With cooling temps on the horizon, it's the perfect time to get out and explore all that the ATL Airport District has to offer. Grab a table on the patio of one of our fantastic restaurants, sip a cocktail while plane spotting, or check out one of the fun events taking place in the District this autumn. We've rounded up a list of can't-miss events below, but keep an eye on our events calendar for additions and updates!
Kaboom! Playground Build Day
📍 Eagles Nest Park, 5047 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291
📅 September 13-16 | 8:30AM - 3:30PM
In partnership with The Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund, Georgia Power, and KABOOM!, Union City is building a brand new playground at Eagles Nest Park - and they need your help! Snacks and water will be provided, as well as any necessary safety equipment. For full details, please register here and tell your friends! They are hoping to gather 150 volunteers to make this community project possible.
College Park Hispanic Heritage Celebration
📍 College Park Memorial Commons, 3631 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
📅 Sept. 20 | 2PM - 8PM
¡Venga a la fiesta! The 1st Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration in College Park will be a vibrant festival full of Hispanic culture, food, music, and communidad. Join us for the all-day fun with delicious authentic food from local vendors, folkloric dance and cultural performances, crafts booths, kids' activities, and Music on the Lawn from 6 - 8PM.
I Ought to Be in Pictures: A Comedy by Neil Simon
📍 Academy Theatre, 599 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
📅 Multiple dates from September 19 - October 5
The Academy Theatre in Hapeville presents a play about a struggling screenwriter named Herb Tucker, who is surprised by the arrival of his estranged young adult daughter, Libby, from Brooklyn. Libby comes to Hollywood seeking Herb's help to break into the movie business, forcing him to confront his past and his on-again/off-again relationship with his girlfriend, Steffy. The play explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the complexities of relationships, with a mix of humor and poignant moments. Tickets are $30 general admission and $25 for students, seniors, & military.
12th Annual Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness 5k and Color Run
📍 Starting Line: 5047 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291
📅 October 11 | 9AM - 12PM
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11, when the streets of Union City will once again come alive with a burst of color and energy. The starting line will be at 5047 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291, and the race officially kicks off at 9AM. The event is open for runners, joggers, or walkers and will include a light workout warmup, live music, and a complimentary t-shirt. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
PushPush Fall Arts PushScape Block Party
📍 PushPush Arts, 1805 Harvard Ave, College Park, GA 30337
📅 October 11 | Starts at 11AM
Save the date! PushPush Arts welcomes you to its first annual campus-wide celebration in College Park of original voices.
Calling all artists: If you're based in Atlanta, have an artistic practice with a body of work ready to perform and/or work that could benefit from further development—and want to be considered for a slot at this event (either as a workshop or performance), please reach out to info@pushpusharts.com. This can be multi-genre or multidisciplinary.
Downtown Live: Chili Cook-Off
📍 Hapeville Arts Alley, 591 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
📅 October 18 | 4PM - 7PM
Get ready to savor the flavor and spice up the night with this year's Chili Cook-Off! This community event is organized by Family Life Ministries and is free to attend. This year's featured musical performers are Jordan Thorne with opener Aaron Richard, and the evening's proceeds will benefit Hapeville's First Baptist Church to help support those in need. Ready to compete? Show off your culinary skills and enter the chili cook-off! Email ajones@hapeville.org to sign up.
Hapeville's Día de Muertos Celebration
📍 Jess Lucas Park, 680 S Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
📅 October 25 | 5PM - 9PM
The 7th annual Hapeville Día de Muertos Celebration will include art exhibitions, an artisan market, live music and performances, a community altar, food, and more! Sign up for free art workshops leading up to the event starting in late September, and have your creative kiddos enter the Kids Art Contest! Entries are open until October 13, with the winner announced on October 29!
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