Looking for fall and winter events near East Cobb? Here is my guide to what’s happening from October 10 through December 31, 2026, in Marietta, Roswell, Atlanta, Alpharetta, and North Georgia
I put this list together for neighbors and friends who enjoy getting out and about. Pick a favorite, grab a friend, and enjoy the season.
Fall Events in October
- 10/10–11 — Chalktoberfest, chalk artists & craft beer, Marietta Square
- 10/16 — Alpharetta Moonlight Market, evening artisan market, Town Green, Alpharetta
- 10/16–17 — Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, BBQ cook-off & concerts, Depot Park, Kennesaw
- 10/16–18 — Stone Mountain Highland Games, Scottish heritage festival, Stone Mountain Park
- 10/17 — HarvestFest & Scarecrows in the Square, arts & crafts show, Marietta Square
- 10/17 — Gainesville Chicken Festival, BBQ & family fun, Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Gainesville
- 10/17–18 — Gold Rush Days Festival, crafts, music & mining history, Dahlonega
- 10/17–18 — Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade, art market, parade & live music, Atlanta
- 10/17, 18, 24, 25 & 31 — Boo at the Zoo, trick-or-treat trail, Zoo Atlanta
- 10/18 — SQUAREcrows, scarecrow display, Downtown Square, Gainesville
- 10/20–24 — Paint the Town Plein Air, artists painting around town, Alpharetta
- 10/23–25 — Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show, classic cars, music & parade, Main Street Park, Dawsonville
- 10/24 — Inman Park Wine Stroll, wine tastings & live music, Atlanta
- 10/24 — Trick or Treating at Avalon, family Halloween morning, Alpharetta
- 10/30 — Trick or Treat on the Square, Downtown Square, Gainesville
Fall Events in November
- 11/14–1/10 — Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, illuminated garden walk, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta
- 11/19 — Alive in Roswell (season finale), live music & vendors, Canton Street, Roswell
- 11/21 — Jingle Mingle & “Lighting of the Chicken”, holiday kickoff, Downtown Gainesville
- 11/21–12/23 — Christkindlmarket Roswell, German-style holiday market, Bulloch Hall, Roswell
- 11/22 — The Lighting of Avalon, holiday lights & tree lighting, Avalon, Alpharetta
- 11/22 — A Little Peace of the Holidays, holiday concert, Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Winter Events in December
- 12/3 — Marietta Pilgrimage Gala, The Whitlock Inn, Marietta
- 12/4 — Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting, Glover Park, Marietta
- 12/4 — Roswell’s Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Heart of Roswell Park, Roswell
- 12/4–6 — Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour, Church-Cherokee neighborhood, Marietta
- 12/5 — Roswell City Spectacular, holiday dance production, Roswell Cultural Arts Center
- 12/6 — Sail On: A Beach Boys Christmas, Roswell Cultural Arts Center
- 12/17 — Handel’s Messiah, Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta
- 12/18 — Y’allmark (improvised holiday comedy), Roswell Cultural Arts Center
- 12/19 — Atlanta Vocal Project: Ringin’ in the Holidays, Roswell Cultural Arts Center
- Through 1/10 — Garden Lights, Holiday Nights (cont.), Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta
Football in Atlanta
- 12/5 — SEC Championship Game, Mercedes-Benz Stadium (kickoff time TBA)
- 12/12 — Celebration Bowl, HBCU championship, 12:00 PM, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- 1/1 — Peach Bowl, College Football Playoff Quarterfinal, Mercedes-Benz Stadium (time TBA)
Dates were verified against official sources as of early October 2026. Please check each event’s website before attending, as schedules can change.
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