11 Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta: October 4th – 6th
October is finally here! As the weather cools down, we have you covered as your event calendar heats up. Don’t miss a moment with our Top 11 Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta This Weekend: Friday – Sunday, October 4th – 6th.
Start the weekend with the live music at Callanwolde’s Jazz on the Lawn or another great monthly lineup at High Museum’s Frequency Friday. The tours for the Serenbe Designer Showhouse continue throughout the month, so be sure to get that fresh Fall design inspiration while you can!
The weekend heats up on Saturday with the return of Fall Festival on Ponce (complete with art, local food, and entertainment for all ages!). In the evenings, you can experience the Atlanta Botanical Gardens after-hours unlike ever before at Fest-of-Ale while sipping on seasonal brews and exploring the gardens’ beloved Scarecrows in the Garden. Wind down the weekend fun on Sunday evening with Atlanta’s best local talent and sunset location at Park Tavern’s Sunset Summers.
Be sure to hop on over the the Atlanta BeltLine for a culmination of art and flavor for an oasis in the city – And as always, we have you covered with the city’s best Farmers Markets and a newly updated lineup of Inman Park’s best restaurants. Through all seasons, we will continue to have a spectacular lineup of fun each week – with events for couples, families, and running solo.
Our Top 11 Events This Weekend
Callanwolde Jazz on the Lawn
Friday, October 4th
With its beautiful surrounding grounds, Callonwolde Amphitheater offers the perfect natural and historic setting. Bring your loved ones, a picnic, chairs, and blanket – And settle in for an evening filled with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, smooth, and blues music! Enjoy this week’s performance by Eddie and Mayi Lopez Orquestra Macuba.
High Museum’s Frequency Friday
Friday, October 4th
Enjoy a moment of respite and fun as you explore the High Museum galleries this month. With a soundtrack to enhance your cultural experience, the evening is the High Museum’s sell-out event of art and music! This month’s lineup is organized by Ree De La Vega, also featuring DJs Jash Jay, Final First, Jordan Rock, and Mouse & Mull. 
Fall Festival on Ponce
Saturday – Sunday, October 5th – 6th
Step into Fall as you take in the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Frank Olmstead Sr. In addition to fine arts and crafts, visitors are invited to enjoy live acoustic entertainment, a fun-filled children’s area, and local food from Atlanta’s favorite gourmet food trucks. An incredible variety of works will be showcased by the festival’s artists, including: pottery, jewelry, fine art and paintings, woodwork, glassware, metal, fiber, and photography prints among other handmade items, fine vintage pieces, and baked goods.
Serenbe Designer Showhouse
Showhouse Runs Through October 20th
Presented by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine, you won’t want to miss the incredible lineup of events at this year’s showhouse! This year’s luxurious four-bedroom home is a gorgeous multi-story Victorian, welcoming visitors with a classic wrap porch. Located in the Mado hamlet of Serenbe, the Showhouse is designed by Serenbe Planning & Design and built by South Haven Designers. Explore interiors by over 12 of Atlanta’s top interior designers, including a pop-up shop in Serenbe’s newest neighborhood, Overlook. Each Friday, enjoy a glass of bubbly while you tour the Serenbe Designer Showhouse after hours!
Scarecrows in the Garden
Through November 1st
Back for another season of family fun, it’s that time of year to spot an array of creative scarecrows throughout the Atlanta Botanical Gardens! Handcrafted by individuals, schools, organizations, and even Garden Members, these scarecrows are spooky, fun, and everything in between! These whimsical and wild scarecrows now compete for prizes in two divisions: professional and nonprofessional. Be sure to discover your own personal favorite at one of the Botanical Garden’s seasonal events! 
Atlanta Botanical Fest-of-Ale
Kicks off Friday, October 4th
Through October 31st
With live music and a selection of seasonal beers, you can experience the Atlanta Botanical Gardens after-hours unlike ever before. As you explore your way through the outdoor exhibits, sip on a seasonal pumpkin ale to perfectly match the displays and festivities at the gardens. While strolling through the gardens, guests will enjoy crisp Autumn evenings among walkways lined with romantically decorated trees adorned with white lights. Cornucopia displays of glass pumpkins will dazzle as attendees meander through trees dotted with glass apples.
Sunset Summers at Park Tavern
Sunday, October 6th
The weekly concerts continue all summer long with alternative performances from Atlanta’s most buzz-worthy artists through October. Unwind with friends, soak up the sunset, and enjoy the best of Atlanta’s music scene alongside friends and fur pals! Located conveniently off of the Atlanta BeltLine, performances will be held under the spacious, air conditioned Garden Tent of Park Tavern. With Piedmont Park and the Midtown Skyline as its backdrop, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Atlanta. This week’s music TBA.
Join the Chastain Challenge!
Runs Through October 15th
Lace up your running shoes for a great cause, and join the Chastain Park Conservancy in their mission to keep the park clean, safe, and green! By signing up and participating, you have an opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones while rallying around the Chastain Park PATH. Register as a participant, make a one-time donation, or even get friends to sponsor you as you complete the Challenge. The event is sponsored by All Day Running Co., who will be hosting fun community gathering events throughout the Challenge!
Food and Street Art Tour on the BeltLine
Saturdays
Enjoy 6 delicious tastings across 4 popular Atlanta BeltLine restaurants and experience some surprise interactions with local street art! The immersive experience takes you along Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, not only showcasing the city’s hub of diverse flavor, but why the BeltLine is called the South’s largest outdoor art gallery. Come out and see the ways the Atlanta BeltLine is completely transforming the city!
Taste Your Way Through Inman Park
What better way to experience Atlanta than to delve into its hub of flavor? With over 70 incredible bars and restaurants within walking distance, Inman Park is home to Atlanta’s best flavors and dining experiences. We’ve compiled a list to help you get the most out of your dining experience with our favorite stops along the way!
Explore Atlanta’s Best Farmers’ Markets!
NEWLY UPDATED FOR 2024
Grab those market bags and get ready to experience the city’s local flavors at their very best with our 2024 Guide to Atlanta’s Best Farmers Markets. Enjoy a leisurely Saturday morning sipping hot brewed coffee as you stroll through a rainbow of organic produce, listening to live music and exploring local art. Even the kids will enjoy the variety of family-friendly options, including activity centers, baby animals, picnics, and more! Shopping local has never been easier, and Atlanta turns a weekly stop for food into a remarkable experience for everyone.