ATLANTA – Looking for a fun activity to do this weekend in the Atlanta metro area? Whether you like live music, arts festivals, culinary events, or high-energy activities, there’s something for everyone. Check out our curated list of exciting events happening across the city, from the legendary Dragon Con Parade to live concerts and family-friendly festivals. Make the most of your weekend with these can’t-miss events!
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Events & Festivals
Dragon Con Parade
What: The annual Dragon Con Parade features hundreds of people in costumes and more.
When: 31 August, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Watch for free
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Follywood Fan Fest
What: Follywood Fan Fest kicks off college football with pregame activities, food and drinks, live music, special guests and performances. Performances by Athens-based The Pink Stones, Clemson’s DAZR and a headlining performance by Jupiter Coyote. Enjoy surprise appearances by Clemson and UGA celebrities, art and apparel vendors, kids’ activities and more. A family-friendly event.
When: 30 August, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Westside Motor Lounge, 725 Echo Street NW, Atlanta
Cost: $25 general admission, free for children under 10
Black Pride Weekend
What: The Atlanta Black Pride Festival is happening this weekend. Artists include Tamar Braxton, Keke Palmer, Jessica Betts, Krisean Woods, That Chick Angel, Austin Rogers, Ty Valentino, and more. There will also be several vendors and food/drinks. Additionally, there will be an LGBTQ+ youth festival with free pizza, mocktails and soft drinks, free games, youth performances, face painting, free clothing, and more. Other events throughout the week include a karaoke kickoff party, the annual N’KD Hustle All Girl Day Party, an influencer dinner, a women’s empowerment brunch, the annual Wether Block Party, the 17th Annual Poetry Slam, the Mayor’s Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Reception, a film festival, and more.
When: 1 September, 12 to 8 p.m.
Where: Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta
Cost: Free general admission to the festival; prices vary for other events.
Pioneer Days Festival
What: The Pioneer Days Festival features rides and games, food and drinks, live entertainment and more.
When: 30 August to 2 September
Where: Sam Smith Park, Cartersville
Cost: Tickets start at $10
Flamenco Festival in Atlanta
What: The festival features live music and flamenco stars from Spain.
When: 31 August, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Emory Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road NE, Atlanta
Cost: $40 general admission
Atlanta Street Food Festival and Bazaar
What: A food festival and bazaar with numerous vendors presented by the Blacks in Technology Foundation. There will also be a children’s area with games, crafts and activities.
When: 2 September, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Westside Park, 1660 Johnson Road NW, Atlanta
Cost: Free admission
MUSIC
Groove on the pitch
What: Live music at Colony Square. Whatever the weather.
When: 30 August, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
Cost: Free
Yosemite in Black Album release show
What: Yosemite in Black has released a new album titled The pursuit of. Enox, Ultimatum, Void Eater and The Tarnished will also be present at the album release show.
When: 30 August, 19:00
Where: Star Community Bar, 437 Moreland Ave. NE, Atlanta
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
RL Grime
What: Trap music record producer and DJ RL Grime brings his Touching Grass Tour to Atlanta.
When: 30 August, 20:30
Where: The Eastern, 300 Pearl St. SE, Atlanta
Cost: Tickets start at $49.95
Jackson and the Nightcaps
What: Birthday show with Jackson & The Nightcaps featuring the hottest, most upbeat rhythm and blues in Atlanta.
When: 30 August, 20:30
Where: Blind Willie’s, 828 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta
Cost: Small entrance fee
15th Annual Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival
What: ATL Hip Hop Day is dedicated to Atlanta’s contribution to hip hop culture. There will be live entertainment, vendors and food.
Where: Historic 4th Ward Park, 498 Wilmer St. NE, Atlanta
When: 31 August and 1 September
Cost: Free general admission
Mike and the Dufftones
What: Rock cover band with three fathers who play guitar, drums and saxophone, as well as two female musicians who rock bass and keyboard.
When: 31 August, 8 p.m.
Where: Gate City Brewing Co., 43 Magnolia Street, Roswell
Cost: Free general admission
Doug E. Fresh & More
What: The Super Lawyer presents an evening of classic hip hop featuring Doug E. Fresh, Rakim, EPMD, Chubb Rock and Monie Love.
When: 1 Sept., 7pm
Where: Mable House Barnes Amphitheater, 659 Barnes Drive SW, Mableton
Cost: Tickets start at $59
Music in the branch
What: Free live music by Let There Be Rock in downtown Flowery Branch. There will also be food trucks.
When: 18:30 to 20:00, September 1
Where: Flower Branch, 5603 Mitchell St., Flower Branch
Cost: Free
Country River Band
What: The Country River Band plays country music in the honky-tonk style.
When: 31 August, 19:00
Where: Margaritaville Lake Lanier Islands, 7650 Lanier Island Parkway, Buford
Cost: Free general admission
Blank 281
What: Blank 281 is a Blink 182 tribute band.
When: 31 August, 8 p.m.
Where: Stillfire Brewing, 343 US-23 NW, Suwanee
Cost: $5 entrance fee
House im Park Music Festival
What: A one day music festival in the park. There will be 4 DJs, vendors and food/drinks for purchase.
When: 1 September, 12 to 8 p.m.
Where: Grant Park, 537 Park Ave. SE, Atlanta
Cost: $18 presale (limited number of tickets available on the day of the event)
ART
Magic Market
What: Over 20 local artists, over 15 beers on tap, fun live music, incredible food, and free viewing at Dragon Con. Pups and all ages are welcome.
When: August 30, 5-9pm and August 31, 11am-5pm
Where: New Realm Brewing, 550 Somerset Terrace NE, Atlanta
Cost: Free admission
38th Annual Marietta Art in the Park
What: An arts festival with more than 200 art stalls, a children’s art alley, acoustic music, chalk art, family fun and outdoor dining.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 31 to September 2
Where: Glover Park and Marietta Square
Cost: Free admission
Saturday Smash Art Market
What: More than 20 local artists, over 10 craft beers, catchy tunes and a playground for children.
When: 31 August, 12 noon
Where: Round Trip Brewing, 1279 Seaboard Industrial, Atlanta
Cost: Free admission
Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration
What: Official opening for Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration at the Fernbank Museum. The exhibition features artwork by members of the School of Botanical Art & Illustration at the Denver Botanic Gardens. On view until January 1, 2025.
When: 31 August, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta
Cost: Tickets start at $23.95
OTHER & FAMILY WITNESS
Football & Silliness
What: The funniest moms in Georgia come together for a special comedy show. Karen Morgan was a finalist in Nickelodeon’s Search for the funniest mother in AmericaBarbara Dooley, married to Coach Vince Dooley for 62 years, is the author of two books, Put me in, Coach And Quarter and inch.
When: 30 August, 19:30
Where: Carrollton Center for the Arts, 251 Alabama St., Carrollton
Cost: $10
FunBox: The largest bouncy castle park in the world
What: FunBox, a 22,000 square foot inflatable playground with 10 exciting play zones, is coming to Atlanta.
When: 30 August to 2 September
Where: Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford
Cost: Tickets start at $20
We meet on the hill
What: Fundraiser for cancer survivors. Cool cars, great food, DJ Dion, vendors and more. Hosted by Beyond the Ribbon Inc. and the City of Sugar Hill.
When: 31 August, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 4985 W. Broad St., Buford
Cost: Free general admission
Luau at the end of summer
What: 4th Annual End of Summer Luau sponsored by Plantation Rum.
When: 31 August, 11am
Where: Ponce City Rooftop, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta
Cost: Tickets start at $22
Monster Jam
What: The larger than life Monster Jam returns to Atlanta featuring ThunderROARus, the famous Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Megalodon, Kraken, Just Get R Done and Jester.
When: 31 Aug., 1pm and 7pm, 1 Sept., 1pm
Where: Gas South Arena
Cost: Tickets start at $25
Vintage Car Cruise in Acworth
What: Vintage car ride at the park in downtown Acworth.
When: 31 August, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Logan Farm Park, 4300 Taylor St., Acworth
Cost: Free general admission
Caffeine and octane
What: Huge free monthly car show.
When: September 1, 7:30 a.m.
Where: 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta
Cost: Free general admission
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