Community Events

Head to the Monroe County Rec Department on the first Saturday of the month, starting on Feb. 7, for Market in the Park!

With food trucks and 20+ vendors, there’s a wide variety of things to see and do!

For more information email: marketintheparkfmc@gmail.com

Atlanta Food Festival vibes every week with food, crafts, music and kids' activities.

Free admission fun for all ages!

This is the perfect place to eat, shop, dance, and make memories at one of the most family-friendly food markets in Atlanta.

Food & Drinks

• Over 15 delicious food vendors featuring a diverse selection of foods every week
• A diverse mix of crave-worthy eats from local culinary favorites
• Food, drinks & most activities available for purchase

Shop Local

• Craft vendors showcasing local artisans
• Handmade goods, unique gifts & one-of-a-kind finds
• Support small businesses in a vibrant marketplace atmosphere.

Entertainment & Experiences

• Live music from talented local bands all day
• High-energy DJ sets spinning your favorite hits at night
• Monthly Silent Disco experience with glowing headphones
• Monthly Outdoor Movie Nights under the stars. Bring blankets and chairs!
• Seasonal themes and interactive activities
• Exciting sponsor activations and giveaways

Family Fun

• Kids activities including inflatables
• Face painting and family-friendly games
• Safe, welcoming environment for all ages

When
Every Saturday, April 4-Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Eat. Shop. Dance. Celebrate. Repeat.

RSVP BY GRABBING A TICKET FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS FROM OUR VENDORS!

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/uptown-market-atlanta-4820292

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ONCE YOU GET LOST! 

Wind your way through this twisting, climbing, head-scratching interactive exhibit that’ll challenge the whole family from the very first step. 

Can your eyes actually lie to you? Find out in the Maze of Illusions where nothing is what it seems. Think you’re coordinated? Climb, duck, and try not to get completely tangled in the Web Maze. Feeling ambitious? Build your own maze from scratch, then dare others to solve it.  

From giant finger mazes to brain-busting puzzle tables, art you can touch, and a labyrinth library, there are surprises to be found round every single corner.

The Piedmont Division of the National Model Railroad Association proudly presents the Piedmont Pilgrimage, the annual tour of the Atlanta area's great model railroads. We are proud to showcase the craftsmanship and dedication of our members during this event. The 2026 tour will feature more than 60 remarkable model railroads to visit. As always, the Pilgrimage is open to everyone and is entirely free of charge.

The Pilgrimage kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 24, and will run for five weekends. Tours will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Detailed information can be found on the website: https://piedmontpilgrimage.com/.

Cook and compete or just come top eat!

This much-anticipated event promises an afternoon full of delicious food, lively competition, and family-friendly fun. This year’s Chili Cook Off offers something for everyone, whether you’re donning your chef’s hat to compete for the title of best chili or just eager to sample from more than 50 different chili recipes crafted by amateur chefs, restaurants, and caterers.

Attendees can cast their votes for their favorite chili, adding to the excitement as competitors vie for coveted trophies. Whether you’re a die-hard chili enthusiast or simply looking for a fun outdoor activity this fall, the Atlanta Chili Cook Off is the event you won’t want to miss

Register your team today!

Registration ends Oct. 1, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this spicy competition!

$5,000.00 in prizes & awards for top amateur, junior and restaurant teams, people's choice and most spirited! Come win bragging rights, plaques, medals, prizes and more!

Sign up and compete or get your tickets today.

General Admission & VIP tickets are available and kids, 12 and under, are free. For ticket options and more event details, please visit the webnsite below.

TICKET PACKAGES

General Admission:  Advance $15, $25 at the Door; $30 (Unlimited chili tastings starting at 1 p.m.)

VIP: Advance $30; for $50, you get 1 hour early admission starting at 12 noon with Unlimited chili samples, Open Bar, Commemorative Spoon and more.

Children 12 and under are free with adult ticket purchase.

EMAIL  atlantachili@gmail.com

PHONE: (404) 456-4655

Legendary Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell will headline the inaugural Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival at Lanier Islands Resort November 13-15, a weekend filled with songs, stories and hit songwriters who bring them to life.

Presented by Ingles, the three-day festival will bring acclaimed Southern songwriters, including Randall Bramblett, Jimmy Hall, Joanna Cotten, and two dozen additional artists to the resort for a can’t-miss musical weekend.

Leavell and his fellow musicians will play host to a series of events on multiple stages throughout the Islands, including a main lakeside concert on Saturday, Nov. 14. Designed to celebrate the legacy of songwriters and invest in Georgia’s next generation of music creators, the festival will allocate a portion of its proceeds to the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, the Georgia Music Foundation, the Jarrard Burch Songwriter Foundation, and other worthy charities.

Festival passes are just $129 and include resort gate fees and access to songwriter performances throughout the three-day festival. Tickets can be purchased at www.SongwritersATL.com, and overnight reservations can be made online at www.LanierIslands.com or by calling 770-945-8787.

Nightly rates start at $209, and resort fees will be waived for festival goers.

Lanier Islands Resort is 45 miles north of Atlanta at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. From lakeside views to live performances, this weekend is designed to keep the music going from morning until night. Come for the songs. Stay for the stories.

The market is alive, the taverns are singing, and Nottingham has gathered to make merry.

The Sheriff wants control, credit, and coin. Robin Hood would rather see you enjoy yourself.

Their rivalry plays out through questionable taxes, ridiculous rules, public challenges, and plenty of mischief — but guests never need to follow a plot to take part.

This fall, the full Georgia Renaissance Festival village comes alive with seven festival days across six themed weekends, live jousting, entertainment, 160+ artisan shoppes, 300+ sips and bites, games, and a season-long rivalry between Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

From remembrance and forest magic to tournaments, holiday shopping, and Yuletide warmth, every weekend gives Nottingham a different reason to revel. 

This year's themed weekends include:

• Hallowtide
• Harvest of the Old Gods
• Feast of Fools
• Tournament of Champions
• Royal Market Days
• Yuletide

The tournament field comes alive three times throughout the day as knights compete for honor inside the world of Nottingham. Robin Hood and the Sheriff bring their rivalry to the tournament field while the joust delivers horses, lances, combat, and spectacle throughout the Fall Fling day. Fall Fling is its own season — cooler days, autumn light, Nottingham story, themed weekends, harvest flavors, and a village that changes as daylight gives way to evening.

NETHERWORLD Haunted House is celebrating its milestone 30th Season of Screams with two all-new haunted experiences: Curse of the Collector and Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil. The 2026 season brings together three decades of legendary monsters, iconic characters, and cinematic storytelling, alongside massive new environments and original scares. 

After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the Halloween-themed Midway, packed with festive spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks, and more. Guests can also visit the House of Creeps Monster Museum, featuring rare movie props, NETHERWORLD memorabilia, and monstrous creations, or experience five year-round escape games at Escape the Netherworld. 

All tickets are date- and time-specific, with guests selecting a half-hour entry window when purchasing. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry.

* Please check the website below for specific times, pricing and more details. 
Opening Weekend – Sept. 18-19 
Open Sept. 25-26; Oct. 2-4, 6-12, 14-31; Nov. 1, 6-7 
Closing Weekend – Nov. 6-7

Come support Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball all season long as the Jackets are back in action on Cremins Court at McCamish Pavilion! 

Averitt Center for the Arts proudly presents, Jason Crabb, live on stage at the historic Emma Kelly Theater in downtown Statesboro, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.

Multi-award-winning artist Jason Crabb cannot be contained to one descriptor. An artist who crosses genres, formats and friend groups, Jason’s influence has touched nearly every part of the Christian and Gospel music community.

A two-time GRAMMY® Award winner with twenty-two GMA Dove Awards, Jason has been named both Artist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year by the GMA Dove Awards. He most recently won the 2023 Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year for his collaboration with Dylan Scott on “Good Morning Mercy,” a testament to his broad reach. 

Secure your tickets today online www.averittcenterforthearts.org/performances/ or contact our box office (912) 212-2787.

A bicycle is a big-ticket item that lands on holiday gift lists every year, but not every family can afford to fulfill that wish. For 45 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has been collecting gently used bicycles from the community that will be passed along to local children and teens who are yearning for a set of wheels. From October 1 until December 20, the community is encouraged to bring bikes they’re no longer riding to any Rick Case Automotive Group dealership.

The dealerships will ensure the bolts are tightened and the tires are inflated before distributing the bikes to children and teens at the Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Women in Distress and other local charitable organizations, churches, synagogues and schools. Since 1982, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has had an incredible impact on local communities by collecting more than 124,000 bikes in Georgia, Florida and Ohio from generous members of the community.

Bikes can be dropped off at the following Rick Case Automotive Group dealerships:

• Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 3180 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
• Rick Case Kia / 3190 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
• Audi Gwinnett / 3184 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
• Rick Case Mazda / 2493 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
• Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 11446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell

The dealerships are open seven days a week. Visit RickCase.com for specific hours.

About The Rick Case Automotive Group

Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer, and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female-owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance presents "The Heart of Robin Hood" by David Farr, at UNG-Gainesville's Ed Cabell Theatre, inside the UNG-Gainesville Performing Arts Building. 

When Robin’s actions put his band at risk, Marian takes charge, challenging him to become the leader his people truly need in this bold, theatrical retelling. Fun for the whole family!

Join us for our opening night reception, included with admission, following the Nov. 6 performance and catered by Nothing Bundt Cakes.

The production is sponsored by Jacobs Media and Access North Georgia.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance is an inter-collegiate theatre collaboration between Brenau University and the University of North Georgia.

Tickets are available at GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org or by calling the GTA Box Office at (678) 717-3624.

Join the team at the Zambezi Elephant Center and immerse yourself in what it takes to care for the largest land animals on the planet! Spend the morning working alongside the Elephant Care Team to prepare the habitat for the day and ensure the elephants’ needs are met.

Spend the morning working alongside the Elephant Care Team to prepare the habitat for the day and ensure the elephants’ needs are met.

This unique experience is sure to educate and inspire you about these special individuals, help you learn more about the rigorous requirements of professional elephant care, and gain an understanding of the ways Zoo Atlanta is working to protect wild populations. Participants can expect to meet members of the Animal Care Team, meet an animal, learn about our positive reinforcement training and enrichment programs, and walk away with knowledge of how to save species. All participation in Keeper for a Day programs is voluntary for the animals.

Before registering, please understand that during this program: 

• Participants will perform similar tasks as members of the Elephant Care Team, which may include raking, sweeping, hosing, scrubbing, and shoveling, and should expect to do some hard work and be comfortable getting dirty. 
• Participants will be expected to participate in all weather conditions, lift up to 30 pounds, and be on their feet for up to four hours. 
• Participants must have the physical ability to bend, lift, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. 
• Participants may be exposed to potential allergens such as insects, hay, animal waste, and other potential allergens. Please reach out in advance if you have any questions or concerns. 

Upcoming 2026 Dates:

Saturday, August 22
Thursday, September 3
Sunday, September 20
Sunday, October 4
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, November 5
Sunday, November 15
Thursday, December 3
Sunday, December 20
 

Times: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Member cost: $325
Non-member cost: $360

Age range: 16 and up

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS ONCE YOU GET LOST! 

Wind your way through this twisting, climbing, head-scratching interactive exhibit that’ll challenge the whole family from the very first step. 

Can your eyes actually lie to you? Find out in the Maze of Illusions where nothing is what it seems. Think you’re coordinated? Climb, duck, and try not to get completely tangled in the Web Maze. Feeling ambitious? Build your own maze from scratch, then dare others to solve it.  

From giant finger mazes to brain-busting puzzle tables, art you can touch, and a labyrinth library, there are surprises to be found round every single corner.

The Piedmont Division of the National Model Railroad Association proudly presents the Piedmont Pilgrimage, the annual tour of the Atlanta area's great model railroads. We are proud to showcase the craftsmanship and dedication of our members during this event. The 2026 tour will feature more than 60 remarkable model railroads to visit. As always, the Pilgrimage is open to everyone and is entirely free of charge.

The Pilgrimage kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 24, and will run for five weekends. Tours will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Detailed information can be found on the website: https://piedmontpilgrimage.com/.

Legendary Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell will headline the inaugural Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival at Lanier Islands Resort November 13-15, a weekend filled with songs, stories and hit songwriters who bring them to life.

Presented by Ingles, the three-day festival will bring acclaimed Southern songwriters, including Randall Bramblett, Jimmy Hall, Joanna Cotten, and two dozen additional artists to the resort for a can’t-miss musical weekend.

Leavell and his fellow musicians will play host to a series of events on multiple stages throughout the Islands, including a main lakeside concert on Saturday, Nov. 14. Designed to celebrate the legacy of songwriters and invest in Georgia’s next generation of music creators, the festival will allocate a portion of its proceeds to the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, the Georgia Music Foundation, the Jarrard Burch Songwriter Foundation, and other worthy charities.

Festival passes are just $129 and include resort gate fees and access to songwriter performances throughout the three-day festival. Tickets can be purchased at www.SongwritersATL.com, and overnight reservations can be made online at www.LanierIslands.com or by calling 770-945-8787.

Nightly rates start at $209, and resort fees will be waived for festival goers.

Lanier Islands Resort is 45 miles north of Atlanta at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. From lakeside views to live performances, this weekend is designed to keep the music going from morning until night. Come for the songs. Stay for the stories.

NETHERWORLD Haunted House is celebrating its milestone 30th Season of Screams with two all-new haunted experiences: Curse of the Collector and Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil. The 2026 season brings together three decades of legendary monsters, iconic characters, and cinematic storytelling, alongside massive new environments and original scares. 

After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the Halloween-themed Midway, packed with festive spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks, and more. Guests can also visit the House of Creeps Monster Museum, featuring rare movie props, NETHERWORLD memorabilia, and monstrous creations, or experience five year-round escape games at Escape the Netherworld. 

All tickets are date- and time-specific, with guests selecting a half-hour entry window when purchasing. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry.

* Please check the website below for specific times, pricing and more details. 
Opening Weekend – Sept. 18-19 
Open Sept. 25-26; Oct. 2-4, 6-12, 14-31; Nov. 1, 6-7 
Closing Weekend – Nov. 6-7

Come support Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball all season long as the Jackets are back in action on Cremins Court at McCamish Pavilion!

A bicycle is a big-ticket item that lands on holiday gift lists every year, but not every family can afford to fulfill that wish. For 45 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has been collecting gently used bicycles from the community that will be passed along to local children and teens who are yearning for a set of wheels. From October 1 until December 20, the community is encouraged to bring bikes they’re no longer riding to any Rick Case Automotive Group dealership.

The dealerships will ensure the bolts are tightened and the tires are inflated before distributing the bikes to children and teens at the Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Women in Distress and other local charitable organizations, churches, synagogues and schools. Since 1982, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has had an incredible impact on local communities by collecting more than 124,000 bikes in Georgia, Florida and Ohio from generous members of the community.

Bikes can be dropped off at the following Rick Case Automotive Group dealerships:

• Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 3180 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
• Rick Case Kia / 3190 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
• Audi Gwinnett / 3184 Satellite Blvd. NW, Duluth
• Rick Case Mazda / 2493 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
• Rick Case Hyundai/Genesis / 11446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell

The dealerships are open seven days a week. Visit RickCase.com for specific hours.

About The Rick Case Automotive Group

Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer, and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female-owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts.

Seven Ladies is a new exhibition focused on Katharine Judkins Clark, Elinor Adler Dillard, Anna Colquitt Hunter, Lucy Barrow McIntire, Dorothy Ripley Roebling, Nola McEvoy Roos and Jane Adair Wright. Together, these seven women joined forces to purchase and protect the Isaiah Davenport House, an 1820 Federal-style home on Columbia Square, from being razed and founded Historic Savannah Foundation, a permanent organization dedicated to saving and preserving historic buildings throughout the city.

Through historic photographs, archival materials and interpretative storytelling, this inspiring exhibition explores each of these influential women, including their personal histories, lived experiences and the convictions that compelled them to serve their community at a pivotal moment in Savannah’s history.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., this exclusive exhibition will remain on display at the Murray C. Perlaman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center inside the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy throughout 2026.