conner Smith and Lanie Gardner for a high-energy country music night.
Funny Fridays with Joel Byars
Oct. 17
Studio Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Atlanta comedian Joel Byars hosts a hilarious, clean-ish comedy showcase featuring top local comics.
Oak Hill Cemetery Tours
Oct. 17 & 25, 5–8 p.m.
Historic Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan
Guided tours share stories of over 270 Civil and Revolutionary War soldiers, with live music, museum tours, and dinner by Oink Joint BBQ.
Historic Athens Porchfest
Oct. 19
Athens
Six historic neighborhoods become stages for 200 performances on 150 porches in one afternoon at this free community-driven music festival.
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