🎉 Weekend Happenings: Oct. 10–12 in Metro Atlanta & North Georgia

This weekend promises a full lineup of fun—from festivals and live music to food events and outdoor adventures. Here’s a sampler of what’s going on:

🎪 Fairs & Festivals

Atlanta Pride Festival (Oct. 11–12, Piedmont Park): The Southeast’s largest Pride celebration with music, community programming, a parade, and more.
Fall Festival on Ponce (Oct. 11–12, Olmsted Linear Park): Free arts & crafts, food trucks, live DJs, kids’ activities, and autumn scenery.
Chalktoberfest (Oct. 11–12, Marietta Square): Street art, craft beer, live music, and family fun.
Lilburn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival (Oct. 11, Lilburn City Park): A day of local vendors, music, and community energy.
Rocktober Fest (Oct. 11, Calhoun): Rock concerts, local vendors, food trucks, and entertainment.
Cumming Country Fair & Festival (Through Oct. 12, Cumming): Rides, nightly shows, exhibits, and classic fair food.
Georgia Apple Festival (Oct. 11–12 & Oct. 18–19, Ellijay): Celebrate apples, local music, crafts, and mountain charm.
Norcross Art Splash (Oct. 11–12, Norcross): Kids’ zone, 100+ artists, live performances, and festival eats.
Sorghum in the Mountains (Oct. 11–12, Blairsville): Focused on the art of making sorghum syrup, with music, crafts, food, and demonstrations.
Mable House Harvest Festival (Oct. 11, Mableton): Historic crafts, live music, old‑time demonstrations, and family activities.

Ludovico Einaudi – The Summer Portraits Tour (Oct. 10, Fox Theatre): An evocative piano performance blending classical and modern tones.
The Band CAMINO – The NeverAlways Tour (Oct. 10, Coca-Cola Roxy): Indie/alt rock show with supporting acts.
The Living Tombstone (Oct. 11, The Eastern): A unique blend of gaming culture and live music.
ASO: Star Wars & More – The Music of John Williams (Oct. 12, Atlanta Symphony Hall): A family‑friendly concert featuring iconic film scores.
Kirk Whalum (Oct. 12, City Winery): An intimate performance by the Grammy-winning saxophonist.

Outside the city, check out:

Neal McCoy & Ronnie McDowell (Oct. 10, Hiawassee): Country legends in concert for a fall festival performance.
Cat Ridgeway Shows (Oct. 11–12, Cleveland): Singer-songwriter gigs blending indie, folk, dream pop.
“Dog Man: The Musical” (Oct. 11–12, Sandy Springs): A family show based on the hit children’s book series.
Andrea Bocelli (Oct. 11, Gas South Arena): Beloved tenor returns for one performance.
The Kings of Queen – Queen Tribute (Oct. 11, Woodstock): A high-energy tribute to the legendary rock band.

SCADFilm In Focus: Horror (Oct. 10, Midtown): Screenings, panels, and special sessions on horror storytelling.
The Heart Sellers (Oct. 10–Nov. 9, Horizon Theatre): A new theater piece combining humor, heart, and immigrant stories.

Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Statements (Opens Oct. 10, High Museum of Art): A couture exhibition showcasing bold avant-garde work.
Dan Soder (Oct. 10, Center Stage): Comedian on tour brings sharp wit and humor to Atlanta.
Hasan Minhaj & Ronny Chieng (Oct. 11, Fox Theatre): A double feature of smart, topical stand-up.
Not Your Mother’s Art Fest (Oct. 10, Lawrenceville): Interactive art, immersive installs, local performance, food & drink.
Journey to Space exhibit (Opens Oct. 10, Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville): Explore space travel, the ISS, immersive science displays, and more.

Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech (Oct. 11, Bobby Dodd Stadium): College football in the heart of Atlanta.
Atlanta Regional Air Show (Oct. 11–12, Peachtree City): Aerial performances, vintage aircraft demos, military flyovers, and family entertainment.
Woodstock International Food Festival (Oct. 10–12, Woodstock): Enjoy flavors from global cuisines alongside music and local culture.
North Georgia Mountain RV Show (Oct. 10–12, Cartersville): Explore RVs, seasonal events, family fun, and vendors.

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