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Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 24-26, 2025
ATLANTA – Celebrate the season with a weekend full of festivals, food, and family fun across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Here are some of the best events happening Oct. 25β26.
π‘ Festivals & Fairs
Inside Atlanta
Atlanta Fair
Through Nov. 2 β 710 Central Ave. SW, Atlanta
Traditional fair featuring rides, carnival games, and food.
FULL LIST: Fall festival & fair guide for metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Outside Atlanta
Artisans at The Avenue
Oct. 24β26 β The Avenue Peachtree City
Shop handmade art, jewelry, and gifts at this Night Market pop-up featuring 13 local makers.
Newnan-Coweta Art Association Arts & Crafts Market
Oct. 25 β The Avenue Peachtree City
Browse handcrafted art, pottery, and jewelry at this outdoor market celebrating local creativity.
West Fest at the Booth Western Art Museum
Oct. 25 β Cartersville
Celebrate Western heritage with reenactments, Native American dancers, birds of prey, and kidsβ activities.
Appalachian Brew and Music Festival
Oct. 25 β Hiawassee
Sample 70+ breweries with live music, food, and vendors.
Crafts & Drafts Festival
Oct. 25β26 β Downtown Smyrna
Explore more than 150 booths of arts, crafts, food, and live music, plus fun kidsβ activities. Free admission.
π Special Events
Inside Atlanta
Atlanta Streets Alive
Oct. 26 β Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
Enjoy open streets for walking, biking, skating, and community play.
Chastain Park Auto Show
Oct. 26 β Chastain Park
See 175 classic cars, grab a coffee, and stroll among local vendors. Free admission.
Alessioβs Restaurant & Pizzeria 30th Anniversary Celebration
Oct. 24β25 β Roswell, Cumming & Johns Creek
Celebrate 30 years of family dining with cake, scratch-off prizes, and balloon artists.
Outside Atlanta
Think Pink Cherokee Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Oct. 25 β Cannon Park, Canton
Join the fourth annual one-mile walk supporting breast cancer awareness. $20 donation.
π Halloween
Inside Atlanta
Halloween Booβs Bash at The Office Bar
Oct. 31 β Midtown Atlanta
Enjoy themed cocktails, live music, and costume perks like a free house drink.
Boo-Nanza
Oct. 26 β Skiptown, Atlanta
Halloween party for pups with costume contests, treat stations, games, and fall drink specials.
Halloween at Hogwarts with ASO
Oct. 26 β Atlanta Symphony Hall, Midtown Atlanta
Experience magical music from the Harry Potter films and classic Halloween scores performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
FULL LIST: Halloween happenings in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Outside Atlanta
Halloween at Halcyon
Oct. 25 β Alpharetta
Trick-or-treating with 30+ businesses, farm animals, and face painting. Benefits Bald Ridge Lodge.
Pumpkin Fest 2025
Oct. 25 β Fayette County Courthouse Lawn, Fayetteville
Family fall fest with music, train rides, costume contests, a petting zoo, and inflatables.
Halloween Skelebration
Oct. 31 β Woodstock
Family festival with trick-or-treating, games, mini golf, inflatables, and music. Free entry.
Haunted Cabin at Red Top Mountain
Oct. 25 β Cartersville
Tour the historic cabin filled with spooky surprises, then enjoy sβmores by the fire.
Halloween JamBOOree
Oct. 25 β Logan Farm Park, Acworth
Trunk-or-treat, games, music, and costume contests for all ages.
Chaplinβs Annual Halloween Party
Oct. 25 β Roswell
Patio party with a silent disco, drinks, and mandatory costumes.
Wild Rumpus Halloween Celebration
Oct. 25 β Downtown Athens
Join the 17th annual Halloween street party featuring costumes, parades, drumming, food, and live music. Free and open to all ages.
Spirits & Spice Festival
Oct. 25 β Downtown Newnan
Sample spooky cocktails, enjoy a chili cook-off, and shop from local vendors and artists at this festive fall event.
5th Annual DΓa de los Muertos Intercultural Fest
Oct. 26 β Downtown Cartersville
Celebrate Day of the Dead with Latin music, authentic food, cultural exhibits, and family-friendly fun. Free admission.
Tour de Frights: Fayetteville Witchesβ Ride 2025
Oct. 26 β Fayetteville
Costumed community bike ride with music, prizes, and a beer for riders 21+.
Grave Rave
Oct. 25 β Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs
DJ, 15+ beers, costume contest, and food trucks. Free admission.
πΆ Live Music
Inside Atlanta
ONE MusicFest
Oct. 25β26 β Piedmont Park
Massive two-day festival featuring Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Future, and more.
Halsey: Back to Badlands
Oct. 26 β Coca-Cola Roxy
The pop star marks 10 years of her debut album with a nostalgic tour.
Frankly Scarlet β Grateful Dead Tribute
Oct. 25 β Smithβs Olde Bar
A full night of Grateful Dead jams and dancing. Ages 18+.
Cameron Whitcomb: I Got Options Tour
Oct. 25 β Terminal West
Country-pop singer performs with Jonah Kagen; $1 per ticket supports mental health.
David Lowery
Oct. 24 β Criminal Records
Acoustic set and album signing with the Camper Van Beethoven frontman.
BadAsh AllstarTeam: Halloween Jam IV
Oct. 25 β Red Light CafΓ©
Live “monster music,” festive vibes, and a costume contest.
Outside Atlanta
Myles Morgan Live
Oct. 24 β Eddieβs Attic, Decatur
Enjoy an intimate set from the soulful singer-songwriter.
Jazz Under the Stars with the Jazzy Petrels
Oct. 24 β Brookhaven
Free outdoor concert by Oglethorpe Universityβs jazz ensemble.
The B-52s and Devo: Cosmic D-Evolution Tour
Oct. 25 β Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta
Two iconic new-wave bands unite for a high-energy night.
Brandon Reeves
Oct. 25 β Alpharetta
Acoustic country and blues show featuring John Willingham on bass.
π Film / Theater / Art
Inside Atlanta
9 to 5 The Musical
Oct. 23βNov. 8 β Out Front Theatre
A Dolly Partonβpowered comedy about workplace revenge and empowerment.
Atlanta Sci-Fi Film Festival
Oct. 24β25 β AMC Phipps Plaza
Independent sci-fi films, panels, and global storytelling.
Macbeth β The Atlanta Shakespeare Company
Oct. 24 β Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
Shakespeareβs dark tale of ambition and betrayal in an intimate setting.
Celestial Illuminations featuring The Planets
Oct. 23β25 β Atlanta Symphony Hall
Experience Holstβs The Planets and more in this cosmic concert.
Indian Cultural Festival & ASO Concert
Oct. 25 β Atlanta Symphony Hall
Free celebration of Indian culture and music with the ASO and violinist Kala Ramnath.
Atlanta Childrenβs Film Festival: Family Day
Oct. 25 β Emory University
Free workshops, panels, and screenings for aspiring young filmmakers.
Outside Atlanta
Dracula: A Ballet to Die For
Oct. 24β26 β Gas South Theatre, Duluth
Ballet retelling of Bram Stokerβs gothic tale with stunning choreography.
Jeff Kinneyβs Partypooper Tour β Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20 Celebration
Oct. 24 β Decatur City Church, Decatur
Join author Jeff Kinney for a fun, interactive game showβstyle event celebrating Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20. Perfect for families and fans of all ages.
Movie Night: Invaders from Mars
Oct. 25 β Kennesaw
Free outdoor screening of the classic sci-fi film with vendors and family fun.
Spooky Season & More at The Strand Theatre
Oct. 23βNov. 13 β Marietta
Halloween films, live music, and classic cinema at the historic Strand.
Scream on the Green: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oct. 26 β The Mill on Etowah, Canton
Free outdoor showing of the Tim Burton holiday favorite.
β½ Sports
Outside Atlanta
Athens Rock Lobsters Opening Game
Oct. 25 β Athens
The Rock Lobsters kick off their hockey season against Twin City Thunderbirds.
Sumo + Sushi
Oct. 24β26 β Shadowbox Studios, Atlanta
Watch live sumo demonstrations while enjoying fresh sushi and drinks. Sunday shows are all-ages friendly.
π Other
Outside Atlanta
Author Signing: Jay Olsen-Thrift
Oct. 25 β Acworth
Meet the fantasy author and explore her Chronicles of the Second Sun series.
β° COMING UP
DreamHack Atlanta
Oct. 31βNov. 2 β Georgia World Congress Center, downtown Atlanta
Gaming, cosplay, and esports tournaments with a $6.6M prize pool and 1,000+ guests.
Gallop and Go 5K Run & Family Festival
Nov. 1 β Canton
Peachtree qualifier 5K supporting BEATS therapy programs, plus games, vendors, and horses.
27th Annual Vineyard Fest
Nov. 1β2 β Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton
Celebrate North Georgiaβs grape harvest season with food tastings, wine, live music, and workshops at this beloved annual event.
Wine, food and more at Chateau Elanβs Vineyard Fest
The 27th annual Vineyard Fest is happening Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton. The popular event is a celebration of the grape harvest season here in North Georgia, and features food, live music, workshops, and wine. This yearβs event has been stretched into two days, with Saturday dedicated to “Γ la carte bookable experiences,” and Sunday featuring the signature allβinclusive festival.
DΓa De Los Muertos Festival
Nov. 1β2 β Woodstock
Free family celebration with mariachi music, food, dancing, and ofrenda displays.
5th Annual Collinsβ Cure Golf Tournament & Silent Auction
Nov. 8 β Cumming
Charity golf tournament and auction benefiting cystinosis research.
DC Heroes Fest
Nov. 8β30 β Six Flags Over Georgia
Meet DC heroes, enjoy shows and rides, and join the 5K Hero Run supporting Cobb PAL.
If you would like to submit information for an upcoming things to do list, send an email to joyce.lupiani@fox.com.Β
Donβt sleep on the Yellow Jackets heading into the 2026 season.
They have several big games in conference play against some of the conference’s elite. As they have shown us before, they are no stranger to pulling off big-time victories and shocking the college football world, especially as an underdog. Letβs talk about three reasons why the Yellow Jackets can beat the ACC elite this upcoming season.Β
1. Theyβve Done It BeforeΒ
Georgia Tech is no stranger to beating top ACC teams in the Brent Key era. They have done it consistently, multiple times. There are a myriad of examples to point to. You can go to the North Carolina game back in 2023, played in primetime on the Flats.
The Yellow Jackets defeated top pick and now New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in a 46-42 victory. You can go back to the 2024 season in Ireland when the Yellow Jackets upset then No.10 Florida State 24-21. In that same year, Georgia Tech knocked off future No.1 overall pick Cam Ward and the No.4 Miami Hurricanes, handing them their first loss of the season in a 28-23.
There are many other examples I can point to illustrate this point, but you can see the Yellow Jackets never back down and come to play when it matters most against the elite teams in the conference. They have done it with a good offense and an opportunistic defense. With Louisville, Clemson, and Virginia Tech on the schedule, they should be primed to do it again in 2026.
2. Georgia Tech Has An IdentityΒ
It is pretty simple: under head coach Brent Key, this Yellow Jackets team has an identity and a culture that sets it apart. They want to play physical, smash-mouth football and dominate you in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Coach Key has meant what he said this offseason about getting more size and girth, but also having offensive linemen who can move. It was one of the reasons why they were aggressive in the portal and one of the reasons why they are having success with the 2027 cycle.
When you look at Georgia Tech, they are going to run the football and play good defense. That makes the job easier for a first-time starter in Alberto Mendoza, who has a lighter load with the moves made this offseason. When you play in those major matchups, you have to lean on something to come out on top, and what better way than the true identity of your team?Β
3. The Defense Will Be Much BetterΒ
From top to bottom, the Yellow Jackets are poised to be much better defensively. When you look at the depth of the roster, the new defensive scheme, the talent level, and the hunger, you have a team that should be one of the better units in the conference. In order to beat the conference elite, you have to have a good defense that can travel and make plays late in games to seal it for you.
While Georgia Tech showed glimpses of that a season ago, the consistency in November just wasnβt there. With Jason Semore becoming the new defensive coordinator and a more attack-style, aggressive man-to-man defense, Georgia Tech should be equipped to force more turnovers and make a difference by getting the ball back to the offense.
The spring gave us a good glimpse of what the defense could look like despite so many injuries and players out. The defense flat-out shut down the Yellow Jackets, creating constant pressure and causing havoc for an offense trying to find its footing in the spring game. While some will say to take it with a grain of salt, it is clear that the Yellow Jackets will be a much better unit in 2026.
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Pennsbury junior Brendan Zuckerman smacks an RBI single to left in the Falcons’ 7-run first inning of District One 6A championship victory
Ryan Zuckerman is last on the alphabetical list of the 335 college and high school baseball players attending the June 22-27 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix.
What the 2023 Pennsbury graduate did in his lone season at Georgia Tech has garnered him plenty of attention from MLB scouts regardless of where his name is on a list that includes Holy Ghost Prep grad Aiden Robbins, a Texas outfield standout who is expected to go as early as late in the first round, fellow Pennsbury graduate Joe Tiroly, an infielder from Virginia, and Pennsbury senior right-handed pitcher Keller Bradley.
MVP of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament for the conference champion Yellow Jackets, second-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers AssociationΒ and leader in home runs (23) and RBIs (79, tied for eighth in the country) for the high-powered Georgia Tech offense are just a few of Zuckermanβs notable accomplishments heading into the July 11-13 draft. He is projected to go toward the middle of the 20 rounds.
βItβs pretty surreal for sure,β said Zuckerman, 21. βItβs something I dreamed of my whole life.β
In a season filled with memorable moments, perhaps most impressive was Zuckerman being named ACC Tournament MVP after hitting three home runs with six RBIs and batting .571 (8 for 14), culminating in a 13-6 championship game win over North Carolina in Charlotte. He also was a first-team All-ACC selection at third base.
Zuckerman and Georgia Tech went into the NCAA Atlanta regional as the nationβs No. 2 seed. Though the 50-11 Yellow Jackets ended up being eliminated by losing twice to Oklahoma, including 8-7 in 10 innings for the regional title, Zuckerman can only rave about his experience at Georgia Tech. Β
βIf you would have told me thatβs how the season for me and each of us on the team wouldβve gone, I wouldβve been extremely happy,β Zuckerman said. βIt was probably the best decision I ever made in my life.β
After a solid sophomore season at Pitt in which he hit .295 with 16 doubles, 13 home runs, 48 RBIs and 48 runs scored, Zuckerman believed transferring would help him develop into a more pro-ready player and allow him to win more games. And Georgia Tech checked all the boxes
In addition to his career-best home run and RBI numbers, Zuckerman led Georgia Tech in 2026 with 24 multi-RBI games while establishing career-highs in batting average (.345), runs (71), hits (80), walks (37), slugging percentage (.720) and on-base percentage (.438). He batted fifth in the order.
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Zuckerman, who always had a strong arm, also worked hard to improve his defense at third base, resulting in 15.99 defensive runs saved for the season, which was the 13th-highest total in college baseball.
βI like to say Iβm arguably the best third baseman in the country,β he said.
As a senior playing third at Pennsbury, Zuckerman hit .465 with an on-base percentage of .563, plus six doubles, six home runs, 23 RBIs and scored 26 runs.
βIn high school, he was incredible for us,β said Pennsbury head coach Joe Pesci. β(A year ago), he decided to go from a mid- to low ACC team to the best team in the ACC. Surrounding himself with amazing players at Georgia Tech, heβs kind of elevated his game.β
Since the conclusion of the collegiate season, Zuckerman has been working out in preparation for the MLB Draft Combine and, ultimately, the draft. Heβs been splitting his time between Yardley and Atlanta.
MLB teams have indicated Zuckermanβs power bat and defense are two of his strengths, while heβs focusing on improving his swing selection and making more contact at the plate.
Zuckerman is looking forward to hearing his name called by one of the 30 major league clubs. Whether a team views him as a third baseman, first baseman, corner outfielder or even second baseman doesnβt really matter to him.
βI think right now Iβm in a great position to go and play professional baseball and start my journey up to the big leagues,β Zuckerman said. βThe goal is not to get drafted β itβs to play MLB.β
Tom Moore: tmoore@couriertimes.com; @TomMoorePhilly is a sports columnist for PhillyBurbs.com. Support our journalism with a subscription.
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Georgia pair charged with murder after bartender’s dismembered remains found in lake outside Atlanta
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A Georgia pair have been charged with murder after allegedly slaughtering a bartender and dumping his dismembered remains in a lake, according to authorities.
Mario Andre Barber, 46, and Brittany Amber Baker, 42, were arrested on Monday for allegedly murdering Jamal Rashad Parker, 37, in a home outside of Atlanta, the Douglas County Sheriffβs Office said in a press release.
Investigators discovered Parkerβs remains in May in the Dog River Reservoir, located about 30 miles outside Atlanta.
Parker’s identity was confirmed using DNA comparison technology after his father contacted authorities to report that the victimβs tattoos matched his son’s ink, local station WSB-TV reported.
MINNESOTA MAN ACCUSED OF DISMEMBERING GIRLFRIENDS, HIDING BODIES IN STORAGE UNITS ENTERS PLEA
Mario Andre Barber, 46, and Brittany Amber Baker, 42, are charged with murder. (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)
Investigators believe the two suspects killed Parker inside a home in Douglasville where Baker lived.
Late last month, investigators were observed leaving the home with a reciprocating saw and cleaning supplies, according to WSB-TV.
Police have not disclosed if Parker knew his alleged killers. However, a GoFundMe created by a family member described the pair as “people he knew and trusted.”
SUZANNE SIMPSON’S DNA FOUND ON MURDER SUSPECT HUSBAND’S SAW THAT CAN CUT METAL
A family member described Jamal Rashad Parker as a bartender, musician and artist with “a beautiful soul and spirit.” (GoFundMe)
The suspects pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday and are being held without bond. Both have lengthy criminal records, according to reports.
“I want them to be punished. And I donβt even think a life sentence is good enough,” Parkerβs dad, Charles Parker, told WSB-TV outside the courthouse.
“Itβs the kind of stuff you see on TV, but I mean … they had no remorse,” he added.
In addition to bartending at Ms. Iceyβs Kitchen & Bar in Atlanta, the victim was a musician and artist with “a beautiful soul and spirit,” according to the GoFundMe page created to cover burial costs.
Investigators believe the two suspects killed the victim inside a home in Douglasville. (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)
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“He loved life and the people he met along his journey in life. He was a musical artist, visual artist, and a professional bartender who enjoyed creating new drinks. This has totally devastated our family and friends and has left us heartbroken,” the fundraiser reads.
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