Community Events

October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 2026
March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2027

Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.

It’s a common occurrence known to every Southerner worth their salt… feeling like "Country Come to Town." This brand new helping of Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play will feature a new set of stories we ain’t told yet about realizing you might be a little bit country. From possum huntin’ to Southern drawls and a little baseball, too!

"Country Come to Town" will tell those “fish out of water stories” that you can’t help but laugh at. That’s right! A completely different "Swamp Gravy" than this past March that explores life on either side of the county line. 

Tickets: $22 for Individuals and $20 for Groups of 20 or More.

Join us for a very special weekend of Swamp Gravy, while we display local quilts and the stories that go along with them.

We will be hosting a quilt show to display these handmade gems of history and love. Friday Night the quilts will be on display from 6-7 p.m. Saturday the caretakers and creators of the quilts will be here to share their stories. Display times for Saturday are 1-2 p.m. and again from 5-6 p.m.

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

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. 

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.

The 93rd annual fair features exciting midway rides for the whole family, Circus Murcia (thrill acts, jugglers and clowns), Halloween Magic Show, live music, The Magic of America show, a petting zoo, educational Bengal Tiger Encounter, community exhibits, nightly prize drawings, favorite fair food and more.

Fair admission: $5 (free for kids under 36" tall). Parking is $5.

$1, $2 Days: Admission, parking & rides are $1 each on Monday and $2 each on Tuesday.

Unlimited ride wristbands are $32 on site ($30 cash); $26.25 each or 2/$46.25 online at Tickets before 5 p.m. Oct. 22; buy 1, get 1 free on Thursdays; and $20 before 5 p.m. on Saturdays for kids 12 and younger. Ride tickets are also discounted online pre-sale.

Fair hours: 5-11 p.m. Monday - Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, 2-11 p.m. Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: (706) 283-3401 or Elbertonfair@aol.com

Sponsored by Dublin Civitan Club, the Dublin Fall Fair is four days of family fun Wednesday, October 21st through Saturday, October 24th!

Stroll under the bright lights of the carnival midway with fun games and exciting rides like Viper, Wipe Out, Drop Tower, and lots of kiddie rides. Get a birds-eye view with helicopter rides over the fairgrounds. Sample carnival food favorites like funnel cakes, turkey legs, corn dogs, and fried candy bars! Put a smile on their face with an unlimited rides pass for unlimited rides and unlimited fun!  Gate fee is CASH ONLY. 42" and under are FREE! For the best deal, purchase a wristband for unlimited fun!

Explore the link for the ticket info and hours of operation.

PARENTS, ENJOY A WELL-DESERVED NIGHT OFF!

Send your kids to the Zoo for a wildly fun and educational evening with our trained Educators.

Activities are purposefully designed for children ages 5-11 and include a guided after-hours tour of the Zoo, games and activities, crafts, story time, and a pizza dinner.

Upcoming 2026 Dates:
June 27
July 25
August 8
August 22
September 5
October 24

Time:
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Member Cost:
$35 per child

Non-Member Cost:
$42 per child

Themes:  

June 27: Radical Reptiles – Explore the scaly and often slithery world of reptiles! Discover the amazing senses and defenses of animals such as snakes, lizards, and turtles. Young explorers will learn how humans can help our not-so-furry friends and develop respect and appreciation for reptiles. 

July 25: Small But Mighty – Join us for a special night where the tables are turned – instead of young explorers seeing animals in their habitats, animals are coming to see us in our Conservation Action Resource Center (ARC)!  Meet our smallest Ambassador Animals with the biggest personalities and learn what makes them special as individuals and as species. Explore the human-animal connection through activities designed to engage young explorers in thinking about how humans can show care for the small animals that share our planet. 

August 8: Curious Cats – Embark on a wild adventure to the world of lions, tigers, and leopards! Young explorers will engage in activities to learn about the fantastic feline adaptations that help these animals hunt, hide, and survive. Join us in discovering the superpowers of cats! 

August 22: Savanna Giants – Giants are among us! Join us as we explore the world of the positively enormous animals that roam the African Savanna, including rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and ostriches! What adaptations set these animals apart? Join us as we answer this question and learn more about the role humans have in protecting our gigantic animal friends! 

September 5: Bird Brains – Soar into the fascinating lives of birds, from tweeting songbirds to majestic raptors and colorful flamingos! Young explorers will gain empathy for feathered friends while discovering how beaks, feet, and feathers help birds adapt to every challenge. How could a simple change in a bird’s beak make all the difference for survival? Join us as we find out! 

October 24: Mystifying Mammals – Come discover the world of wonderfully unique and bizarre mammals, including binturongs, maras, and naked mole rats. Join our Zoo Educators as we explore the remarkable anatomical and behavioral adaptations that allow these animals to thrive in their environments. Can your young explorer unlock the science behind the mysteries of these lesser-known mammals?  

Age Range: 5-11 years old

Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.

Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.

• Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time. 
• Availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. Advance registration is recommended.
• When space is available, encounter tickets can be purchased online for up to five minutes before the encounter begins.
• Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.

Days Available:
Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.

Member Cost: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
Non-Member Cost: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.

Age Range: All ages

Boo at the Zoo
2026 Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas is Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festival! Wake the Komodo dragon, gila monster and hooded vultures!
Boo at the Zoo is FREE for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; FREE with general admission. 

During the last three weekends of October from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., enjoy trick or treating, plenty of photo opportunities, themed entertainment and activities, costumed characters, and so much more. Costumes are welcome; please take a moment to read over our rules. 

Boo at the Zoo is about creating special memories with the family, not necessarily to bring home the biggest haul of candy. Come for the candy but stay for the fun! This event is rain-or-shine; however, some activities may be delayed or canceled due to rain. 

NEW FOR 2026: We’re expanding to a fifth day of Boo at the Zoo this year, and guess what? We’ll be hosting Boo at the Zoo on Halloween!

Entertainment and Activities:

– Kids’ Trick-or-Treat Lane: Visit booths along Trick or Treat Lane for some scary good treats! Kids can expect to visit about a dozen treat stations, collecting one piece of candy at each while supplies last. Note to grown-ups: Trick-or-treating is complimentary and designed for the kids. 

– Kids’ Craft: Get into the spirit with a fun, Halloween-themed craft while supplies last.  

– Carnival Games: Try your luck for a petrifying prize at our carnival games. 

– Family-Friendly Performances: To be announced! 

– Strolling Characters: You never know who you’ll run into! Keep an eye out for special characters roaming around the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perfect for a photo-op! 

– Decorations: Boo at the Zoo décor includes mostly friendly spooks!   

Missed getting your fried green tomatoes?

Head over to nearby Juliette for the Green Tomato Festival, Oct. 24-25, in celebration of the movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes," that made Juliette world-famous. Eat at the delicious Whistle Stop Café, browse booths of goods made by local artisans, enjoy live music and partake in the unique shops and boutiques of Juliette from 10AM - 5PM each day!

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.

Join the fun at Madison's 20th Annual Downtown (small-town) Chili Cook-off & CASI Georgia State Championship Open Cook-Off in Town Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Chili teams compete in two categories with public chili sampling beginning at 12:30 p.m. sharp. 

Sampling wristbands go on sale at noon at two wristband tents. Sample and then vote for your favorite chili. Shop the handmade/homegrown market. Listen to great music at the Toe-tappin’ music stage on Second Street and enjoy a great day in Madison.

This is a rain or shine event.

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.

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!

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/.

2nd Annual GA Mountain Charity Comic Con benefiting a local library is a family friendly, fun-filled event with live entertainment, multiple panels, cosplay contest, art contest, photo contest, great food options and tons of hard to find treasures, including comics, art, jewelry, collectibles, cards, larp gear and so much more.

It's not just about comics!

Visit the website for details.

Wander among thousands of vibrant Japanese maples showcasing breathtaking colors from spring through fall in one of the Southeast's most beautiful garden settings.

Join Georgia Tech football for Homecoming at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field as they take on Boston College.  

Purchase your tickets today at www.ramblinwreck.com/tickets