Weekend Events: Things to Do Around North Atlanta | September 11-13th

September 11, 2026

🇺🇸 Remembering 9/11 + A Full Weekend Ahead

Today marks 25 years since September 11th, a day we will never forget. Across North Atlanta, there are several opportunities to pause and remember those we lost and honor the first responders and countless others whose lives were forever changed. Suwanee will gather at Town Center Park, Johns Creek is holding a service of reflection, and Forsyth County will mark the anniversary with a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

As we head into the weekend, fall festival season is also getting into full swing! Ball Ground’s Art On Main and Canton’s Taste & Brews Music Festival both run Saturday and Sunday, Duluth is celebrating its 150th birthday downtown with The Smithereens and Grand Funk Railroad, and Woodstock wraps up its free Summer Concert Series with an Elton John/Billy Joel tribute.

There’s plenty more happening across North Atlanta, so scroll down, make a plan, and enjoy the weekend. And today, we remember. 🇺🇸

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

Special Events

North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park with Wildwood Nature Academy | 10 am | Cleveland
Farmer for a Day! Homeschool Day at Warbington Farms | 10 am–2 pm | Cumming
Alpharetta Moonlight Market at Alpharetta City Center | 5–10 pm | Alpharetta
Wine Dinner on the Overlook at Painted Horse Winery | 6–8 pm ($185/person) | Milton
Trivia Night at Stoney J’s Winery | 6–8 pm | Cumming
Flicks on the Bricks Featuring Captain America: The First Avenger at Parsons Alley | 6–9 pm | Duluth
9/11 Memorial Event at Town Center Park | 6 pm | Suwanee
A Service of Remembrance at Johns Creek United Methodist Church | 7 pm | Johns Creek
Echo: Pickleball & Praise! at Alberta Banks Park | 7–10 pm | Flowery Branch
Musical: Parade at Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre | 8–10 pm | Marietta

Workshops & Classes

M3 Friday Mahjong at Painted Horse Winery | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Milton
Mahjong Lessons at Stoney J’s Winery | 1–4 pm | Cumming
Couples & BFF’s Fall Moon Set! Add a Candle at Painting with a Twist Alpharetta | 7–9 pm | Alpharetta

Live Music

Micheal Karp at Painted Horse Winery | 5–8 pm | Milton
Summer Fridays in Forsyth at The Collection at Forsyth | 5–8 pm | Cumming
On The Green Alpharetta Concert Series Presented by the Alpharetta Rotary Club | 6 pm | Alpharetta
Avalon Nights Live | 6–8 pm | Alpharetta
Groovin’ on the Green at Halcyon | 6–9 pm | Alpharetta
Music on the Hill ft. Nashville Nation at Roswell City Hall | 7–9 pm | Roswell
Fermented Fridays (Live Jazz) at Fermented Wine Boutique | 7 – 9 pm | Alpharetta
Rhiannon: The Stevie Nicks Experience at MadLife Stage & Studios | 7 pm | Woodstock
Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre | 7–10 pm | Marietta
Brooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre | 7–11 pm | Alpharetta
Lorin (Live Music) at NoFo Brew Co | 8–10 pm | Cumming
Boogilicious at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater | 8–10 pm | Cumming
Dueling Pianos with The Andrews Brothers at MadLife Stage & Studios | 9:55 pm–12:55 am | Woodstock

Recurring Events & Activities

Once Upon A Not So Spooky Maze at Once Upon a Maze | 12–5 pm | Alpharetta
Film Screening: “The Chattahoochee: Re-Imagine Our River” at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 1 pm | Roswell
Food Truck Friday (Black Market Barbecue) at NoFo Brew Co | 4–9 pm | Cumming
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, SEPTEMBER 12TH

Special Events

9th Annual 9/11 Stair Climb: 25th Anniversary at West Forsyth High School | 8:30–11:30 am | Cumming
3rd Annual Peach State Motorcycle Rodeo at Coolray Field | 9 am–12 pm | Lawrenceville
Touch-A-Truck Canton at Cherokee Veteran’s Park | 9:30 am–2 pm | Canton
Marietta Square Artisan Market | 9 am–1 pm | Marietta
Milton Touch-a-Truck at Stonecreek Church | 10 am–1 pm | Milton
Singles Event: Echo Next Gen & PRIME: Light Hike to Jones Bridge Park at Jones Bridge Park | 10 am–1 pm | Johns Creek
Dahlonega Fall Frenzy at Hancock Park | 10 am–5 pm | Dahlonega
Last Weekend of Fins Up Water Park at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 11 am–4 pm | Buford
Art On Main 2026 in Downtown Ball Ground | 11 am–6 pm | Ball Ground
Taste and Brews Music Festival at Etowah River Park | 11 am–6 pm | Canton
Taste of Smyrna at Village Green | 11 am–6 pm | Smyrna
The Big 150: Off the Rails in Downtown Duluth | 12–10 pm | Duluth
Fall Fest Plant Sale at Slow Pour Brewing Company | 3–8 pm | Lawrenceville
Adventure Awaits: Movie Music for the Whole Family at Cobb Civic Center | 4 – 4:50 pm | Marietta
Marietta Summer Night Market: September at Marietta Square Market | 4–8 pm | Marietta
Autumn Nights under Hometown Lights | 5–10 pm | Jasper
The Lights, Water Lantern Festival at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 6–9 pm | Buford
Movies Under the Stars at Church Street Park | Sunset (~7:30 pm) | Marietta

Workshops & Classes

Family Friendly! Cupcakes! at Painting with a Twist Alpharetta | 12–2 pm | Alpharetta

Live Music

GA Back Porch Band at Stoney J’s Winery | 4–7 pm | Cumming
Nick Bowden at Painted Horse Winery | 5–8 pm | Milton
Groovin’ on the Green at Halcyon | 6–9 pm | Alpharetta
Groovin’ on the Green: Piano Man Vs Rocket Man (A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John) at Brook Run Park | 6–9 pm | Dunwoody
25th Annual Songwriters Show at The Chair Factory | 6:30–9:30 pm | Gainesville
Nostalgia: 80’s Nostalgic Rock Hits at MadLife Stage & Studios | 7 pm | Woodstock
Face 2 Face: Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute at Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater | 7:30–10:30 pm | Woodstock
Mike Campbell with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Atlanta Symphony Hall | 7:30–10:30 pm | Atlanta
Elevation: The Ultimate Tribute to U2 at Lou Sobh Amphitheater | 8–11 pm | Cumming
Mock of Ages: Def Leppard Tribute Band at MadLife Stage & Studios | 9:30 pm | Woodstock

Recurring Events & Activities

Hyde Farm Walking Tour at Hyde Farm Park | 10–11 am | Marietta
Family Canoe Day at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 10:30 am–12 pm | Roswell
Once Upon A Not So Spooky Maze at Once Upon a Maze | 11 am–6 pm | Alpharetta
Food Trucks (Tacos & Mas) at NoFo Brew Co | 12–9 pm | Cumming
River Canoe Trips at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 5–8 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 | 8–11 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, SEPTEMBER 13TH

Note: Sunday listings are lighter than Friday/Saturday, consistent with prior weeks — most North Atlanta venues don’t run Sunday programming. See the note at the end of this document.

Special Events