Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 19-21, 2025
ATLANTA - Looking for fun plans this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia? From festivals and fairs to live music, food, and family-friendly outings, here are some of the top events happening around the region.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
Inside Atlanta
Shaky Knees Music Festival (Sept. 19–21, Piedmont Park) — Annual rock and alternative festival with 60+ bands, food and vendors.
Buckhead Arts Festival (Sept. 20–21, 2025 Peachtree Road, Atlanta) — Two-day outdoor festival with about 100 artists across multiple mediums.
Fall Festival at Atlanta History Center (Sept. 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Atlanta History Center) — Family-friendly festival with historic demonstrations, garden activities, games, food and more.
The Veggie Taste (Sept. 20, Shrine of the Black Madonna, Atlanta) — Outdoor vegan festival featuring cuisine from chefs, nutrition speakers, an artist marketplace, music, and product samples. $10 general admission, $20 combo ticket (includes admission and five taste tickets), $15 additional food tastes.
Outside Atlanta
North Georgia State Fair (Sept. 18–28, Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta) — Carnival rides, food, shows and family entertainment.
Kiwanis Coweta County Fair (Sept. 18–28, Coweta County Fairgrounds, Newnan) — Carnival rides, shows, exhibits and live entertainment.
Arts Fest (Sept. 19–21, Creative Arts Guild, Dalton) — Fine arts and crafts festival with markets, exhibitions and a preview party.
Clermont Days Festival & Parade (Sept. 19–20, Downtown Clermont) — Small-town celebration with arts, food, music and a Saturday parade.
Big Red Apple Festival (Sept. 20, Downtown Cornelia) — Apple-themed festival with local vendors and live entertainment.
Harvest Festival at Cartecay Vineyards (Sept. 20–21 & 27–28, Ellijay) — Vineyard celebration with wine, music, vendors and views.
Blues & BBQ at Old Toccoa Farm (Sept. 19, Mineral Bluff) — One-day event with blues music, BBQ, food and local vendors.
Inman Farm Heritage Days (Sept. 19–21, Minter’s Farm, South Metro) — Antique tractors, engines and hands-on farm activities.
Suwanee Fest (Sept. 20–21, Town Center Park, Suwanee) — Family-friendly festival with vendors, kids’ activities and a parade.
Finster Fest (Sept. 20–21, Paradise Garden, Summerville) — 70+ folk, craft and fine artists, live music on three stages, food and fun.
Azucar Music Festival (Sept. 20, Wolf Creek Amphitheater, South Fulton) — World-class performances, food and great vibes.
JapanFest Atlanta (Sept. 20–21, Gas South Convention Center, Duluth) — Celebration of Japanese culture, food, anime, martial arts and vendors.
Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival (Sept. 18–20, Downtown Blue Ridge) — Blues performances with BBQ vendors and Appalachian flair.
Pumpkin Festival (Through Nov. 2, Stone Mountain Park) — Fall celebration with glowing pumpkins, fairy tale exhibits, parades, shows and fireworks.
Roswell Arts Festival (Sept. 20–21, City Hall, Roswell) — The 59th annual festival features the work of more than 75 artists, live entertainment, food trucks, and children’s activities. Free admission; proceeds benefit Roswell parks and recreation projects.
Peachtree Corners Festival (Sept. 20–21, Town Green, Peachtree Corners) — Arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and family-friendly music.
Finster Fest (Sept. 20–21, Paradise Garden, Summerville) — 70+ folk, craft and fine artists, live music on three stages, food and fun.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Inside Atlanta
NETHERWORLD (Opens Sept. 19) — Haunted house returns with two new attractions, escape rooms, midway games and more.
Sippin’ Safari (Sept. 20, 5:30–9 p.m., Zoo Atlanta) — Wine tastings, live music, animal habitats and carousel rides supporting conservation.
Sunday Funday at Westside Motor Lounge (Sept. 21, 2–9 p.m., Atlanta) — Adults-only party with free mimosas, DJs, food, games and hookah.
Outside Atlanta
Vintage & Craft Market at St. Matthew’s (Sept. 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Snellville) — Community market with 37 booths of vintage finds, crafts and food trucks.
Reformation Brewery Fall Festival (Sept. 20, 12–7 p.m., Woodstock) — Oktoberfest beers, cocktails, apple cider slushies and live music.
Cobb County Brick Convention (Sept. 20–21, Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta) — Local LEGO artists showcase creations including skyscrapers, cities, trains, spaceships, and more.
Cobb County hosts huge LEGO brick convention
The Cobb County Brick Convention takes over the Cobb County Civic Center September 20-21, offering LEGO fans massive displays, celebrity meet-and-greets, a Star Wars zone, and hands-on build pits. The event also supports Creations for Charity and has donated more than $70,000 worth of tickets to veterans’ families in 2025 alone.
End of Summer Bash at Drowned Valley Brewing Co. (Sept. 21, 1–5 p.m., Cartersville) — Food, beer, raffles and live music supporting Bogey’s Buddies with adoptable pets.
Chamblee’s 4th Annual Chalk Walk and Artist Market (Sept. 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Chamblee) — Artists transform streets into colorful murals alongside a handmade goods market.
Fall Junk Market at Ringgold Feed & Seed (Sept. 19–20, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Ringgold) — Treasure hunt for antiques, farmhouse finds and collectibles.
LIVE MUSIC
Inside Atlanta
Lang Lang Performs Beethoven (Sept. 19, Atlanta Symphony Hall) — Pianist Lang Lang performs Beethoven’s "Emperor" Concerto.
The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage (Sept. 20, State Farm Arena) — Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills share the stage.
B5 – Up Close & Personal Tour (Sept. 20, City Winery) — R&B group B5 performs an intimate live show.
Lily Rose – I Know What I Want Tour (Sept. 19, Buckhead Theatre) — Pop artist Lily Rose takes the stage on her national tour.
Debbii Dawson (Sept. 19, Aisle 5) — Rising indie-pop artist Debbii Dawson in concert.
Outside Atlanta
Marshall Crenshaw with James Mastro (Sept. 19, Eddie’s Attic, Decatur) — Dual performance by singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw and James Mastro.
Atlanta Guitar Trio (Sept. 21, Roswell River Landing) — Trio blends guitars with mandolin, ukulele and theorbo in performance.
COMEDY
Inside Atlanta
Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase (Sept. 19–21, Laughing Skull Lounge) — Showcase featuring about 10 comics performing short sets.
Moe Mitch (Sept. 19, City Winery) — Comedian Moe Mitch performs an intimate stand-up show.
Outside Atlanta
Uptown Comedy Corner Road Show (Sept. 19–20, Forest Park) — Multiple comedians perform in a traveling comedy showcase.
E.K. Events: Live Comedy Show featuring Vseant (Sept. 19, Café Efendi, Alpharetta) — Local comedians bring laughs in a casual dinner setting.
THEATER
Inside Atlanta
For A Dream (Sept. 19–21, 7 Stages) — Play about friendship and navigating life challenges.
Fiddler on the Roof (Through Oct. 12, Alliance Theatre) — Bold new staging of the classic musical.
Outside Atlanta
Sister Act (Sept. 19–Oct. 4, Marietta) — Musical about a lounge singer in hiding after witnessing a crime.
Something Rotten (Sept. 19–Oct. 12, Cumming) — Musical comedy about two brothers trying to write the world’s first hit play.
The Mousetrap (Sept. 18–21, 25–28, Conyers) — Agatha Christie’s classic locked-room murder mystery.
Real Women Have Curves (Sept. 19–28 & Oct. 3–4, Decatur) — Story of young women navigating family expectations and identity in East Los Angeles.
ART & FILM
Inside Atlanta
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch (Sept. 5–Dec. 6, Spelman College Museum of Fine Art) — Exhibition of works emphasizing identity and resilience.
Nuestra Creación: Latin Heritage Month Exhibition (Sept. 5–28, Echo Contemporary, Atlanta) — Exhibition spotlighting BIPOC artists with focus on Latino and Hispanic voices.
Out on Film: LGBTQ Film Festival (Sept. 21–Oct. 1, Midtown Art Cinema) — Annual LGBTQ festival showcasing 150 films, including features, docs and shorts.
Outside Atlanta
The Hamilton Alpharetta Art Walk (Sept. 19, Alpharetta) — Local artists display works throughout The Hamilton hotel in gallery-style.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Inside Atlanta
Atlanta United: Latin Heritage Night (Sept. 20, Mercedes-Benz Stadium) — Soccer match with Latin Heritage ticket packages including a towel giveaway.
Los Bravos Night (Sept. 23, Truist Park) — Celebration with music, cultural presentations and special Braves merchandise.
Nuestra Creación: Latin Heritage Month Exhibition (Through Sept. 28, Echo Contemporary, Atlanta) — Visual art exhibit celebrating Latin voices and creativity.
Make a Miracle at Tio Lucho’s (Sept. 24, Tio Lucho’s, Atlanta) — Chef-curated dinner supporting a nonprofit providing education and housing in Peru and Colombia.
Arte Agave (Sept. 26, Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, Buckhead) — Evening of tequila and mezcal tastings with food, art and live entertainment.
Colors of Culture (Sept. 30, Oakland Cemetery) — Free program with stories, Día de Muertos traditions and art activities (registration required).
Oye! Fest (Oct. 4, Lot 432, Atlanta) — Latin music festival with diverse performances, art, food and interactive experiences.
Outside Atlanta
Placita Latina Decatur: Salsa on the Square (Sept. 20, Decatur Square) — Live salsa bands, dance lessons and DJ La Superior after sunset.
5th Annual Placita Latina Exhibition (Sept. 12–Oct. 17, Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery) — Juried show themed "Nuestra Tierra," highlighting Latinx artists and heritage.
Concert on the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 20, Logan Farm Park, Acworth) — Celebrate community and culture with live music, dance, performances, and food. Free admission.
COMING UP
Inside Atlanta
Jack Schneider (Sept. 28, Eddie’s Attic, Decatur) — Atlanta native and Vince Gill’s guitarist promotes his sophomore LP Streets of September.
Outside Atlanta
Farndale Avenue Murder Mystery (Sept. 29–Oct. 2 & Oct. 6–9, Newnan) — Comedy about amateur actors struggling to stage a murder mystery.
Welcome to Hawkins: Stranger Things Weekend (Oct. 4–5, Downtown Jackson) — Downtown transforms into Hawkins with themed storefronts, tours, escape games and roller skating.
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