10 epic ways to spend your weekend in metro Atlanta: food festivals, Halloween parties and more
Metro Atlanta, it’s time to make weekend plan! Whether you’re looking to sip seasonal cocktails, dance under the skyline or explore something totally new, there’s no shortage of fun across the A.
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Fall Cardio Dance
The Fall Cardio Dance is bringing the the energy and the culture to MARTA’s North Avenue Station. This fitness event also invites everyone to show up in colors that represent where they’re from.
Location: Midtown Atlanta - 713 W Peachtree St; Date: October 23; Admission: Free; Time: 6-7 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com
Pumpkins, Pints and Bites at Sweet Auburn BBQ
Get festive at Sweet Auburn BBQ where you grab a pumpkin, a carving kit, and a drink of choice before getting into some spooky fun. Enjoy themed cocktails, costume contests, giveaways and so much more.
Location: Poncey-Highland - 656 N Highland Ave NE; Date: October 23; Admission: $15; Time: Starts at 6 p.m.; Website: sweetauburnbbq.com
Thai Night Market
Snap Thai Fish House is serving up an evening packed with Thai street food, live music, cocktail booths, carnival games — plus some Halloween fun.
Location: Buckhead - 3699 Lenox Rd NE; Date: October 24; Admission: Free; Time: 6-9 p.m.; Website: snapthaiatl.com
Adult Night: Brick or Treat
It’s time for the parents to unwind. Brick or treat is a Halloween-themed adults-only night at LEGO Discovery Center featuring games, costume contests, prizes and even a 4D Monster Party movie showing.
Location: Buckhead - 3500 Peachtree Rd NE; Date: October 24; Admission: $20.99; Time: 6-9 p.m.; Website: legodiscoverycenter.com
Midtown Halloween Block Party
Politan Row at Colony Square is bringing the ultimate spooky vibes with a night full of live DJs, music, costumes, tasty food, cocktails and non-stop fun.
Location: Midtown Atlanta - 1197 Peachtree St NE; Date: October 25; Admission: $25; Time: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Website: bigtickets.com
Indie Craft Spooktacular
This creative market at Atlanta Utility Works brings together the city’s coolest makers and artists for a day filled with handmade treasures, spooky art and Halloween-inspired goodies you won’t find anywhere else.
Location: East Point - 2903 RN Martin St; Date: October 25; Admission: $5, kids are free; Time: Noon to 7 p.m.; Website: indiecraftexperience.com
Halloween Farm Festival
The Halloween Farm Festival at Donaldson-Bannister Farm will have so much the whole family can enjoy. From pumpkin picking and hayrides to corn mazes, festive games and seasonal treats. Don’t miss out on a day full of fall fun.
Location: Dunwoody - 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd; Date: October 25; Admission: Free; Time: Noon to 6 p.m.; Website: discoverdunwoody.com
Bloom Bar
This vibrant pop-up is turning a stroll on the BeltLine into a floral experience you won’t forget. Visitors can handpick their own mix of colorful blooms then craft and wrap their very own bouquet right on-site.
Location: Atlanta BeltLine - 717 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW; Date: October 25; Admission: Free; Time: Noon to 4 p.m.; Website: beltline.org
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat
Wander through Fernbank Museum’s dino-filled halls as you collect candy, snap selfies with life-sized giants in costumes and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Location: Midtown Atlanta - 767 Clifton Rd NE; Date: October 25; Admission: $23.95 and up; Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Website: fernbankmuseum.org
Hapeville’s 7th Annual Día de Muertos Celebration
This community event honors the Mexican Day of the Dead with colorful performances, live music, traditional dances, food vendors and art that bring the spirit of remembrance to life.
Location: Hapeville - 680 S Central Ave; Date: October 25; Admission: Free; Time: 5-9 p.m.; Website: atldistrict.com
10 fun ways to enjoy your weekend in metro Atlanta