It’s November and we all know what that means! We’re looking forward to cozy weather, holiday fun, and so much more! So whether you’re hanging onto the last little bit of fall or you’re already putting up the fake snow for the wintery months, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this November! Keep scrolling to see all our super fun recommendations for the month!
1. Get a little saucy at the Empire Strips Back, a Star Wars burlesque parody
Have you ever daydreamed of sexy Stormtroopers, tantalizing Twi’leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are looking or a dangerously enticing Boba Fett? If you have… well then this sultry burlesque performances is for you!
Enjoy a hilariously steamy look at your favorite Star Wars characters at The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody!2. Check out these ATL hotspots for fall foliage
The beginning of November is peak fall foliage time in Atlanta! You definitely don’t want to miss out on all the changing leaves and beautiful colors. From remote forests to Atlanta’s favorite parks, we’ve got your hookup for the best spots to view the leaves!
- Piedmont Park
- Agnes Scott College
- Dunwoody Nature Center
3. Celebrate the arts at the Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival
With more than 185 local artists, including painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft artisans, glass blowers, jewelers and so many more, you’re in for an absolute treat at the Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival!
Bring the whole family, and don’t forget your pups! There will be local food vendors and a child’s play area as well!
Get all the details on this amazing fall arts festival here!4. See the André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever Exhibit
Celebrate the legacy of André Leon Talley at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion and Film with “André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever,” on view until March 1st! Explore nearly 70 looks from Talley’s personal collection, displayed on an artistic replica mannequin handcrafted by Bonaveri’s atelier. Witness his bold style, from couture and ready-to-wear to iconic Met Gala moments and intimate celebrations. See designs by Tom Ford, Ralph Rucci, Manolo Blahnik, and more, alongside never-before-seen interviews, cherished mementos, and artworks from his friends and collaborators.
5. Experience an enchanting Candlelight concerts
A candlelit concert is the perfect way to spend the coziest month of all! Spend your evening surrounded by thousands of twinkling LED candles, and enjoy the lovely music with special people!
6. Take a day trip to wander the forest with some massive trolls!
If you love nature art installations, then you’ve gotta check out the U.S. debut of ‘Trolls: A Field Study’, coming to North Carolina! Just a short day trip from the ATL, you’ll be able to walk nature trails and come across twelve massive trolls, curiously tucked away in the forest!
Get all the details on this huge art exhibition here!7. 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 nine 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!
For more information on this festive festival, click here.8. Enjoy the breathtaking 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 2024.
9. Get excited for 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 November.
See our full roundup of fun holiday markets here!10. Sip on delicious drinks at the Decatur Wine Festival
Sample more than 350 wines from all around the world at the Decatur Wine Festival, hosted by the Decatur Arts Alliance! Attendees will get a commemorative tasting glass, access to tons of local treats, and of course, wine tasting until your heart’s content! Great vibes, great wine, and great community!
When: Where: On the Square in Downtown, Decatur
Learn more on their website, here!11. Enjoy the Suwanee Chili Cook Off & Music Festival
With live music, tons of local art vendors, and of course a chili cook-off, the Suwanee Chili Cook Off is not to be missed!
The event is free for all, but for $15, you can purchase chili voting chips (Additional voting chips will be available for sale at $5 for two or $10 for five). Festival-goers can also expect food trucks, a kids’ zone, and so much more!
Learn more on their website here!12. Get ready for the holidays at a fun Holiday pop-up bar
Atlanta is known for its incredible holiday pop-up bars! From fun ski-resort themes to Christmas decor and so much more (and even a Christmas Gremlins-themed bar!), we can’t wait to enjoy some delicious drinks and a good theme! Don your best apparel, and head to one of Atlanta’s amazing Holiday pop up bars!
Check out some of the coolest spots in our roundup here!13. 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 here!
14. Enjoy the Georgia Renaissance Festival… after dark
After the sun goes down, the Georgia Renaissance Festival gets even more dreamy! With incredible performances and amazing themed-vibes, you’ll get all the fun of the Renaissance Festival, but with a more adult twist!
For two nights in November only, enjoy a magical masquerade or an elfsong tavern! Get all the details here!
15. Watch blockbusters at the annual Xfinity Movie Series
Where: The Battery Atlanta Plaza Green | 800 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
When: October 3rd – November 29th
**every Friday night, and Saturday, Nov. 29th which will air immediately following the Christmas Tree Lighting
If you’re a film fanatic, you’ve gotta check out the annual Xfinity Movie series all November at the Battery! These film events are free to attend, but make sure you grab a snack from one of the nearby businesses, since the Battery doesn’t allow coolers!
- November 7th – Field of Dreams (PG)
- November 14th – Shrek the Third (PG)
- November 21st – Jumanji (1995) (PG)
- November 29th – Rise of the Guardians (PG)
16. Get lost in the bubbles at Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Take an adventure to Bubble Planet, right here in the ATL, where the bubbles are the biggest and most amazing ever! You’ll learn the magic of science, amaze your sense of imagination, and so much more! Unlock the child inside you with this spherical world of bubbles!
Hop from one immersive space to the next, and enjoy Bubble Planet with all five senses! From oversized bubbles to balloons to soap, and beyond, this sensory universe will give you the chance to see the world in a whole new way.
17. 16. Enjoy a tantalizing magic show at the one of a kind Magic Gateway: A Magic Show for the Family
This one-night-only magic show is a treat for the whole family! Set against the vibrant glow of a neon portal, this one-magician show is packed with whimsy, mind-blowing tricks, and fun!
Expect jaw-dropping illusions, hilarious moments, and interactive surprises where kids don’t just watch the magic—they help make it happen! Whether you’re a child or an adult, a magic believer or a skeptic… you’ll walk away grinning, wide-eyed, and ready to believe in magic all over again!
18. Get spicy at the annual Atlanta Hot Sauce Fest
Get ready for the ~hottest~ event of the year at Hot Sauce Fest! You can enjoy delicious food, amazing entertainment, and an awesome kids’ area, and of course… the best hot sauce in the nation! Watch or compete as the festival crowns the spice champions with coveted awards like Top Boss Sauce and The Scovillier Award.
Get all the details here!19. Enjoy the magic of Broadway, right here in Atlanta
The tragically beautiful modern retelling of the Greek myth of Orephus and Eurydice is coming to Atlanta, and you don’t wanna miss it. Enjoy the myth like you’ve never seen before, with stunning visuals, jaw-dropping music, and so much more!
Get all the details on Hadestown, traveling to Atlanta this November!20. GO VOTE!
It might not be the most ~fun~ November happening, but we couldn’t leave it off the list! Atlanta is voting on a new mayor this November, and if you need help deciding who most aligns with your views, don’t worry: we’ve made a handy-dandy mayoral guide for ya right here.
Election Day is November 4th! Don’t miss it!
21. Check out the U.S. Debut Of ‘Viktor&Rolf. Fashion Statements’ at the High Museum of Art
Viktor&Rolf. Fashion Statements, Kunsthalle München, Munich, Germany, 2024, photographed by Michael Nauman, Tiefenpixel Photographics. Exhibition organized by the Kunsthalle München
If you love high fashion and you love art, then this is the perfect exhibit for you to check out in the ATL! See some of the most show-stopping high fashion adored by artists like Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and so many more!
Get all the details about ‘Viktor&Rolf. Fashion Statements’ here!Enjoy the last full month of fall, Atlanta! And all the fun holiday happenings that are starting to happen!