North Atlanta Weekend Guide, February 27 – March 1, 2026

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The final weekend of February brings a strong mix of live performance, community programming, sports, and family-friendly outings across North Fulton, South Forsyth, and nearby West Gwinnett. Theatre and live music dominate the calendar, with a steady layer of wellness events, nature programs, and youth productions rounding out the weekend.
Below is a city-by-city guide to what’s happening.
Alpharetta
Almost, Maine
Friday (7:30 pm), Saturday (7:30 pm), Sunday (2:00 pm)
Spotlight Community Stage
A romantic comedy told through loosely connected vignettes set in the fictional town of Almost, Maine. Produced as part of the Arcadia Spotlight Series in partnership with the City of Alpharetta.
Audience: Adults, older teens
Indoor | Ticketed
FairyTale Village Spring Experience
Saturday & Sunday (11:00 am – 6:00 pm)
North Point Mall
A stroll-through immersive family experience themed around storybook characters and seasonal narratives. Designed for younger children and families.
Audience: Families, kids
Indoor | Ticketed
Live Music & Nightlife Highlights
Andre Bernard & Groove Therapy (Friday)
J. Staton (Saturday)
DENI (Sunday)
The Velvet Note
Three nights of ticketed jazz and soul programming inside Alpharetta’s listening-room venue.
The Madame Vega (Saturday)
Roaring Social
Multi-genre live band with cover charge after 7 pm.
Godfrey (Saturday)
Eric D’Alessandro (Friday)
Helium Comedy Club
National touring stand-up acts anchor a busy comedy weekend.
Johns Creek
Johns Creek leans community-forward this weekend, with wellness programming, arts events, and outdoor activities.
Health & Wellness Expo
Friday (11:00 am – 7:00 pm)
Johns Creek Baptist Church
Free public expo featuring health and wellness vendors.
All ages | Indoor | Free
Guided Forest Ecology Hike
Friday (12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
Guided exploration of native forest ecosystems and wetlands.
Teens & adults | Outdoor | Free
Cauley Creek S’mores & Night Hike
Friday (5:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
Cauley Creek Park
Evening family event with games, s’mores, and a guided night hike. Flashlights recommended.
All ages | Outdoor | Free
The Art Center Programming
- Creator’s Circle Open Studio (Friday afternoon)
- Open Mic Night (Friday evening)
Low-barrier creative community gatherings.
Girls’ Night Out — Johns Creek Chorale
Saturday (7:00 pm)
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
Concert celebrating women’s repertoire and voices.
All ages | Indoor | Ticketed
Roswell
Roswell carries one of the densest calendars this weekend, spanning history programming, children’s theatre, live blues, craft workshops, and seasonal outdoor experiences.
Cinderella
Friday & Saturday
Roswell High School
Family-friendly stage production with multiple showtimes.
Enchanted Woodland Trail
Friday & Saturday (final weekend)
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Seasonal woodland walk featuring fairy houses and gnome homes.
Outdoor | Included with admission
Go Wild With Your Gardening! Symposium
Saturday (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Full-day native gardening and sustainability event.
Adults | Ticketed
Pop Culture Collectibles & Toy Show
Saturday (10:00 am – 7:00 pm)
Aurora Cineplex / Area 51
Free-admission collectibles show with vendors and trading.
Live Music & Evening Programming
- William “Blues Man” Reed (Roswell Cultural Arts Center)
- Joslyn & The Sweet Compression (From the Earth Brewing)
- The HORDE Festival Revival (Saturday)
- Afterlight: House Music (The Gaslight, 21+)
Duluth
Duluth anchors the largest-scale events of the weekend.
Atlanta Gladiators vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Friday (7:10 pm)
Gas South Arena
Georgia Swarm vs. Philadelphia Wings
Saturday (7:30 pm)
Gas South Arena
Both games are likely among the highest-attendance events in the coverage footprint.
Shawn Mullins Birthday Shows
Friday & Saturday (8:00 pm)
Red Clay Music Foundry
Two-night concert run inside Duluth’s intimate music venue.
Suwanee
Care for Cops 5K
Saturday (8:00 am)
Town Center Park
Morning race benefiting local causes.
Outdoor | Registration required
Sugar Hill
The Eagle Theatre presents a strong youth theatre weekend.
The Outsiders
Friday evening & Saturday matinee
Charlotte’s Web
Saturday evening & Sunday matinee
Both productions are presented by On the Stage Children’s Theatre.
Sandy Springs
The High Kings
Saturday
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Irish folk concert headlining the weekend, with Byrne Brothers in support.
Dunwoody
Dunwoody Farmers Market
Saturday (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Brook Run Park
Year-round market featuring produce and local goods.
Weekend Highlights
Largest Draw Events
- Atlanta Gladiators (Friday) — Gas South Arena
- Georgia Swarm (Saturday) — Gas South Arena
- Health & Wellness Expo — Johns Creek
- Pop Culture Collectibles & Toy Show — Roswell
- The High Kings — Sandy Springs PAC
Top Family Picks
- FairyTale Village (Alpharetta)
- Enchanted Woodland Trail (Roswell, final weekend)
- Cinderella (Roswell High School)
- Charlotte’s Web (Sugar Hill)
- Cauley Creek S’mores & Night Hike (Johns Creek)
Hidden Gems
- Guided Forest Ecology Hike (Johns Creek)
- Nancy Jackson: A Story of Courage and Resistance (Roswell)
- Creator’s Circle Open Studio (Johns Creek)
Weather-Sensitive Events
Outdoor programming includes the Suwanee 5K, Dunwoody Farmers Market, Cauley Creek Night Hike, and Chattahoochee Nature Center trail experiences.
NAS Observations
This weekend skews heavily toward ticketed performance — theatre, comedy, and live music — rather than large outdoor festivals. The calendar reflects late-winter indoor programming with selective outdoor nature events.
Roswell and Alpharetta show the highest density of overlapping arts and nightlife programming. Johns Creek leans civic and community-driven. Duluth anchors major arena-scale sports attendance.
Milton and South Forsyth/Cumming appear light on publicly listed weekend programming within this specific window.
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