November 2026: Things to do in Atlanta & Beyond

November is a wonderful time to explore Atlanta and the surrounding area. From fall festivals, beautiful autumn colors, and chili cook-offs to Día de los Muertos celebrations, Thanksgiving events, holiday markets, and the first holiday light displays of the season, there are plenty of things to do in Atlanta in November. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a weekend with friends, or a fun date, you’ll find plenty of ideas in this guide to November events in Atlanta and beyond.

• Things to do in November in Atlanta All Month
• Things to do in November in Atlanta – Individual Events
• Kick off the Atlanta Holiday Season in Atlanta

Things to do in November in Atlanta All Month

• Beginning of November: Peak Leaf Season at Gibbs Gardens
• All November: Enjoy the fall color on this Self-Guided Walking Tour of Inman Park
• End of November: Kick off the Christmas season with this Atlanta Holiday Guide
• Saturdays November 1 – December 5 + Black Friday: Renaissance Festival Fall Fling – all the fun of Ren Fest without the heat!
• November 13 – February 21: Ice Rink at Sugar Hill – check the calendar for specific dates
• November 7 – January 3: Magical Flight to the North Pole at Stone Mountain Park
• November 7 – January 3: Stone Mountain Christmas
• November 21 – January 18: Illuminights Chinese Lantern Festival at Zoo Atlanta
• November 16 – December 29: Festival of Trees at the Southeastern Railway Museum – featuring trains and over 50 decorated trees
• November 11 – December 27: Festive Features at the Worlds of Puppetry Museum at the Center for Puppetry Arts
• November 14 – January 10: The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
• November 20 – December 23: Christkindlmarket Roswell at Bulloch Hall
• November 27 – December 24: Atlanta Christkindl Market at the Lawrenceville Lawn and Downtown Senioa

Things to do in November in Atlanta – Individual Events

• Sunday, November 1: Día De Muertos at Oakland Cemetery
• Sunday, November 1: Sunday FUNday:Dia de los Muertos at the Michael C. Carlos Museum – free drop-in program for all families and includes admission to the galleries
• Sunday, November 1:  First Free Sunday at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
• Friday, November 6: Night Market in Peachtree City
• Friday & Saturday, November 6-7: Atlanta International Night Market at Lillian Webb Park in Norcross
• Saturday, November 7: Chop & Stomp – Cabbagetown chili cookoff & bluegrass festival
• Saturday, November 7: Sketchbook Saturday at the Center for Puppetry Arts
• Saturday, November 7: History Seek Saturdays: Walking Tour of Roswell’s Historic District in Roswell
• Saturday & Sunday, November 7-8: Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival
• Saturday & Sunday, November 7-8: Bank of America’s Museums on Us
  • Atlanta History Center (Sunday only)
  • Center for Civil and Human Rights
  • High Museum of Art
  • Tellus Science Museum
  • Savoy Automobile Museum
  • Booth Western Art Museum
• Sunday, November 8: High Museum of Art UPS Second Sunday – free admission and family friendly programming – advanced registration is recommended
• Sunday, November 8: Weekend Wind Down Concert on the Avondale Estates Town Green

• Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day – free admission to all National Park Service sites
• Thursday, November 12: Free Family Thursday at the Booth Western Art Museum
• Saturday, November 14: Suwanee Chili Cook Off & Music Festival
• Saturday, November 14: Decatur Makers Holiday Market in Decatur
• Saturday, November 14: Atlanta Chili Cook Off at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody
• Saturday, November 14: Festival of Trees Opening Day Event at the Southeastern Railway Museum – featuring train rides, photos with Santa and over 50 decorated trees
• Saturday & Sunday, November 14-15: Christmas Market at Decatur First UMC

• Saturday, November 21: Artist Holiday Market at the Alpharetta Arts Center
• Saturday, November 21: Holiday Lights and Flight Fest in Lilburn – a magical night of Lights, Drones, and Community Cheer plus a tree lighting, musical performances, and photos with Santa at Lilburn City Park
• Saturday, November 21: Pop-in for Family Fun: Trains & Planes at the Marietta History Museum
• Sunday, November 22: Avalon on Ice – opens to the public following the Lighting of Avalon & figure skating performance
• Sunday, November 22: The Lighting of Avalon: holiday music and performances plus an appearance by Santa Claus
• Tuesday, November 24: Hapeville for the Holidays: tree lighting, hot chocolate, cookies & visits with Santa
• Thursday, November 26: Happy Thanksgiving!
• Friday, November 27: Lighting the Square in Dahlonega to kick off Dahlonega‘s Old Fashioned Christmas
• Saturday, November 28: Christmas Tree Lighting and Lighted Christmas Parade in Snellville
• Saturday, November 28: Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in downtown Loganville
• Saturday, November 28: Santa on the Square and Small Business Saturday in Decatur
• Sunday, November 29: Piedmont Park Handmade Holiday Market
• Saturday & Sunday, November 28-29: Helen’s Christmas Market in Helen, Georgia

Kick off the Atlanta Holiday Season in Atlanta!

• Celebrate Christmas in Atlanta with this Atlanta Holiday Guide
• November 13 – February 21: Ice Rink at Sugar Hill – check the calendar for specific dates
• November 7 – January 3: Magical Flight to the North Pole at Stone Mountain Park
• November 7 – January 3: Stone Mountain Christmas
• November 21 – January 18: Illuminights Chinese Lantern Festival at Zoo Atlanta
• November 16 – December 29: Festival of Trees at the Southeastern Railway Museum – featuring trains and over 50 decorated trees
• November 11 – December 27: Festive Features at the Worlds of Puppetry Museum at the Center for Puppetry Arts
• November 14 – January 10: The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
• November 20 – December 23: Christkindlmarket Roswell at Bulloch Hall
• November 27 – December 24: Atlanta Christkindl Market at the Lawrenceville Lawn and Downtown Senioa

• Saturday, November 21: Artist Holiday Market at the Alpharetta Arts Center
• Saturday, November 21: Holiday Lights and Flight Fest in Lilburn – a magical night of Lights, Drones, and Community Cheer plus a tree lighting, musical performances, and photos with Santa at Lilburn City Park
• Sunday, November 22: Avalon on Ice – opens to the public following the Lighting of Avalon & figure skating performance
• Sunday, November 22: The Lighting of Avalon: holiday music and performances plus an appearance by Santa Claus
• Tuesday, November 24: Hapeville for the Holidays: tree lighting, hot chocolate, cookies & visits with Santa
• Friday, November 27: Lighting the Square in Dahlonega to kick off Dahlonega‘s Old Fashioned Christmas
• Saturday, November 28: Christmas Tree Lighting and Lighted Christmas Parade in Snellville
• Saturday, November 28: Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in downtown Loganville
• Saturday, November 28: Santa on the Square and Small Business Saturday in Decatur
• Sunday, November 29: Piedmont Park Handmade Holiday Market
• Saturday & Sunday, November 28-29: Helen’s Christmas Market in Helen, Georgia

Celebrating a Birthday this Month?

• Georgia residents get free admission to the Georgia Aquarium on your birthday! Bring your Georgia ID or a copy of a child’s birth certificate

Coming up in December in Atlanta

• Thursday, December 3: Christmas Parade in downtown Monroe
• Saturday, December 5: Roswell Makers Market at the Roswell Visual Arts Center
• Saturday & Sunday, December 5-6: Indie Craft Holiday Shopping Spectacular: an indoor market at 665 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA
• Saturday & Sunday, December 5-6: Helen’s Christmas Market in Helen, Georgia

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