My friend, Kristen, inspired this post. We were discussing the Dahlonega Wine Trail event that I attended this past weekend. She asked how I found out about it, and I told her I was on A LOT of local event lists. Then she suggested I put together my own list based on the emails I get and send them to her. Basically, she wants me to whittle them down to the really good stuff.  😉

While that may sound like a lot of extra work, and let’s be honest it is, I also think it might be kind of fun. Atlanta is a GREAT city with a lot to offer. Why not take advantage of that? People should really explore the city they live in, so maybe by compiling this list I can help get my friends and co-workers out of their house and into some ATL adventures. I get asked about restaurants a lot because I used to work in the hospitality industry, but not as frequently about events. However, I do a lot of really fun stuff in the area, so I’m happy to share what I know.

Fingers crossed, I’ll do this monthly. For now, let’s start with the end of August and September, the month of my blessed birth. And because new emails hit my Inbox everyday, I’ll likely add to each list throughout the month. So be sure to check back if you don’t see anything the first time!

Just keep in mind, these are based on my tastes and preferences, so you won’t see too much in the way of sporting events or concerts. But if those are your favorite things to do, find a list and jump on it!

August:

• The Learning Tea monthly dinner (a personal fav, last Monday of each month)
• DragonCon (go to the free parade)
• Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
• Camp Fest
• August 28 marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, so it’s also a great time of year to stop by The King Center.
• Kula Project dinner
• German Bierfest
• Zombieland at The Fox
• Roller Derby
• Gone With the Wind at The Strand
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
• Happy Birthday Red Hare Brewing Company
• Bone Lick BBQ One Year Anniversary Party
• BandWidth
• No. 246 Backyard BBQ
• Marietta Square Art in the Park
• BlueTarp Brewing Inaugural Tour
• Decatur Book Festival
• Hopefully more coming soon!

September:

• Not For Sale Georgia Reading Group and Movie Screening
• The Learning Tea monthly dinner (a personal fav, last Monday of each month)
• Decatur Book Festival
• Run for Your Lives 5K
• Midtown Restaurant Week
• Cobb Restaurant Week
• Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival
• Harmony
• Salvage Vintage Marketplace
• Marietta StreetFest
• Dutch paintings at The High
• Movies (Gone with the Wind, Silent Shorts and Back to the Future) at The Strand
• Red, White and Brew at The Strand
• Free Museum Day
• U Pick Festival at Hillcrest Orchards
• Storycorps
• Music Midtown
• Callaway Gardens Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
• Late Summer Campfire and Night Hike
• Great Atlanta Beer Fest
• Scott Antique Market
• SWine Wine Weekends
• Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival
• Festivals galore!
• Hopefully more coming soon!

For awesome, ongoing options around town, check out my Staycation Suggestions.

And if there’s something awesome out and about that I missed, please add a comment!