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weekend guide
Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
october 3rd
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
Opening Weekend of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Nathalie Stutzmann
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.Kings Kaleidoscope (rock)
Friday, 8 p.m. at Center Stage TheaterAshley Gavin (comedian)
Saturday, 7 p.m.“Black Zeitgeist: Atlanta, the Visual Arts and the National Black Arts Festival” — Hammonds House Museum
Through Dec. 14The Orchestra featuring ELO (pop rock)
Sunday, 8 p.m.Eric Roberson (R&B)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 8 p.m. at City Winery- The Lumineers (folk rock)
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena - Open Mic
Friday, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 a.m. at Underground Atlanta
Georgia Latino International Film Festival & OYE Fest
Film festival & Latin music, art, cultural activities — Saturday
https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-atlanta-this-weekend/ Discover Atlanta+2Discover Atlanta+2
Other
events:
- Wicked Drag Brunch
Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-atlanta-this-weekend/
Candler Park Fall Festival
Saturday & Sunday — art, music, food, rides & moreAtlanta Arab Festival
Saturday & Sunday — Arabic music, dance, food, cultural exhibits
https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-atlanta-this-weekend/ Discover AtlantaPumpkin Patch Festival at Oakland Cemetery
Saturday & Sunday — autumn & Halloween activitiesParty on the PATH in Buckhead
Sunday, 6:30 p.m. — Latin-inspired music + outdoor atmosphereOut on Film — LGBTQ Film Festival
Runs through Oct. 5 at Midtown Art Cinema- Annual Scarecrows in the Garden (Atlanta Botanical Garden) Exhibit runs through Nov. 2
For the family:
Where the Weird Things Are — Fourth Ward Park
Saturday, 7:30–9:30 p.m. — Halloween-themed immersive walk & parade
https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-atlanta-this-weekend/ Discover Atlanta“Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas” Exhibit at Fernbank Museum
Starts Saturday (runs through Jan 11, 2026)
https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-atlanta-this-weekend/ Discover AtlantaAtlanta Fair
Opens Friday, runs through Nov. 2 — rides, attractions, fair food
https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-atlanta-this-weekend/ Discover AtlantaBrick or Treat Monster Party — LEGO Discovery Center
Through Oct. 31Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia
Select nights through Nov. 2“La Cucarachita Martina” — Center for Puppetry Arts
Opens Thursday, runs through Oct. 12“The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY!” — Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Through Jan. 4, 2026
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
Georgia State Panthers vs James Madison Dukes (College Football)
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. at Center Parc Stadium“Double Play — Stars of the Gridiron and Diamond” Exhibit
At Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame (runs through mid-OctoberFood and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta Beltline
Every Saturday through Nov. 15- Enchanted Trees — Atlanta Botanical Garden
Through Jan. 11, 2026
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