The latest news from the city.
The 7th annual Wontanara Festival takes place October 30 through November 1, 2026, at the Southwest Arts Center in South Fulton. It brings drum and dance classes, panels, a vendor market, and the Saturday night concert The Awakening, with free admission.
The Atlanta Mac and Cheese Festival takes over Believe Music Hall on Saturday, October 24, from 11 AM to 9 PM, with a tasting competition, digital voting, a kids zone, an indoor kiddie rave and a vendor market. Tickets start at $14, children 12 and under are free, and the competition awards $500 to the champion.
The Buried Alive Film Festival returns to Atlanta's Historic Plaza Theatre for its 19th edition from November 5 to 8, with four nights of curated horror shorts, features and a Featured Filmmaker of the Year. Tickets are available for individual films and short blocks, with an $80 all-inclusive pass.
The High Museum of Art celebrates its centenary with a free Centennial Block Party on Peachtree Street on Sunday, October 18, from noon to 5 p.m., featuring live music, DJs, family activities, and a star-studded welcome. The post covers the schedule, food vendors, and other centennial events.
A look at South Fork Soul Food at 186 McDonough Boulevard Southeast in Atlanta, a family-owned spot open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Covers the menu, from fried catfish and oxtails to the praised peach cobbler, plus hours, prices, and accessibility.
The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade runs Saturday, Oct 17 and Sunday, Oct 18, from noon to 7 pm in Atlanta's historic arts district. The 2026 theme is "Cryptids, Creatures and Community Legends," with the parade rolling down Moreland Avenue at 1 pm on Sunday.
