10 weekend adventures in metro Atlanta you don’t want to miss
Metro Atlanta is packed with festivals, food, live music and tons of free events. From family-friendly fun to cultural art exhibits, these are the top 10 things to do this weekend.
Movies On The Square
Sit back, relax and enjoy a free movie under the stars at Colony Square. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and settle in for a fun-filled night featuring “Monsters, Inc.” on the jumbo screen. This event is perfect for kids of all ages and even for adults who want to relive a piece of their childhood.
Location: Midtown Atlanta — 1197 Peachtree St NE; Date: Oct. 2; Admission: Free; Time: 7-9 p.m.; Website: colonysquare.com
Lakewood 400 Antiques Market
For over 20 years, the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market has offered attendees an upscale shopping experience with over 75,000 square feet of indoor exhibit halls.
Location: Cumming — 1321 Atlanta Highway; Date: Oct. 3-5; Admission: $3; Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Fri); 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat.); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sun); Website: lakewoodantiques.com
Taste of Tucker
This free foodie festival brings some of the best local shops, breweries and restaurants all to one place on Main street. Sip on crafted cocktails, enjoy a diverse lineup of food and so much more.
Location: Tucker — Main Street; Date: Oct. 4; Admission: Free; Time: 1-6 p.m.; Website: tasteoftucker.com
3rd Spot Watch Party: Georgia vs. Kentucky
Expect the ultimate game-day vibes at Chamblee City Hall with food, drinks, music and plenty of sports energy you won’t want to miss.
Location: Chamblee — 3518 Broad St; Date: Oct. 4; Admission: Free; Time: Noon to 4 p.m.; Website: chambleega.com
Truck-A-Palooza
This family-friendly event allows kids to climb, honk and explore all kinds of trucks, from fire engines and police cruisers to construction rigs and more at Town Center Mall.
Location: Kennesaw — 400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW; Date: Oct. 4; Admission: Free; Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Website: cobbcounty.gov
OYE Fest
This cultural music festival is turning up the heat at Lot 432 with a star-studded lineup of Latin artists featuring Álvaro Díaz, Alexis y Fido, Snow tha Product, Macario Martinez and more.
Location: Southwest Atlanta — 550 Mitchell St SW; Date: Oct. 4; Admission: $60 and up; Time: 1-10 p.m.; Website: tickeri.com
Atlanta Arab Festival
Celebrate the beloved traditions and flavors of the Middle East at Alif Institute. This free event will also have kids activities, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors.
Location: Embry Hills — 3288 Marjan Dr.; Date: Oct. 4-5; Admission: Free; Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Website: alifinstitute.org
Candler Park Fall Festival
This free two-day celebration is perfect for families and features live music, an artist market, local food trucks and a whole lot of kids activities at Candler Park.
Location: Candler Park — 1500 McLendon Avenue NE; Date: Oct. 4-5; Admission: Free; Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat.); 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sun); Website: fallfest.candlerpark.org
Pumpkin Patch Festival
Pick out pumpkins, snap photos at festive displays and enjoy kids’ contests and games at Oakland Cemetery. This free event is a great way to kick off the fall season.
Location: Downtown Atlanta — 374 Martin Luther King Jr Dr.; Date: Oct. 4-5; Admission: Free; Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Website: oaklandcemetery.com
Westside Stride
Head to Howell Mill Road for Westside Stride, a community festival with five stages of live music. Stroll through the maker’s market and explore the neighborhood’s local businesses. There will also be a pumpkin patch, petting zoo and plenty of activities for kids.
Location: West Midtown — 1058 Howell Mill Rd NW; Date: Oct. 5; Admission: Free; Time: Noon to 6 p.m.; Website: westsidestride.org
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