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Event List
- Northwest GeorgiaHome & Garden
Wander among thousands of vibrant Japanese maples showcasing breathtaking colors from spring through fall in one of the Southeast's most beautiful garden settings.
- Atlanta MetroFood & Drink
The Atlanta Jewish Life Foundation is proud to announce the return of the annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 12-4 p.m.
Celebrating community, culture, and culinary excellence, the festival moves to a NEW location at 66 Perimeter Center East in Dunwoody, Georgia (conveniently situated near Perimeter Mall). The family-friendly event will take place, rain or shine, offering free admission to the public.
At the heart of the festival is a high-stakes Kosher BBQ Competition featuring approximately 25 pitmaster teams vying for top honors in four competitive categories: Brisket, Beef Ribs, Chicken, and Chili. Supervised strictly by the Atlanta Kashruth Commission (AKC), the event ensures complete compliance with kosher food handling requirements, allowing all spectrums of the Jewish community and broader Atlanta residents to gather and enjoy authentic Southern BBQ together. Over 4,000 BBQ enthusiasts and community supporters attended last year’s festival.
In addition to the competition, festivalgoers will enjoy:
- Delicious BBQ tasting: Public tasting tickets are $1.25 each, available both in advance online and on-site.
- Vendor Village & live music: Explore local artisans, community organizations, and live music performances throughout the day.
- Kids’ Zone & family activities: Interactive entertainment and fun activities designed for children of all ages.
- Silent auction: Bid on exciting packages including sporting event tickets, concert passes, dining gift cards, luxury stays, and travel opportunities.
EVENT AT A GLANCE
Date & Time:
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 12-4 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
New Location:
66 Perimeter Center East, Dunwoody, GA 30346 (Near Perimeter Mall)
Admission:
Free to the public | Tasting Tickets $1.25 each
Website & Details:
https://theatlantakosherbbq.com/
Kashruth Supervision:
Atlanta Kashruth Commission (AKC)
Get Involved: Competition Teams, Vendors & Silent Auction
You do not have to be Jewish to field a competition team or participate. For a $700 entry fee, the festival provides all kosher materials: two Weber Kettles, charcoal, brisket, beef ribs, chicken, ground beef/beans for chili, and official rub/sauce ingredients. Teams bring a 10x10 canopy, secret recipes, and pitmaster skills. Click to register your team and learn more about the competition. For more information about how to field a BBQ team, reach out to Jacqueline Morris at teams.AKBF@gmail.com.
To inquire about vendor/sponsorship opportunities or reach out with questions, contact Jacqueline Morris at pitboss.AKBF@gmail.com.
Silent Auction Donations: We are currently accepting tax-deductible item donations including sporting event tickets, concert passes, restaurant gift cards, timeshare stays, or trips. To showcase your business to over 4,000 attendees and contribute to the auction, please click here to submit your Silent Auction donation online or contact pitboss.AKBF@gmail.com for details.Proceeds from the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival benefit vital local programs, including the Atlanta Jewish Times, the Atlanta Jewish Connector, the Atlanta Jewish Life Festival, and broader community outreach initiatives.
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation
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 - Atlanta MetroOther
During NETHERWORLD Haunted House’s milestone 30th Season of Screams, guests can take the adventure even further at Escape the NETHERWORLD, the immersive escape room experience created by the masterminds behind the iconic NETHERWORLD. Located at NETHERWORLD’s Stone Mountain attraction, Escape the NETHERWORLD features five fully themed adventures packed with cinematic sets, immersive storytelling, live-action effects and challenging puzzles.
Groups of up to 10 players can choose from five thrilling adventures: Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge, Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag, and Alien Terror: Doom of the Dark Horizon.
Whether you’re looking for an adventure before or after experiencing NETHERWORLD Haunted House, planning a Halloween outing with friends or family, or testing your team’s ability to escape, each game offers a unique challenge filled with surprises around every corner.
Think you have what it takes to escape? Grab your crew and book your adventure at the website below.
Escape the NETHERWORLD is open every night NETHERWORLD is open during haunt season, with hours varying by day: Mon.-Thurs., 6-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 6-11:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.-midnight; and Sun., 2-10:30 p.m. Additional hours are available Sept. 23-24, 2-7 p.m., for advanced bookings only, and Sept. 27, 2-8 p.m., with walk-ins welcome. Hours vary by day; visit the webisite for the latest details. - Atlanta MetroCharity Event
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.
- Georgia's CoastArt Exhibit, History
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. - Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
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.
- Historic HeartlandOutdoors
Washington Farms is a family-friendly agritourism farm with lots of fun activities for people of all ages! You can pick your own pumpkins and flowers, get lost in the corn maze, stroll through the petting zoo, zoom down the Mega Slide, jump on the jumping pillows, cheer on at the pig races, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, and so much more!!! Visit our website for hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities!
For hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities, visit http://www.washingtonfarms.net
See y'all at the farm!
- Northwest GeorgiaHome & Garden
Wander among thousands of vibrant Japanese maples showcasing breathtaking colors from spring through fall in one of the Southeast's most beautiful garden settings.
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation
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 - Atlanta MetroOther
During NETHERWORLD Haunted House’s milestone 30th Season of Screams, guests can take the adventure even further at Escape the NETHERWORLD, the immersive escape room experience created by the masterminds behind the iconic NETHERWORLD. Located at NETHERWORLD’s Stone Mountain attraction, Escape the NETHERWORLD features five fully themed adventures packed with cinematic sets, immersive storytelling, live-action effects and challenging puzzles.
Groups of up to 10 players can choose from five thrilling adventures: Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge, Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag, and Alien Terror: Doom of the Dark Horizon.
Whether you’re looking for an adventure before or after experiencing NETHERWORLD Haunted House, planning a Halloween outing with friends or family, or testing your team’s ability to escape, each game offers a unique challenge filled with surprises around every corner.
Think you have what it takes to escape? Grab your crew and book your adventure at the website below.
Escape the NETHERWORLD is open every night NETHERWORLD is open during haunt season, with hours varying by day: Mon.-Thurs., 6-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 6-11:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.-midnight; and Sun., 2-10:30 p.m. Additional hours are available Sept. 23-24, 2-7 p.m., for advanced bookings only, and Sept. 27, 2-8 p.m., with walk-ins welcome. Hours vary by day; visit the webisite for the latest details. - Atlanta MetroCharity Event
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.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
This show will feature historic quilts from Carroll County and more recent works created by current residents. It will also feature bedspreads designed by Bruce Bobick for the Disney All Star Hotels in 1994.
- Northwest GeorgiaKids & Family
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.
- Historic HeartlandOutdoors
Washington Farms is a family-friendly agritourism farm with lots of fun activities for people of all ages! You can pick your own pumpkins and flowers, get lost in the corn maze, stroll through the petting zoo, zoom down the Mega Slide, jump on the jumping pillows, cheer on at the pig races, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, and so much more!!! Visit our website for hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities!
For hours, pricing, and a complete list of activities, visit http://www.washingtonfarms.net
See y'all at the farm!
- Northwest GeorgiaHome & Garden
Wander among thousands of vibrant Japanese maples showcasing breathtaking colors from spring through fall in one of the Southeast's most beautiful garden settings.
- Atlanta MetroLeisure & Recreation
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 - Atlanta MetroOther
During NETHERWORLD Haunted House’s milestone 30th Season of Screams, guests can take the adventure even further at Escape the NETHERWORLD, the immersive escape room experience created by the masterminds behind the iconic NETHERWORLD. Located at NETHERWORLD’s Stone Mountain attraction, Escape the NETHERWORLD features five fully themed adventures packed with cinematic sets, immersive storytelling, live-action effects and challenging puzzles.
Groups of up to 10 players can choose from five thrilling adventures: Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge, Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag, and Alien Terror: Doom of the Dark Horizon.
Whether you’re looking for an adventure before or after experiencing NETHERWORLD Haunted House, planning a Halloween outing with friends or family, or testing your team’s ability to escape, each game offers a unique challenge filled with surprises around every corner.
Think you have what it takes to escape? Grab your crew and book your adventure at the website below.
Escape the NETHERWORLD is open every night NETHERWORLD is open during haunt season, with hours varying by day: Mon.-Thurs., 6-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 6-11:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.-midnight; and Sun., 2-10:30 p.m. Additional hours are available Sept. 23-24, 2-7 p.m., for advanced bookings only, and Sept. 27, 2-8 p.m., with walk-ins welcome. Hours vary by day; visit the webisite for the latest details. - Atlanta MetroCharity Event
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.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity
Overture Barrett’s effort to raise and promote public health awareness! Come learn about Medicare, meet a new chiropractor and masseuse and get your flu shot!
