19 Things to Do in Atlanta This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park

One of the Southeast's largest arts and crafts festivals featuring 400+ artists and crafters, a flower and plant garden, Children's Entrepreneur Market, and all the regular Stone Mountain attractions.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Stone Mountain Park

Atlanta Home Show

The Atlanta Home Show returns to the Cobb Convention Center at Cobb Galleria Centre, featuring home design, renovation ideas, and vendors.

Friday, September 11, 2026 10:00 AM · Cobb Convention Center (Cobb Galleria Centre)

Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Cheer on racing teams, witness cultural performances, and enjoy international cuisine at this exciting annual Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Music & Nightlife

Will Hoge at Red Clay Music Foundry

Heartland rock artist Will Hoge performs at Eddie Owen Presents' Red Clay Music Foundry, a critic's pick for Thursday night.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 8:00 PM · Eddie Owen Presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

Steve-O at Helium Comedy Club

The Jackass star and comedian brings his stand-up show to Helium Comedy Club in Alpharetta for two shows Friday night.

Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM · Helium Comedy Club, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta

Nurse John – Against Medical Advice Tour

Nurse John brings his Against Medical Advice Tour to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre for one night only.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Rufus Wainwright at City Winery Atlanta

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright performs two intimate nights at City Winery inside Ponce City Market — dinner and a show in the Old Fourth Ward.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave NE, Ponce City Market

Family-Friendly

Carmela Full of Wishes at Alliance Theatre

A lyrical and heartfelt musical for families based on the award-winning picture book by Matt de la Peña, celebrating family, imagination, and vibrant Latino community life — best for ages 6 and up.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Alliance Theatre, Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

Monster Jam at Gas South Arena

High-flying monster trucks compete in stunts and racing competitions across two action-packed days at Gas South Arena in Duluth.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Gas South Arena, Duluth

UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art

Free special family programming at the High Museum featuring live music by a local Atlanta DJ and drop-in art making activities for all ages.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · High Museum of Art

Arts & Culture

Hamilton at the Fox Theatre

Lin-Manuel Miranda's landmark hip-hop musical about Alexander Hamilton continues its Atlanta run at the historic Fox Theatre, playing through September 20.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Fox Theatre

Artist in Residence Launch Party

Opening celebration for a new artist in residence program at the Kimpton Shane Hotel in Midtown Atlanta.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Kimpton Shane Hotel, Midtown

Atlanta Ballet: Passion & Pride (September Mixed Rep)

Atlanta Ballet's September mixed repertory program 'Passion & Pride' brings an evening of contemporary dance to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Outdoors & Active

E+ROSE Saturday Sweat Series X PVOLVE Krog Street Market

Free outdoor fitness class pairing E+ROSE's wellness community with PVOLVE's low-impact, functional training method at Krog Street Market.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:00 AM · E+ROSE Wellness Cafe – Old Fourth Ward / Krog Street Market

Big Creek Greenway Saturday Evening Walk

A community evening walk along the scenic Big Creek Greenway trail, organized by the Lawrenceville Hikers group.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 5:00 PM · Big Creek Greenway

Free Events

Chamblee Chalk Walk & Artist Market

A free community celebration in Downtown Chamblee featuring live chalk art creations, artist vendors, and a performance stage.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Downtown Chamblee

Eastside Beltline Run

Free weekly Sunday morning run club along the Eastside Beltline trail, organized by Atlanta Running Meetup — open to all paces.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 7:00 AM · Eastside Atlanta Beltline

Midtown Artisan Markets

Weekly artisan market in Midtown at 98 14th St NE featuring local makers, vendors, and community gathering in a walkable setting.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00 PM · 98 14th St NE, Midtown

Food & Drink

Peachtree Road Farmers Market

Atlanta's beloved weekly farmers market returns to Peachtree Road with local produce, artisan goods, and food vendors for a Saturday morning outing.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:30 AM · Peachtree Road Farmers Market