10 Can’t-Miss Events In GA This October

October typically hits a weather sweet spot — not too hot and not too cold — making it the perfect time to squeeze in some can’t-miss events in Georgia.

October is known for Halloween, but it’s also a great time for harvest festivals, public awareness walks, Oktoberfest celebrations and big games.

Before you know it, the winter holidays will overtake your calendar. Be sure to schedule date night, family day or even “you” time before October slips away.

To help you fill out your calendar, we’ve rounded up 10 can’t-miss events from around Georgia:

• Westside Stride Block Party, noon Oct. 5, 1055 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta
• 15th Annual Hammerdown Race 5K/10K, 8 a.m., Oct. 11, 2555 Cumberland Pkwy. SE, Atlanta
• Sandy Springs Wine Festival, 2 p.m., Oct. 5, Heritage Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs.
• Fall Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 25, Snellville Christian Church, 2485 Scenic Hwy., Snellville
• Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m., Oct. 26, Cannon United Methodist Church, 2424 Webb Gin House Road, Snellville.
• Goat Yoga, 11 a.m., Oct. 11, 2910 Tig Knight Road, Loganville.
• Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m., Oct. 19, Community Church South Paulding, 612 Cohran Store Road, Douglasville.
• 55th Annual Helen Oktoberfest 2025, various times Sept. 4-Nov. 2, Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen.
• Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival, 4-9 p.m., Oct. 24, and 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Oct. 25, Historic District of Jekyll Island. Address not immediately available.
• Georgia National Fair, various times Oct. 2-12, Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry