Events

Georgia events, verified before they run.

Plan a Georgia weekend: festivals, family events, farmers markets, races, concerts, and community nights across the state. The confirmed list below is the weekend of October 30 - November 1, 2026 (Halloween weekend), every entry checked against its official source before it ran, and the filters narrow it by city, category, or the weekend.

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Events are verified community happenings, checked regularly

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Verified happenings only

The desk lists community events it can stand behind: festivals, markets, races, concerts, parades, and civic gatherings with a real public source.

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Checked against the official source

Each event is confirmed against the organizer or the official listing before it publishes. No unverified reposts, no rumor rounds.

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Refreshed on a regular cycle

The calendar is reviewed regularly so dates and details stay current, and entries are retired once they have run.

Coverage centers on Mulberry, Dacula, Buford, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Braselton, Hoschton, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Auburn, Winder, and Loganville, with the verified calendar reaching across Gwinnett, metro Atlanta, and the North Georgia mountains, plus the nearby draws locals drive to.

Upcoming events

This weekend, October 30 - November 1, 2026

Confirmed events for Friday through Sunday, each verified against the official source. Pick a city from the dropdown, a category, or the weekend chip to focus the list. Anything not confirmed for its town this week is said so plainly below.

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Buford Seasonal

Trail of Terror at Lanier Islands

Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1

Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m.-midnight; Sunday 6:00 p.m.-midnight · Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518

The open-air haunted trail at the Lanier Islands resort, with 13 scenes and about 50 actors, some scenes on open sand. Halloween weekend runs Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday 6 p.m.-midnight. Tickets from about $35; the resort is cashless. The 2026 season runs through Saturday, November 7. Verified against the official Trail of Terror schedule on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Buford Family

Buford Corn Maze & Scream Zone

Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1

Maze by day; Scream Zone after dark on Friday and Saturday nights · Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519

The corn maze on Bennett Road with the pumpkin patch and hayrides by day: the classic fall family outing in Buford, part of Halloween weekend Sunday open for the family crowd. The Scream Zone haunted forest runs after dark on Friday and Saturday nights. The 2026 season runs through mid-November, and hours shift through the season, so check the official site before you go; a combo ticket covers the maze, the Scream Zone, the kids corner, and hayrides. Verified against the official site on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Buford Corn Maze

Buford Family Free

Hamilton Mill Christian Church Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, October 30

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. · Hamilton Mill Christian Church, Hamilton Mill, Buford, GA 30519

The annual trunk-or-treat in the Hamilton Mill area between Buford and Dacula, a family Halloween stop the night before Halloween. Free to attend. Listed in the North Gwinnett Voice roundup of trick-or-treat events for Halloween weekend. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

Hamilton Mill Christian Church

Suwanee Family Free

Trek & Treat Fest + 5K Run

Saturday, October 31

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. · George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee, GA 30024

The family Halloween festival at George Pierce Park: costume fun, games and treats, with the Trek and Treat 5K on the park trails. Free to attend; the race has a paid entry. Listed in the North Gwinnett Voice roundup of Halloween events. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation

Norcross Arts & Culture Free

Día de los Muertos Festival

Friday, October 30

5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. · Thrasher Park, 93 Park Drive, Norcross, GA 30071

Norcross celebrates Día de los Muertos at Thrasher Park the evening before Halloween: ofrendas, music, food, and community art on the historic town's park lawn. Free to attend. Listed on Explore Gwinnett. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

City of Norcross

Norcross Family Free

Downtown Trick-or-Treating

Saturday, October 31

3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. · Historic Downtown Norcross, Downtown Norcross, GA 30071

The shops and restaurants of historic downtown Norcross hand out candy on Halloween afternoon along the brick-paved streets of the old mill town. Free to attend. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

City of Norcross

Lawrenceville Arts & Culture

Rocky Horror at The Eagle Theatre

Friday, October 30

6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. · The Eagle Theatre, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

The interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Eagle Theatre on the downtown square, ages 18 and up. Paid admission; tickets through the theatre. Listed on Explore Gwinnett. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

The Eagle Theatre

Lawrenceville Family

Halloween Magic Show

Saturday, October 31

11:30 a.m. · Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 North Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

The family magic show at the Lawrenceville Arts Center on Halloween morning, a kids' pick before the evening round of trick-or-treating. Paid admission through the arts center. Listed on Explore Gwinnett. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

Lawrenceville Arts Center

Lilburn Family Free

Monsters & Movie on Main

Saturday, October 31

4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. · Lilburn City Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047

The family Halloween evening at Lilburn City Park, with costumes and a movie screening as the light drops on Main Street. Free to attend. Listed on Explore Gwinnett. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

City of Lilburn

Lilburn Family Free

Parkview Church Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, October 31

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. · Parkview Church, 4875 Lilburn Stone Mountain Road, Lilburn, GA 30047

The free trunk-or-treat at Parkview Church on Halloween afternoon, with decorated trunks and candy in the church lot. Verified against Atlanta on the Cheap on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Parkview Church

Braselton Sports

Halloween Trick or Trot 5K

Saturday, October 31

8:00 a.m. start · Downtown Braselton, Downtown Braselton, GA 30517

The costume-friendly 5K through downtown Braselton on Halloween morning, a race that doubles as the town's warmup for the day's PathParade. Paid race entry. Listed on Ready Set Gwinnett. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

Braselton 5K organizers

Braselton Family Free

Halloween PathParade & Carnival

Saturday, October 31

10:00 a.m.; annual carnival after the parade · Mulberry Park / Mulberry Walk area, Entries line up before 9:30 a.m. at 12 Stone, 2675 Old Winder Highway, Braselton, GA 30517

The town's Halloween Golf Cart Parade. Hwy 211 widening work moved the 2026 route off its traditional path along Hwy 211 and through the Mulberry Park and Mulberry Walk area instead, after the event was initially in danger of being canceled. Decorated golf carts, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, wagons, and walking groups parade around the Mulberry Walk area; entries must be fully decorated and in line for judging before 9:30 a.m. at 12 Stone, 2675 Old Winder Highway. The annual carnival follows the parade in the parking lot at Primrose School, 2711 Old Winder Highway. Free to attend. Details from the local newspaper listing for 2026.

Official source

Town of Braselton

Snellville Family Free

Halloween Edition of Ballet and BOOks

Friday, October 30

11:00 a.m.-noon · Centerville Library, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039

The library story time with a Halloween twist: costumes welcome and a ballet performance alongside the picture books. Free to attend. Listed on Ready Set Gwinnett. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

Gwinnett County Public Library

Gainesville Family Free

Trick or Treat on the Square

Friday, October 30

3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. · Historic Downtown Gainesville Square, Downtown Gainesville, GA 30501

The downtown stores on the Gainesville square hand out candy on the Friday before Halloween, the city's traditional kickoff to the weekend. Free to attend. Verified against Explore Gainesville on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Downtown Gainesville

Gainesville Family

Spooktacular History: Treats Through Time

Friday, October 30

2:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. · Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy Street NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

The history center's Halloween open house: trick-or-treating through the exhibits with a history theme, hands-on activities, and the museum's collections open for the evening. Admission applies. Verified against Explore Gainesville on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Northeast Georgia History Center

Gainesville Seasonal

Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden

Runs through Sunday, November 1

Garden hours daily · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501

The seasonal scarecrow trail at the Gainesville garden, themed to the folk art of Alfred Glover, on its closing weekend. Garden admission applies. Verified against the garden on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Gainesville Music

Gainesville's Biggest Halloween Party!

Friday, October 30

7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. · Courtyard Gainesville, 775 South Enota Drive NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

The Halloween night party hosted by Rock Station at the Courtyard Gainesville hotel: costumes, music, and the area's adults' night out on Halloween eve. Paid entry at the door. Verified against Explore Gainesville on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Rock Station 102.9

Atlanta Family

Boo at the Zoo

Saturday, October 31

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. · Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

The zoo's Halloween celebration on Halloween day: trick-or-treating, carnival games, and characters, included with zoo admission. Members and children under 3 enter free. Verified against Zoo Atlanta on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Zoo Atlanta

Stone Mountain Festival

Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival

Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1

Festival attractions open at 2:00 p.m. · Stone Mountain Park, Crossroads, 1000 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

The park's fall festival closes on Halloween weekend: daytime play attractions and the nighttime Glow by Night pumpkin parade and drone and light show. The single ticket covers both. Verified against Stone Mountain Park on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Stone Mountain Park

Atlanta Family

Trick-or-Treat on The Roof at Ponce City Market

Saturday, October 31

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. · Ponce City Market rooftop, 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

The costume candy hunt and family costume parade on the Ponce City Market rooftop on Halloween day, with the skyline view as the backdrop. Paid access with the rooftop ticket. Verified against Discover Atlanta on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Ponce City Market

Atlanta Music Free

Midtown Halloween Block Party

Friday, October 30

6:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. · Midtown Atlanta, Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30309

The annual Halloween block party across 30-plus Midtown bars, restaurants, and clubs, with costumes and music filling the blocks. Free to enter the streets; drinks are pay-as-you-go. Verified against Discover Atlanta on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Midtown Atlanta businesses

Athens Arts & Culture Free

Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle

Saturday, October 31

Parade at 8:00 p.m.; Rumpus Rally 5:00-8:00 p.m. · Downtown Athens, West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

Athens' homegrown Halloween parade of puppets, costumes, and bands through downtown, free and all invited, with the Rumpus Rally pre-party at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Verified against Visit Athens on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Wild Rumpus collective

Helen Festival

Helen Oktoberfest: closing weekend

Saturday and Sunday, October 31-November 1

Saturday 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. · Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545

The 56th annual Oktoberfest, the longest-running in the United States, closes on Halloween weekend: Saturday admission $15, and Sunday, the final day, is free. Live German music and Bavarian food fill the Festhalle both days. Verified against the Helen Chamber on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Alpine Helen/White County Chamber of Commerce

Helen Family

Boo at the Zoo at NOGAWILD

Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. · NOGAWILD Animal Park, 1201 Duncan Bridge Road, Helen, GA 30545

The family Halloween celebration at the North Georgia wildlife park: games, a pumpkin contest, and treats for kids in costume, with regular park admission. Verified against Explore Helen on October 26, 2026.

Official source

NOGAWILD Animal Park

Dahlonega Family Free

Scares on the Square

Saturday, October 31

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. · Historic Public Square, Dahlonega, Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533

Trick-or-treating at the downtown businesses around the Dahlonega square on Halloween evening, the mountain town's family stop before the after-dark rounds. Free to attend. Verified against the Dahlonega Downtown Business Association on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Dahlonega Downtown Business Association

Clarkesville Family Free

Trick-or-Treating on the Square

Saturday, October 31

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. · Downtown Clarkesville Square, Downtown Clarkesville, GA 30523

The downtown shops around the Clarkesville square hand out candy on Halloween evening, the Habersham County seat's family stop. Free to attend. Listed in the Habersham News roundup of Halloween events. Verified October 26, 2026.

Official source

Downtown Clarkesville businesses

Savannah Seasonal

Halloween Weekend Ghost Tours

Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1

8:00 p.m. nightly · 404 Abercorn Street, 404 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401

The guided ghost tour of Savannah's haunted Historic District departs nightly through Halloween weekend, the city's signature evening for the holiday. Paid tickets through the tour operator. Verified against Visit Savannah on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Savannah ghost tour operators

Savannah Seasonal

3 Nights of Halloween at Bonaventure Cemetery

Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1

5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. lantern tours · Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, GA 31404

Lantern-light tours of Bonaventure Cemetery on Halloween eve, Halloween night, and All Souls' night, led by local historians and storytellers. Paid tickets; early nights tend to sell out, so the Sunday tour is the one to book. Verified via Explore Georgia and local listings on October 26, 2026.

Official source

Bonaventure Historical Society

Gainesville Arts & Culture Free

Day of the Dead Celebration

Sunday, November 1

4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. · Midland Greenway Amphitheater, 682 Grove Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

The free Day of the Dead celebration at the Midland Greenway Amphitheater, hosted by Gainesville Parks and Recreation: live music, cultural performances, food vendors, and family activities on the Sunday after Halloween. Verified against the Explore Gainesville calendar on October 27, 2026.

Official source

Gainesville Parks and Recreation

Buford Music

Nightmare on Mainstreet at 37 Main

Saturday, October 31

Doors 7:00 p.m.; 21 and up · 37 Main Buford, Buford, GA 30518

The 21-and-up Halloween costume party at 37 Main in downtown Buford, with live music from Stealing 3rd through the night. Paid entry, listed in the Guide to Gwinnett's Halloween roundup. Verified October 27, 2026.

Official source

37 Main Buford

Gainesville Music

Eric Parker and Friends Halloween Party

Saturday, October 31

9:30 p.m.; costume contest through the night · Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Gainesville, GA 30501

Halloween night live music from Eric Parker and Friends on the patio stage at Bourbon Brothers, with a costume contest and spooky specials through the end of October. Confirmed on the venue's events page October 27, 2026.

Official source

Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern

Lawrenceville Arts & Culture

Lawrenceville Ghost Tours

Saturday, October 31

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. · Aurora Theatre, 136 East Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

The guided lantern-light ghost tour of the county seat's historic downtown in the evening, with the stories that go with the old buildings. The Thursday, October 29 evening tours have already run; the Halloween night tours on Saturday, October 31 are the date still ahead. Paid admission; on the Downtown Lawrenceville official calendar. Verified October 29, 2026.

Official source

Downtown Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville Seasonal

Brews & Boos: Halloween Pub Crawls

Saturday, October 31

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. · Downtown Lawrenceville, Downtown Lawrenceville, GA 30046

The Halloween pub crawl through the downtown stops around the square, a costume-friendly evening on the Downtown Lawrenceville official calendar. Paid; details on the official calendar. Verified October 29, 2026.

Official source

Downtown Lawrenceville

Buford Seasonal

Halloween Costume Party at the Tavern at Mall of Georgia

Saturday, October 31

11:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., hours per the venue's events page · Tavern at Mall of Georgia, Mall of Georgia, Buford, GA 30519

The Mall of Georgia tavern's Halloween costume party on October 31, listed on the venue's own events page. Details and closing time sit on that page. Verified October 29, 2026.

Official source

Tavern at Mall of Georgia

Suwanee Market Free

Suwanee Farmers Market (last market of the season)

Saturday, October 31

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. · Town Center on Main, Town Center on Main, Suwanee, GA 30024

The weekly Saturday market at Town Center on Main, the final market of the 2026 season on Halloween morning: local produce, salsa, honey, eggs, meat, and baked goods. Free to attend; on the City of Suwanee's official events calendar. Verified October 29, 2026.

Official source

City of Suwanee

Hoschton Family

Truck-or-Treat in Downtown Hoschton

Friday, October 30

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. · Downtown Hoschton, City Square, 61 City Square Street, Hoschton, GA 30548

The Hoschton Downtown Development Authority hosts Truck-or-Treat on the Friday before Halloween at 61 City Square Street in downtown Hoschton. For more information, email downtownhoschton@cityofhoschton.com. Details from the local newspaper listing for 2026.

Official source

Hoschton Downtown Development Authority

Braselton Music Free

The Forces Behind Our Freedom Veterans Concert

Sunday, November 1

4:00 p.m.; doors open at 3:30 p.m. · Historic Braselton Gym, Braselton, GA 30517

The North Georgia Winds and North Georgia Youth Winds concert bands kick off their 2026-27 seasons with a free concert celebrating veterans Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Historic Braselton Gym. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and the concert is free and open to the public. Listed on the band's official events page and in the local newspaper's community calendar.

Official source

North Georgia Winds

Events by city

Every covered city has an answer

Each city below lists its confirmed events for October 30 - November 1, or the honest note when nothing cleared the check against the official source. A quiet city is said so, never filled with guesswork.

Alpharetta

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Athens

Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle Saturday, October 31

Atlanta

Boo at the Zoo Saturday, October 31
Trick-or-Treat on The Roof at Ponce City Market Saturday, October 31
Midtown Halloween Block Party Friday, October 30

Auburn

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Augusta

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Berkeley Lake

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Braselton

Halloween Trick or Trot 5K Saturday, October 31
Halloween PathParade & Carnival Saturday, October 31
The Forces Behind Our Freedom Veterans Concert Sunday, November 1

Brookhaven

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Buford

Trail of Terror at Lanier Islands Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1
Buford Corn Maze & Scream Zone Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1
Hamilton Mill Christian Church Trunk-or-Treat Friday, October 30
Nightmare on Mainstreet at 37 Main Saturday, October 31
Halloween Costume Party at the Tavern at Mall of Georgia Saturday, October 31

Clermont

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Dacula

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Demorest

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Duluth

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Ellijay

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Flowery Branch

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Gainesville

Trick or Treat on the Square Friday, October 30
Spooktacular History: Treats Through Time Friday, October 30
Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden Runs through Sunday, November 1
Gainesville's Biggest Halloween Party! Friday, October 30
Day of the Dead Celebration Sunday, November 1
Eric Parker and Friends Halloween Party Saturday, October 31

Gillsville

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Grayson

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Helen

Helen Oktoberfest: closing weekend Saturday and Sunday, October 31-November 1
Boo at the Zoo at NOGAWILD Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1

Hoschton

Truck-or-Treat in Downtown Hoschton Friday, October 30

Johns Creek

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Lawrenceville

Rocky Horror at The Eagle Theatre Friday, October 30
Halloween Magic Show Saturday, October 31
Lawrenceville Ghost Tours Saturday, October 31
Brews & Boos: Halloween Pub Crawls Saturday, October 31

Lilburn

Monsters & Movie on Main Saturday, October 31
Parkview Church Trunk-or-Treat Saturday, October 31

Loganville

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Lula

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Mulberry

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Norcross

Día de los Muertos Festival Friday, October 30
Downtown Trick-or-Treating Saturday, October 31

Oakwood

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Peachtree Corners

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Rest Haven

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Savannah

Halloween Weekend Ghost Tours Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1
3 Nights of Halloween at Bonaventure Cemetery Friday through Sunday, October 30-November 1

Snellville

Halloween Edition of Ballet and BOOks Friday, October 30

Sugar Hill

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Suwanee

Trek & Treat Fest + 5K Run Saturday, October 31
Suwanee Farmers Market (last market of the season) Saturday, October 31

Winder

Nothing confirmed in official sources for October 30 - November 1.

Events by category

Pick the kind of day

This weekend's confirmed events by category. Categories with nothing confirmed are said so, no filler to round out the grid.

Festival

2 events confirmed: Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival, Helen Oktoberfest: closing weekend

Food & Drink

Nothing confirmed this weekend

Music

5 events confirmed: Gainesville's Biggest Halloween Party!, Midtown Halloween Block Party, Nightmare on Mainstreet at 37 Main, Eric Parker and Friends Halloween Party, The Forces Behind Our Freedom Veterans Concert

Sports

1 event confirmed: Halloween Trick or Trot 5K

Family

17 events confirmed: Buford Corn Maze & Scream Zone, Hamilton Mill Christian Church Trunk-or-Treat, Trek & Treat Fest + 5K Run, Downtown Trick-or-Treating, Halloween Magic Show, Monsters & Movie on Main, Parkview Church Trunk-or-Treat, Halloween PathParade & Carnival, Halloween Edition of Ballet and BOOks, Trick or Treat on the Square, Spooktacular History: Treats Through Time, Boo at the Zoo, Trick-or-Treat on The Roof at Ponce City Market, Boo at the Zoo at NOGAWILD, Scares on the Square, Trick-or-Treating on the Square, Truck-or-Treat in Downtown Hoschton

Market

1 event confirmed: Suwanee Farmers Market (last market of the season)

Arts & Culture

5 events confirmed: Día de los Muertos Festival, Rocky Horror at The Eagle Theatre, Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle, Day of the Dead Celebration, Lawrenceville Ghost Tours

Seasonal

6 events confirmed: Trail of Terror at Lanier Islands, Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden, Halloween Weekend Ghost Tours, 3 Nights of Halloween at Bonaventure Cemetery, Brews & Boos: Halloween Pub Crawls, Halloween Costume Party at the Tavern at Mall of Georgia

Holiday

Nothing confirmed this weekend

Community

Nothing confirmed this weekend

The weeks ahead

November and December, already on the calendar

The dated entries below run from this week into the holidays, each checked against its organizer or the official source on October 29, 2026. Farmers markets, the Suwanee Wine Fest, tree lightings, the mountain holiday trains, and the corridor's Christmas season are the spine of the next eight weeks; everything that has already run is retired from this list.

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Flowery Branch Market

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

Thursday 3:30-6:30 p.m.

The Georgia Grown market in the market alley, on Thursday afternoons through the end of October, with October 29 the season's final market.

Official source

City of Flowery Branch

30

Oct

Gainesville Seasonal

Trick-or-Treat on the Square

Friday afternoon on the downtown square

The downtown stores open their doors for candy on the square the Friday before Halloween.

Official source

Downtown Gainesville

03

Nov

Braselton Community

Braselton Woman's Club November Meeting

1:30 p.m.

The Braselton Woman's Club meets Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. upstairs at the Braselton Library. Guest speaker and author Jennifer Ross Sawyer will discuss her experiences in writing and publication. For more information, contact Sylvia Schurr at 301-651-7811.

Official source

Braselton Woman's Club

06

Nov

Braselton Market

Braselton Farmers Market

3:00-6:00 p.m.

The fall run of the weekly market on the Town Green beside the old Braselton Brothers Store. Organizers note the market exclusively features vendors who grow or prepare their product locally: fresh produce, farm eggs, meats, and artisanal baked and canned goods, for a genuine farm-to-table experience.

Official source

Town of Braselton

06

Nov

Sugar Hill Arts & Culture

Miracle on 34th Street

November 6-11, with a Saturday, November 7 matinee at 3:00 p.m.

The stage production of Miracle on 34th Street at The Eagle Theatre in downtown Sugar Hill, in the run November 6-11. Ticketed performances, tickets through the theatre. Verified against the city events list October 27, 2026.

Official source

The Eagle Theatre, City of Sugar Hill

06

Nov

Jefferson Market

Jefferson Holiday Market

Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The one-stop holiday shoppe at the Jefferson Civic Center: more than 100 vendors, photos with Santa, food trucks, and live music. Friday $8 (Dessert and Cider Reception), Saturday $3, Sunday $2; admission is good for the entire weekend. Verified against jeffersonga.gov on October 29, 2026.

Official source

Jefferson Holiday Market

07

Nov

Suwanee Food & Drink

Suwanee Wine Fest

VIP admission 12:00 p.m.; general admission 1:00-4:30 p.m.

The 13th annual Suwanee Wine Fest at Town Center Park: unlimited samples of more than 150 wines plus craft beer, seltzers, ciders, and spirits, with food trucks, live music, and grape stomping. 21 and up; general admission from $65, designated-driver tickets $25, VIP $150, through Big Tickets. Verified October 27, 2026.

Official source

Suwanee Wine Fest, City of Suwanee

07

Nov

Gainesville Market

Haile Farmers Market

Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (November 7, 14, 21, 28)

The weekly Saturday farmers market in Gainesville, with local produce, crafts, and food vendors, running through November. Free to attend. Verified against Visit Gainesville October 27, 2026.

Official source

Haile Farmers Market

10

Nov

Gainesville Market

Archer Farmers Market at the Historic Depot

Tuesdays 3:00-7:00 p.m. (November 10, 17, 24)

The weekly Tuesday market at the historic depot, with farmers and vendors around the old passenger station, running into November. Free to attend. Verified against Visit Gainesville October 27, 2026.

Official source

Archer Farmers Market

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Nov

Flowery Branch Market

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

Thursdays 3:30-6:30 p.m. (November 12 and November 26)

The winter market in the market alley on Railroad Avenue keeps the Thursday afternoon hours into November, with the November 12 and November 26 markets confirmed by the city.

Official source

City of Flowery Branch

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Nov

Gainesville Market

Hall County Community Christmas Market

Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Hall County Parks and Leisure's holiday market at the North Hall Community Center: more than 120 vendor booths of artisans, makers, and small businesses, holiday decor, gourmet treats, and food trucks. Free admission. Verified against hallcounty.org on October 27, 2026.

Official source

Hall County Parks and Leisure

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Nov

Hoschton Market

Hoschton Farmers & Art Market

Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Produce, crafts, food trucks, and live music beside the old railroad depot. The November 14 market runs noon to 5:00 p.m., with the farmers market at the Hoschton depot green space and the art market at the Meek Realty green space.

Official source

City of Hoschton

14

Nov

Buford Holiday

Mall of Georgia Tree Lighting

5:00-9:00 p.m.

The free holiday tree lighting at the Village Amphitheatre at Mall of Georgia, with appearances from the Grinch and Papa Elf and the season's first Santa stop at the mall. Verified against the event announcement October 27, 2026.

Official source

Mall of Georgia

14

Nov

Sugar Hill Food & Drink

Chili Cook-Off and Festival

12:00-5:00 p.m.

The annual chili cook-off and festival at The Bowl at Sugar Hill, an ICS-sanctioned cook-off with chili sampling from competing teams plus local vendors and live entertainment. Verified against the venue's events page October 27, 2026.

Official source

City of Sugar Hill

14

Nov

Suwanee Sports

Art on the Run: Turkey Trot 5K

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Thanksgiving-season 5K in Suwanee, a community race on the town trails with registration ahead of the run. Verified against the city events calendar October 27, 2026.

Official source

City of Suwanee

20

Nov

Buford Holiday

Magical Nights of Lights

Nightly, hours set by the resort

The drive-through holiday light display at Lanier Islands, the corridor's signature season drive, running November 20 through January 3.

Official source

Lanier Islands Resort

20

Nov

Hoschton Holiday

Jingle Mingle in Downtown Hoschton

Friday

Jingle Mingle, part of Hoschton's downtown event schedule that runs through November, takes place Friday, November 20, 2026, in downtown Hoschton. From the city's announced downtown event schedule for 2026.

Official source

Hoschton Downtown Development Authority

21

Nov

Braselton Holiday

Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton

10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Braselton's holiday kickoff in historic downtown: a parade, festival and marketplace, food trucks, live reindeer, the tree lighting, and Santa, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Verified against Explore Georgia October 27, 2026.

Official source

Town of Braselton

21

Nov

Braselton Market

Vintage Market at Braselton

Saturday and Sunday, hours set by the market

The vintage market's Braselton stop on the 2026 national tour, held the Saturday and Sunday before Thanksgiving in downtown Braselton, the same weekend as the town's own holiday celebration. Verified against the 2026 show schedule October 27, 2026.

Official source

Vintage Markets LLC

26

Nov

Lawrenceville Holiday

Lighting of the Great Tree

Thanksgiving evening

The annual lighting on the courthouse lawn, the traditional way the county seat opens the holiday season.

Official source

Downtown Lawrenceville

27

Nov

Helen Holiday

Lighting of the Village

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Helen's holiday kickoff at Riverside Park on the Friday after Thanksgiving: musicians play, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive, and the village's 20-foot tree with thousands of lights is lit to open the season, with the lights on through February. Free. Verified against Explore Helen October 27, 2026.

Official source

Alpine Helen/White County

27

Nov

Blue Ridge Holiday

Holiday Express Train (Blue Ridge Scenic Railway)

Operating days November 27-29, December 5-6, 12-13, and 19-24; up to three departures a day at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m., plus 4:00 p.m. on November 28

The hour-long holiday train ride from the Blue Ridge depot with holiday music, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, hot cocoa, and Santa aboard. Tickets from $46.99 ages 2-12 and $56.99 ages 13 and up, infants free on a lap; reservations recommended. Verified against the railway October 27, 2026.

Official source

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

27

Nov

Blue Ridge Holiday

Light Up Blue Ridge and Christmas Parade

Friday evening kickoff; Saturday entertainment 12:00-4:30 p.m., parade 5:30 p.m., tree lighting about 7:00 p.m.

The Thanksgiving-weekend kickoff of the Blue Ridge holiday season: live entertainment along Main Street Friday, and Saturday Santa at the gazebo, the Christmas parade at 5:30 p.m., and the lighting of the Great Tree in City Park. Free. Verified against BlueRidgeMountains.com October 27, 2026.

Official source

City of Blue Ridge

28

Nov

Helen Market

Helen's Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt)

Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (November 28-29 and December 5-6)

The 19th annual Christmas market in downtown Helen: juried artisans, handmade gifts, sweets, and food at the Marktplatz and Unicoi Hill Park on the two holiday weekends. Free admission. Verified against the Helen Chamber October 27, 2026.

Official source

Alpine Helen/White County Chamber of Commerce

28

Nov

Braselton Family

Brunch with Santa

Saturday morning, sittings set by the venue

The holiday brunch with Santa at the Braselton Civic Center on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, ticket details on the town's holiday page. Verified against the Braselton tourism calendar October 27, 2026.

Official source

Town of Braselton

04

Dec

Suwanee Holiday

Jolly Holly Day and Run Rudolph 5K

Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Run Rudolph 5K Saturday morning 9:00-11:00 a.m.

The free Jolly Holly Day at Town Center Park on Friday, December 4: choir performances from the local elementary schools, holiday crafts, vendors, food trucks, Santa's arrival and photos, and the city tree lighting, with the Run Rudolph 5K on Saturday morning. Verified against the city calendar October 27, 2026.

Official source

City of Suwanee

04

Dec

Sautee Nacoochee Holiday

Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm

Fridays and Saturdays 4:00-7:00 p.m. (December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19)

Candlelit tours of the 1870s Hardman Farm mansion with costumed interpreters, the historic home dressed for the season on the land beside the Chattahoochee. Tickets $30 adults, $22 youth, and $65 families, in advance through Georgia State Parks. Verified October 27, 2026.

Official source

Georgia State Parks

06

Dec

Gainesville Holiday

Christmas on Green Street

Parade 4:00 p.m.; Lighting of the Rotary Tree about 5:30 p.m.

Gainesville's holiday parade steps off from the civic center and closes with the Lighting of the Rotary Tree.

Official source

City of Gainesville

06

Dec

Buford Holiday

Buford Holiday Festival & Parade

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The city's holiday festival with the parade and the amphitheater grounds, per the city's holiday calendar.

Official source

City of Buford

12

Dec

Helen Holiday

Helen's Annual Christmas Parade

6:00 p.m.

The holiday parade down Main Street in Helen, with floats, fire trucks, horses, and Santa through the alpine village. Free to watch. Verified against the town's events list October 27, 2026.

Official source

City of Helen

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Seasonal feature · Autumn

Discover Georgia This Fall: fall festivals, pumpkin patches, scenic drives, and local things to do across Georgia communities.

September 1 through November 15

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Seasonal feature · Winter holidays

Christmas in Georgia: the holiday hub, from Christmas at Callanwolde to Santa photos, tree lightings, and the lights displays already verified on the site.

December 5, 2026 through January 3, 2027

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Festival spotlight · North Georgia mountains

Cherry Log Fall Festival

The mountain arts and crafts festival at the Cherry Log Community Clubhouse in Gilmer County, near Blue Ridge. The 2026 festival ran October 3-4 and October 10-11, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with breakfast from 7:00 AM and free parking on site, and has concluded; it returns on the same October weekends next year.

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Festival spotlight · Barrow County

Winder Spooktacular 2026

The City of Winder's free family Halloween festival. The 2026 edition ran Friday, October 23, 5 to 9 PM in downtown Winder at Jug Tavern Park and The Plaza at Jackson, with trick-or-treating from 5 to 7 PM, stage entertainment, costume contests, DJs, inflatables, and food trucks. It returns next October.

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Festival spotlight · Habersham County

Big Red Apple Festival

Cornelia's oldest and longest-running festival. The 38th annual edition ran Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Cornelia, and has concluded. Hayrides, a car show, a kids zone, and historic downtown tours; it returns next fall.

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Holiday spotlight · North Georgia mountains

Dahlonega Tree Lighting 2026

The Lighting of the Square and the 30-foot Christmas tree kick off Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas. Friday, November 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM on the Historic Public Square, with live holiday music before the lighting. Free to attend.

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Holiday spotlight · Jackson County

Jefferson Holiday Market

The one-stop holiday shoppe at the Jefferson Civic Center: more than 100 vendors, photos with Santa, food trucks, and live music. Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2026; admission is good for the entire weekend.

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Holiday spotlight · Atlanta

Christmas 2026 at Callanwolde

An immersive holiday experience at Atlanta's historic Callanwolde Fine Arts Center: a five-act theatrical production, live music and performance, immersive characters, and a Winter Wonderland Light Forest. December 5, 2026 through January 3, 2027, presented by Mirth and Mischief. Paid admission.

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Holiday spotlight · Metro Atlanta

50 Best Santa Photo Experiences Around Atlanta

The CityGuideGA directory for Christmas 2026: prices, dates, session lengths, and what each Santa photo package includes, from budget minis near $125 to premium experiences around $550 to $725, across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

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