ATLANTA - Looking for fun plans this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia? From festivals and fairs to live music, food, and family-friendly outings, here are some of the top events happening around the region.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
Inside Atlanta
Shaky Knees Music Festival (Sept. 19–21, Piedmont Park) — Annual rock and alternative festival with 60+ bands, food and vendors.
Buckhead Arts Festival (Sept. 20–21, 2025 Peachtree Road, Atlanta) — Two-day outdoor festival with about 100 artists across multiple mediums.
Fall Festival at Atlanta History Center (Sept. 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Atlanta History Center) — Family-friendly festival with historic demonstrations, garden activities, games, food and more.
Outside Atlanta
North Georgia State Fair (Sept. 18–28, Jim R. Miller Park, Mar