Interested in a specific type of event? See Atlanta’s calendars of upcoming:
– Comedy shows
– Beer and wine festivals
– Music festivals
– Musicals
– Food festivals
See also:
– Concerts in Atlanta in October
– Atlanta’s biggest annual festivals
– Atlanta weather in October
– Things to do in Atlanta
!Event dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
→ See September events
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in October 2026
– Out on Film, September 24 - October 4 2026
Annual festival of films by, for, and about the LGBTQ community. More details
– North Georgia State Fair, September 24 - October 4 2026
Annual fair in Jim R Miller Park, Marietta, with carnival rides, shows, performances, festival food, circus and more. More details
– Georgia Latino International Film Festival, October 1-4 2026
Annual festival of international filmmaking with an especial focus on people of Latino heritage. More details
– Atlanta Horror Film Festival, October 2-4 2026
Annual film festival at Limelight Theater. More details
– Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, October 2-4 2026
Monthly antiques and collectibles market in Cumming. More details
– Atlanta Arab Festival, October 3-4 2026
Free annual festival at the Alif Institute in celebration of Arab cultures, with foods from the Arab world, live performances, vendors, cultural exhibits and workshops, games and more. All are welcome. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in October 2026
– Scott Antique Market, October 8-11 2026
Monthly antiques market at Atlanta Expo Centers. More details
– Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival, October 9-10 2026
Annual music festival in downtown Alpharetta, with performances on multiple stages, arts and crafts market, and more. More details
– Festival on Ponce, October 10-11 2026
Fall arts and crafts festival in Olmsted Linear Park, with 125+ fine art and crafts, folk and outsider art displays, plus food and drink and children’s activities. More details
– Chalktoberfest, October 10-11 2026
Annual art and beer festival at Marietta Square, featuring works by professional chalk artists, craft beers from 40+ breweries, live music, food and more. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in October 2026
– Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival, October 16-18 2026
Annual Scottish heritage festival at Stone Mountain Park, with traditional music and dancing, Scottish athletics, traditional foods and drinks, vendors and more. More details
– HarvestFest and Scarecrows In The Square, October 17 2026
Annual fall festival in downtown Marietta, with arts and craft show, costume and other contests, touch-a-truck, scarecrow display, children’s activities and more. More details
– Pop-In for Family Fun: Haunted History, October 17 2026
Free monthly themed family activities and crafts at Marietta History Center. More details
– Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade, October 17-18 2026
Big annual festival in Little Five Points, with Halloween parade, 100+ art vendors, live music, skate ramps, ghost tours, wrestling, street performers and more. More details
– Boo at the Zoo, October 17-31 2026
Annual family Halloween festival at Zoo Atlanta, with trick-or-treating, costumed characters, themed activities and entertainment, and more. Costumes welcome. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in October 2026
– PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K, October 24-25 2026
Annual fall 10-mile, 5K and children’s races at Atlantic Station. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in October 2026
– Native American Festival and Pow Wow, October 29 - November 1 2026
Annual festival at Stone Mountain Park in celebration of Native American cultures, with dance and music performances, craft and traditional skills demonstrations, storytelling, wildlife presentations and more. More details
– Air Dot Show Atlanta, October 31 - November 1 2026
Annual air show at Atlanta Regional Airport. More details
→ See November events