Fall is just around the corner, and there are so many wonderful events and happenings to check out in Atlanta as the seasons change! September means the start of pumpkin spice latte season, all things cozy, and of course, the end of summer. Keep scrolling for all the fun things to check out this September in the ATL!
1. Check out the colorful world of bubbles at Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Enter a surreal and colorful world of bubbles and unleash your inner child! This massive bubble experience lets you learn the magic of science and immerse all five of your senses into the vibrant world of oversized bubbles, balloons, soap, and more! Here are the highlights:
- Discover all kinds of bubbles, interact with them, and immerse yourself in a dreamy environment!
- Go on a journey with more than 10 rooms, each with a different theme
- Travel through fantastic landscapes designed to stimulate the senses
- Enjoy an immersive experience with VR tech, simulators, and illusions
2. Dance the night away with on the Square
Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by participating in Salsa on the Square! This festive event hosted by Placita Latina, a local group of Hispanic/Latine friends and professionals, shows some of the beautiful culture and traditions of latines living in the United States. Join Placita Latina for delicious food, drinks and local art, as well as salsa dancing lessons of course!
Salsa on the Square will take place on September 2oth from 4:00 P.M. – 10:o0 P.M. in Decatur Square. The event is free for everyone! Learn more about it on their website here!
3. Try something new by Dining in the Dark this September
Heighten your sense of taste and enjoy a thrilling new sensation with Dining in the Dark in Atlanta! This incredible even allows you to enter a world of flavors you never thought imaginable! Put on a blindfold and relish in the flavors of a secret three-course menu! You can choose from a red menu (meat), a blue menu (seafood) or a green menu (vegan) to find something you’d love to eat! Perfect for a date night or just a fun adventure, you can’t miss out on this fun event!
Grab your tickets to Dining in the Dark here!4. Check out a beautiful sunflower field just an hour from Atlanta
September is the perfect time to enjoy some beautiful sunflowers, blooming in late summer! You can take beautiful photos, enjoy the beauty of nature, and of course, buy a bouquet to take home with you! Fausett Farms will open up this fall for all your sunflower desires!
Address: 11336 Hwy 136 West, Dawsonville, GA 30534
You can keep up with their opening dates and more here!5. Celebrate Oktoberfest in Georgia’s adorable Alpine village, Helen
This year, go all-out for Oktoberfest with delicious beer, German food, and tons of amazing cultural events! Georgia’s very own adorable little German town, Helen, GA, hosts a massive Oktoberfest celebration all throughout September and October, and you don’t wanna miss it.
Enjoy delicious German food, dancing, music, and of course, all the German beer you want! Learn more at Helen’s website here!
6. Enjoy a mesmerizing evening of music bathed in candlelight!
Speaking of amazing music, the incomparable Candlelight concerts have taken Atlanta by storm. Enjoy intimate live-music performances at iconic venues across the city, that’ve all been transformed into enchanting havens, illuminated by flickering candlelight.
Here are just some of September’s Candlelight Concerts:
- Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles
- Candlelight: Tribute to Madonna
And so many more! See the full list of September Candlelight Concerts here.
7. Enjoy a classic fall activity and go apple picking!
No fall plan is complete without a good day of picking apples! Luckily for Atlantans, Georgia is full of amazing apple orchards where you can pick your own apples. Check out this list of great spots to pick apples until your heart’s content!
8. Enjoy the 4-Day Atlanta Food & Wine Festival at its new location in downtown Atlanta
With more than 200 food vendors, tasting tents, demonstrations, famous local chefs and more, the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival is a truly iconic can’t-miss experience. Spend four days celebrating the delicious flavors of the South, particularly Atlanta… and beyond!
Get all the details for this iconic Atlanta festival here!9. Head to Atlanta’s favorite Music Festival: Shaky Knees in Piedmont Park
With a truly stellar lineup, Shaky Knees is a household name in the ATL. And now that it’s at Piedmont Park (instead of Central Park, like previous years), it’s bigger and better than ever before. This year, attendees can get pumped for performances by:
- My Chemical Romance
- Deftones
- Lenny Kravitz
- Blink-182
- Lucy Dacus
- Vampire Weekend
And so many more!
Get all the details here!10. Support local Hispanic-owned restaurants this Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Monday, Sep. 15, 2025 to Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, and we’re so excited to celebrate! One great way to uplift our Hispanic neighbors is to shop Hispanic-owned during the month, including eating at delicious Hispanic-owned restaurants! Celebrate the many different cultures, foods, practices and more of hispanic countries and peoples this month!
See our full roundup of delicious Hispanic-owned spots here.
11. Kick back with a killer view at one of Atlanta’s amazing rooftops
One of the best ways to celebrate the end of summer is by heading to one of the many awesome rooftops on offer in the ATL. From refreshing cocktails with a killer view of the skyline, to Sunday brunch in the sun, enjoy the weather as it cools off at one of these amazing rooftop bars and restaurants!
And check out some of our other recommendations here:
- Moonlight, O4!W
- Drawbar, West Midtown
- Virtue Rooftop, Midtown
- Hotel Clermont, Poncey-Highland
12. Play with adorable capybara’s at Georgia’s brand-new capybara cafe
This September, check out one of our state’s coolest new attractions: a capybara cafe! You can play with these adorable little creatures, feed them and get your capybara cuddle fix all in one! Check out all the details on how you can meet baby capybaras and many other adorable little critters right here!
13. Head to one of Atlanta’s amazing jazz clubs for live jazz
There’s nothing quite like a classy night of jazz to kick off your fall the right way! So grab a yummy cocktail or mocktail, and sway to the jazzy tunes coming from one of Atlanta’s best jazz clubs!
Check out our jazz recommendations here!14. Take a delicious handmade ravioli class in Atlanta
Unleash your inner chef with a super fun hands-on cooking class right here in the ATL! During this informative two-hour session, attendees will learn how to create fresh ricotta-stuffed ravioli and Alfredo sauce from scratch using simple techniques you can replicate at home.
And this event is BYOB, so bring along your favorite beer or wine to sip while you cook, and enjoy a fun and flavorful culinary adventure at Sip House. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned foodie, this class will be tons of fun for everyone.
Grab your tickets for this fun experience here!15. Keep the Oktoberfest party going at Atlanta’s best breweries
September is the perfect time to enjoy a nice patio beer with your pals! And lucky for us, Atlanta is home to so many incredible breweries, tap rooms, and brewpubs. For our full round-up of Atlantan craft breweries, check out our recommendations here!
16. Grab brunch at one of the best brunch spots in the ATL
Celebrate the changing seasons with a nice brunch with your friends! Whether you’re looking for bottomless mimosas or the perfect pumpkin spice latte, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at these ATL brunch places. See our full roundup here!
17. Enjoy a peaceful mosaic lamp making class in Atlanta
If you’re looking for the perfect way to de-stress AND make a beautiful piece of art, you’re in the right spot. This beautiful local class teaches the fine art of Turkish lamp making, but with an Atlanta twist. And the best part? When the class is over, you’ll get to take your lamp home!
Learn more here!18. Wine down at one of Georgia’s gorgeous vineyards!
Time flies when you’re having wine… er, fun… so why not head over to one of our state’s underrated wineries. From an overwhelming selection of wines to spectacular views of our glorious Peach State, check out some recommendations below or click here for a full round-up.
- Wolf Mountain Vineyards, North Georgia Mountains
- Big Door Vineyard, White
- Sharp Mountain Vineyard, Jasper
- Kaya Vineyard & Winery, Dahlogenga
19. Take an end-of-summer hike to enjoy the cooling weather!
Downtown Atlanta may sparkle through the nights, with its impressive skyscrapers towering over the city. But don’t forget our city is ALSO famous for its boundless greenery, and it’s the perfect place for nature lovers. From hikes close to home, to lovely day-trips, Atlanta’s got the perfect hike for everyone! Enjoy the cooling weather out in the great outdoors!
- Doll’s Head Trail, Atlanta
- Arabia Mountain Trail, Atlanta
- Yonah Mountain, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
20. Check out some of the amazing local art in the ATL
Atlanta leads the culture when it comes to art. And we’ve always got tons of amazing exhibitions and art attractions for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. Right now we’ve got everything from fabulous photography exhibits to painting to repurposed plastic art and beyond! Check out our full roundup of art events here!
Happy September, Atlanta! We hope your fall season starts off lovely!