This Weekend in Atlanta
October 30 to November 1, 2026
Music, Halloween fun, family outings, and culture across the metro. This guide is updated weekly, so the events below are always current for the weekend ahead.
Local Atlanta guide, updated every week.
Halloween Happenings
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Fright Night at Fernbank
Friday, October 30 Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Dance beneath the dinosaurs with a live DJ, plus Halloween-themed museum fun.
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Monster Mash Family Bash
Friday, October 30 Main Event locations
Family dance party, costume contest, Halloween activities and games.
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Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival
Friday through Sunday Stone Mountain Park
Family attractions and Halloween fun by day, glowing pumpkin festivities by night.
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Midtown Halloween Block Party
Saturday, October 31 Midtown Atlanta
One of the city's big Halloween street celebrations.
Live Music & Concerts
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Beck, Ride Lonesome Tour
Friday, October 30 Coca-Cola Roxy at The Battery Atlanta
An evening of live music at The Battery.
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Steve Lacy
Friday, October 30 Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
An outdoor concert under the stars at Chastain.
Family & Kids
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Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Friday through Sunday Doraville
A colorful, walk-through immersive experience for all ages.
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Dinoverse: An Epic Journey to the Jurassic
Friday through Sunday Doraville
A walk-through journey into the age of the dinosaurs.
Arts & Culture
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Native American Festival & Pow Wow
Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 1 Stone Mountain Park
One of Georgia's largest Native American cultural celebrations, with inter-tribal dance and drum competitions, storytelling, and traditional crafts.
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Día de los Muertos Festival
Friday, October 30 Thrasher Park, Norcross
An evening of remembrance, dance, live cultural entertainment, and authentic Mexican food.
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Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, November 1 Atlanta Symphony Hall
The film on the big screen with the ASO performing the score live.
Wine Tasting & Drinks
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Sip or Treat Wine Tasting
Saturday, October 31, 4:00 PM Buckhead Wine Cellars
A Halloween-themed wine tasting in Buckhead.
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Educational Wine Tastings
Friday, October 30 The Wine Shop at Ivy Walk, Smyrna
Guided tastings with a local wine shop.
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Hands-On Winemaking Experience
Friday, October 30 The Winemaking Studio, McDonough
Make your own wine with a hands-on session.
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Align + Wine Yoga
Sunday, November 1, 11:00 AM Vinoteca, Atlanta
Yoga paired with wine.
Outdoor Parks & Recreation
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Boo at the Zoo
Saturday, October 31, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Zoo Atlanta
Family Halloween activities, costumed characters, and zoo fun.
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Halloween Hike: Island Ford
Saturday, October 31, 8:30 to 11:00 AM Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
A costumed group hike along the river.
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Piedmont Park Green Market
Saturday, October 31, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Piedmont Park
The weekly farmers market with local produce and vendors in the park.
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Etowah Fall Nature Hike
Saturday, October 31, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville
A ranger-led fall nature hike at the historic site.
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Sawnee Mountain and Red Top Mountain group hikes
Saturday, October 31 Atlanta Outdoor Club
Guided trail outings for all levels.
Events are from public listings as of late October 2026 and can change; check the venue before you go.
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