From electronic dance festivals to family-friendly fairs and yoga sessions on the patio, this last full week of September is filled with both relaxing and exciting events.
Monday, Sept. 21
Inman Park Restaurant Week begins
Through Sept. 27. Make your Mondays a little less gloomy and indulge in a meal at one of Inman Restaurant Week's several participating restuarants including Pure Taqueria, Barcelona Wine Bar, Rathbun's, Wisteria, Fritti and more. Foodies get to choose from a variety of items from three different priced menus — $15, $25 and $35. Event details at inmanparkrestaurantweek.com
Gwinnett County Fair through Sept. 27
Through Sept. 27 at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. If you're looking for some good old family-fun, look no further. The Gwinnett County Fair features more than 50 rides, live music, games, the Miss Gwinnett County Pageant, stunt shows and more. Admission is $5 for ages 5-64 and $2 for seniors 65 and older. Children under 5 years enter for free. Event details at gwinnettcountyfair.com
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Open Mic Atlanta
10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Royal Peacock. Enjoy open mic night at one of the most historic clubs in the South and bring a friend to enjoy drink specials, a hookah bar and pool table. Sign-up is from 9-10 p.m. Doors open at 10 p.m with a $10 admission fee for gentleman and $3 for ladies before 11 p.m. After 11 p.m., ladies pay $10. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/open-mic-atl-/
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Tipple + Rose "Mixer Mixer"
6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary. Sip on speciality tea cocktails and local mixers along with light bites at this unique event in Atlanta. Now that the nights are getting a little cooler, this is the perfect evening event. Admission to the mixer is free and RSVPs can be sent to tippleandrose@gmail.com.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Sunset Salutations Yoga
6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Garden, Community Smith's rooftop patio. Find your 'om' after a hectic day as you make your way to a relaxing rooftop yoga class led by Carly Grace and Hannah Grady. While participiation is free, donations will be used toward Hannah's fundraiser for a trip to East Africa as she works with the Africa Yoga Project. After class, enjoy a light dinner or refreshing cocktail. Be sure to bring your own mat. For more information, call 678-412-2402 or send an e-mail to carlygrace@thunderboltpoweryoga.com.
Friday, Sept. 25
9th annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll
Wine tasting from 6-9:30 p.m., party until 11 p.m. on the streets of Kirkwood. Enjoy a Friday night date night or bring your friends for a beautiful evening stroll through the historic Kirkwood neighborhood. Enjoy live acoustic and light rock bands perform throughout the night as you sample wines from a variety of Kirkwood businesses. Wine tasting guests must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $50 before the event and $60 on the day of the event, but tickets are limited. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/kirkwood-wine-stroll
Stone Mountain's annual Pumpkin Festival opens
Through Oct. 25 at Stone Mountain Park. What better way to get ready for fall colors and weather than bring the family to a pumpkin festival? Enjoy a day of attractions, games, shows and more. Find your way out of Spookley's A-MAZE-ING Adventure and dance through the Dance-A-Long Party Parade. This family-favorite is a can't-miss. Tickets are $19.95 for children ages 3-11 and $24.95 for adults and children 12 years and older. Event details at stonemountainpark.com/events/Pumpkin-Festival
TomorrowWorld Festival begins
Through Sept. 27 in Chattahoochee Hills. One of America's largest 21+ festivals hits the hills once again. Do something spontaneous and buy tickets to this sophisticated electronic dance music festival featuring artists like Adventure Club, Afrojack, David Guetta and more. Single-day tickets are $145, the weekend pass is $357 and Dreamville camping tickets, which includes the 3-day access and 5 days plus 4 nights of camping, are $417. Event details at tomorrowworld.com
Saturday, Sept. 26
Patio Pig Party
7 p.m. to close on the Seven Lamps patio. Meat lovers, this is the event for you. Grassroots Farms and Chef de Cuisine Conor O'Reilly are coming together to give you a dinner filled with pulled pork, traditional barbecue and refreshing beer. Tickets are $25. Event details at placestogoinatlanta.com/events/patiopigparty
Sunday, Sept. 27
Om Yoga on the Patio
10:15 a.m. on the patio at Osteria Mattone. What better way to end the weekend with a yoga cleanse? Enjoy a free and relaxing yoga session with certified instructor, Laura Beisel. After you de-stress and de-knot, indulge in a complimentary Bellini from Osteria Mattone. Participants will also have the chance to win a free month at Lift yoga studios in Roswell as well as a gift card to Osteria Mattone. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/roswell_ga/events/free-om-yoga-patio
