Top Weekend Events in Metro Atlanta
Looking for the best things to do with family and friends this third weekend of September? The Atlanta Korean Festival headlines an exciting lineup of events happening across the metro Atlanta area on September 19-20, 2026.
Featured Festivals and Attractions
2026 Atlanta Korean Festival: Taking place at Gwinnett Place Mall on September 19-20 from 11 AM to 9 PM. Enjoy traditional performances by the Southeastern Gugak Association and Atlanta Gugak Institute, a Taekwondo demonstration, royal Hanbok fashion show, Mask Singer contest, traditional wedding ceremony, K-pop concert, calligraphy experience, and a local agricultural market. Admission is $20, with free entry for children under 10, seniors 70+, police officers, firefighters, military personnel, and anyone wearing a traditional Hanbok.
Sippin’ Safari: Combining wine-tasting elegance with wildlife viewing at 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta, on September 19 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Tickets are $75 and include wine tastings from major regions, animal feeding, live music, and a free carousel ride.
Hot Air Balloon Festival: Held annually at Lanier Islands Resort on September 18-19 from 5 PM to 10 PM. Watch dozens of colorful balloons fill the sky, enjoy optional balloon rides, and catch a laser light show at 9 PM. Adult admission is $20.
Suwanee Fest: Suwanee’s largest annual festival runs September 19-20 from 9 AM to 7 PM at 330 Town Center Avenue, featuring a ‘Fairytale’ theme, over 200 craft artisans, live music, and a parade.
Arts and Music Performances
Les Misรฉrables: The City Springs Theatre Company in Sandy Springs presents the classic musical directed by Schuler Hensley through September 27 at 1 Galambos Way, featuring beloved songs like ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ and ‘On My Own’.
Alpharetta Symphony: Experience iconic cinematic music from ‘The Lord of the Rings’, ‘Titanic’, ‘Gone with the Wind’, and ‘Indiana Jones’ on September 20 at 3 PM. Tickets start at $30 at the Innovation Academy, 125 Milton Ave., Alpharetta.
