Name: Fall Festival on Ponce
Start: 2026-10-10T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Olmsted Linear Park

Olmsted Linear Park

Fall Festival on Ponce returns Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 for a free weekend of art, food and family-friendly fun.
Guests can shop original work from local and regional artists, grab food and drinks and enjoy a children's area throughout the historic park.
The festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fall Festival on Ponce is free to attend and open to all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.
The festival is located at Olmsted Linear Park, 1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE in Atlanta. For more information, visit affps.com. Follow @affps_festivals on Instagram for updates.

Local Event: Fall Festival on Ponce

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Fall Festival on Ponce

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Zoo Atlanta

Keeper for a Day: Elephants
Join the team at the Zambezi Elephant Center and immerse yourself in what it takes to care for the largest land animals on the planet!
Spend the morning working alongside the Elephant Care Team to prepare the habitat for the day and ensure the elephants’ needs are met.
This unique experience is sure to educate and inspire you about these special individuals, help you learn more about the rigorous requirements of professional elephant care, and gain an understanding of the ways Zoo Atlanta is working to protect wild populations. Participants can expect to meet members of the Animal Care Team, meet an animal, learn about our positive reinforcement training and enrichment programs, and walk away with knowledge of how to save species. All participation in Keeper for a Day programs is voluntary for the animals.
Before registering, please understand that during this program: 
<ul>
 <li>Participants will perform similar tasks as members of the Elephant Care Team, which may include raking, sweeping, hosing, scrubbing, and shoveling, and should expect to do some hard work and be comfortable getting dirty. </li>
 <li>Participants will be expected to participate in all weather conditions, lift up to 30 pounds, and be on their feet for up to four hours. </li>
 <li>Participants must have the physical ability to bend, lift, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. </li>
 <li>Participants may be exposed to potential allergens such as insects, hay, animal waste, and other potential allergens. Please reach out in advance if you have any questions or concerns.</li>
</ul>
Upcoming 2026 Dates: 
Saturday, August 22 
Thursday, September 3 
Sunday, September 20 
Sunday, October 4 
Thursday, October 15 
Thursday, November 5 
Sunday, November 15 
Thursday, December 3 
Sunday, December 20
Times: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
 
Member Cost: $325 
Non-Member Cost: $360 
 
Age Range: 16 and up

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ATLANTA, COME SPEND YOUR SUNDAY WITH US! 🎶💛
Join The Soul Jurnee and Beautifully Ill for Soul + Self-Care at Piedmont Park.
Enjoy networking, professional pre-walk stretches led by Psyk’D, a 45-minute Soul Strut, journaling, coloring, soulful body stretching, raffle prizes, giveaways and a skincare conversation with Gabby of Golden Hour Aesthetics &amp; Wellness.
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM–2:30 PM 📍 Piedmont Park
This is a donation-based event with only 30 tickets available. The exact meeting location will be sent after registration.
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High Museum of Art

Weekend events include family storytime, teacher resources, major art exhibitions, local history, automobiles, and hands-on science.
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive free general admission at seven participating Atlanta-area cultural institutions Oct. 3-4 through Museums on Us. Admission is available to the cardholder with a qualifying card and photo ID.
 
FEATURED LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
Atlanta History Center — Joy to the City: Atlanta Smiles at the Camera 
The exhibition opens Oct. 3 and features historic photographs of moments of joy and daily life in Atlanta. The museum is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Bartow History Museum — We Neighbors Would Meet Together: Oothcaloga Moravian Mission, Integration, and Cherokee Identity 
The exhibition examines the Oothcaloga Moravian Mission and its influence on Cherokee education, cultural exchange, nationalism, and sovereignty. The museum participates on Saturday only and is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Booth Western Art Museum 
The Cartersville museum features contemporary Western art, presidential portraits and letters, Civil War art, and an interactive children’s gallery. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
High Museum of Art — Martin Puryear: Nexus 
The exhibition, on view Sept. 25, 2026-Jan. 17, 2027, features more than 70 sculptures, drawings, and prints. Atlanta is its final stop and only Southeast venue. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 
National Center for Civil and Human Rights — Saturday Adventures at the Center: Book Spotlight “Sofia Valdez, Future Prez” 
Families can attend storytime and a hands-on activity tied to Hispanic Heritage Month from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Readings are scheduled for noon and 1 p.m.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights — A Worthy Objective: National Teachers Day at the Center 
Educators can explore exhibitions, classroom resources, field guides, traveling trunk demonstrations, and related activities from noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Savoy Automobile Museum — Innovation to a T 
Model T vehicles and related displays show how design and engineering adapted the automobile for farms, businesses, emergencies, and travel. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Tellus Science Museum 
Visitors can explore fossils, gems, historic aircraft, and hands-on science exhibits from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fossil Dig and Gem Panning are included with general admission when available. Planetarium shows and the Saturday evening Sky Watch require separate tickets.
 
WHO 
Eligible Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders.
 
WHEN
Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Operating hours and participation vary by institution.
 
WHERE
·Atlanta History Center — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
·Bartow History Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday only
·Booth Western Art Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday
·High Museum of Art — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday
·National Center for Civil and Human Rights — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday
·Savoy Automobile Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
·Tellus Science Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
 
WHY IT MATTERS
Museums on Us lowers the cost of visiting participating cultural institutions and gives eligible cardholders access to local art, history, science, and family programming.
 
HOW
Eligible cardholders receive one free general admission with an active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card and government-issued photo ID. The offer is nontransferable and excludes separately ticketed exhibitions, events, and experiences. Admission is subject to capacity and each institution’s procedures.
More information is available at bankofamerica.com.
LINK URL:<a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/arts-and-culture?bcen=8a6b%23museums-on-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/arts-and-culture?bcen=8a6b#museums-on-us</a>

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Taste Wine Bar and Market

Turn your next night out into something creative with this paint and sip experience in Atlanta!
Looking for a fun activity in Atlanta? Picture this: you grab a drink, pick up a brush and suddenly you’re laughing way too hard at how your sunset looks more like a potato (in a good way). Your local instructor keeps things easy, the vibe stays chill and before you know it, you’re relaxed, inspired and genuinely proud of what you made. It’s a night that reminds you how good it feels to play again! Perfect for a date, a night with friends or just some much-needed me-time. Book your spot today and make your next night out unforgettable!
What’s Included: A fun, hands-on paint and sip experience guided by a friendly local artist. An upbeat, social event hosted at a trendy public venue such as a distillery, brewery, cocktail bar or sake bar in Atlanta (location varies by date). All painting materials provided: canvas, brushes, paints and apron. Step-by-step instruction, creative freedom and plenty of laughs. A canvas you can take home.
What to Expect: A fun, upbeat atmosphere with music, drinks and creativity. Easy, beginner-friendly guidance from an instructor who keeps things light and easy. Ideal for: a casual date, girls’ night, team hangout or solo reset.
Classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Classes sell out fast though, so see the availability and more details including information about the instructor, reviews from other participants, and more at: <a href="https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51526/paint-night-done-right-atlanta" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51526/paint-night-done-right-atlanta</a>
Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>May 24, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jun 7, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jun 21, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jul 5, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jul 19, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Aug 2, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Aug 16, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Sep 6, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Sep 20, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 4, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 18, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 6, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 20, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>
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Celebrate Buckhead and PATH400 at Livable Buckhead’s annual Party on the PATH. The event will feature live music from Atlanta Soul Band, Spanish-style tapas, drinks and a silent auction benefiting PATH400 and Livable Buckhead.
VIP admission includes early access from 5:30-6:30 p.m., an exclusive cocktail reception; unlimited beer, wine and signature sangria; live music; a reception gift and early access to the silent auction. General admission begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes tapas and two drink tickets.
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