Events in Atlanta for March 2023

01. Mardi Gras on the Roof: Ponce City Market, March 1-3 – They’re bringing the French Quarter to The Roof with specialty ‘Nawlins cocktails, jello shots, mouthwatering beignets, gumbo, and more! Enjoy a full day of endless entertainment from stilt walkers, balloon artists, interactive jugglers, beats from the Bayou, and beads for everyone! Learn more here!

02. Orchard Daze at the Botanical Gardens: Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Feb 18 thru April 9 –  featuring strikingly beautiful, inventive murals by three Southeastern artists created especially for the Garden’s annual orchid exhibition. Learn more here!

So much to do and see in Atlanta

03. Atlanta Fair: Across from Center Parc Stadium (Old Turner Field), March 3 thru April 9 – Exciting rides, Fun games and mouth-watering fair food. Bringing the fun to you since 1972. Learn more here! 

04. GA Aquarium 5K: Georgia Aquarium. March 11 – Georgia Aquarium’s 5K walk/run returns for its sixth year. Starting and finishing at one of the most recognizable landmarks in downtown Atlanta, this Peachtree Qualifier 3.1-mile course is a quick “out and back” run/jog/walk sponsored by Dermaglove returns for all ages. Learn more here!

With so much to do and see in Atlanta, visitors are sure to have a memorable experience in March 2023. Whether you’re interested in history, art, sports, or outdoor activities, Atlanta has something for everyone. 

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5 Things to do in Atlanta this January

01. “Hadestown” at the Fox Theatre – “Hadestown” winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including “Best New Musical”, hits the Fox Theatre January 10-15th 2023. What to learn more or grab tickets for you and your favorite people? Do so here! 

02. Illuminights Chinese Lantern Festival – Stroll Zoo Atlanta to view 80+ Chinese lanterns depicting the worlds plants and animals from now through January 15th. To learn more and get your tickets, visit Zoo Atlanta here! 

03. Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat – Watch as the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks take each other on at the State Farm Arena January 16th. Click here to learn more and snag your tickets before they sell out! 

Which activity are you most excited for this January?

04. Winter Wine Festival – Sample more than 50 wines and beers and enjoy live music and a DJ at City Winery on January 21st! Your ticket price includes a souvenir acrylic wine glass, entertainment, and all of your wine, cider, & beer samples. Food will cost extra. Learn more here! 

05. Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza – ‍Spend an afternoon seeing your Pinterest boards come to life this January 29th. See Atlanta’s award-winning wedding pros demonstrate their talents. Discover (and even WIN!) the perfect wedding venue, photographer, caterer, bridal party attire, honeymoon, and more. Taste treats from Atlanta’s top caterers and cake designers, browse florals, tablescapes, and celebration décor, hear live music for ceremonies and celebrations, view fashions for the whole wedding party, and meet innovative vendors who can make your wedding fantasies a reality. Learn more here! 

Whatever you decide to do this January, Atlanta can offer it all! So step away from your devices and take in all the winter wonders this January 2023! Visit us here to stay up to date on all the latest news and resources! 

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Check out these holiday events in Atlanta this December

01. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER – November 9, 2022 thru DECEMBER 31, 2022 See the classic stop-motion animated special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with live puppetry at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta.

02. STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS – November 12, 2022 thru January 1, 2023 Enjoy millions of lights, shows, and visits with your favorite holiday characters at Stone Mountain Park!

03. GARDEN LIGHTS, HOLIDAY NIGHTS – November 12, 2022 thru January 14, 2023 Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual lights display. See the Garden dressed up for the holidays.

04. HOLIDAY IN THE PARK – November 19, 2022 thru January 1, 2023 Six Flags Over Georgia is ready for the holiday season with holiday festivals, characters, and lights!

Baby, it’s cold outside.

05. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & SANTA ON THE SQUARE – DECEMBER 1, 2022 Join the City of Marietta for their annual Christmas Tree lighting celebration, and enjoy a special appearance from Santa Claus!

06. SEASON ON THE SQUARE – DECEMBER 3, 2022 Join Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Colony Square’s Season on the Square for a parade, live music, and holiday fun.

07. THE NUTCRACKER – DECEMBER 9 thru 22, 2022 Watch the classic Christmas time ballet at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

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Take a look at these 8 Metro-Atlanta events happening this November.

01. Decatur Wine Festival – November 5th 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Get a taste of Decatur’s local restaurants; DWF will select a few to sell foodie-worthy dishes inside the festival to help you keep the good times rolling. A DJ keeps the tunes spinning and your toes tapping while you sample nearly 400 varieties of wine. And remember to check out the wall of wine to bring a bottle home with you! Visit the event site here to learn more! 

02. Atlanta Air Show – November 5th/6th. The Atlanta Air Show soars over Peachtree City on November 5-6, 2022 featuring the Navy Blue Angels at Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field! Along with the Navy Blue Angels, the AAS features performances from Daredevil Aerobatics, Formation Flying and more! Visit the event site here to learn more!

03. Acworth Beer and Wine Festival – November 12th 1pm – 5pm. Acworth beer and wine festival in Historic Downtown Acworth features 100+ craft beers, wine, cocktails, great food, live music, college football and so much more! Your ticket includes entry, all beverage samples, and entertainment! Visit the event site here to learn more! 

04. Helping Hands 5k & 10k – November 20th 8am – 11am. Helping Hands Run/Walk Event is an event hosted by Egnite Fitness which focuses on health and wellness of the community. As of January 2020, Georgia had an estimated 10,234 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Join us November 20th at Piedmont Park and make a difference and have fun! Visit the event site here to learn more! 

These Metro-Atlanta events are sure to put you in the mood for fall!

05. Atlanta Chilli Cook Off – November 20th 1pm – 5pm. The Atlanta Chili Cook Off is a fun filled afternoon of family & healthy competition. We’re not sure who enjoys this event more, the competitor’s dressing up to serve ticket goers as they compete for the most spirited team or the die-hard chili cooker’s wanting to take home one of the coveted trophies. Come taste chili from 50+ amateurs, restaurants & caterers while listening to West Cobb School of Rock House Band & DJ Suspense. Visit the event site here to learn more! 

06. Thanksgiving Day Marathon – November 24th 7:30am. Kick off your Thanksgiving with the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash. It’s an Atlanta tradition! Runners and walkers will start their race under Atlanta’s iconic Olympic rings, then stick around for a post-race celebration. You’ll want to bring your medal and your bragging rights to Thanksgiving dinner. Visit the event site here to learn more!

07. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights – November 12th – January 14th. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns with plenty of fan favorites, and guests can expect new twists, including a colorful Glowing Grove along the Flower Walk, oversized flowers leading to Ice Goddess, and several lighted sculptures. Visit the event site here to learn more! 

08. Holiday in the Park – November 19th – January 1st. Six Flags Over Georgia Holiday in the Park. The park will transform into a winter wonderland, featuring festive holiday lights and themed decorations. Enjoy festive holiday shows, scrumptious treats, and your favorite thrill rides and coasters. Visit the event site here to learn more!

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Here is a list of 8 CAN’T MISS Atlanta events happening this October!

01. Candler Park Fall Fest – Oct 1 & 2. Candler Park Fall Fest returns this year with over 100 artist booths, live music, food trucks, and children’s activities! Click here to visit the event website!

02. O4W Park Arts Festival – Oct 1 & 2. The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival at the Historic Fourth Ward Park is a two-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, customs and interests! Click here to visit the event website!

What events will you be attending this October?

03. Central Park ONE MusicFest – Oct 8 & 9. 2 day urban progressive music festival with multiple stages of non-stop music, the best Food Trucks from around the globe, arts and crafts, an interactive Visual Artist Village and so much more! Click here to visit the event website!

04. Ellijay Georgia Apple Festival – Oct 8 & 9, 15 & 16. An annual festival in Ellijay, Georgia. The festival offers handmade crafts, live music, and apples. The apple festival includes an annual parade and antique car show. Click here to visit the event website!

05. Marietta HarvestFest – Oct 15. includes Arts & Crafts Show, Touch-A-Truck, Scarecrows In The Square, a costume contest, and the Halloween Happenings children’s festival. Click here to visit the event website!

I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.

L.M. Montgomery

06. Atlanta Symphony Hall Halloween Spooktacular – Oct 16. Kids (and adults!) can get an early jump on showing off their halloween costumes with the Orchestra joining in with some outrageous get-ups! Click here to visit the event website!

07. L5P Halloween Festival & Parade – Oct 22 & 23. Wicked two day event featuring a monster hunt, ghost tours, local artists and music, food trucks, Drag Queen Karaoke, an Old-School Freak Show and a skate park. Click here to visit the event website!

08. UncorkedATL Wine Festival at Pullman Yards – Oct 22. Complimentary wine, sampling wine glass, plus live music, and sampling from your favorite brands. Click here to visit the event website!

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July 2021

AJC Peachtree Road Race – July 3-4

Annual 10K road race through Buckhead and Midtown Atlanta, with health and fitness expo in the days before the race. Registration required. Event Site

Stamp and Scrapbook Expo – July 16-17

Papercrafts expo at the Gas South Convention Center. Event Site

Atlanta Kick Back – July 17

Book-signing festival at the Georgia International Convention Center. Event Site

Butternut Creek Festival – July 17-18

Popular juried arts and crafts shows at Meeks Park, Blairsville, with arts and crafts in a variety of media, demonstrations, food and live music. Free admission. Event Site

The Feel Good Festival – July 17-18

Festival of positive Caribbean music, with healthy lifestyle, food and arts and crafts vendors, in Fairburn, GA. Event Site

Atlanta DocuFest – July 22-24

Annual festival of international documentary film-making, held in an outdoor location for 2021. Event Site

Summer Run the ATL – July 25

20-mile run on the BeltLine, visiting many Atlanta neighborhoods. Registration required. Event Site

The Bloody Mary Festival – July 27

Food and drink festival at the Fairmont. 21+ only. General admission $47.50, includes Bloody Marys and food samples. Event Site

Kirkwood Spring Fling – July 31

Annual neighborhood festival in Kirkwood, with an arts market, 5K race, live music, food and children’s activities. Free admission. Event Site

Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival – July 31

Annual festival celebrating the music, art and culture of the African continent. Event Site

August 2021

Atlanta Dogwood Festival – August 6-8

Very popular annual arts, music and food festival in Piedmont Park, with artists market, children’s activities, international village, rides and more. Free admission. Event Site

ATL Comic Convention – August 6-8

Comic book and popular culture convention at the Georgia World Congress Center. Advance purchase 3-day admission from $60. Event Site

FroRibbean Fest – August 7

Annual festival of Afro-Caribbean music, with food, games, and dancing. Event Site

PeachFest – August 8

Annual food festival centered around the Georgia peach, with peach-based foods and drinks from local farms, restaurants, breweries and distilleries. Event is in association with the Dogwood Festival for 2021. Event Site

BeREGGAE – August 13-15

Annual festival of Afro-Caribbean music and culture in Piedmont Park, with live performances, DJs, food vendors, arts, and more. Free admission. Event Site

Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival – August 14

Annual food and music festival in Legacy Park, Decatur. Ticket purchase required. Event Site

Sweet Auburn Springfest – August 14-15

The biggest free outdoor festival in the southeastern states, held in the historic Sweet Auburn district, with live music, vendors, food and more. Free admission. Event Site

Festival of India – August 15

Annual festival of Indian culture in celebration of India’s Independence Day. Event Site

Atlanta ShortsFest – August 20-21

Annual festival of independent short film making in a variety of genres. Event Site

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo – August 20-22

Gaming expo at the Marriott Renaissance Waverly, with new and retro console and arcade games, RPGs, tournaments, vendors, guest speakers and more. Event Site

Piedmont Park Arts Festival – August 21-22

Big annual outdoor arts and crafts festival in Piedmont Park, with up to 250 artists working in a variety of media, art demonstrations, live music, food and more. Event Site

African American Golf Expo and Forum – August 21-24

Golf expo at the Marietta Hilton and Convention Center, with golfing activities, exhibits, workshops, and other events. Event Site

Jazz on the Lawn – August 27

Outdoor concert series at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Event Site

Days of the Dead – August 27-29

Horror convention at the Atlanta Sheraton. Daily tickets from $30. Event Site

Festival Peachtree Latino – August 29

Big annual festival of Latino cultures in Piedmont Park, with international food, concert and other live music, exhibitors, arts and crafts, family-friendly activities and more. Free admission. Event Site

*Resource: Go South! Atlanta

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