We hope you’re having a fabulous fall so far, and with the holidays just around the corner, the city is full of awesome things to do! From cozy outdoor dining to outdoor art installations, peak fall foliage (in the beginning of the month) to the holiday markets and festive things to do, all about to set up shop for the most wonderful time of the year! Check out our recommendations for an unforgettable November in Atlanta, below:
1. Escape the Upside Down at Stranger Things: The Experience
The portal to the Upside Down has finally opened at Atlanta’s historic Pullman Yards, which has been magically transformed into the town of Hawkins from Netflix’s iconic sci-fi drama, Stranger Things. Step directly into the series and have knock-out interactions with some of your favorite characters. You can also expect incredible photo opportunities and unbeatable immersion in all things Stranger Things. For more information and tickets, click the link below.
Don’t miss out on exploring this mind-blowing mini verse devoted to Netflix’s Stranger Things!
2. Strike back at this incredible fan-made Star Wars exhibit
If you’re a fan of Star Wars, then you don’t want to miss this exhibition completely dedicated to the epic sci-fi saga. It’s doesn’t matter if you’re a young trainee or accomplished Jedi Master, the exhibit promises fascinating insight on all things Star Wars, using the largest collection of artifacts, figures, and beyond, all collected by fans of the movie franchise. Don’t forget to get your tickets and be one of the first to experience The Fans Strike Back.
3-5. Check out these ATL hotspots for fall foliage
It’s peak fall foliage season here in the ATL, so head outside to see Mother Nature paint with ever-changing numbers. From romote forests to Atlanta’s favorite parks, don’t miss out on all the gorgeous hotspots in and around the city for seeing fall foliage.
- Piedmont Park
- Chattahoochee River
- Dunwoody Nature Center
6. Step into iconic masterpieces at this Monet exhibit
Delve into the phenomenal world of Claude Monet, the legendary French painter and founding father of impressionist paintings. Experience his iconic works like never before, as this 360º digital art exhibition is ready for A-Town to explore his works and life, being one of the most unique ways to gain unbeatable insight on one of the greatest artistic geniuses from the nineteenth century. Get your tickets for this exciting exhibit, here.
7. Get crafty at The Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival
Chastain Park will play host to its annual fall arts festival, promising an unmissable day-out if you’re a lover of art and crafty knick-knacks. It will be The Chastain Park Arts Festival thirteenth iteration on the weekend commencing November 5, for a two-day celebration of the arts. Click here for more information.
8-11. Experience these enchanting Candlelight concerts
From a candlelit concert in Piedmont Park’s Magnolia Hall to some soothing R&B in a converted Chapel, the gorgeous Candlelight concert series has taken the ATL by storm with a plethora of concerts dedicated to the best in music, movies, and beyond. Every single concert is magically engulfed by the flicker of candlelight, heightening the music you love to levels unreached. Check out this month’s recommendations below or see the full line-up for these magical concerts, here.
- Candlelight: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones
- Candlelight: Legends of R&B
- Candlelight: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More!
12. Channel your inner-street artist at this awesome workshop!
Little Five Points is now home to this incredible interactive workshop, where you’ll learn everything there is to know about street art and graffiti. It’s the perfect opportunity to tap into your creativity and unleash the artist within. The workshop is BYOB-friendly, making it extra perfect for dates or an outing with some friends! For more information and reservations, click the link below.
Learn the ins and outs of working with spray-paint at this unmissable workshop in L5P!
13. Witness the enchanting return of the Botanical Garden’s holiday lights
Yes, with spooky season officially over, that can only mean one thing! Holiday happenings are going to start popping up all over A-Town. One of the most adored festive traditions here in Atlanta is the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Millions of lights will magically transform the gorgeous grounds, with beloved light installations as well as new additions for the 2022 iteration.
14. Check out the Atlanta’s fabulous Festival of Trees
Get ready to step into a magical indoor forest of Christmas trees, at this dazzling event making its grand return to the ATL this November for eight days only. Get some tree-spiraton, or just admire the luminous displays of festive cheer. You can even meet Santa Claus himself at the Festival of Trees, taking place November 19-27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. For more information on this festive festival, click here.
15-17. Embrace the return of holiday markets in the ATL
From the anticipated return of Buckhead’s Christkindl Market to Downtown’s oldest building hosting an unmissable craft market specifically for the holiday season, don’t miss out on all the incredible festive markets in and around A-Town this Novemeber.
- Atlanta’s Christkindl Market, Buckhead (From November 26)
- Indie Craft Experience, Georgia Freight Depot in Downtown Atlanta (November 12 & 13)
- Holiday Arts Market, Spruill Gallery in Dunwoody (From November 23)
18-21. Visit these must-see exhibitions on display in Atlanta
From the best in arts and culture to travelling exhibitions that explore movies, music, and beyond! There’s so much going on in A-Town this month. Check out this month’s must-see exhibitions in Atlanta this November, below:
- Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern, High Museum of Art
- Close To The Edge: The Birth of Hip Hop Architecture, MODA
- Harry Potter: The Exhibition, Downtown Atlanta
- Journey to Space, Fernbank Museum
22-24. Hit the ice at Atlanta’s favorite ice-skating rinks!
Ice skating is back with vengeance this November, as A-Towns favorite hotspots for the winter tradition reopen for the holiday season. From twirling on rooftops to enchanting ice rinks with OTT decorations, check out some of our recommendations below, and keep your eyes peeled on Secret Atlanta for all of your festive needs!
- Skate the Station, Atlantic Station
- Avalon on Ice, Avalon in Alpharetta
- Skate the Sky, Ponce City Market
25-27. Soak up the remainder of pumpkin spice season!
Perhaps you’re a little sad to see the return of holiday happenings, so embrace the final full month of fall and make sure your pumpkin-spice fix gets what it deserves before the season is over! Check out some of our favorite pumpkin spice safe havens below or click here for the full round-up.
- Hodgepodge Coffeehouse, Reynoldstown, Decatur, and Ormewood
- Rev Coffee, Smyrna, and Heritage Sandy Springs Market every Saturday
- Dancing Goats Coffee, Buckhead, Midtown, Decatur, and more!
28-31. Plan the perfect Thanksgiving in Atlanta
Who wants the stress of cooking a Thanksgiving dinner, when you can have everything done for you by eating out at some of Atlanta’s finest culinary gems. Luckily for y’all, we recently rounded up restaurants offering top-notch services for Thanksgiving dinner. Check out some recommendations below or check out our full round-up.
- The Farmhouse at Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills
- Humble Pie, Juniper Cafe pick-up
- STK, Peachtree Street
- South City Kitchen, Buckhead
32-36. Enjoy Atlanta’s latest culinary offerings and restaurants
It wouldn’t surprise us if restaurant openings were a daily occurrence in A-Town at this point. With so many new eateries opening left, right, and center, it can be hard to keep up. However, we’re here to help. Check out some of Atlanta’s newest restaurants below:
- Postino, Buckhead
- Sebastian Pinxos Bar, Midtown Atlanta
- Cereal & Cream, Oakland
- Thumbs Up Diner, Trilith
- Brewdog, Atlanta BeltLine
37. Watch blockbusters at the annual Xfinity Movie Series
Thanks to Georgia’s neutral weather conditions, outdoor movies can be enjoyed all year round (permitting it’s not so bad outside). So gear up for The Battery Atlanta’s epic movie series on the Plaza Green, which will play a movie every Friday night until December 9. Click here for more information.
38-41. Eat out at Atlanta’s celebrity-owned restaurants
When it comes to celebrity-owned restaurants, Atlanta’s pretty star-studded. From Ne-Yo’s Chicken & Waffle safe haven to a Real Housewife’s steakhouse, so many stars want a slice of Atlanta’s thriving culinary scene. Check out our recommendations below or click here for the full round-up. Prepare to be star-struck, y’all!
- Johnny’s World Famous Chicken & Waffles, College Park (Ne-Yo)
- Blaze Steak & Seafood, Cascade Crossing Shopping Center (Kandi Burruss)
- Smokey Stallion BBQ, Castleberry Hill (Cam Newton)
- The Linnethia Lounge, Duluth (Nene Leakes)
42-47. Enjoy Atlanta’s knock-out family fun attractions!
If you’re looking to treat the little ones in your fam, or have been searching for a family outing with no idea where to start, then look no further. We recently round-up all the amazing family-friendly things to do in the city, from Zoo Atlanta to the Center of Puppetry Arts, there truly is something for everybody in Atlanta. Check out November’s recommendations below or click here for the full round-up.
- Zoo Atlanta, Grant Park
- Georgia Aquarium, Downtown Atlanta
- World of Coca-Cola, Downtown Atlanta
- Illuminarium, Atlanta BeltLine
- Center of Puppetry Arts, Midtown Atlanta
48-50. Cozy up on these adorable, heated patios in Atlanta!
With the evenings getting cooler and darker, there’s no better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than cozying up around a campfire, or enjoying some cocktails and bites on a heated patio. Check out some recommendations below or click here for the full round-up.
- Ladybird, Old Fourth Ward
- Ecco, Buckhead & Midtown
- The White Bull, Decatur