North Atlanta Weekend Guide: Things to Do March 6–8, 2026
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Early March weekends in North Fulton and South Forsyth often bring the first hints of spring. This weekend’s calendar reflects that shift, with outdoor festivals, farmers markets, community music, and several live performances across Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Duluth, and Cumming.
The guide below highlights public events taking place Friday through Sunday, with an emphasis on walkable districts, cultural programming, family-friendly outings, and live performance options residents can realistically attend without leaving the North Atlanta suburbs.
Featured Events of the Weekend
Two events stand out this weekend because of their scale and visual energy.
Draw The District Chalk Arts Festival — Duluth
A large chalk-art festival takes over the Gas South District area on Saturday afternoon, transforming sidewalks into colorful murals created by professional and community artists. The event also includes maker booths and food options.
Because it is free and easy to drop into, it works well as a casual daytime plan.
SEWA Holi Festival — Cumming
The Cumming Fairgrounds hosts one of the region’s most vibrant cultural celebrations this weekend: the SEWA Holi Festival. The event features music, dancing, and the traditional throwing of colored powder.
Large community gatherings like this are relatively rare locally, and the festival typically draws attendees from across the North Atlanta suburbs.
Friday Events
Cinderella — Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
City: Duluth
Venue: Gas South Theater
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: Ticketed (approximately $30–$70)
A full-length ballet adaptation of the classic fairy tale opens Friday night, with additional performances scheduled throughout the weekend.
Why it’s interesting:
A polished narrative ballet presented close to home, offering a family-friendly performance without the need to travel into Atlanta.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile
City: Alpharetta
Venue: Arcadia Theater (APC Theater)
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: Ticketed (about $23–$27)
This stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery unfolds aboard a honeymoon voyage along the Nile, where a sudden murder turns fellow passengers into suspects.
Why it’s interesting:
A classic “dinner-and-theater” evening in downtown Alpharetta with the intimate atmosphere of a community theater.
Alice in Wonderland — Roswell Dance Theatre
City: Roswell
Venue: Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: Ticketed (starting around $28.50)
A family-oriented dance production inspired by Lewis Carroll’s imaginative story, with additional performances scheduled Saturday and Sunday.
Why it’s interesting:
The familiar story and colorful staging make it particularly accessible for younger theatergoers experiencing live performance for the first time.
Saturday Events
Winter Farmers Market
City: Milton
Location: Town Center on Main & DeLay Nature Park
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
Cost: Free entry
A compact seasonal farmers market offering winter produce, baked goods, meats, and locally prepared foods.
Why it’s interesting:
An easy Saturday morning outing that keeps things simple—fresh food, local vendors, and a relaxed community atmosphere.
Draw The District Chalk Arts Festival
City: Duluth
Location: Gas South District / Hudgens Center campus area
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Artists transform pavement into colorful murals during this chalk-art festival, which also includes local makers and food vendors.
Why it’s interesting:
The visual scale of the artwork makes this one of the weekend’s most photogenic outdoor events.
ChangeMaker Faire
City: Alpharetta
Location: Amana Academy Charter School
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Cost: Not specified
A community “maker” event featuring hands-on exhibits tied to science, technology, engineering, and creative design.
Why it’s interesting:
A curiosity-driven daytime outing, especially appealing to kids interested in building, experimenting, and learning.
Battle of the Bands
City: Johns Creek
Location: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Student bands compete in a live outdoor performance setting at the city’s amphitheater.
Why it’s interesting:
Local talent, lawn seating, and a relaxed community vibe make this one of the easiest evening plans of the weekend.
SEWA Holi Festival
City: Cumming
Location: Cumming Fairgrounds
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Cost: Free admission and parking
This large community Holi celebration includes music, dancing, food vendors, and the traditional throwing of colored powder.
Why it’s interesting:
Few events bring this much color and energy to the local calendar.
Sunday Events
Makers Market — Local Artist Fair
City: Alpharetta
Location: Avalon Plaza
Date: Sunday, March 8
Time: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Cost: Free entry
A curated outdoor market featuring more than 30 local artists and makers selling handmade goods, art, plants, jewelry, candles, and home items.
Why it’s interesting:
Avalon’s walkable setting makes this an easy Sunday plan for browsing, coffee stops, or a casual afternoon outing.
Fawney Rig and Klezmer Local 42
City: Duluth
Venue: Clay Music Foundry
Date: Sunday, March 8
Time: 8:00 PM
Cost: $25 advance / $30 day of show
A two-act concert pairing Irish folk-rock with klezmer music at one of the area’s most intimate listening-room venues.
Why it’s interesting:
An unusual musical pairing and a close-up live music experience rarely found outside the city.
Also Happening Around North Atlanta
From the Artist’s Studio: Alexi Torres — Solo Exhibition
City: Alpharetta
Venue: Alpharetta Arts Center
Open: Friday and Saturday hours listed this weekend
The exhibition highlights the work of Cuban-American artist Alexi Torres, known for intricate layered paintings blending classical and contemporary influences.
For residents looking for something flexible, the gallery setting works well as a short cultural stop between other weekend plans.
A Note About One Event
Some listings remain visible online even when plans change. The organizers of the Roswell Beer Festival have announced that the 2026 event has been canceled and postponed to spring 2027.
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