Community Events

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 

Visit Historic Downtown Hartwell and celebrate fall with two festivals in one day, featuring arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, children's activities, and shopping throughout the historic downtown.

Enjoy live music, bratwurst, and craft beer during HartOberfest at Southern Hart Brewing while exploring Depot Day along Depot Street.

Rain or shine, this family-friendly tradition offers a full day of fall fun for all ages. (706) 376-8590.

3 Routes: 70 Miles, 46 Miles or 25 Miles

A premier cycling event takes place in Northeast Georgia each October. Hosted by Tallulah Falls School, the 12th annual Twin Rivers Challenge is set for Oct. 24, at 9 a.m. This cycling event raises funds for student scholarships.

With the leaves at peak color in late October, this is the perfect time to visit the region known for its scenery and hospitality. Tallulah Falls School extends a warm invitation to cyclists across the Southeast to experience the Twin Rivers Challenge.

Missed getting your fried green tomatoes? Head over to nearby Juliette for the Fried Green Tomato Festival, Oct. 24-25, in celebration of the movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes," which 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!

The festival runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. 

For more information email: fgtfestival@gmail.com

Car lovers and craft beer and barbecue fans, mark your calendars for Oct. 24, from 12 to 3 p.m., and join Choate Construction Company for the 17th annual Cars & ‘Q for the Cause! This award-winning car show and party benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and features 100+ unique cars, tasty barbecue, craft beer and wine, a silent auction, live music, and more.

To date, Cars & ‘Q has raised more than $5.2 million for the Foundation to support life-saving research and critical advancements in medical treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF), the progressive genetic lung disease affecting 40,000+ children and adults in the U.S.

But Choate’s not done yet!  

The ever-growing event attracts serious car enthusiasts and long-time patrons alongside first-time car show attendees who have simply heard about the fun-raising and passion for a CF cure.

“Once you experience the tremendous hope and progress in the CF community, you are hooked,” said event founder and coordinator Emily Bridges.

Cars & ‘Q for the Cause promises entertainment for all ages. The car show boasts a variety of prize-winning automobiles, from classic sports cars to muscle, exotic, and rare finds, as well as Story Time with Miss B, a free little library and more!

Get your tickets today!

Dinner and a BOOvie brings a night of Halloween fun to Town Center!

Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy trick-or-treating at participating Town Center merchants, inflatables and games for kids, food trucks, sweets, vendor booths, and a double-feature outdoor movie beginning at 6 p.m.

Bring your own blankets and chairs, and come hungry with food and to-go beverages available for purchase. Movie titles and participating trick-or-treat locations, food vendors, and business vendors will be announced closer to the event date.

As always at Town Center events, no BYOB is permitted.

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

Please join Savannah Children's Theatre for our largest fundraising event of the year, our Annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6-9:30 p.m., in our new permanent home, The Castle at 550 Mall Blvd. This Camelot-inspired evening will feature silent and live auctions, live musical performances, aerial artists, libations and general revelry to support SCT’s 23rd Season and our Build The Next Stage Campaign!

Renaissance costumes are encouraged, so dust off those shields & crowns. 

Help us transform our "Once Upon a Time" into "Happily Ever After"!