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weekend guide
Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
September 26-28
Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you! Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.
Arts, Music & comedy
Atlanta Art Fair (Pullman Yards, Thurs–Sun)
https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-atlanta-this-weekend/ Discover Atlanta+1SITE at the Goat Farm (art, music, dance installations)
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/09/25/atlanta-art-fair-2025-goat-farm-site-contemporary-arts-weekend AxiosBen Folds + Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Fri & Sat nights)
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/09/25/atlanta-events-sweet-auburn-music-fest-out-on-film AxiosOut on Film LGBTQ Film Festival (through Oct 5)
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/09/25/atlanta-events-sweet-auburn-music-fest-out-on-film AxiosJon B at Center Stage Theater
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/09/25/atlanta-events-sweet-auburn-music-fest-out-on-film AxiosAtlanta Women’s Film Festival (Sept 24–28)
https://discoveratlanta.com/events/all/ Discover AtlantaBlue Stone Arts & Music Festival, Sandy Springs
https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents/ Atlanta Parent
Other
events:
Gluten-Free Food Festival (The Grove / BeltLine)
https://secretatlanta.co/things-to-do-this-weekend-atl/ Secret Atlanta- Fall Plant Sale at Oakland Cemetery (Sat, Sept 27, 9am–3pm) — Shop curated perennials, houseplants, trees & shrubs at Historic Oakland’s seasonal sale.
Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival / Arts & Wellness
https://events.accessatlanta.com/ events.accessatlanta.com- Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival (Sat–Sun)
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/09/25/atlanta-events-sweet-auburn-music-fest-out-on-film Axios - Chamblee Farmers Market Relaunch (Sat, Sept 27, 9am–12pm) — Fresh produce, local vendors, and family vibes at Chamblee First UMC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1054698659821785/1054698733155111 - Oktoberfest at Monday Night Garage (Sat, Sept 27) — Steins, lager, and live music at The Garage’s fall bash.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1337781434648639
For the family:
Georgia State Fair (rides, shows, carnival)
https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents/ Atlanta ParentDisney On Ice: “Jump In!” (Gas South Arena, Sept 25–28)
https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents/ Atlanta ParentAIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival & 5K Run
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/things-do-weekend-metro-atlanta-north-georgia-sept-26-28-2025 FOX 5 Atlanta“Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs” (Oakland Cemetery, with live music & family-friendly)
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/things-do-weekend-metro-atlanta-north-georgia-sept-26-28-2025
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
Ride for the Westside (5K, 11-mile bike ride, walking tours)
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/09/25/atlanta-events-sweet-auburn-music-fest-out-on-film AxiosRefuge Coffee Run (5K + fun run)
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/09/25/atlanta-events-sweet-auburn-music-fest-out-on-film AxiosTree Tour: Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Southwest Trail
https://events.accessatlanta.com/ events.accessatlanta.comThriving Together Atlanta: Arts & Wellness Festival (Historic Fourth Ward Park)
https://events.accessatlanta.com/ events.accessatlanta.com
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