COMMUNITY MEETINGS
GPNA (Grant Park Neighborhood Association). 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm. Check
www.grantpark.org for details.
SAND (South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development). 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30pm via
ZOOM. Check www.sandatlanta.org for details.
EACA (East Atlanta Community Association). 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm. Check www.eaca.net
for details.
EABA Board Meeting. 1st Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm.
EABA-East Atlanta Business Association. General Meetings. Third Tuesday of the month (excluding July,
December). 6:00pm-8:00pm includes socializing, snacks, the meeting, and ½ hour set aside for networking. Check out Eastatlantabiz.com for the meeting location and to find out more.
NPU-W Meetings – See: Meeting Dates and Times at www.cityofatlantanpu-w.org
NPU-W Meetings. 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm. (Change from the 4th Wednesday of every month, held on Zoom only)
NPU-W Transportation. 3rd Monday of every month, 7:00 pm.
NPU-W Public Safety. 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm.
NPU-W Land Use & Zoning. 4th Thursday of every month, 7:00 pm.
Homes & History Committee Meeting – GPNA. Monthly on every 4th Monday. Monday, April 22, 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Atlanta Preservation Center Inc, 327 St Paul Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
GRANT PARK
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Cemetery Halloween Tours. October 16-19 & October 23-26. Tours from 5:00pm-11:00pm will bring to life the stories of historic Oakland Cemetery’s residents as costumed docents guide guests through the Cemetery’s beautifully-lit Victorian gardens. The evening also includes musical performances, and guests are encouraged to arrive in costume to set the mood.
Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery. October 4 &5. This FREE two-day, family-friendly fall festival celebrates the season with a variety of autumn and Halloween activities for everyone. For more information, visit oaklandcemetery.com/events/pumpkin-patch.
Oakland Cemetery Columbarium Public Pre-Sale. Historic Oakland Cemetery will soon offer Atlantans a fresh, respectful way to become part of its storied grounds. For the first time in over 140 years, the cemetery is planning to construct a columbarium—a granite structure of niche spaces for cremated remains. Located between East Hill and the historic African American Burial Grounds, the project will transform an unused roadway into a serene memorial garden, blending stunning Victorian-inspired landscaping with ornate design details that echo Oakland’s iconic monuments. Niches will go on public pre-sale starting September 3, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. Proceeds will support the cemetery’s preservation and maintenance efforts.
Oakland Cemetery’s Fall Break Camp. October 13-17, 9:00am-4:00pm, plus aftercare through 5:30pm. Young adventurers age 6 to 11explore a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, with Oakland Cemetery and the Visitor Center as their campus and classroom. Join us Monday through Friday for camps that keep kids engaged, interested, and excited about learning. Lock in plans for Fall Break and register your camper at oaklandcemetery.com/oakland-camps.
Oakland Cemetery Tours. Topics include the history of the cemetery, focused tours on music makers and veterans of Oakland cemetery, and Victorian symbolism throughout the year. See all event details at oaklandcemetery.com.
Atlanta Streets Alive. Sunday, October 26, 2:00pm-6:00pm from West End to Grant Park. Georgia Ave to Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard SW. Atlanta Streets Alive opens streets temporarily for constituents to bike, walk, skate, dance, and play. It’s free to the public; the event turns the street into a park space that connects our city! Atlanta Streets Alive is part of an international open-streets movement happening in many cities throughout the U.S., Canada, and around the world.
Halidom Eatery. 1341 Moreland Avenue. www.halidomeatery.com/happenings. Halidom Eatery will be host to many different events throughout the year, check out our full calendar and stay up to date with the happenings at Halidom Eatery at the link above.
Grant Park Farmers Market. 1040 Grant Street (The Beacon). Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm, year-round.
Grant Park Conservancy, Project G.R.A.N.T. (Greenspace Restoration and Neighborhood Teamwork). Second Saturday of every month. Choose from the morning session, 9:00am-12:00pm, or the 1:30pm-4:30pm afternoon session. To sign up, see www.gpconservancy.org.
EAST ATLANTA
Free Costume Closet at the EAV Famers Market. Thursday, October 9, 4:00pm-7:00pm. This event is open to all community members who want a costume. If you have costumes to donate, please drop off on the porch at 1088 Mercer Street by Wednesday, October 8. All sizes welcome.
EAV-O-Ween. Saturday, October 25. 2:30pm-5:00pm. East Atlanta Village Business District. Brought to you by the East Atlanta Business Association (EABA). 2:30pm-3:30pm: Costume contest. 3:30pm-500pm: Trick-or-Treat in EAV. Participating businesses will be handing out treats and goodies!
EAV-O-Ween After Dark. Saturday, October 25. 5:00pm -?. Stick around EAV for food and drink specials. List coming soon!
Shmooze-A-Palooza. Saturday, November 15. 2:00pm-6:00pm in the EAV Farmers Market Lot, 572 Stokeswood Avenue, and 6:30pm-11:00pm at 529 Flat Shoals Avenue. Brought to you by The East Atlanta Business Association (EABA) and the Southern Shmooze. A networking/business/social event that supports local small business and East Atlanta You can expect a meet and greet with local businesses including home repair services, dog walkers, etc. There will be giveaways, raffles, and discounts. Starting at 6:30pm, the party starts at 529 with local band. All proceeds from ticket sales will go right back into the East Atlanta community. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Proceeds from ticket sales and all donations will be used to continue the Georgia Works weekly cleanup program in East Atlanta village.
Giving Thanks Community Potluck. Thursday, November 20, 4:00pm-7:00pm. East Atlanta Village Farmers Market. 572 Stokeswood Avenue. Giving Thanks Community Potluck, the grand finale of the 2025 EAV Farners Market season is back. All are invited to bring a dish to share with friends and neighbors in our traditional end-of-season community potluck. This event is free and open to the public. The market will stay open till about 5:30pm so you can grab holiday ingredients and gifts from your favorite vendors. If you are bringing a dish, please arrive by 5:30, and label it for dietary restrictions Bring your own cup, plates, and utensils to reduce waste Stop by the info booth to write a thank you note to your favorite vendors and take a survey for Dress warm if a chill is in the air or sit by the fire pit.
East Atlanta Farmers Market. Every Thursday 4:00-8:00pm Rain or Shine. 572 Stokeswood Avenue. Come join the Opening Day of the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market, 2025.
East Atlanta Chess Club. Meetings every Wednesday. Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Avenue. Weekly rated tournament from 6:00pm-10:00pm, and free play for those players who want to play casually. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult.
East Atlanta Library. 400 Flat Shoals Avenue SE. Monday and Tuesday 10:00am-8:00pm. Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm. Closed Sunday. All events are free and open to the public. All events, unless otherwise noted, take place at the East Atlanta Library at 400 Flat Shoals Avenue.
*Sponsored by the Friends of the East Atlanta Library (FEAL). Events listed below subject to change see: www.fulcolibrary.org/east-atlanta or https://www.facebook.com/friendsofeastatlantalibrary/
October 15 Bilingual Storytime*, 10:30am
October 15 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults*, 11:45am
October 17 First Chapter Friday (elementary age), 4:00pm
October 20 Preschool Storytime, 3:30pm
October 22 Rise n’ Shine Storytime, 10:30am
October 27 Family Movie Night, Spooky theme, 5:00pm
October 28 Friends Book Club for Adults*, 6:30pm; this month’s book selection is Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
October 29 Rise n’ Shine Storytime, EAV Farmers Market Guest, 10:30am
October 29 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults*, 11:45am
November 1 Yoga Meditation for Beginners, 4:00pm
November 3 Preschool Storytime, 3:30pm
November 5 Bilingual Storytime*, 10:30am
November 5 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults*, 11:45am
November 10 Family Movie Night, Fall theme, 5:00pm
November 12 Rise n’ Shine Storytime, 10:30am
November 19 Bilingual Storytime*, 10:30am
November 19 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults*, 11:45am
November 25 Friends Book Club for Adults*, 6:30pm; book selection TBD
East Atlanta Book Club for Adult readers: Monthly book club for Adults hosted by Friends of East Atlanta Library (FEAL) on the 4th Tuesday of each month to participate in current book discussion and/or to get information of the book selection to read for the following month.
ORMEWOOD PARK
Ormewood Park Makers Festival. Saturday, October 18 at the intersection of Delaware and Woodland Avenues. We believe that to “make” is to create, through craftsmanship, artistic ingenuity and sheer homegrown talent. The Ormewood Park Makers Festival, presented by SAND, seeks to showcase our local makers, as well as provide an opportunity for community participation and learning. Nonprofits and neighborhood organizations are also encouraged to participate in the festival to better engage our neighborhood and the surrounding communities.
2nd Annual Red’s Fall Fest. Live Music, Pumpkin Patch & Fun! Sunday, October 26, 1:00pm-6:00pm at Red’s Farm Preserve, 703 Naomi Street. Join us for our second annual Red’s Fall Fest! An autumnal celebration bringing together our wonderful community while honoring the life and legacy of our founder, Brian “Farmer Red” Harrison (d. October 7, 2022). We’ll gather to celebrate the preservation of Red’s Farm, enjoy live music, crafts & contests, and support local businesses and artisans!
BENTEEN PARK
Red’s Beer Garden. 1328 Boulevard. Trivia nights, music jams, and other events on their events calendar at redsbeergarden.com.
NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOURS
The Atlanta Preservation Center. For more detail on all walking tours see: https://www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/walking-tours.
June 16, 10:30am L.P. Grant Mansion: Tour the Headquarters of the ATL Preservation Center. July 19, 10:00am Grant Park: Trees, Trails, History and Architecture.
Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Walking Tours – History and Change on the BeltLine. Eastside Trail. See monthly calendar of events and sign up at www.treesatlanta.org. and click on the Calendar tab.
BATL Walking Tours – Civil War Battle of Atlanta. Various Sunday afternoons each month in the Porch Press neighborhoods. Three different easy walks in different parts of the Battlefield rotate each month. $15 tickets required in advance. Visit www.BATLevent.org for ticket reservation, dates times and meeting spots.
