20+ Not-to-Miss October Events
Youth Day Celebration
We have you covered for the best family-friendly events this month: theatre, exhibits, virtual events and more. Don’t miss our Top Halloween Events. Also, check out our guide to the best Fall Festivals and Fairs and Día de los Muertos Events.
Native American Festival and Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park Historic Square
Enjoy this showcase of Native American culture through dance, music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, wildlife presentations and more. Oct. 30-Nov. 2.
Fall Family Fun at Atlanta Botanical Garden
These fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages. Nov. 1-2.
Past events:
Youth Day Celebration at Historic Canton Street
This celebration includes a parade, art block, fall farm fun, touch-a-truck and food truck alley. Oct. 4.
Truck-A-Palooza at Town Center Mall
Climb a variety of trucks, including police cars, SWAT trucks, fire engines and more. Oct. 4.
North Georgia Live Steamers at Conyers & Hightower Railroad
Go on a miniature train ride. Oct. 4.
Blippi: Join the Band Tour at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Join Blippi, Meekah, singers, dancers and live musicians to explore what makes music as you jam through all your favorite hits. Oct. 4.
Wizard of Oz at Gas South Theater
Watch this beloved tale performed as a ballet. Oct. 4-5.
Family Night: Raiders of the Lost Art at Booth Western Art Museum
Explore the galleries with Indiana Jones-themed activities, get hands-on with reptiles from Georgia Reptile Society, make art and more. Oct. 9.
Dog Man: The Musical at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Based on the children’s series by Dav Pilkey, follow the adventures of Dog Man who loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. Oct. 11-12.
The Air Dot Show Tour at Atlanta Regional Airport
Watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, P-51 Mustang, Remax Parachute Team and more perform. Oct. 11-12.
UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art
Get creative with art-making activities, performances and access to exhibits. Oct. 12.
Dino-Light by Lightwire Theater at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
This glow-in-the-dark adventures tells the story of a scientist who brings a friendly dinosaur to life. Oct. 12.
La Cucarachita Martina at Center for Puppetry Arts
Based on a popular Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s story integrating Spanish vocabulary, see Martina go on an adventure in this rock ‘n’ roll musical. Through Oct. 12.
Imaginations At Play
For ages 0-5, enjoy the art of theatre with dramatic storytelling, playful characters and engaging songs. Oct. 17.
Community Touch-A-Truck at Cumming City Center
Kids will get hands-on experience with various types of vehicles from construction trucks to emergency vehicles. Oct. 17.
Xanadu at Serenbe’s Art Farm
This roller-skating musical comedy under the stars mixes the conventions of Greek theatre and the rocking ‘80s. Oct. 17-19.
Fairies in the Garden at Woodlands Garden
Find artistic fairy houses made from natural materials hidden throughout the garden. Through Oct. 18.
Repticon at Gwinnett County Fairground
Explore vendors and animal displays, including Aquatic N Exotic, Classic Jurassic and more. Oct. 18-19.
KIDFITSTRONG Fitness Challenge at Piedmont Park
Test your physical fitness with an obstacle course-based challenge. Oct. 19.
Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta
Go on an after-hours tour to explore what animals do at night when the humans are away. Oct. 24.
The Partypooper Tour at Decatur City Church
Celebrate the 20th “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book at this laugh-out-loud birthday bash with an interactive game show with author Jeff Kinney. Oct. 24.
West Fest at Booth Western Art Museum
Watch demonstrations, shop vendors, see Native American dancers, make art, go on pony rides and more. Oct. 25.
The Birthday of the World at Alliance Theatre
Learn how the world was born and how it needs your help to be filled with light again through gentle storytelling, visual wonder and sensory play. Through Oct. 25.
