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What’s Happening This Weekend in North Atlanta (Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026)

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Coverage area: Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Suwanee, Duluth, Cumming + worthwhile nearby events (Atlanta/Sandy Springs/Smyrna/Marietta).


Top 10 Picks

  1. Braves Fest — Sat (10am–4pm), The Battery Atlanta / Truist Park (free ticketed event).
  2. Chocolate Run Atlanta (5K/15K) — Sun, Centennial Olympic Park (paid registration).
  3. Monster Trucks Live — Sat–Sun, State Farm Arena (family show, ticketed).
  4. Smyrna Oysterfest (Mardi Gras theme) — Fri–Sun, Atkins Park Smyrna (ticketed).
  5. Atlanta Parent’s Camp Expo — Sat (11am–4pm), City Springs (free).
  6. Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour — Fri (7:30pm), Atlanta Symphony Hall (ticketed).
  7. Ron Funches (stand-up) — Fri & Sat (7–9pm), Helium Comedy Club (Alpharetta).
  8. Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party — Sat (7pm), Gas South Arena (Duluth).
  9. Little Shop of Horrors (Marietta Theatre Company) — through Sat, Theatre in the Square (Marietta).
  10. Black Girl Therapy 2 (7 Stages) — through Sun, Little Five Points (Atlanta).

Family-Friendly

  • Atlanta Parent’s Camp Expo — Sat, Jan 31 (11:00am–4:00pm) at City Springs (Sandy Springs). Free.
    Event info
  • Monster Trucks Live — Sat, Jan 31 (12:30pm & 7:30pm) + Sun, Feb 1 (2:30pm), State Farm Arena (Atlanta). Ticketed.
    Showtimes + tickets
  • Braves Fest — Sat, Jan 31 (10:00am–4:00pm), The Battery Atlanta / Truist Park. Free (ticket required).
    Official details
  • Family Fun Day at Big Blue Swim School (Roswell) — Sat, Jan 31 (11:00am–3:00pm). Family event.
    Event listing

Food, Festivals, and “Go Out” Events


Comedy and Live Entertainment

  • Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour — Fri, Jan 30 (7:30pm), Atlanta Symphony Hall. Ticketed.
    Venue page  |  Tickets
  • Ron Funches (Stand-up) — Fri, Jan 30 & Sat, Jan 31 (7:00pm–9:00pm), Helium Comedy Club (Windward Plaza, Alpharetta). Ticketed.
    Event listing
  • Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party — Sat, Jan 31 (7:00pm), Gas South Arena (Duluth). Ticketed.
    Tickets

Theatre and Performing Arts

  • Little Shop of Horrors — runs Jan 22–31, Marietta Theatre Company (Theatre in the Square, Marietta). Ticketed.
    Season page  |  Listing (Jan 31 performance)
  • Black Girl Therapy 2 — Jan 29–Feb 1, 7 Stages Theatre (Little Five Points, Atlanta). Ticketed.
    Show page  |  Tickets

Sports and Active Events


Planning / Community

  • Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza — Sun, Feb 1 (1:00pm–5:00pm), Southern Exchange Ballrooms (Downtown Atlanta). Ticketed.
    Event site  |  Tickets
  • Johns Creek City Council Strategic Planning Retreat (public notice) — Sat, Jan 31 (9:00am) at Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge; Sun, Feb 1 (9:00am) at Johns Creek City Hall. Civic meeting notice.
    City notice

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