COMMUNITY MEETINGS
GPNA (Grant Park Neighborhood Association). 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm. Check
HYPERLINK “http://www.grantpark.org/” \hwww.grantpark.org for details.
SAND (South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development). 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30pm via
ZOOM. Check HYPERLINK “http://www.sandatlanta.org/” \hwww.sandatlanta.org for details.
EACA (East Atlanta Community Association). 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm. Check HYPERLINK “http://www.eaca.net/” \hwww.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 HYPERLINK “http://www.cityofatlantanpu-w.org/” \hwww.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
2026 44th Annual Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes. Saturday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. For two special evenings, let the holiday bustle give way to candlelit rooms, festive homes, and the warmth of neighbors opening their doors. Share in a cherished Grant Park tradition that brings people together and gives back to the community.
Tickets available at https://candlelighttourofhomes.com.
Atlanta Fall Artisan, Trade, and Vendor Expo. Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave. Nov. 13 – 15. Friday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Join us for the Atlanta Fall Artisan, Trade & Vendor Expo, a three-day marketplace bringing together local makers, artisans, entrepreneurs, small businesses, specialty brands, and shoppers for a vibrant fall shopping experience in Atlanta. Vendors will have the opportunity to showcase their products, connect directly with customers, build brand awareness, and grow their businesses in a welcoming community marketplace. The expo welcomes a diverse range of vendors, including handmade goods, fashion, beauty, home décor, specialty foods, gifts, crafts, wellness products, and other small-business offerings.
Atlanta’s Winter Wonderland in the Park. Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave. Friday, Dec. 11, 12 p.m. to Sunday, Dec. 13, 10 p.m. Experience the magic of the holiday season at Atlanta’s Winter Wonderland in the Park, a three-day outdoor Christmas festival filled with festive lights, family-friendly entertainment, holiday shopping, delicious food, and unforgettable holiday experiences. Whether you’re looking to make memories with your family, enjoy a holiday date night, or celebrate the season with friends, Atlanta’s Winter Wonderland in the Park has something for everyone. Join us as we transform Grant Park into a magical winter destination featuring holiday attractions, live entertainment, seasonal food and beverages, and a community toy drive benefiting local families.
Grant Park Farmers Market. 1040 Grant St. (The Beacon). Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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 a.m. – 12 p.m., or the 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. afternoon session. To sign up, see HYPERLINK “http://www.gpconservancy.org/” \hwww.gpconservancy.org.
Oakland Cemetery Events
Visitors Center. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. 374 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. For Oakland’s full event calendar and tickets, visit HYPERLINK “http://oaklandcemetery.com/events” \hoaklandcemetery.com/events. Various tours on the history of the cemetery, focused tours on music makers and veterans of Oakland cemetery, and Victorian symbolism throughout the year.
Annual Wreath Sale. Wreaths, greenery, and kits purchased online can be picked up at our Holiday Green Market at Holiday Spirit on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Look for the “Preorder Pickup” sign. Plan to shop our market for more fresh greenery, holiday decor, and gifts! Pre-Thanksgiving pickup is available on Nov. 25 (order cutoff is Nov. 22) from the plaza of our Visitor Center. After Holiday Spirit, orders may be picked up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from the greenhouse, inside the Cemetery’s gates. The final day to pick up your wreath is Dec. 9.
Holiday Spirit. Dec. 4 – Dec. 5. Join us for a two-day Holiday Spirit celebration, featuring candlelit tours of Eternal Homes, a tree lighting, holiday market, and more!
History, Mystery, and Mayhem: Dec. 5. Discover stories that defy explanation during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights. Dec. 6. This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
Zoo Atlanta Events: 800 Cherokee Ave. See all upcoming events at zooatlanta.org/event.
Illuminights at the Zoo. Select nights, Nov. 21 – Jan. 17. This holiday season, Atlanta’s beloved festive event returns, transforming the Zoo into a dazzling nighttime wonderland!
Cookies with Santa. Dec. 5 – 6. Be here when Santa makes his first stop for the holidays at Zoo Atlanta!
Zoo Year’s Eve. Dec. 31. Ring in the new year with a roaring good time at Zoo Atlanta! Join us for a celebratory countdown at the top of each hour.
EAST ATLANTA
EAVFM Giving Thanks Community Potluck. Nov. 19. East Atlanta Farmers Market. The EAV Farmers Market will open at 4 p.m. and turn into the potluck around 6 p.m. Farmers and vendors will sell until 7:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share if you want, All are welcome. Always free.
Trees Atlanta Volunteer Day in Brownwood. Brownwood Park. Second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
East Atlanta Farmers Market. Thursdays, 4:00pm-8:00pm. 572 Stokeswood Ave. Join your neighbors, friends and favorite vendors at the 2026 EAV Farmer’s market. Open every Thursday, rain or shine.
East Atlanta Chess Club. Meetings every Wednesday Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Avenue. Weekly rated tournament from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. 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 Events
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: HYPERLINK “http://www.fulcolibrary.org/east-atlanta” \hwww.fulcolibrary.org/ea HYPERLINK “http://www.fulcolibrary.org/east-atlanta”s HYPERLINK “http://www.fulcolibrary.org/east-atlanta”t-atlanta or HYPERLINK “https://www.facebook.com/friendsofeastatlantalibrary/” \hhttps://www.facebook.com/friendsofeastatlantalibrary/
East Atlanta Library is pleased to offer Tutoring Sessions for students from Elementary through
High School. Bring any current work or problems needing to be worked through. No appointment needed.
Marvelous Mondays Preschool Storytime! — November 16, December 7, December 21
Open Mic Night: Stories that Bring Us Home — November 16
Teen Book Chat! — November 17, December 15
Stitch & Sip — November 17, December 15
Cómo Está? It’s Bi-Lingual Storytime! — November 18, December 2, December 16
Motivational Fitness for Older Adults — November 18
Storytime & Craft! — November 19, December 17
Pages and Panels: Graphic Novel Club — November 24, December 22
Rise ‘n’ Shine Storytime! — November 25, December 9
Catch ’em All! Pokémon Club for Kids! — November 25, December 9, December 16
FEAL Book Club — December 1 (book selection is The Island of Missing Tress by Elif Shafak)
Middle Grade Book Club! — December 3
Teen Crafternoon — December 10
Library Lights Out! Family Movie Night — December 14
Teen Movie Club — December 21
ORMEWOOD PARK
Rescheduled Ormewood Park Makers Festival. Intesection of Delaware and Woodland Avenues. Dec. 5, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Ormewood Park community is conveniently located in Southeast Atlanta, nestled between historic Grant Park and East Atlanta Village. The Makers Festival is a street festival, with workshops and classes taking place around the neighborhood school and churches. All activities are within easy walking distance of the artist market, live music, and food and beverage vendors.
BENTEEN PARK
Red’s Fall Fest at Red’s Farm Preserve. 703 Naomi St. Sunday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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 www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/walking-tours.
Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Walking Tours – History and Change on the BeltLine. Eastside Trail. See monthly calendar of events and sign up at HYPERLINK “http://www.treesatlanta.org/” \hwww.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 HYPERLINK “http://www.batlevent.org/” \hwww.BATLevent.org for ticket reservations, dates, times, and meeting spots.
