☀️ So Much Happening This Weekend!
We’re heading into the last stretch of August, and dare we say the weather is starting to give us a tiny break? If high 80s and low 90s count as cooler, we’ll happily take it! 😎 It’s perfect timing for a weekend packed with reasons to get outside.
There’s so much to choose from across North Atlanta this weekend, with concerts and live music, farmers markets, festivals, activities for the kids and plenty more.
One especially fun way to enjoy it is with The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, happening Friday and Saturday! 🐝🌸 This citizen science project invites participants to spend just 15 minutes counting pollinators to help conservation efforts across the Southeast, with several participating locations around metro Atlanta.
If that’s not your vibe, don’t worry, we’ve rounded up 100+ additional things to do, so scroll through the list and start making your weekend plans!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST
Special Events
- Auto Crusade Car Show and Autocross at Cumming Fairgrounds | 9 am–3 pm | Cumming
- Great Southeast Pollinator Census at Smith-Gilbert Gardens | 9 am–4 pm | Kennesaw
- Bellpoint Gem Show at Cobb Civic Center | 10 am–6 pm | Marietta (all weekend)
- The Hamilton’s First Annual Seafood Boil at The Hamilton Alpharetta | 5–9 pm | Alpharetta
- DFAL Art Walk at Parsons Alley | 6–9 pm | Duluth
- Adult Chocolate Making Event with BYOB at Chamberlain’s Chocolate Factory and Cafe | 6–9 pm | Roswell
- Braves Youth Baseball & Softball Clinic at Truist Park (The Battery Atlanta) | 6–8 pm | Atlanta
- Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 6–9 pm | Atlanta
- Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre | 7:30–10:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Cobb Idol 2026 at Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre | 8–10 pm | Marietta
- Songfest 2026 at Unity North Atlanta | 7:30–10 pm | Marietta
Workshops & Classes
- AsheqArt Watercolor Class at Made Mercantile | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Woodstock
- Sip. Paint. Relax. “Love Trees” at Painting with a Twist Alpharetta | 7 pm | Alpharetta
Live Music
- Live Music Fridays at Siena Restaurant | 5:30–8:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Barbecue & Blues ft. Billy Wilkie at Painted Horse Winery | 5–8 pm | Milton
- City Green Live: Patrick Droney | 4–10 pm | Sandy Springs
- Avalon Nights Live ft. The Decades Band | 6–8 pm | Alpharetta
- Groovin’ on the Green at Halcyon | 6–9 pm | Alpharetta
- Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays ft. Lilac Wine | 6–9 pm | Duluth
- Bret Michaels LIVE at The Bowl at Sugar Hill | 7–10 pm | Sugar Hill
- On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute at MadLife Stage & Studios | 7 & 9:30 pm | Woodstock
- Cody Marlowe (Live Music) at NoFo Brew Co | 7–10 pm | Cumming
- Faina Khibkin at The Velvet Note | 7:30 & 9:30 pm | Alpharetta
- LANDSLIDE: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at Lou Sobh Amphitheater | 8–10 pm | Cumming
- Dueling Pianos in Brookhaven! at Dresden Tavern | 8:30 pm | Brookhaven
Recurring Events & Activities
- Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9 am–4:30 pm | Roswell
- Food Truck Friday (Tacos & Mas) at NoFo Brew Co | 4–9 pm | Cumming
- Date Night on the River at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 6–9 pm | Roswell
- Comedy on the Square at The Alley Stage | 8–9:30 pm | Marietta
Farmers Markets
- Acworth Farmers Market at Logan Farm Park | 8 am–12 pm | Acworth
- Braselton Weekly Summer Farmers Market | 4–7 pm | Braselton
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND
Special Events
- Great Southeast Pollinator Census at Smith-Gilbert Gardens | 9 am–4 pm | Kennesaw
- August 2026 Fall Craft Market at The Hyde Out | 9 am–4 pm | Acworth
- Roswell Great Southeast Pollinator Census at Roswell Area Park | 10 am–12 pm | Roswell
- Great Southeast Pollinator Census at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve | 10 am–2 pm | Johns Creek
- Bellpoint Gem Show at Cobb Civic Center | 10 am–6 pm | Marietta (all weekend)
- Life at the Sanctuary: Truth, Mission & Rescue at Wild Birds Unlimited | 11 am | Alpharetta
- FlexFest 2026 at Woodstock Arts Green | 11 am–4 pm | Woodstock
- TORQ: Summer 2026 Car Event at Cumming City Center | 12–3 pm | Cumming
- Peachtree Corners International and Cultural Festival at Town Green | 12–10 pm | Peachtree Corners
- Dog Days at the Farm: End of Summer Event at Atlanta Dog Trainer | 2–6 pm | Alpharetta
- Pinot & Friends at Fermented Wine Boutique | 3, 5 & 7 pm sessions | Alpharetta
- Luau Kids Party at Tribble Mill Park | 6–9 pm | Lawrenceville
- Suwanee-oke: Live Band Karaoke at Suwanee Town Center | 6–10 pm | Suwanee
- Olivia Dean: The Art Of Loving Live at State Farm Arena | 8–11 pm | Atlanta
Workshops & Classes
- Learn to Kayak + 2-Hour Guided Tour on Lake Acworth | 9:30 am–12:30 pm | Acworth
- Sip. Paint. Relax. at Painting with a Twist Alpharetta | 12, 3 & 7 pm | Alpharetta
Live Music
- Johnny Riordan & Rocco Gorelik at Painted Horse Winery | 12:30-7:30 pm | Milton
- Spirit Horse at Feather’s Edge Vineyards | 2–5 pm | Ball Ground
- JB Gordon (Live Music) at Stoney J’s Winery | 4–7 pm | Cumming
- Groovin’ on the Green at Halcyon | 6–9 pm | Alpharetta
- Nathalie Rose (Live Music) at NoFo Brew Co | 7–10 pm | Cumming
- Under the Stars ft. The Florida Bee Gees at Brook Street Park | 5–10:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Mike Burton at The Velvet Note (SOLD OUT) | 7:30 & 9:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Concerts for a Cause: The Long Run – A Tribute to The Eagles at Lanier Islands | 6 pm | Buford
- Kennesaw Concert Series: Rumours ATL – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute | 7 pm | Kennesaw
- Hardwired: A Tribute to Metallica at Lou Sobh Amphitheater | 8–10 pm | Cumming
- On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute at MadLife Stage & Studios | 7 & 9:30 pm | Woodstock
Recurring Events & Activities
- Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9 am–4:30 pm | Roswell
- Family Canoe Day at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 10:30 am–12 pm | Roswell
- Food Trucks (Draztic Aztec) at NoFo Brew Co | 12–9 pm | Cumming
- Italian Wine Tasting at Sip Happens | 3 pm | Suwanee
- River Canoe Trips at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 6–9 pm | Roswell
- Comedy on the Square at The Alley Stage | 8–9:30 pm | Marietta
Farmers Markets
- Acworth Farmers Market at Logan Farm Park | 8 am–12 pm | Acworth
- Jasper Farmers Market at Lee Newton Park | 7:30 am–12 pm | Jasper
- Cumming Farmers Market at Cumming City Center | 7–11 am | Cumming
- Roswell Farmers Market Behind Roswell City Hall | 8 am–12 pm | Roswell
- Suwanee Farmers Market at Suwanee Town Center | 8 am–12 pm | Suwanee
- Farm. Fresh. Market. at Reformation Brewery Backyard | 8:30 am–12 pm | Woodstock
- Sandy Springs Farmers Market at City Green | 8:30 am–12 pm | Sandy Springs
- Alpharetta Farmers Market at Alpharetta Town Green | 8:30 am–12:30 pm | Alpharetta
- DHA Farmers Market at Brook Run Park | 9 am–12 pm | Dunwoody
- Marietta Square Farmers Market at Marietta Square | 9 am–12 pm | Marietta
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD
Special Events
- Smyrna Market at Smyrna Market Village | 10 am–2 pm | Smyrna
- Growers & Makers Market Helen Georgia at The Garden at Nacoochee Village | 10 am–2 pm | Helen
- Bellpoint Gem Show at Cobb Civic Center | 10 am–5 pm | Marietta (all weekend)
- Mahjong 101 Beginner Lesson at The Artillery Room at Gate City | 2–4 pm | Roswell
Workshops & Classes
- SUP Yoga at Field’s Landing Park | 10:30 am | Canton
- AsheqArt Watercolor Class at Made Mercantile | 1:30 – 3 pm | Woodstock
- Sip. Paint. Relax. “Sunday Funday! Lake Moonrise” at Painting with a Twist Alpharetta | 3 pm | Alpharetta
Live Music
- EK Acoustic (Live Music) at Stoney J’s Winery | 1–4 pm | Cumming
- Stephanie Berlanga & Nic Elliot at Painted Horse Winery | 12:30–7 pm | Milton
- Mother Legacy at Feather’s Edge Vineyards | 2–5 pm | Ball Ground
- Almost Taylor: A Taylor Swift Tribute at MadLife Stage & Studios | 2 & 5 pm | Woodstock
Recurring Events & Activities
- Bird Walk with Birds Georgia at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 8–10 am | Roswell
- Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 12–5 pm | Roswell
- Food Trucks (Black Market BBQ) at NoFo Brew Co | 12–7 pm | Cumming
- River Canoe Trips at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 6–9 pm | Roswell
SAVE THE DATE
- Interactive Movie Night on The Green: Minecraft Movie at Crabapple Market | Sat, Aug 29, 7-9pm | Milton
- Bee Incredible Workshop at Painted Horse Winery | Sat, Aug 29, 9 am | Milton
- Annual Grape Stomp at Painted Horse Winery | Sun, Sep 6, 1–5 pm | Milton
- Touch-A-Truck Canton at Cherokee Veterans Park | Sat, Sep 12, 9:30 am–2 pm | Canton
- Art On Main 2026 in Downtown Ball Ground | Sat-Sun, Sep 12-13, 11 am – 6 pm | Ball Ground
- The Punchline Comedy Night on The Green at Crabapple Market | Wed, Sep 16, 7:30 pm | Milton
- Bourbon, BBQ, and Bluegrass Festival 2026 at You42 Studios | Sat, Sep 26, 2–8 pm | Roswell
- Duluth Fall Festival 2026 in Downtown Duluth | Sat–Sun, Sep 26–27, 8 am–5 pm | Duluth
We hope you have an amazing weekend! Hope to see you out and about!
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