Fall has arrived, and what better way to prep for the scenic season than by filling your calendar with festive happenings? This month, the 138-acre neighborhood offers an exciting lineup of ticketed and complimentary events to add to your autumn schedule. Grab your favorite fall beverage and shop from local artisans at the Creator’s Market, indulge in delectable cuisine during Atlantic Station’s Restaurant Week and take a scenic adventure at the PNC Atlanta Mile & Dash, 10 Miler & 5K. No matter the mood, Atlantic Station has a plethora of events to get you outside in this incredible weather.  

In honor of National Pasta Day on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar will be hosting a special Pasta Making Class led by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio beginning at 6 p.m. Open to all skill levels, Chef Andrea will guide class goers through the art of making pasta from start to finish during a two-hour interactive and hands-on experience. While sipping on wine and noshing on charcuterie and antipasti, participants will create their own pasta dinner to enjoy that evening and make enough to have seconds to take home along with one of Chef Andrea’s fan favorite pasta sauces.

Live! at The Battery – the entertainment destination located in the heart of The Battery Atlanta – announces its events lineup for October, November and December 2023, plus ongoing happenings like Freedom Friday and Silent Disco Saturday.

It is written in the stars: Your 3rd Spot is the place to be Wednesday, Oct. 4 7:30pm. Atlanta’s best social dining experience—and one of the nation’s top bars—has launched a new menu of 12 zodiac-inspired cocktails aligned to the tastes of each sign. To celebrate, it will host a party with zodiac-themed giveaways and treats. Guests can make connections with compatible signs over arcade, board and yard games and get a tailored horoscope reading from an in-house astrologist.

Last year we said, "Every year, Dragon Con takes on a life of its own." This year again was no different with fun trends like The Loyal Order of the Ribbon growing and even making the Dragon Con schedule, as well as the influx of Barbie and Super Mario Brothers. We've never seen so many Princess Peaches! That’s all on top of the fantastic cosplay, Mardi Gras vibes, Indepth panels, snaps with celebrities, themed parties, and live performances! 

Henry Zebrowski, known for his starring roles in "Your Pretty FaceIs Going To Hell" and "The Last Podcast on the Left," cordially invites you to an exceptional Halloween soirée – The Donner Party. This night of macabre indulgence is set to take place on October 11 at 7:00 pm at the hauntingly atmospheric Ammazza in Atlanta. Prepare for a chilling culinary adventure as Mike Lasage, celebrated chef, crafts a four-course dining experience that pushes the boundaries of the ordinary. Drawing inspiration from the infamous Donner Party saga, the menu promises to delight the taste buds while delivering shockingly memorable presentations. You'll walk around the venue and visit the different Donner Party Stations for incredible food and a chance to meet your fellow horror-lovers. To top all off, the master of darkness himself, Henry Zebrowski, will be there visiting with guests and guiding the evening. Henry’s wildly popular podcast "The Last Podcast on the Left," covers all the darkest corners our world has to offer, both imagined and real. One particular episode detailing the harrowing tale of The Donner Party inspired this Halloween spectacle.

The Wurst Beer Hallis collaborating with Poncey-Highland wine and spirits shop Elemental Spirits Co. Thursday, Sept. 28 for the final #HungryandCurious Summer Roadshow dinner of the season.

Everything Halloween 2023 in Atlanta from parties to dinners to pop-ups and cocktails! Will be updated!

Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival – Play by Day, Glow by Night, is the most illuminated fall of all! Guests are welcome to celebrate the splendor of autumn during the park’s Pumpkin Festival, a family tradition featuring a multitude of glowing experiences. Marvel at the all-new Pumpkin Drone Show! This brand-new show features a fleet of color-changing drones synchronized to festive music while creating specially themed shapes in the sky.  Watch pumpkins, bats, spiders, and more in this aerial masterpiece happening before the World’s Largest Pumpkin Light Show each night of Pumpkin Festival.

Open Hand is celebrating 20 years of its largest annual fundraiser, Party in the Kitchen, taking place at The Stave Room at American Spirit Works on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 7- 10 p.m. This year, the event will honor Chef Gerry Klaskala, who has generously supported Open Hand for 20 years and has dedicated more than 9 years as a Chef Chair of Party in the Kitchen.

The modern art gallery and go-to destination for craft cocktails has filled the month of September with five can't-miss events, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether looking for a night of laughs, enriching classes, or thought-provoking conversations, Distillery of Modern Art has got you covered. 

Bring your plants, cuttings, seeds to trade with others in a box. Helpful to have them labeled whether in soil, wet paper napkin in baggie, or wrapped in moss. There’s designated swap and free plant areas for community (No Selling in these areas). Send a message to volunteer. Spread the word and see you there!!

Just a few hours south of Atlanta in South Georgia, Valdosta is the perfect stopping point to relax on the way to Florida or even better for a weekend getaway. They call it finding your “ahhh.” Downtown has everything you could imagine with delicious food destinations, a brewery, a wine bar, shopping, boutique hotels, a local playhouse, artwork to see, all wrapped up in a walkable adventure! Start with staying at the McKey boutique hotel, have dinner at 306 North, take a walking tour of the artwork and murals around downtown, stop for a brew at Georgia Beer Company, and stay for brunch at Downtown Social. So, whether you stop through or stay a while, it’s ahhhmazing. Let’s explore.

The Battery Atlanta is ushering in the fall season with a series of engaging activities. Guests will enjoy the autumn weather with Yoga by Kaiser Permanente and shop farm fresh local produce at the Farmers Market. There is a full lineup of performers at Coca Cola Roxy, including Danna Paola and Daniel Caesar. Park Bench postgame events keep visitors entertained all month long with DJs, Karaoke and special performances. The Battery Atlanta will also welcome participants for RaceTrac's Run for Research 5K and the St. Jude Walk/Run 5K to support a cause. Additionally, every Thursday, attendees can indulge in a Girls Night Out at Blue Moon Beer Garden, presented by Live! at The Battery Atlanta.