Looking for a family-friendly event or two to enjoy this weekend in metro Atlanta? You'll find a fall home show, festivals, concerts and more to choose from, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding something fun to add to your weekend plans.
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Check out the following 16 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Cobb
Fall Atlanta Home Show & Outdoor Living Expo. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. $8 in advance online, $10 at the box office. Free for kids 12 and under and adults 65 and older (with ID). $5 parking, which must be paid by credit or debit card. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta. 800-395-1350. https://fallatlantahomeshow.com/.
Get inspired with hundreds of home improvement exhibitors, product demonstrations, on-stage presentations, live radio broadcasts and an appearance by Atlanta's Ty Pennington.
Woofstock. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Free admission. Smyrna Market Village, 200 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna. https://star941atlanta.radio.com/woofstock.
Bring your leashed pet if you'd like and party in the park with over 50 non-profit and animal rescue groups. Echosmith will perform Saturday at 5 p.m.
Glover Park Concert Series. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Free. Glover Park on Historic Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta. https://www.facebook.com/GloverParkConcertSeries.
Bring a blanket and lawn chairs for the last of this year's Glover Park Concert Series. Men in Blues will perform classic rock and blues.
"West Side Story." 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. $8-$9. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080. https://earlsmithstrand.org/.
See the Oscar-winning classic movie "West Side Story" on the big screen.
DeKalb
The Heart of South DeKalb Festival. 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center (Rainbow Park), 3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur. 404-683-3599. https://heartofsouthdekalb.com/.
Friday's "A Night Under the Stars" portion of the festival will feature music by The Ray Howard Trio. Saturday's fun includes a parade, 55-foot obstacle course, food trucks, a game truck and kids' zone.
Aga Khan Foundation Walk/Run Atlanta. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Free walk and concert, $10 for 100-yard dash for kids up to age 5 and $20 for 3K run for all ages. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. https://www.akfusa.org/atlanta/.
Help support the diversity of world cultures by running, walking, enjoying interactive exhibits, listening to music and more.
West Ponce Music Stroll. 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Free. Starts at Dancing Goats, 419 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. and continues along West Ponce. https://www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com.
Bands will play on the patios and in the parking lots of West Ponce businesses throughout the day. Local makers will also sell their wares.
Tucktoberfest. 5 p.m.-midnight. Saturday, Sept. 28. $30 online, $35 at the door, $15 designated driver or under 21. Tucker Brewing Company, 2003 S. Bibb Dr., Tucker. https://tuckerbrewing.com/tucktoberfest/.
Enjoy beer, brats and music, along with games for kids and adults and a German costume contest.
North Fulton
Fall Native Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. Free entry to plant area. Plant prices vary. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. chattnaturecenter.org.
Buy native plants and get your questions answered by on-site horticulturalists and master gardeners.
Sandy Springs Festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Free. City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111, ext. 1. heritagesandysprings.org.
The 34th annual Sandy Springs Festival features fine art, food, a silent auction, live entertainment, children's activities, pet parade, 10K and 5K races and more.
Credit: From awesomealpharetta.com
Credit: From awesomealpharetta.com
Star Wars and More. 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. $19.50 and up. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-733-5010. livenation.com.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs the film score of "Star Wars" plus other selections from John Williams.
Alpharetta Art in the Park. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Free admission. Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. awesomealpharetta.com.
Alpharetta's weekly Art in the Park events wrap up this Saturday, giving you the chance to see local artists create handcrafted works on site. Browse and buy works such as pottery, woodwork, jewelry, soaps, locations and more.
Gwinnett
Duluth Fall Festival Carnival. Continues 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 3142 Hill St. NW, Duluth. 855-385-8841. https://duluthfallfestival.org/.
Enjoy a variety of entertainment including a parade, 5K, rides, games, entertainment and fair food as the Fall Festival Carnival returns to Duluth.
Credit: From Taiwan Yes Night Market's Facebook page
Credit: From Taiwan Yes Night Market's Facebook page
Taiwan Yes Night Market. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. $5 cash at the door, free for kids 12 and under. 4350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. NW, Peachtree Corners. https://www.facebook.com.
Try a variety of Taiwanese street food as well as games, music and dance.
Community Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Free admission. City Park, Greenway Parking Lot, 76 Main St., Lilburn. cityoflilburn.com.
Find treasures as vendors sell items such as pre-owned furniture, clothing, toys, tools, electronics, household goods and more.
5th Annual Run for Recovery 5K. 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. $20-$25. Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, SE, Lawrenceville. 678-743-1808, ext. 115. https://www.active.com.
Run a 5K course that starts and finishes at Tribble Mill Park. The event celebrates recovery and raises awareness.
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