Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/4/24

Fall is in full swing at Atlantic Station, and what better way to celebrate autumn than with our many events? Make a new furry friend at the first-ever Adoptoberfest, complete with an adorable doggy Halloween costume contest, or celebrate the festival of lights with our inaugural Diwali Festival. Cozy up with a blanket and enjoy an evening of laughs with Improv on the Green, returning this month in partnership with Whole World Improv; celebrate Atlantic Station’s 19^th Anniversary with Restaurant Week and race for a cause with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Atlanta Walk. With so many fun activities, there’s surely something perfect for your October calendar.

Thursday, October 3: IMPROV ON THE GREEN
Located on Atlantic Green | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Get ready for an uproarious evening at Atlantic Station! Whole World Improv is bringing free outdoor laughs to town. Bring a blanket or chair, order some take-out, and settle in for a night of comedy the whole family will love! Visit here for more details.
 
Saturday, October 5: EVECE WALK FOR LIFE
Located on Atlantic Green | 8:30 a.m. to noon
As the signature event of the EVECE Foundation, this 5K Run/Walk supports mental health awareness, education, and youth development. The EVECE Foundation, Inc. was established in 2020 with the mission to “create a society that values and supports the mental well-being of all individuals.” Click here for more information. Show your race registration confirmation or race bib and receive exclusive deals at our retailers and restaurants. Click here to view our race day discounts.
 
Sunday, October 6: ADOPTOBERFEST
Located around Atlantic Green | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If there’s anything people love, it’s dogs and Halloween! On Sunday, October 6, Atlantic Station will deliver on all this at our first ever Adoptoberfest. Don’t miss your chance to help shelter pets find the homes they need while our guests enjoy shopping for all the latest pet gear and must-haves in support of the animals. There’ll be a doggy Halloween costume contest, hosted by local actor & comedian Karen Ceesay. Bring your furry best friend to participate! We are partnering with LifeLine Animal Project to create this one-of-a-kind pet festival. Interested in being a vendor? Click here to apply.
 
Saturday, October 12: MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER ATLANTA
Located at the Pinnacle Lot | 9 a.m. to Noon
Join 8,000+ participants, including survivors, families, and supporters, as they walk together to honor those affected by breast cancer while raising funds to help the American Cancer Society in its mission to fight the disease. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Atlanta Walk is an annual fundraising event that unites the community to support breast cancer research, awareness, and patient services. Click here to learn more. Show your race registration confirmation or race bib and receive exclusive deals at our retailers and restaurants. Click here to view our race day discounts.
 
Thursday, October 13: THROWBACK THURSDAYS WITH STAR 94.1 FM
Located on Atlantic Green | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Step into a time warp and experience the ultimate throwback bash with BandX! Get ready to hit the rewind button and party like it’s 1989. Don your most tubular ’80s attire—think neon leggings, acid-wash jeans, and oversized blazers—and gather your most bodacious friends for an epic night of retro fun. Don’t miss out on this blast from the past!
 
Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20: PNC MILE AND DASH, 10-MILER & 5K
Located around Atlantic Green | Saturday, Oct 19 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Sunday, Oct. 20 7:30 a.m. to noon
Join one of Atlanta’s most popular running and walking events. Dash participants will sprint through Atlantic Station with an exciting finish. Upon completion of the youth event, participants and families can make their way into number pickup to shop for merch and grab bibs for the 10 Mile and 5K distance. Starting and ending at Atlantic Station, runners and walkers wind through Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. Click here for more details. Celebrate your finish with family and friends at one of Atlantic Station’s many retail and restaurant locations, several of which are offering discounts and specials on race weekend. Click here to view our race day discounts.
 
Saturday, October 19: ATLANTA MIMOSA FESTIVAL
Located in the Pinnacle Lot | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The superstar of brunch is Atlantic Station’s main attraction. Hosted by Atlanta Wine Festivals, the Atlanta Mimosa Festival will put this boozy, juicy staple front and center, offering flavors including orange mango and pineapple, along with bellinis, wine, beer, and, of course, Bloody Marys (and more!). Sip and savor to live music, DJs, a silent disco, and college football on the big screen. All this for just $50 in advance, $55 after Oct. 10, and $65 day-of (unless sold out)! Click here to purchase tickets.
 
Monday, October 21 through Sunday, October 27: ATLANTIC STATION RESTAURANT WEEK 
Located at Participating Restaurants + Retail Tenants 
Celebrate Atlantic Station’s 19th anniversary Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 27, with the fourth annual Restaurant Week. This culinary adventure features delectably curated and exceptionally priced prix fixe menus, exclusive deals from area retailers and much more. To enhance your Restaurant Week experience even further, we’ve got one more course for you – a Gift With Purchase! Visit here for more details on that and the participating restaurants and retailers.
 
Thursday, October 24: SCREEN ON THE GREEN – GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)
Located on Atlantic Green | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Who you gonna call? Stay Puft and get ready for October’s Screen on the Green movie, the one and only, the original Ghostbusters! Grab your bust buddies and your coziest blanket for a ghostly good time under the stars. This event is free and the movie will begin at 7 p.m.
 
Saturday, October 26: BREAKTHROUGH T1D WALK
Located around Atlantic Green | 7:30 a.m. to noon
Breakthrough T1D Walk is the world’s largest fundraising and community-building event for the T1D community. By joining Breakthrough T1D Walk, you will help us create a movement to improve and change lives with type 1 diabetes, advancing life-changing breakthroughs on the way to cures. Click here to learn more. Show your race registration confirmation or race bib and receive exclusive deals at our retailers and restaurants. Click here to view our race day discounts.
 
Saturday, October 26: HOBNOB HALLOWEEN
HOBNOB Tavern | 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
The time has come to eat, drink, and be scary! HOBNOB Neighborhaunt Tavern is throwing a ghoulishly gleeful Halloween Party on October 26 at 7 p.m., featuring $5 spooky shots, a costume contest, a DJ, and, of course, all the ghostly grub you can wolf down!
 
Wednesday, October 29: DIWALI FESTIVAL
Located around Atlantic Green | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Our inaugural Diwali festival will turn Atlantic Station into the festival of lights! Revel in the 1997 film, “Dil to Pagal Hai,” and marvel at mehndi and traditional dance performances, delicious Indian cocktails, beer, and food by NaanStop. We’re partnering with Atlanta Film Society & NaanStop to light up your October — happy Diwali!
 
Every Weekend: FALL CREATOR’S MARKET
Located around Atlantic Green | Every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Sunday noon to 7 p.m. | Saturday, October 19 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Atlantic Station’s Creator’s Market returns this month, kicking off Saturday, Oct. 5 and recurring every Saturday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)  and Sunday (noon to 7 p.m.) in October, except for Oct. 20. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the market will have altered hours (1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Shop local and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture, and more, all while supporting the creators of the South.