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Looking for things to do in Atlanta? Discover what’s happening today, this weekend, and beyond — or explore the city’s best festivals, holiday events, restaurants, nightlife, and attractions.

What's Happening Now

Looking for something to do right now? Browse our top picks for today and explore upcoming events across Atlanta.

• 5 Things to Do Today
• Today's Events
• Weekend Events
• Free Things to Do

5 Things to Do Today

OCTOBER 23, 2026

Night at the Museum: Mystics & Monsters

Join us for the new release of Southern Monsters an anthology, featuring several Georgia authors including D.C. Phillips

About the book:  16 devious...

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Climate Film Festival (Day 1)

10/23/2026 6:00 PM

Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center

Commissioner Ted Terry and Resilient DeKalb are pleased to invite you to a two-day Free Climate Film Festival on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, Octo...

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Fall-O-Ween: Fandom Fest '26

10/23/2026 6:00 PM

The Home Depot Backyard

Festivities, food, and fall fun for the whole family!

Fall into your fandom! 🍂

Where fall meets fandom at The Home Depot Backyard. Our annual even...

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Sugar

10/23/2026 8:00 PM

The Eastern

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Oct. 23
Sugar, The Eastern — Ex-Husker Du frontman Bob Mould’s “pop-grunge”...

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Stephen Day Presents: The Self Titled Tour with Emily Brimlow at Terminal West

10/23/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Oct. 23
Stephen Day, Emily Brimlow, Terminal West — Buford, GA’s pop...

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Holidays & Seasonal Events

Looking for holiday events in Atlanta? Explore our evergreen guides to the city’s biggest seasonal celebrations.

• Valentine's Day in Atlanta
• Mardi Gras and Carnival in Atlanta
• St. Patrick's Day in Atlanta
• Mother's Day in Atlanta
• Memorial Day in Atlanta
• Juneteenth in Atlanta
• Fourth of July in Atlanta
• Father's Day in Atlanta
• Labor Day in Atlanta
• Halloween in Atlanta
• Thanksgiving in Atlanta
• Christmas in Atlanta
• New Year's Eve in Atlanta

Explore Atlanta Festivals

From music and food festivals to neighborhood celebrations, Atlanta hosts festivals year-round.

• Atlanta Festivals Guide
• Food Festivals
• Music Festivals
• Art Festivals

Explore Arts & Culture

CityGuide - 11 art galleries worth getting to know

07/15/2015 4:00 AM

Visit the spaces that are supporting your favorite local artists

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Atlanta according to Yoyo Ferro

06/01/2015 4:00 AM

Meet the artist behind the Atlanta City Guide map

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CityGuide - 12 ways to take in the local theater scene

05/15/2015 4:00 AM

The best relatively ITP haunts for plays, performances, and onstage shenanigans

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Explore Food & Drink

10 reasons to skip the grocery store

01/07/2021 4:00 AM

Ditch the big-box chains and support your local farmers and entrepreneurs

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9 Buford Highway Asian Restaurants for the bucket list

07/31/2015 4:00 AM

9 essential ethnic restaurants to hit up on Georgia SR 13

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8 Atlanta restaurants with great raw bars

03/20/2015 4:00 AM

Where to get your oyster fix in Atlanta

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Explore Nightlife

Where to dance and get your swerve on in Atlanta

10/21/2019 2:40 PM

Atlanta clubs offering weekend dance parties featuring a selection of local DJ's.

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Where to listen to music on a weeknight in Atlanta

10/21/2019 1:40 PM

Go where the locals go

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11 Places to drink whiskey in Atlanta

10/16/2019 4:50 PM

Where to go when you want to drink the good stuff

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Explore Outdoor Activities

Ten great camping escapes

01/02/2021 2:11 PM

Regional campgrounds offer a 'safe' place to leave the world behind

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7 excuses to let dog be your copilot

12/28/2020 4:00 AM

Scope these pooch-friendly spots

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15 ways to spend the day outdoors

12/27/2020 4:00 AM

From hiking trails to nature preserves, it's time to leave the house

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Explore Shopping

17 places to feed your inner sapiosexual

12/27/2020 4:00 AM

Let's get lost in the stacks with some moody media

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7 local clothing stores you must visit

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Skip the malls and shopping centers in favor of these ATL retail spots

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8 places to revamp your thrift shop threads and such

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Spring cleaning meets summer blingin' - on a budget

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Explore Attractions

14 kid-friendly mainstays

12/27/2020 4:00 AM

Atlanta has heaps of family-approved ways to spend the day

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12 primo ATL people-watching spots

12/27/2020 4:00 AM

Where to go in the A for the best introverted entertainment

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10 history lessons you'll find in Atlanta

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Educational landmarks from the museum to the grave

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Explore Date Night

Best Unique Date Nights in Atlanta

04/12/2021 2:48 PM

Our guide to the best unique date nights in Atlanta.

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Best Girls Night Places in Atlanta

03/29/2021 6:17 PM

Our list of the best girls night out places in Atlanta.

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17 fun first-date restaurants

04/24/2015 4:00 AM

Where to get your first-date game on in Atlanta

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Explore Road Trips

Best GA Beach Retreats

03/29/2021 6:17 PM

Our list of the best beaches to visit in Georgia.

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Best GA Mountain Retreats

03/29/2021 6:17 PM

Our list of GA Mountain Getaways.

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Best Weekend Getways for ATLiens

03/26/2021 12:23 PM

Our list of the best weekend getaways outside of Atlanta

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Plan Ahead

Explore upcoming events, festivals, holiday happenings, and seasonal things to do across Atlanta.

• All Events Calendar
• Upcoming Festivals
• Tomorrow's Events

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