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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