ATLANTA — Atlanta has plenty to offer, whether you're into fall festivals, cultural celebrations, or live performances. Here is our pick of 11 events this weekend.
Pumpkin Festival
Date and Location: Oct. 16 – Nov. 3, Stone Mountain Park
Enjoy family-friendly attractions, storybook characters, and the World's Largest Pumpkin Drone andamp; Light Show.
Pumpkin Festival Details
Stone Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Date and Location: Oct. 19–20, Stone Mountain Park
Celebrate Scottish heritage with bagpipes, Highland dancing, and traditional foods.
Stone Mountain Scottish Festival Details
Goblins in the Garden
Date and Location: Oct. 20, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Show off Halloween costumes and enjoy pony rides, pumpkin decorating, and music.
Goblins in the Garden Details
Scarecrows in the Garden
Date and Location: Multiple days until Nov. 3, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Explore creative scarecrows from local participants, with opportunities for prizes.
Scarecrows in the Garden Details
Hocus Poke-us: A Burlesque and Cocktail Experience
Date and Location: Oct. 16–26, Underground Atlanta
Enjoy burlesque performances and cocktails in a magical setting.
Hocus Poke-us Event Details
5th Annual 0.5K Fun Run
Date and Location: Oct. 19, Aurora Theatre
A short, family-friendly run featuring costume contests and post-race refreshments.
0.5K Fun Run Details
A Taste of Chamblee
Date and Location: Oct. 19, Chamblee City Hall
Discover bites from local restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities.
A Taste of Chamblee Details
African American Culture and Arts Festival
Date and Location: Oct. 19, Suwanee Town Center
Celebrate local African American art, poetry, and music in this free event.
African American Culture and Arts Festival Details
Atlanta Mimosa Festival
Date and Location: Oct. 19, Pinnacle Lot
Sip mimosas, enjoy live music, and participate in a silent disco.
Atlanta Mimosa Festival Details
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween
Date and Location: Oct. 19, Nobu Atlanta
Enjoy a candlelight concert with Halloween-inspired music.
Candlelight: Haunted Evening Details
Sweet Auburn Barbecue Watch Party
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