atlanta
weekend guide
Atlanta weekend guide:
october 5th-8th
Art & comedy
- Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Plaza at Colony Square every Friday through October 20th.
- Every Saturday until Oct 15, zoo goers can enjoy the Goat Painting Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta. Join the animal care team and “VanGoat” the artist during a painting session. Your group chooses two colors for this unique work of art, and gets to take home the painting.
- Get ready to be mesmerized by the enchanting melodies of The Luxardo String Quartet at the beautiful Millennium Gate Museum Colonnade. Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (near Atlantic Station). Bring your own seating.
- Atlanta 50 Years of Hip-Hop Experience is open at Underground Atlanta — ACVB Visitors Center through Nov. 1. The Experience is an immersive journey through Atlanta’s impact and legacy of hip-hop.
- Elevate Atlanta 2023 continues this weekend with the exhibit showcasing women photographers and their documentation of hip-hop culture. The exhibit is open through Oct. 28 at Gallery 72 at 72 Marietta St. Also this weekend, on Friday at 9 p.m. at 529 Bar, Stay Productive presents a gathering of Atlanta hip-hop producers and special guests.
- A Day at Dairies– A Vintage and Handmade Pop-Up – Sunday Octobner 8th
- Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse opens “Dracula: The Failings of Men” on Saturday. The play will run through Oct. 31.
- The Balzer Theater at Herren’s (Theatrical Outfit) is showing “Passing Strange” through Oct. 22. “
- Every weekend through December (weather permitting), Creator’s Market sets up on the green at Atlantic Station. The market features more than a dozen vendors selling hand-crafted products including jewelry, home décor, soaps and candle
More fun things!
- The Fall Festival on Ponce returns to Olmsted Linear Park Saturday and Sunday. Look through 125 displays of local and regional fine art and crafts along with folk and outsider art. There will be local food trucks, beverages, a children’s play area, live acoustic music and much more.
- The Oakland Cemetery tour, Malts and Vaults: Where Beer Meets History is Saturday. The hour-long tours begin at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Each ticket includes a complimentary beer.
- Also at Oakland this weekend, the Pumpkin Patch returns. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. You may purchase pumpkins, pose for photos, enjoy family-friendly crafts and activities at the children’s festival area and shop for seasonal decor, treats and handmade goods at the Museum Store gift shop and Harvest Market.
- Scarecrows in the Garden – Atlanta Botanical Garden – Through October 31st – Scarecrows in the Garden brings to the Garden dozens of creations by local artists, crafters, youth groups and more. Entrants and visitors will delight in discovering their own personal favorites.
- Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop – Saturday at 6:30 in Decatur
- The Halloween exhibit Woodland Spirits opens at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday and runs through Nov. 5. Woodland Spirits evokes mystery, adventure and imagination through commissioned sculptures created by artist Laura Lewis. This outdoor exhibit puts you face-to-face and nose-to-snout with ghostly “visitors” lurking among the trails
- Not for the faint of heart, but a sure bet for Howl-oween lovers, Netherworld Haunted House opens for the spooky season on Friday and plans to continue scaring the bejeepers out of you through Nov. 11.
- Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023
For the family:
- “Rainbow Fish” opens at the Center for Puppetry Arts this week and runs through Oct. 15. It is the story of a fish who finds the courage to explore the deep sea.
- The exhibit Vikings: Warriors of the Sea opens at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday and runs through Jan. 1, 2024.
- Haunted Seas, beginning at Georgia Aquarium on Friday, introduces characters, legends, sights and screams. On the weekends, join Capt. Humboldt Squidd on his quest to discover hidden treasure down the underwater passages of the Ocean Voyager exhibit as you complete your own trick-or-treat adventure.
- Fall brings the annual Pumpkin Festival to Stone Mountain Park – running through Oct. 29.
- Emotions at Play with Pixar’s “Inside Out” is open at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. The exhibit, based on the Disney and Pixar animated feature “Inside Out,” helps children understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in their everyday lives. The exhibit runs through Jan. 7, 2024.
- Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
- Jurassic World: The Exhibition is open at Pullman Yards through the end of the year. Walk through Jurassic World and see a Brachiosaurus, a Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
- Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- The National League East champions the Atlanta Braves play the first National League Series game of the playoffs this weekend against the winner of the Miami-Philadelphia series. First game is Saturday at Truist Park.
- The Atlanta Falcons play the Houston Texans at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both teams are 2-2 on the season.
- Atlanta United FC faces Columbus at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a Military Appreciation Match.
- Get your workout on at John Howell Park for Barre in the Park. Class instructed by Pink Barre Owner, Kamila! – Virginia Highlands – Saturday at 10am
- Yoga At Tech Green + Vegan Dinner – Friday 6-7:30pm.
- Every Saturday during college football season, fans are invited to the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame for a tailgate event.
- Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
- Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
- Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
- Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
- Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
- On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
- Take a Hike at a local nature cente
Plan ahead for these upcoming events:
Ongoing:
- Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta Beltline – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
- Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.
- Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday.)
