Weekend Events in North Atlanta: What’s Happening in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell & More (Feb 6–8, 2026)

Here’s what’s happening around North Atlanta, organized by town. Always double-check details on the official event page before you go.

Top picks (quick scroll)

• Alpharetta: Polar Bear Plunge at Wills Park Pool (Sat) — a classic local tradition.
• Duluth: JUMP: America’s Van Halen Experience at Gas South Theater (Fri).
• Roswell: Roswell City Classic (Fri–Sun) — big gymnastics weekend.
• Suwanee: Sweetheart Sprint 5K at Town Center Park (Sat morning).
• Johns Creek: Winter Owl Prowl at Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center (Sat night).

Johns Creek

• Winter Owl Prowl
  Sat, Feb 7 • 6:30–9:00 p.m. • Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center (8615 Barnwell Rd, Johns Creek)
  Ticket/price: see event page •
  Official listing
• 2026 Lunar New Year Festival (community event)
  Sat, Feb 7 • 6:30 p.m. • Good News Atlanta Church (11000 Rogers Cir, Johns Creek)
  Ticket/price: check listing •
  Event page
• Friday Night Date Night (Hawaii Fluid Art – Johns Creek)
  Fri, Feb 6 • time varies • Hawaii Fluid Art (Johns Creek)
  Ticket/price: paid •
  Tickets/info

Plan ahead (next weekend + beyond)

• City of Johns Creek: Lunar New Year Celebration
  Sat, Feb 21 • 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. • Atlanta Athletic Club fields (1930 Bobby Jones Dr, Johns Creek)
  Ticket/price: Free •
  Official city page

Alpharetta

• Alpharetta Symphony – “Revolution”
  Fri, Feb 6 • 7:30–9:00 p.m. • Innovation Academy (125 Milton Ave, Alpharetta)
  Ticket/price: see event site •
  Event listing
• Polar Bear Plunge
  Sat, Feb 7 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. • Wills Park Pool (1815 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta)
  Ticket/price: see details •
  Official calendar day listing
• Live music: THE DECADES BAND
  Sat, Feb 7 • 8:00–11:30 p.m. • Roaring Social (35 Milton Ave, Alpharetta)
  Ticket/price: see venue/event page •
  Official calendar day listing

Roswell

• Roswell City Classic (gymnastics meet)
  Fri–Sun, Feb 6–8 • Roswell (host organization/venue listed on event page)
  Ticket/price: see details •
  Meet info
• First Friday Cupping (Valor Coffee)
  Fri, Feb 6 • time/details on listing • Roswell (Valor Coffee HQ listing)
  Ticket/price: see tickets •
  Eventbrite listing

Suwanee

• Suwanee Sweetheart Sprint 5K
  Sat, Feb 7 • 9:00–11:00 a.m. • Town Center Park (330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee)
  Ticket/price: paid •
  Registration/info
• Winter Farmers Market
  Sat, Feb 7 • 9:00–11:00 a.m. • Town Center on Main & DeLay Nature Park (421 Main St, Suwanee)
  Ticket/price: Free •
  Official city listing

Duluth

• Night at Red Clay: Funny First Fridays
  Fri, Feb 6 • Doors 7:00 p.m., Show 8:00 p.m. • Red Clay Music Foundry (3116 Main St, Duluth)
  Ticket/price: see details •
  City listing
• JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience
  Fri, Feb 6 • 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:00 p.m.) • Gas South Theater (Duluth)
  Ticket/price: $28–$88 (per venue listing) •
  Tickets/info
• AtlantaBrickCon 2026 (LEGO fan event)
  Sat, Feb 7 • Gas South Convention Center (Duluth)
  Ticket/price: paid •
  Tickets/info

Cumming

• Surf & Sun 5K Run (Lake Lanier / West Bank Park)
  Sat, Feb 7 • time/details on race page • West Bank Park (Cumming/Lake Lanier area)
  Ticket/price: paid •
  Race info
• Live music: Audiovault (listing)
  Sat, Feb 7 • 9:00 p.m. • Good ol’ Days Bar and Grill (419 Atlanta Rd, Cumming)
  Ticket/price: see listing •
  Concert listing

Milton

• Big Dawgs Classic (college club lacrosse tournament)
  Fri–Sun, Feb 6–8 • Bell Memorial Park (15245 Bell Park Rd, Milton)
  Ticket/price: spectator details vary •
  Tournament info
• Music Milton: “Beethoven’s Fifth” (An Early Valentine’s Treat)
  Sat, Feb 7 • 7:30 p.m. • Birmingham United Methodist Church (15770 Birmingham Hwy, Milton)
  Ticket/price: see ticket page •
  Tickets/info

Peachtree Corners

• Politan Row Anniversary Celebration
  Sat, Feb 7 • time/details on listing • Politan Row at The Forum (Peachtree Corners)
  Ticket/price: check listing •
  Event info

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