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Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) Fall Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 07:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 7:00 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Cost: Members free/Non-Members $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Corrine Colarusso: Runaway Universe

Nov 8, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026 12pm - 5pm

2024/2025 Working Artist Project

This round of the MOCA GA Working Artist Project was curated by Apsara DiQuinzio, senior curator of contemporary art at the Nevada Museum of Art

About the Exhibition

Runaway Univer... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibition: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights (wednesdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 08:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 8:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Nature/Outdoors
About the Exhibition

Nov. 15 – Jan. 11: Back for its 15th year, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ shines with new music and choreography for “Nature’s Wonders,” the world’s largest curtain of synchronized light and sound.

 

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Atlanta History Center Fall Exhibits (Satuddays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 08:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 8:00 AM
Atlanta History Center Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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High Museum Fall Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
High Museum of Art Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Carlos Museum Fall Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Michael C. Carlos Museum Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts

Through Sun., Dec. 7
CRITIC’S PICK:
Continuum: Johnnie Diacon & Hotvlkuce Harjo, Carlos Museum —...

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Fernbank Fall Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community
Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas

::::  On view Oct. 4, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026

Dive into a treasure trove of underwater exploration.

Journey beneath the waves with Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas, an immersive exhibition that unveils the hidden discoveries beneath the Mediterranean Sea. Focusing ... [click here for more]
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Swan House Fall Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Swan Coach House Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Little Things

Our annual small works exhibition

Curated by Maria Bruckman and Jacob O’Kelley

November 13 - January 8

Reception: Thursday, November 13, 6-9pm

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Jackson Fine Art Fall Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Jackson Fine Art Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Tue., Dec. 23
Saïdou Dicko: Fragile, Jackson Fine Art - Originally from...

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Constellations

ArtsXchange Fall Exhibition (thursdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Arts Exchange Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Constellations 

ArtsXchange Studio Artists Exhibition December 6, 2025 – January 10, 2026

Constellations: ArtsXchange Studio Artists Exhibition reunites five independent working artists who share residency at the ArtsXchange: Jim Alexander, Tafawa Hicks, Lisa Tuttle, Ric Washington, and Kenneth Za... [click here for more]
Constellations

ArtsXchange Fall Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Arts Exchange Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Constellations 

ArtsXchange Studio Artists Exhibition December 6, 2025 – January 10, 2026

Constellations: ArtsXchange Studio Artists Exhibition reunites five independent working artists who share residency at the ArtsXchange: Jim Alexander, Tafawa Hicks, Lisa Tuttle, Ric Washington, and Kenneth Za... [click here for more]
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Dekalb History Center - Summer Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_New_Exhibit What began as a thoroughfare leading from the State Capital building to the largest Confederate monument in the country has since become a diverse and bustling road teeming with life. Running from the heart of Atlanta through the interior ... [click here for more]
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Winter Fest 2025

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Atlanta History Center Cost: Purchase Your Tickets *
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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Winter Fest 2025

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Atlanta History Center Cost: $27, adult; $24, youth; free, ages 0-3
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Holidays and Special Events
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive day of fun, memory-making, and wonder at Atlanta History Center! On December 6, the campus transforms into a winter celebration featuring seasonal activities for all ages. With our admission add-on ticket, you can reserve your spot for a professional phot... [click here for more]
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Leashes & Lattes Adoption Event

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Taproom Coffee Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community, Community::Pets
Stop by for your morning coffee and meet adoptable pets at Taproom Coffee in Kirkwood every first Saturday of the month! We are offering dog adoptions with fosters pets present throughout the event from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM onsite at Taproom (1963 Hosea L Williams Drive SE, R106, Atlanta, GA 30317).... [click here for more]
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City Centre Santa

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:00 AM
Brookhaven City Centre Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Free Events, Holidays and Special Events
New in 2025, Santa Claus himself will be available for pictures at Brookhaven City Centre, 4001 Peachtree Rd NE. City Centre Santa takes place on Saturdays, Dec 6, 13, and 20, from 9 a.m. –12 p.m. Walk ups are welcomed, no reservation necessary. These events are free to attend. [click here for more]
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ChristmasParade

49th Annual College Park Christmas Parade

Saturday December 6, 2025 09:30 AM EST 12/06/2025 9:30 AM
Keith James Auditorium (Formerly College park Auditorium) Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community, Free Events, Holidays and Special Events, Music
Celebrate a cherished College Park tradition at the 49th Annual College Park Christmas Parade! On Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., gather along Main Street to enjoy a spectacular morning of holiday floats, marching bands, community groups, and, of course, a special appearance by Santa ... [click here for more]
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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
 T is for Timon – Craig Drennen

September 20 – December 14, 2025

T is for Timon presents a selection from Craig Drennen’s seventeen-year body of work based on Timon of Athens, William Shakespeare’s least admired play. Centered around the play’s characters, Drennen’s series coalesce in a way t... [click here for more]
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Wolfgang Gallery Fall Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
Wolfgang Gallery Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
The House Keeps a Ledger The House Keeps a Ledger features paintings, sculptures, textiles, and photography that examine how the spaces we inhabit quietly record our lives. A house is more than shelter—it is a witness, an accountant, a vessel for memory. Within its walls, objects become ledger... [click here for more]
Hammond House

Hammonds House Museum Summer Exhibition (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
Hammonds House Museum Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Black Zeitgeist: Atlanta, the Visual Arts, and the National Black Arts Festival#Black_Zeitgeist:_Atlanta_the_Visual_Arts_and_the_National_Black_Arts_Festival

JULY 18, 2025 - DECEMBER 14, 2025

 

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Whitespace Fall Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
Whitespace Gallery Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
The Art of Staying - Shana Robbins

  Resisting the codes and powers of dominant orderings, The Art of Staying calls for a deeper recognition of rivers, forests, animals, and humans as living entities with intrinsic value beyond measure or utility.

Rooted in an ethics of joy, this exhibition e... [click here for more]
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Fall Exhibits at Gallery Anderson Smith (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
Gallery Anderson Smith Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Gallery Anderson Smith curates dialogue between cultures and art. We represent contemporary artists specializing in pop art and international figurative art and curate, procure, and consult for museums, cultural institutions, arts organizations, and collectors in the US and abroad. Anderson Smith ... [click here for more]
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Johnson Lowe Gallery Fall Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
Johnson Lowe Gallery Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
2025: In Review

A Year of Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery 30 November 2025 - 6 January 2026

In 2025, Johnson Lowe Gallery hosted a series of exhibitions that traced significant developments across painting, sculpture, installation, and mixed media practices. Rather than constructing a sin... [click here for more]
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SCADFash Fall Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Cost: $10 general admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife::Fashion
'André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever'

Now on View - March 1, 2026

André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever is a tribute to the enduring legacy of André Leon Talley — distinguished editor, cultural icon, and beloved SCAD mentor and friend. The exhibition features nearly 70 looks from Talley’s per... [click here for more]
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Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
Festive Features: Celebrate Holiday Puppetry

Now-December 28

Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to this festive hall of puppets. This year’s new additions bring lesser-known stories and artists to the forefront and highlight traditions from both Jewish and Christian holidays. Festive Feat... [click here for more]
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Family Saturday

Saturday December 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/06/2025 10:00 AM
High Museum of Art Cost: Free/Members $23.50/non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts, Community::Family
Family Saturdays incorporate arts programming for everyone. Friends and families of any age can experiment, play, and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours. Whether you’re joining Toddler Saturday, Studio Sessions, or Teen Art Afternoon, there is something fo... [click here for more]

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