Fall officially arrives this weekend, and Atlanta is definitely in the spirit to celebrate! Explore what’s happening all weekend long with our Top 19 Happenings Around Atlanta This Weekend: Thursday – Sunday, September 20th – 23rd, 2018.
Kick off your weekend a bit early with unlimited tastes from Buckhead’s premier restaurants, or hop on over the the Atlanta Botanical Garden for a cocktail and some live entertainment. Some of the city’s favorite events take place all weekend long from the beloved Beltline Lantern Parade, Fourth Ward Tour of Homes, and a Fall Festival! Wine lovers will enjoy the wine varietals at Aqua Vino, City Winery’s Harvest Party, and the Kirkwood Wine Stroll. Looking for more family fun? The opportunities are endless with delicious food, kid-friendly entertainment, and more.
Whatever your tastes, this weekend has a variety of fun for all ages – and we have you covered with 19 unique happenings all weekend long!
Anne Irwin Fine Art proudly presents the newest works of Blayne Macauley, featuring 10-12 large works in her first solo show, “Memory in An Unreliable Narrator.” Joining the gallery in 2017, Blayne has also participated in a number of the gallery’s group shows, including the 
Formerly known at the Brookhaven Chili Cook Off, the 7th Annual Atlanta Chili Cook Off makes competition tastes better than ever!
The heart of Buckhead is one of Atlanta’s most prestigious areas, home to one of the largest art buying communities in the city. Join visitors from all over the country to celebrate with outdoor festivities at the Buckhead Fine Arts Festival! 
Anne Irwin Fine Art proudly presents Soft and Subtle, a beautiful exhibit in which three of the gallery’s fabulous female artists are featured! Come enjoy the Opening Reception where you’ll explore these remarkable works of art, meet the artists, and enjoy cocktails and lite bites.
Celebrate with your neighbors at the 5th Annual Rock Chastain Benefit Concert featuring 10,000 Maniacs, Yellow Brick Road-Tribute to Elton John, Dreambrother, and Pony League!
Illuminate your style among all levels of design enthusiasts at Design ADAC! The three-day celebration features a full program of book signings, product launches, cocktail parties, salon-style talks, and pop-up shops.
Experience Southern tradition at Atlanta History Center’s Fall Folk Festival! Celebrating this year’s Barbecue Nation nation, the barbecue traditions of Native Americans, African Americans and European Americans will be showcased throughout the day. 
With free admittance to all National Parks, National public Lands Day is the perfect time to celebrate all that America’s beautiful parks have to offer!
Eat your heart out at the 15th Annual Taste of Buckhead! Located in the trendy Sweetwater Design District, the highly-anticipated culinary event will will be held at The Stave Room at ASW Distillery, the former home of the Mason Murer Art Gallery.