Atlanta October 2023

Atlanta October 2023 Events

Atlanta October 2023 Events

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Atlanta's Many Lively Haunts Await in October.

Average temperature low and high: 50°- 74°
October marks the turning of the seasons from summer to fall. The air cools, the leaves turn, and the Halloween festivities last all month long. There's no limit to the seasonal events that can be had in Atlanta, whether it's Halloween or Oktoberfest celebrations.
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October Event Calendar

Candler Park Fall Fest

Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Candler Park View on Map
Candler Park Fall Fest
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Candler Park Fall Fest is all about sinking into fun in the sun. With food, festivities and live music spanning two days, this urban oasis attracts over 20,000 people on each day of the festival and popular local artists and food outlets to boot. For the athletically inclined attendees, don your sports attire on Sunday for a sprightly 5K or a breezy 1-mile fun run. Every dollar collected at this volunteer-only event goes right back into the development and upkeep of the picturesque Candler Park. Entry to this event is free, so bring your friends and family along. Everyone's invited.

Sweet Auburn Music Fest

Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2023 Atlanta Streets View on Map
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The Sweet Auburn Festival will rock your world and your taste buds. This free three-day music festival is a time to celebrate creativity both in the world of music and gastronomy. Enjoy the best new R&B talents and music legends alongside some of the best finger foods in the region. Keep a lookout, as you might spot some celebrities in the crowd as well. When it's all over, take home a souvenir from one of the many art vendors at the festival.

Roswell Wine Festival

Oct 1, 2023 Historic Roswell View on Map

The Roswell Wine Festival is back for its 10th edition, giving you the chance to stroll down Canton Street sampling wines from local restaurants. This languid festival is for wine lovers and those who want to get a taste of the historic town of Roswell while sipping on some of the finest wines from the region. With over 150 wines up for sampling, you're sure to find some new favorites. All proceeds from this event go towards funding local charities. General admission passes start from $60, and this is a strictly 21 and over event.

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Fall Festival on Ponce

Oct 7-8, 2023 Olmstead Linear Park View on Map
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Join artists and visitors for the 12th annual Fall Festival on Ponce. Attendees will be able to browse 120+ displays of art while taking in beautiful historic Olmsted Linear Park. Local food and beverage vendors will be on scene - as well as a children's area. This free festival is a great opportunity for the whole family to experience something new.

Atlanta Air Show

Oct 7-8, 2023 Peachtree City View on Map
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The Atlanta Air Show features a variety of airplanes performing tricks that will leave you stunned. Demonstrations include the F22 Raptor, attack helicopters, the F4U Corsair and a parachute team. Flying ace Buck Roetman will also perform death-defying stunts for you. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the show. Passes start at $28.88.

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Atlanta Women's Film Festival

Oct 8, 2023 Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens View on Map
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The Atlanta Women's Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the women of cinema. This roaring celebration of female power in the film world features directors, writers, producers, and actors. Basically, anyone who champions female-centered tales is invited. Prepare for a feast of live screenings, complete with filmmaker tête-à-têtes and screenplay table reads that'll leave you on the edge of your seat. There are also live panels with celluloid-savvy superwomen and networking soirées. This is a strictly 18+ event. All-access passes are $40. Tickets for individual blocks during the day or to attend the award ceremony are $15.

Atlanta Pride Parade

Oct 14-15, 2023 Midtown Atlanta View on Map
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The Atlanta Pride celebration is one of the country's largest and most colorful celebrations of queer culture and the community. Over two days, the streets of Midtown turn into an open party showered with tunes, art, dancing, and of course, the ever-popular parades. Come down on Saturday and support the trans, bi and pan communities as they strut their stuff with their individual parades. The following day, Sunday, marks the highlight of the celebration, The Atlanta Pride Parade, which draws over 100,000 people each year. Both days also feature a marketplace with over 250 booths selling merch, souvenirs, apparel and much more.

Taste of Buckhead

Oct 19, 2023 The Stave Room at ASW Distillery View on Map
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The Taste of Buckhead is your passport to experiencing the best of Atlanta's food and drink scene. Sip on the region's best wine, beer and spirits while over 20 culinary wizards from Buckhead turn up the flavor with live cooking spectacles. Many of the city's best restaurants participate in this premier tasting event, so come down for a memorable gastronomic experience. This event is for ages 21+, and early bird tickets start at $50.

ATLive: Country Night

Oct 21, 2023 Mercedes-Benz Stadium View on Map
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The ATLive: Country Alive concert is making a grand return with country music legends George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson, and Little Big Town. This event is for country music aficionados and promises a mix of timeless classics and modern country hits. If you plan on driving to the concert, book a parking spot for convenient parking. For a smooth entry to the concert, we recommend you don't carry a bag, and if you must, ensure that it's a clear bag. Food and drink will be available at the concert venue.

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade

Oct 21-22, 2023 Moreland and Euclid Ave View on Map
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The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade is sneaking up, returning for a startling two-day event. Dress up in your most gruesome or fun costume and celebrate Halloween at one of the best events in the country. Guests will have plenty to experience between live music across three stages, costume shows, drag karaoke, food trucks and alcohol vendors. Be sure to stop by the BIZarre Bazaar Haunted Market to pick up some wicked homemade goods and art. This year, L5P will have its first-ever haunted house..enter if you dare. The parade is set to take place on Sunday, October 22nd. Admission is free.

One Music Fest

Oct 28-29, 2023 Piedmont Park View on Map
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Hold onto your headphones, folks. One Musicfest, the big daddy of all 2-day urban music bashes, is back with a star-studded lineup. Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson will be taking the stage, along with many other world-famous artists. The fest pulls in over 50,000 global music addicts, and there are food trucks to ensure your stomach stays as happy as your ears. If you're itching to bag a piece of fame, there are merchandise vendors where you can pick up souvenirs. One Musicfest is open to all ages. Grab your tickets here.

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Have a Drink at a Bar Made of a Shipping Container

Have a Drink at a Bar Made of a Shipping Container
8Arm is a swank cafe located across from Ponce City Market. Check out their award-winning cocktail bar, which is a pink neon-lit shipping container on a covered patio that is can be heated when temperatures drop.

Scream at the Netherworld Haunted House

Scream at the Netherworld Haunted House
There is no better way to get into the spooky Halloween spirit than with a visit to Netherworld. Netherworld is a self-guided, walk-through haunted house near Atlanta in Gwinnett County that's been running since 1977. With high-quality special effects and professional actors, it will make an unforgettable experience, and you'll be sure to scream all night.
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