Happy weekend! And congratulations! You’ve successfully battled the first work week of 2024, and it’s time to reward yourself with some well-deserved fun. There’s a smorgasbord of activities for you and your family to enjoy – from the thrill of ice skating to the creativity of painting classes, or even embarking on an exciting house hunting adventure – see what we did there? 😉
Here’s our short list of highlighted events but keep scrolling for the extensive list of North Atlanta’s weekend happenings!
⛸ Avalon on Ice at Avalon | Fri, Sat, Sun, varying times | Alpharetta
🎨 Paint the Northern Lights Reflection at Painting With a Twist | Fri, 7 – 9 pm | Alpharetta
🎤 Eddie Owen Presents Stand-Up Comedy at Red Clay | Fri, 8 pm | Duluth
🥕 Marietta Square Farmers Market | Sat, 9 am – 12 pm | Marietta
🌲 Bring One for the Chipper at Sims Lake Park | Sat, 9 am – 4 pm | Suwanee
🦎 Repticon at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds | Sat & Sun, 10 am – 4 pm | Lawrenceville
🏡 Gail & Claire’s Open House at 1000 Ridge Tarn | Sat, 2 – 4 pm | Sandy Springs
Make it a GREAT weekend!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Exhibit: Tony Thomas: Scenes from My Travels at Alpharetta City Hall | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Final Weekday Location Closing Sale at Trifecta Home Furniture | 10 am – 1 pm | Buford
- The Original Selfie Museum at North Point | 11 am – 8 pm | Alpharetta
- Avalon on Ice at Avalon | 3 – 10 pm | Alpharetta
- Black Market BBQ Food Truck at NoFo Brew Co | 4 – 9 pm | Cumming
- Lakeside Lights Spectacular at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 5 pm – 8 pm | Buford
- Local Artist Showcase: Robin Masek at Reeves House at Woodstock Arts | 6 – 8 pm | Woodstock
- Date Night Wine and Chocolate Pairing at Painted Horse Winery and Vineyards | 6 pm | Milton
- I Love Italy with Chef Michelle at Leaning Ladder | 6:30 – 9:30 pm | Woodstock
- FTE Beer Dinner at From the Earth Brewing Company | 6:30 pm | Roswell
- Northern Lights Reflection at Painting With a Twist | 7 – 9 pm | Alpharetta
- Bracelets, Beads & Bevvies with SONGbIRD at Made Mercantile | 7 – 9 pm | Woodstock
- Free Salsa Lessons at Indio Brewing | 8 pm | Sugar Hill
- Eddie Owen Presents Stand-Up Comedy at Red Clay | 8 pm | Duluth
LIVE MUSIC
- Jake Brown at Hall & Hound Brewing Company | 6 – 9 pm | Cumming
- The Honkey Collective at NoFo Brew Co | 7 – 10 pm | Cumming
- Blues Brothers Soul Band – A Soul, Rhythm & Blues Tribute at MadLife Stage | 7 pm | Woodstock
- Kenna Weber at Woodstock Beer Market | 7 & 10 pm | Woodstock
- Band X at Roaring Social | 8 pm | Alpharetta
- Canelita Sabrosa Live at Cutters Cigars & Spirits | 8 -11 pm | Alpharetta
- Pandora’s Box – A Tribute to Aerosmith at Rosati’s Pizza Sports Pub | 9 pm | Cumming
- Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band at MadLife Stage | 10 pm | Woodstock
FAMILY EVENTS
- Yummy Fun for All Ages – Boba Penguin at Painting With a Twist | 3 – 5 pm | Alpharetta
- Kids’ Winter Crafternoon at Rose Creek Public Library | 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Woodstock
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Marietta Square Farmers Market | 9 am – 12 pm | Marietta
- Repticon at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds | 9 am – 4 pm | Lawrenceville
- Bring One for the Chipper at Sims Lake Park | 9 am – 4 pm | Suwanee
- Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center | 9:30 – 10:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Portrait Society of Atlanta Fall Exhibition at Alpharetta Arts Center | 10 am – 4 pm | Alpharetta
- Avalon on Ice at Avalon | 10 am – 10 pm | Alpharetta
- Football in the Food Hall at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta | 10 am – 1 pm | Woodstock
- Yoga on Tap at Reformation Brewery | 10 – 11:30 am | Woodstock
- Jewelry101 Workshop with SONGbIRD at Made Mercantile | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Woodstock
- License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 11 am – 8 pm | Buford
- The Original Selfie Museum at North Point | 11 am – 8 pm | Alpharetta
- Draztic Aztec Food Truck at NoFo Brew Co | 12 – 9 pm | Cumming
- Gail & Claire’s Open House at 1000 Ridge Tarn | 2 – 4 pm | Sandy Springs
- Rustic Winter Gnomes at Painting With a Twist | 3 – 5 pm | Alpharetta
- Wine Tasting – Under $25 and Fabulous at Sip Happens | 3 – 4 pm | Suwanee
- Lakeside Lights Spectacular at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 5 pm – 8 pm | Buford
- Starry Winter Wonderland at Painting With a Twist | 7 – 9 pm | Alpharetta
LIVE MUSIC
- Cody Marlowe at NoFo Brew Co | 7 – 10 pm | Cumming
- Luke Berryhill Live at Hall & Hound Brewing Company | 7 – 10 pm | Cumming
- Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi Tribute at MadLife Stage | 7 & 9:55 pm | Woodstock
- Joyce Licorish at The Velvet Note | 7:30 & 9:30 pm | Alpharetta
- Double Take at Roaring Social | 8 pm | Alpharetta
- Eddie Owen Presents Jackson County Line | 8 pm | Duluth
- Heartbreaker at Rosati’s Pizza Sports Pub | 9 pm | Cumming
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
- Kids Corner: Name Canvas at Reeves House at Woodstock Arts | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Woodstock
- Winter Snowy Retreat for All – Raccoon & Owl at Painting With a Twist | 12 – 2 pm | Alpharetta
- Pink Barbie Princess Girls’ Day Out at Sweet & Sassy | 12 – 1:30 pm | Cumming
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Repticon at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds | 10 am – 4 pm | Lawrenceville
- License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | 11 am – 8 pm | Buford
- Boxing Workshop at Rumble Boxing Alpharetta | 12 – 2 pm | Alpharetta
- Avalon on Ice at Avalon | 12 – 7 pm | Alpharetta
- Made With Love Food Truck at NoFo Brew Co | 12 – 7 pm | Cumming
- Sunday Stitch Session at The Stout Brothers Woodstock Beer & Coffee Market | 2 – 4:30 pm | Woodstock
- Chess Club at The Blue Ghost Arcade | 4 – 8 pm | Woodstock
- Team Trivia at Rosati’s Pizza Sports Pub | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Cumming
LIVE MUSIC
- Laurie Ann Jazzwine Brunch Session at Rootstock | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm | Woodstock
- Shimmer – The High Voltage Party Band at MadLife Stage | 5 pm | Woodstock
