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Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend (Oct 2–4)

280 events (Oct 2–4), 59 of them free. Mostly community, nightlife and fitness.

Everything happening in Atlanta from Friday through Sunday, in one list. Scan by day, tap anything for times and tickets, and save what you like so you remember it.

On now & ongoing

Exhibitions, series & runs you can catch any day

On now · until Oct 3

Saturdays workout session

1641 Laurens Dr SW

On now · until Oct 3

Meetup on Orient Express ~ Paris Venice Prague Vienna Budapest Istanbul

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport· Free

On now · until Oct 4

Open Mic Monday

The Beer Growler

On now · until Oct 21

The One Night Stand R&B Party

El Sótano

On now · until Oct 23

Season Tickets - Jazz on the Lawn 2026

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

On now · until Oct 27

Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration

Atlanta Botanical Garden

On now · until Oct 29

ART ME OUT: The Merge of Sensuality and Art

393 Marietta St NW

On now · until Nov 14

Tai Chi – Beginner – Quarter IV

Atlanta Botanical Garden· Sold out

On now · until Nov 14

Tai Chi – Intermediate – Quarter IV

Atlanta Botanical Garden· Sold out

On now · until Dec 23

WEDNESDAY GAME NIGHT

1869 Cobb Pkwy SE

On now · until Mar 27, 2027

Salsa & Bachata classes

Aatma Dance Studio

On now · until Aug 14, 2027

Smokin' Shells Sessions: DJ Rasta Root & Diamond D @ Block & Drum

BLOCK & DRUM

Friday

Fri · 3 AM

Arts

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: ART &CRAFT POP-UP AT ATLANTA

ponce city market

creative · social

Fri · 5 AM

Arts

Member Preview: Joy to the City

Atlanta History Center

creative

Fri · 5 AM
Free

Arts

En Route: Views from Atlanta and Marseille | Exhibition

Emory Visual Arts Gallery | 700 Peavine Creek Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322

creative

Fri · 7 AM
Free

Outdoors

Fall Drop-In Garden Tours

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

chill · social

Fri · 7 AM
Free

Outdoors

Fall Drop-In Garden Tours

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

chill

Fri · 7 AM

Community

Greet the Sheep and Goats

Atlanta History Center

chill

Fri · 8 AM

Networking

LBA Business Builders Breakfast

IHOP

professional · social

Fri · 8 AM

Learning

Artificial Intelligence & Scholarly Publishing

CFDE

social

Fri · 8 AM

Markets

Atlanta Art & Craft Vendors Showcase

Atlanta Expo Center South

social · energetic

Fri · 8 AM

Learning

Building Bridges: A Workshop to Advance Pediatric Obesity Research

Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB)

professional · social

Fri · 9 AM
Free

Community

Bate-Papo

Eagle Hall Lobby

social

Fri · 9 AM

Food & drink

Atlanta wine, Food & Culture Festivals

Atlanta Botanical Garden

energetic

Fri · 9 AM
$475

Learning

Software Quality Summit

Emory Conference Center Hotel

professional · energetic

Fri · 9 AM

Community

Golden Panther 50 Year Reunion

Senate Salon - Student Center East

intimate · social

Fri · 9 AM

Community

Golden Panthers: Georgia State Alumni 50 Year Reunion

Student Center East

social · intimate

Fri · 9:20 AM
Free

Sports

Georgia State University Women's Cross Country at Georgia Tech Cross Country Invitational

Fairburn, Ga.

energetic · social

Fri · 9:30 AM
Free

Outdoors

HIKE: JONES BRIDGE

Jones Bridge Access Unit

adventurous · social

Fri · 10 AM
Free

Learning

"Data Empire" book talk with Prof. Roopika Risam

Ackerman Hall, Carlos Museum (3rd floor)

intimate

Fri · 10 AM

Community

Urban Makers & Street Food Festival

85 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW suite a100

chill

Fri · 10 AM
Free

Learning

NI Seminar Series: Chris Rozell, Ph.D.

Parker H. Petit Science Center

professional · intimate

Fri · 10:30 AM
Free

Learning

Fall 2026 | GSRS Seminar Series - Peng Shi

CEAR Seminar Room

intimate

Fri · 11 AM

Learning

Wood Work 101: The Art of Crafting with Wood

Westview Maker Space

creative · adventurous

Fri · 11 AM
Free

Networking

Andrew Young School Career & Internship Fair

55 Park Place Building

social

Fri · 12 PM
Free

Learning

MS in Information Systems Program Webinar

Georgia State University

professional

Fri · 12 PM

Community

SKIP DAY ATLANTA: HBCU EDITION 10.2.26

Westside Motor Lounge

social · energetic

Fri · 12 PM
Free

Community

Homecoming Parade

TBA

social

Fri · 12 PM
Free

Community

Homecoming Parade

Atlanta Campus

social

Fri · 1 PM
Free

Community

ENI First-Year Innovation Challenge

Georgia State University

social

Fri · 2 PM
Free

Learning

3D Printing 101 - EXLAB - Atlanta

EXLAB @ Arts & Humanities

creative

Fri · 2 PM
Free

Learning

Finance Research Workshop: "When She Fails: Women Entrepreneurs and Gender Gaps in Business Bankruptcy"

Robinson College of Business

professional

Fri · 2 PM

Food & drink

The Upper Room Cocktail-Making Class

Citizen Supply

creative · social

Fri · 3 PM

Food & drink

Chef & Winemaker Dinner: Fall Equinox

City Winery

social · energetic

Fri · 3:30 PM

Networking

Atlanta [Girls Who Lead Campus Tour]

Auburn Avenue Research Library

social

Fri · 3:30 PM

Arts

Theater Emory: This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Theater Lab |1700 N Decatur Rd

creative

Fri · 3:30 PM

Learning

ACADEMIC SEMINAR SERIES - FALL 2026

Parker H. Petit Science Center

professional · intimate

Fri · 4 PM

Music

Candler Concert Series: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: American Soundscapes

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall | 1700 N. Decatur Road

intimate

Fri · 4 PM

Music

Placitas at Ponce

El Super Pan

social · energetic

Fri · 5 PM

Nightlife

GROWN AF Fridays at SOHO LOUNGE Atlanta with Live Music and Djs

SOHO Lounge

energetic · social

Fri · 5:30 PM

Food & drink

Educational Wine Tastings

The Wine Shop at Ivy Walk

social

Fri · 6 PM

Sports

Georgia State University Volleyball vs James Madison - International Night

Atlanta, Ga., GSU Sports Arena

energetic

Fri · 6 PM

Food & drink

LUKR Beer Dinner

New Realm Brewing Co.

chill

Fri · 6 PM

Nightlife

KARAOKE ON THE ROOF EVERY FRIDAY | DRINK + FOOD SPECIALS 6-11PM

Cafe Circa

energetic · social

Fri · 6 PM
Free

Learning

Monthly 2600 Meeting!

Lenox Square Mall

professional · social

Fri · 6 PM

Music

Live Music

New Realm Brewing Co.

social · energetic

Fri · 6 PM
Free

Community

Salsa Nights in Sandy Springs | Live Latin Music & Free Salsa Lessons

El Azteca

social · energetic

Fri · 6 PM

Community

Book Signing and Talk with Karmen Scott

Village Books

social

Fri · 6 PM

Sports

A5 West - Adult Open Gym $5 (info only)

A5 West

social

Fri · 6:30 PM

Music

Live Music Fridays: Wine Tasting & Live Music

6405 Blue Stone Rd suite 220

chill · social

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Questions

What is there to do in Atlanta this weekend?
Circl lists 280 events this weekend (Oct 2–4), mostly community, nightlife and fitness. The list above is grouped by day.
Are there free things to do in Atlanta this weekend?
Yes, 59 of this weekend's events are free. See the free-this-weekend list for just those.
How often is this list updated?
Every morning. Circl pulls events from multiple Atlanta sources, including Eventbrite, Meetup, Ponce City Market, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and local universities, then removes duplicates and past events.

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