Looking for something to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? The fun includes a Fall Fest at Atlanta History Center with plenty of hands-on activities, as well as Salsa on the Square with free dance lessons in Decatur. Here are our top 15 things to do this weekend.
Coffee, Campfires and Cryptids
Celebrate the myths and legends that surround us in this mini-festival with a cryptid puppet-making workshop before the festival gets underway, a performance by puppeteer Damon Young, free coffee, a community campfire with s’mores and more.
6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18. Free admission. Atherton Square Park, 4 Depot St. NE, Marietta.
Dirty Birds Rally
Credit: (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Credit: (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Kick off the Atlanta Falcons’ season with current players and legends, performances by the Falcons cheerleaders and mascot Freddie Falcon, giveaways and performances by Soulja Boy, Roscoe Dash, Crime Mob, F.L.Y. and Pastor Troy.
7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18. Free. Atlantic Green at Atlantic Station (near HOBNOB), 245 18th St. NW, Atlanta.
Harvest Hustle 5K
The third of four in the annual series of Kennesaw Grand Prix races, the Harvest Hustle 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier on a flat, fast course.
6:30 a.m. (race day packet pickup and day-of registration), 7:30 a.m. (1-mile Fun Run), 8 a.m. (wheelchair start), 8:05 a.m. (5K), 8:55 a.m. (Tot Trot), 9:15 a.m. (awards ceremony), Saturday, Sept. 19. Registration fees vary, see website. Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N. Main St., Kennesaw.
Teal Trot
Help support the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance’s mission by running or walking in the Teal Trot 5K, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier held in Chastain Park.
7:30 a.m. (registration & check-in), race starts at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. $50. 4500 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta.
Good Neighbor Day Airshow and Aviation Expo
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport hosts this annual community-focused aviation celebration with aerial demonstrations, aircraft displays, aviation education, family-friendly activities and food trucks.
1-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. Free entry, $20 parking. DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, 2000 Airport Road, Atlanta.
Sippin’ Safari
Wildlife and wines are in the spotlight at Zoo Atlanta’s Sippin’ Safari, where you can taste wines from top regions, listen to musical performances, take carousel rides and view animal habitats, feedings and keeper talks.
5:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. $75. Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta.
Fall Fest with 4-H
Credit: (Courtesy Atlanta History Center)
Credit: (Courtesy Atlanta History Center)
Expect plenty of history and hands-on fun, including crafts, games, a hayride and animal encounters. You’ll even get to use a special blender bike and, with the power of pedaling, create your own fall treat.
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. $29-$33. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta.
Forestry Day
Explore the relationship between humans and forests at Forestry Day through demonstrations and hands-on activities, including the chance to meet wildfire fighters from the Georgia Forestry Commission, plus nature walks, a gopher tortoise encounter and more.
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. $25.95-$27.95. Fernbank natural history museum, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta.
Pup-a-Palooza
Party with your pup alongside pet-related vendors, best-dressed dog and best dog trick contests, special treats and more.
Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. Free admission. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek.
Lantern Parade
Two Lantern Parades — including one in the daytime for kids — will take place along the Beltline, along with lantern-making stations, food and market vendors, performances and more.
Noon-7 p.m. (kids’ lantern-making station, Kids Lantern Parade and post-parade festivities); 7:15 p.m.-10 p.m. (Lantern Parade and final jam session), Saturday, Sept. 19. Multiple Atlanta locations, see website for details.
Salsa on the Square
Salsa on the Square brings free dance lessons, as well as food and artisan vendors, to Decatur.
4-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. Free admission and dance lessons. Decatur Square, 509 N. McDonough St., Decatur.
Once Upon a Suwanee Fest
Credit: (Courtesy of city of Suwanee)
Credit: (Courtesy of city of Suwanee)
The fun at Once Upon a Suwanee Fest kicks off with a fairy tale-themed parade, followed by a festival full of handcrafted creations, food, a market with products made by kids, performances, games and inflatables.
9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, and noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Free admission. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee.
Roswell Arts Festival
This festival is celebrating its 60th year with more than 80 artists, entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks. Proceeds help fund Roswell Parks & Recreation programs and special projects throughout the city.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20. Free admission. City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell.
JapanFest Atlanta
Celebrate Japanese culture with performances, food, a beer garden, hands-on experiences — including a bonsai class and kimono demonstration — as well as shopping for gifts, anime and handcrafted items.
10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. One-day admission starts at $20.78 (plus parking). Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.
Back to Your Roots Farm Fair
Celebrate harvest season at the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Back to Your Roots Farm Fair, where you can meet farm animals, enjoy hands-on activities, play games, tour the Unity Garden, see the opening of an exhibit that celebrates the relationship between art and nature and more.
Noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Included with regular admission of $15.09-$21.55; free for ages 2 and under. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.
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