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Secret Atlanta wants to help you make the most of every weekend, so we put out this awesome guide of weekend plans for you each week! With so many things to do in our lovely city, it helps to have a guide! So if you’re wondering ‘What is there to do this weekend in Atlanta?’ You’re in the right spot!

Without further ado, here’s our list of super fun things to do this weekend in Atlanta!

1. Celebrate Hotel Clermont’s 100th Birthday!

One of the most iconic places in ATlanta is officially turning a century old, and they’re hosting the party of the… well, century! Enjoy delicious drinks, fun activities, and a whole lot of beautiful history at Hotel Clermont! Check out the rooftop bar, the Clermont Lounge, and Tiny Lou’s for all the fun.

Get all the details about this 100th birthday party here!

2. Check out the Georgia National Fair

If you’ve been craving fair food and fun rides, you’re in luck! The Georgia National Fair is officially open and waiting for you to come relive all the nostalgic memories of your childhood (and make some new ones too)! Enjoy everything the fair has to offer, from delicious bites to incredible sights to the craziest, funnest rides around!

Get all the details here!

3. Enjoy Oktoberfest in Georgia’s German town, Helen!

This year, go all-in for Oktoberfest! Head to Georgia’s adorable little German town, Helen, GA for a super authentic celebration this weekend!

When: September 5th – October 27th, 2024

Where: Helen Festhalle | 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545

Relish in delicious German food, dancing, music, and of course, all the German beer you want! Learn all about the event on their website here!

4. Head to one of the adorable pumpkin patches near the ATL!

It’s pumpkin season, y’all! And Georgia has so many incredible pumpkin patches to check out, just a short drive from the city! Whether you’re looking for some farm fun, yummy pumpkin snacks, or to pick out your perfect pumpkin for your doorstep, there are so many amazing choices! See the full list of amazing pumpkin patches near Atlanta here!

5. Check out the luminous Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain, now open for the Halloween season!

It’s officially fall this weekend, and we’re so excited to get our Halloween on! One of the most iconic Halloween experiences in town is Stone Mountain’s iconic Pumpkin Festival and light show! This fun-for-the-whole-family festival has all the pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, fall treats, and storybook fun your heart desires! Oh, and it’s Stone Mountain, so of course they’ve got a killer Halloween Laser and Drone show to end the night with a bang!

Get all the details for the amazing Pumpkin Festival here!

6. Check out The Wicked Pig, an over-the-top Halloween Pop-Up

The famous Blind Pig Parlor has officially opened their Halloween pop up bar for the season, and you can’t miss out! From dangerously delicious drinks to yummy treats (and maybe a trick or two), you can’t miss out! Grab your friends or your ~boo~ and head to the spookiest pop up bar in the ATL!

See the full menu and get all the details here!

7. Explore one of Georgia’s incredible corn mazes

Fall is the perfect time to get totally lost in the twists and turns of the best corn mazes in the state! Perfect for a family outing, team bonding experience, or just a great time with your pals, exploring all the corn mazes near Atlanta is buckets of fun! Oh, and don’t forget all the farm fresh pumpkin, apple and fall-flavored treats you can grab while you’re at it!

See our full roundup of all the best corn mazes here!

8. Pick all the apples your heart desires at a local farm

Fall weather means one thing for sure: it’s apple picking season! Grab your gals, your boo, or your family, and head to one of Georgia’s incredible apple farms to pick a whole barrel of sweet, crispy fruit! There are also plenty of farm fun and other sweet treats at these fun apple picking spots–so don’t miss out!

See all of our apple-picking recommendations here!

9. It’s officially pumpkin spice latte season! Grab a PSL treat this weekend.

This fall, skip the Starbucks and grab some truly delicious local pumpkin spice treats! With so many mouthwatering fall delicacies, you might not even know where to start! Don’t fret… we’ve made a list of all the best places to grab a PSL (and other Autumnal treats) in Atlanta!

10. Experience Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

Calling all history lovers! If you’ve ever wanted to explore the past up close and personal, this is your chance! Horizon of Khufu is a walking VR tour, through the ancient Pyramids of Giza! With an a-dork-able human and a snarky, powerful cat-god as your tour guides, you’ll see some of the most beautiful sights from Ancient Egypt. Learn all about the culture, watch a burial preparation, and so much more… as if you were really in the room!

You don’t want to miss out on Horizon of Khufu! Get your tickets here!

11. Set sail on a historical experience with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

Experience the tragic history of the Titanic like never before with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. This experience features over 300 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, 3D views, video animations, and state-of-the-art technology, this immersive experience offers a riveting and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. Learn all about the Titanic’s legendary construction, and its devastating and fatal collision with the iceberg. You’ll even be able to watch the iceberg appear, and relive the ship’s final moments in an immersive gallery. And go beyond: explore the Titanic’s wreck in an emotional retelling of the Titanic story!

Grab your tickets for this amazing experience here!

12. Enjoy the cooler weather at one of Atlanta’s amazing rooftop bars!

As the weather gets warmer, we want to wine and dine with a great view of our iconic skyline! Take your patio dining to the next level (literally) by dining at these amazing rooftop bars all across Atlanta!

See our full roundup of great rooftop dining here!

13. Head to a hilarious standup comedy night at a secret location

If you love standup comedy AND surprises, you’re going to love Don’t Tell Comedy! This amazing event happens every weekend at a different ~secret~ location with a ~secret~ comedian you don’t know until they come out on stage! Enjoy a hilarious lineup of amazing comics, delicious drinks and treats, and also the excitement of the surprise! Learn more about it here!

14. Step into a painting at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

If you’ve ever dreamt of stepping right out of the world and into a painting, you’ll love this awe-inspiring journey into the artistic world of Vincent Van Gogh! Explore his world: his life, his work, and his secrets, all while walking through cutting-edge 360-degree immersive digital projections of his art.

You can also expect a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a light and sound show to delight your senses.

This unique experience brought to you by Exhibition Hub has thrilled millions of visitors in the United States already.

Don’t delay, grab your tickets now for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience!

15. Spray Paint and Sip by Studio W.I.P.

This weekend, Fever’s Spray and Sip by Studio W.I.P. is opening up, and you don’t want to miss it! You’ll learn the ins and outs of working with spray paint, and even get to design your very own canvas! You’ll learn lots from an instructor about the beauty of graffiti and street art! Oh, and the best part? It’s BYOB friendly, so grab your friends and your drinks and get to spray painting!

For details, check out Fever’s website here!

16. Go indoor skydiving at this insanely cool experience!

Have you ever wanted to go skydiving… but you don’t want to jump out of a plane? We hear you! Go indoor skydiving inside a super cool vertical wind tunnel at iFLY Atlanta!

For all the details and to grab tickets, check it out here!

17. Wander through a massive field of 900,000 sunflowers!

This fall, you can enjoy exploring a gorgeous field of sunflowers, just a short roadtrip from Atlanta! Nothing ushers in the fall quite like giant, yellow sunflowers! Whether you’re there to take adorable fall pictures, buy a bouquet to take home or just to enjoy the sea of yellows and oranges, this sunflower farm is the place to be this weekend! Check out all the details here!

Remember, if you do anything fun, tag us on Instagram @secret_atlanta or #mysecretatlanta

Have a great weekend!