Things to do in Atlanta
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Things to do in Atlanta this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18
The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and parade, the High Museum's free Centennial Block Party and the Falcons hosting the Bears lead Atlanta's weekend.
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Things to do
Things to do in Atlanta this month: October 2026
Atlanta to Dec. 1: Oakland's last Halloween tours, Boo at the Zoo, the city's Boo Bash Oct. 29, the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 7 and the tree lighting Nov. 22.
Trails
Parks and trails in Atlanta
Atlanta parks guide: Piedmont Park hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.), splash pads, eight off-leash dog parks, the BeltLine and the park rules. Parks: 311.
Fourth of July
Atlanta Fourth of July fireworks 2027: what we know so far
No 2027 Fourth of July fireworks are announced yet in Atlanta. In 2026 Centennial Olympic Park held no show and closed July 4 for the World Cup fan festival.
Halloween
Atlanta trick-or-treat hours 2026: none set, city Boo Bash
Atlanta sets no trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31. The city's free Boo Bash is Oct. 29; zoo, Fernbank and museum trick-or-treats are Oct. 24.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Atlanta 2027: brunch, events and gift markets
Mother's Day 2027 in Atlanta is Sunday, May 9. What the Botanical Garden and Ponce City Market held in 2026, Saturday markets and where brunch is posted.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Atlanta 2027: events, free days and brunch
Father's Day 2027 in Atlanta is Sunday, June 20, the day after Juneteenth. Free admission for dads in 2026, Juneteenth weekend events and brunch.
SEC Championship
SEC Championship Game 2026: Dec. 5 kickoff, parking, MARTA
The SEC Championship Game kicks off at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on ABC. Parking, the clear-bag rule and MARTA to SEC District Station.
Celebration Bowl
Celebration Bowl 2026 in Atlanta: Dec. 12 kickoff, parking
The 11th Cricket Celebration Bowl, the HBCU national title game, kicks off at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on ABC. Tickets, bags and MARTA.
Halloween
Atlanta Halloween 2026: Boo at the Zoo, Boo Bash, tours
Halloween 2026 in Atlanta: Boo at the Zoo Oct. 24, 25 and 31, three museum trick-or-treats Oct. 24, the city's free Boo Bash Oct. 29 and Oakland tours.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Atlanta 2026: turkey trot, MARTA and trash
Thanksgiving 2026 in Atlanta: the half marathon and 5K from Center Parc Stadium, MARTA's Sunday schedule and the one-day trash pickup delay.
Fall festivals
Atlanta fall festivals 2026: pumpkins Oct. 22, chili Nov. 7
Atlanta fall festivals 2026: the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival Oct. 22, Scarecrows in the Garden to Nov. 1 and the free Chomp & Stomp Nov. 7.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Atlanta 2026
Holiday lights 2026 in Atlanta: Garden Lights from Nov. 14, IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta from Nov. 21, Santa at the zoo Dec. 5-6 and A Christmas Carol.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Atlanta 2026: fireworks, drones and family fun
New Year's Eve 2026 in Atlanta: what the city did after the Peach Drop, Zoo Year's Eve for kids, Garden Lights, MARTA's NYE schedule and the Peach Bowl.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Atlanta 2027: events, dinners and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 in Atlanta falls on a Sunday. What the Botanical Garden, Ponce City Market and Piedmont Park held in 2026, and what to book early.
Easter
Easter in Atlanta 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services
Easter 2027 in Atlanta is Sunday, March 28. The egg hunts and family programs held in 2026, with dates by year, and where to check services and brunch.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Atlanta: dog parks, patios and the leash rules
Atlanta's eight city off-leash dog parks with addresses, the city's park leash ordinance, where dogs are banned, and dog-friendly patios and shopping.
Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park: a guide to Atlanta's downtown park
A guide to Centennial Olympic Park and its neighbors: park hours, Fountain of Rings show times, the aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and museums nearby.
Free
Free things to do in Atlanta: parks, history, art and pools
Free things to do in Atlanta: the MLK National Historical Park, Oakland Cemetery, Centennial Olympic Park's fountain, BeltLine art, trails, pools and festivals.
Atlanta Pride
Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade: dates, route, parking
Atlanta Pride 2026 is over: storms canceled Saturday, and the parade and festival ran Sunday, Oct. 11. 2027 dates are not out; it is held each October.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Atlanta Dogwood Festival: 2027 dates, hours, parking
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park April 9-11, 2027, the organizer says. Hours, tickets, MARTA, parking and the no-dogs rule.
Inman Park Festival
Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes: 2027 dates, parade
The Inman Park Festival is Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, 2027, free; the Tour of Homes runs April 23-25 for $35 presale. Parade 2 p.m. Saturday.
