📚 Back to School, Still Time for Fun!
The first week of school is officially here, which means many families are settling into new routines. While the calendar is a little lighter than summertime, there’s still plenty happening across North Atlanta! We’ve rounded up the best local events, farmers markets, live music, and more so you can make the most of your weekend.
If you’re house hunting, be sure to stop by our Open House this Saturday from 12 to 2 PM at 330 Gullwing Ct, Alpharetta. Priced at $575,000, this updated home is perfectly positioned almost exactly between Downtown Alpharetta and Avalon, making it an incredible opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor looking for an unbeatable location. We’d love to see you there!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH
SPECIAL EVENTS
- M3 Friday Mahjong at Painted Horse Winery | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Milton
- Historic Roswell Photography Competition & Exhibit at Roswell History Museum | 12 – 4 pm (Fri–Sat) | Roswell
- Singleton Surf Days at Singleton Marine: Men’s Friday Sessions | 1:30 – 4:30 pm | Buford
- Local Artist Showcase Opening Reception: Heather Elson at Reeves House | 6 – 8 pm | Woodstock
- Echo: Friday Night Volleyball at Duncan Creek Park | 7 – 9 pm | Dacula
- Stand Up Comedy at the Clay! Hosted by Yoshee at Eddie Owen Presents | 8 – 10:30 pm | Duluth
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
- AsheqArt Watercolor Class at Made Mercantile | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Woodstock
- Sip. Paint. Relax. at Painting with a Twist Alpharetta | 7 pm | Alpharetta
LIVE MUSIC
- Avalon Nights Live: R&B Inc. at Avalon | 6 – 8 pm | Alpharetta
- Friday Night Live: The Bourbon Brothers Band at The Forum | 6 – 8 pm | Peachtree Corners
- Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays ft. Chequered Blue | 6 – 9 pm | Duluth
- Paul Rabaut at Painted Horse Winery | 5 – 8 pm | Milton
- Groovin’ on the Green at Halcyon | 6 – 9 pm | Alpharetta
- Summer Concert Series: Guardians of the Jukebox & Flannel Nation at Newtown Park | 6 – 10 pm | Johns Creek
- The Velvet Note Signature Series: Wayne Escoffery feat. Curtis Lundy | 7:30 & 9:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Nick & The Knacks at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater | 8 – 10 pm | Cumming
- Aerosmith Tribute – Pandora’s Box at MadLife Stage & Studios | 9:55 pm | Woodstock
RECURRING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
- Acworth Farmers Market at Logan Farm Park | 8 am – 12 pm | Acworth
- Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9 am – 4:30 pm | Roswell
- Fins Up Water Park at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 11 am – 7 pm | Buford
- Food Truck Friday 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
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Gail & Claire’s Open House at 330 Gullwing Ct ($575K) | 12 – 2 pm | Alpharetta
- You Lucky Dog Rescue at the Roswell Farmers Market | 8 am – 12 pm | Roswell
- Walk the Talk at George Pierce Park | 9 – 10 am | Suwanee
- Echo: Light Hike to Matt Community Park | 10 am – 1 pm | Cumming
- Historic Roswell Photography Competition & Exhibit at Roswell History Museum | 12 – 4 pm | Roswell
- FREE Back-to-School Event: Inflatables, Food & Giveaways at Moore Middle School | 10 am – 2 pm | Lawrenceville
- Meet & Greet at The Picklr Cumming | 12 – 3 pm | Cumming
- Complementary Wine Tasting Event | 3 – 6 pm | Johns Creek
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
- Sip. Paint. Relax. at Painting with a Twist Alpharetta | 12 pm, 3 pm & 7 pm | Alpharetta
- Family Art Fun – Choose Your Color, Add a Candle at Painting with a Twist | 1 – 4 pm | Kennesaw
- Modern Calligraphy for Beginners | 3 – 4:30 pm | Roswell
LIVE MUSIC
- Jesse Lane at Painted Horse Winery | 12:30 – 3:30 pm | Milton
- Groovin’ on the Green at Brook Run Park | 6 – 9 pm | Dunwoody
- Groovin’ on the Green at Halcyon | 6 – 9 pm | Alpharetta
- Suwanee’s August Concert ft. The Calling, w/ Cody Matlock opening | 6 – 10 pm | Suwanee
- Summer Stage Concert: Blank Space – Taylor Swift Tribute (DJ Jessica It’s All Good opens) | 7 – 10 pm | Duluth
- Home By Dark w/ Sam Robbins & Reed Waddle at Brooke Street Park | 7:30 – 9:30 pm | Alpharetta
- The Velvet Note Signature Series: Wayne Escoffery feat. Curtis Lundy | 7:30 & 9:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Pop 2000 Tour w/ Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC, O-Town & LFO at Woodstock Summer Concert Series | 7:30 – 10 pm | Woodstock
- Nashville Nation at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater | 8 – 10 pm | Cumming
- Supernova – Oasis Tribute Band at MadLife Stage & Studios | 9:30 pm | Woodstock
- Dueling Pianos in Cumming 2026 at The Well | 9 pm – 12 am | Cumming
RECURRING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
- Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 9 am – 4:30 pm | Roswell
- Family Canoe Day at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 10:30 – 12 pm | Roswell
- Fins Up Water Park at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 11 am – 7 pm | Buford
- Food Trucks at NoFo Brew Co | 12 – 9 pm | Cumming
- Comedy on the Square at The Alley Stage | 8 – 9:30 pm | Marietta
FARMERS MARKETS
- 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 9TH
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Gold Ribbon Strides 5K Run & Walk at Webb Bridge Park | 8 am | Alpharetta
- ROCKKids Kick-off at Christ the Rock | 10 am – 2 pm | Canton
- Makers Market Local Artist Fair at Avalon | 11 am – 5 pm | Alpharetta
- Community Water Day – Kona Ice, BBQ & Inflatables at Real Life Christian Church | 12:30 – 3 pm | Woodstock
- Natural Wine Experience Summer Showcase at Fermented | 2 – 5 pm | Alpharetta
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
- AsheqArt Watercolor Class at Made Mercantile | 1:30 – 3 pm | Woodstock
- Sip. Paint. Relax. at Painting with a Twist Alpharetta | 3 pm | Alpharetta
LIVE MUSIC
- Graham Thomas at Painted Horse Winery | 4:30 – 7:30 pm | Milton
- The Cooper Paxton Quartet at Velvet Note | 7 pm & 9 pm | Alpharetta
- Andy Grammer at the Bowl at Sugar Hill | 8 – 11 pm | Sugar Hill
RECURRING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
- Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 12 – 4:30 pm | Roswell
- Fins Up Water Park at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 11 am – 6 pm | Buford
- Food Trucks at NoFo Brew Co | 12 – 7 pm | Cumming
- River Canoe Trips at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 6 – 9 pm | Roswell
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for the following events in the weeks ahead:
- Piedmont Park Arts Festival | Sat–Sun, Aug 15–16, 11 am – 5 pm | Atlanta
- Dueling Pianos at 343 US-23 | Sat, Aug 15, 8 – 11 pm | Suwanee
- Bee Incredible Workshop at Painted Horse Winery | Sat, Aug 29, 9 – 11 am | Milton
- Interactive Movie Night on The Green: Minecraft Movie at Crabapple Market | Sat, Aug 29, 7 – 10 pm | Milton
- Lakewood 400 Antiques Market | Fri–Sun, Sep 4–6 | Cumming
- Annual Grape Stomp at Painted Horse Winery | Sun, Sep 6, 1 – 5 pm | Milton
We hope you have an amazing weekend! Hope to see you out and about!
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