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
Derez De’Shon & Friends Live: The Tour Finale. Sept. 19-20; concert experience begins at 3 p.m. daily at Grant Park. Get ready to vibe with Derez De’Shon and crew as they wrap up the tour with an unforgettable live show! Join Derez De’Shon for the final stop of his tour as he brings Derez De’Shon & Friends Live: The Tour Finale to Atlanta, Georgia for a special two-day concert experience inside the Atlanta Foodie Festival.
Atlanta Preservation Center. Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods is an integral part of the city’s culture and identity. Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites provides an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and strengthen Atlanta’s historic and cultural assets free of cost. Various events and tours throughout the year.
Streets Alive! West End to Grant Park (Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard to Georgia Avenue). Sunday Oct. 18. Event time: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Street closure: 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Grant Park Farmers Market. 1040 Grant Street (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 www.gpconservancy.org.
Oakland Cemetery Events
Visitor Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 374 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. For Oakland’s full event calendar and tickets, visit oaklandcemetery.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.
50th Anniversary Celebration: Golden Jubilee Picnic. Sept. 24. Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Historic Oakland Foundation with an unforgettable evening honoring Oakland Cemetery’s rich history and enduring legacy. This milestone event brings together friends, supporters, and community members to celebrate, preserve, and share the stories of Oakland Cemetery.
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs. Sept. 27. Atlanta’s liveliest Cemetery music festival returns to Oakland for its 48th year! Inspired by the Victorian tradition of spending a leisurely day in the cemetery, Oakland’s iconic Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs festival blends live music, history, and family fun in one unique experience.
Finally, Friday: Pumpkin Patch. Oct. 2, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join for a special autumn-themed Finally, Friday! Pick out the perfect pumpkin to take home, grab a delicious bite from local food & coffee vendors, browse the artist market, or get into the fall spirit with autumn-themed crafts and movie night!
Zoo Atlanta Events
800 Cherokee Ave. See all upcoming events at zooatlanta.org/event.
“U” at the Zoo. Sept. 13. Experience a wild college night at “U” at the Zoo.
Sippin’ Safari. Sept. 19. Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar opens its doors again with the return of one of our favorite over-21 events!
Senior Day. Sept. 29. Join Zoo Atlanta in celebrating our community’s seniors with the third annual Senior Day at Zoo Atlanta presented by Kaiser Permanente.
Educator Soiree. Oct. 3. This is a night of fun just for teachers to enjoy the Zoo after hours!
Boo at the Zoo. Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31. Boo at the Zoo is Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festival!
EAST ATLANTA
Brownwood Bike Rally. Saturday, Sept. 12. East Atlanta Kids Club, 602 Brownwood Avenue. 8 a.m.: On-site registration opens. 9:30 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies & Fun Lap (all ages) – 1 lap around the course. 9:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.: Youth Bike Races & Tyke Cycling Area (ages 5-15 for Youth Bike Races and <5 for Tyke Cycling Area). Free to all. Bikes on-site for those who need one.:Kid Fun Zone, lawn games, refreshments, health fair, face painting, and more ongoing all day.
Creek Rising. Thursday, Sept. 17, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Zonolite Park, 1164 Zonolite Rd. NE, 30306. The South Fork Conservancy welcomes you to the annual Creek Rising celebration and fundraiser at Zonolite Park this fall. Enjoy a picnic supper, walk the park’s trails, take part in a silent auction, and cheer your rubber duck to victory in Atlanta’s largest race of its kind. For more info, check out southforkconservancy.org/about-creek-rising.
East Atlanta Strut 5K. Saturday,Sept. 26. 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.. Village Fitness. $30 entrance fee. Start your Strut Saturday right with a run, jog, or stroll (with or without stroller) through the Village. The popular Strut 5K returns again. Still looking for sponsors. Find out more and register at: eastatlantaruns.com.
East Atlanta Strut. Saturday, Sept. 26. Strut Parade: 12 p.m. East Atlanta Village. Join the best street festival for another year of music, food, competition, and fun. Activities will take place all over the Village, starting at noon with the parade and activities all day until 6 p.m. when the EAV nightlife takes over for more revelries. Always free, always looking for volunteers. Check out the website for more details. eastatlantastrut.com.
FEAL Annual Strut Book Sale. Saturday, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave. Join the Friends at the Est Atlanta Library for their Annual Book Sale: EAV Edition in conjunction with the East Atlanta Strut. All proceeds go to the library and its many free programs. Book donation days are as follows: Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
East Atlanta Farmers Market, Thursdays, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. 572 Stokeswood Avenue. Join your neighbors, friends, and favorite vendors for the 2026 EAV Farmer’s market. Open every Thursday, rain or shine.
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: www.fulcolibrary.org/east-atlanta or https://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.
Sept. 15 Stitch & ‘Sip,6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 16 Rise n’ Shine Storytime! 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Sept. 16 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults,11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 16 Catch ’em All! Pokémon Club for Kids, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. 17 Teen Crafternoon, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.; ages 13-17 welcome; supplies provided
Sept. 17 Dine Out for FEAL at Jeni’s-Glenwood Park, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Sept. 21 Marvelous Mondays Preschool Storytime,3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 22 FEAL Book Club, 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.; The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
Sept. 23 Rise n’ Shine Storytime! 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Sept. 24 Storytime & Craft, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. 24 Pagers and Panels- Graphic Novel Club, 5 p.m.–6 p.m.
Sept. 30 Rise n’ Shine Storytime!, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Sept. 30 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults,11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 30 Catch ’em All! Pokémon Club for Kids, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Oct. 1 Middle Grade Book Club, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Oct. 3 FEAL Annual Meeting and Auction, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Oct. 5 Marvelous Mondays Preschool Storytime,3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 6 Teen Movie Club, 5 p.m-7 p.m.
Oct. 7 Rise n’ Shine Storytime!, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Oct. 7 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults,11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Oct. 13 Teen Book Chat, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Oct. 14 Rise n’ Shine Storytime!, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Oct. 14 Catch ’em All! Pokémon Club for Kids, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Oct. 19 Marvelous Mondays Preschool Storytime, 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 20 Stitch & ‘Sip,6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 27 FEAL Book Club, 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.; book selection TBD
East Atlanta Chess Club. Meetings every Wednesday. Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave. 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.
Branan Bingo. Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave. There are snacks and prizes for all participants!
ORMEWOOD PARK
Ormewood Park Makers Festival, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Intersection of Delaware and Woodland avenues in Ormewood Park. 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.
Ormewood School 20th Anniversary Celebration. Friday, Sept. 18-Saturday, Sept. 19. The Ormewood School. Families, alumni, neighbors, and community members are invited.
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 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 atwww.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.
