From Diwali Lights to Night Markets: North Atlanta Weekend, November 6–8

North Atlanta has a lively weekend ahead, with Diwali celebrations in Johns Creek, an international night market in Norcross, food festivals, live music and theater. From Friday through Sunday, November 6–8, there’s plenty to enjoy, whether you’re planning a family outing or an evening with friends.

The festivities begin a little early, with Sandy Springs hosting its final night market of the season on Thursday evening. For more events throughout the month, visit the North Atlanta Planner.

Thursday evening: a useful head start

Sandy Springs: Night Market at River Springs

The final Sandy Springs Night Market of the season runs Thursday, November 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at River Springs Shopping Center, 8610 Roswell Road. More than 30 approved farmers-market vendors are expected with produce, prepared foods, specialty goods and handmade items. The city has not posted an admission fee; purchases are separate. See the official Night Market details.

Friday openings and all-weekend events

Woodstock: International Food Festival

Saint Elizabeth Orthodox Church opens its three-day Woodstock International Food Festival on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., continuing Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2265 East Cherokee Drive. International dishes, cultural performances, church tours, crafts, baked goods and children’s activities fill the schedule. Admission is a suggested $5 donation per adult. Check the festival program and updates.

Norcross: International Night Market

The Atlanta International Night Market returns to the city where it began, bringing global cuisines, artisan vendors and cultural performances to Lillian Webb Park, 5 College Street NW. Hours are Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. Streets immediately around the park close from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, so allow extra time for parking. The organizer’s Norcross page has the current schedule and location.

Cumming: Jackson Chase at City Center

Jackson Chase brings a mix of country, blues and Southern rock to the Lou Sobh Amphitheater at Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Visitors may bring lawn chairs or blankets; tents, coolers, outside food and alcohol, cans, glass and smoking are not allowed. Read the City Center concert details.

Buford: Larry Gatlin in the Sylvia Beard Theatre

Larry Gatlin, known for his work with the Gatlin Brothers, pairs songs with stories from his career Friday at 8 p.m. in the Sylvia Beard Theatre at the Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway. Tickets are $35 to $45, and the box office link was active Thursday morning. Buy through the Buford Community Center event page.

Sugar Hill: Miracle on 34th Street

Players Guild at Sugar Hill begins its stage production of Miracle on 34th Street at The Eagle Theatre, 5029 West Broad Street. Weekend performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.; the theater schedules three hours for each performance. Online ticketing remains open, with prices shown during seat selection. Use The Eagle’s official ticket page.

Saturday: festivals, markets, music and veterans events

Alpharetta: Veterans Day Cruz-In

American Legion Post 201 opens its front lawn to vehicles of every kind Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 201 Wills Road. The 10th annual Veterans Day Cruz-In is free to attend, with food, drinks and children’s activities available; proceeds support veterans and their families. The Legion’s event page carries the latest details.

Canton: Flannel & Ferns plant festival

The Fall Plant Festival, also billed as Flannel & Ferns, gathers more than 50 plant and local vendors at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Expect houseplants, rare plants, accessories and handmade goods around the historic mill complex. No separate admission price is posted; shopping and food purchases cost extra. See Explore Canton’s event details.

Chamblee: Chamblee & Vine anniversary

Chamblee & Vine marks its anniversary Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m. at 5348 Peachtree Road. The day includes wine and beer samples, a mimosa bar, food vendors, pop-up sellers and raffles, followed by DJ J.B. Gordon from 6 to 9 p.m. The venue does not post a separate admission charge or reservation requirement for the celebration; food and drink purchases are extra. Confirm on the venue’s events page.

Duluth: Mighty Fine Beer Festival

Good Word Brewing celebrates its ninth anniversary with more than 40 breweries, pro wrestling, DJ BlaqMozart and an artist market on Duluth Town Green, 3142 Hill Street NW. The festival runs Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.; VIP entry begins at 12:30 p.m. General admission is $55 and VIP is $75, with tasting glass and samples included as described by the organizer. Tickets remained available through the official festival page Thursday morning.

Dunwoody: Veterans Day Benefit Car Show

VFW Post 10822 brings classic, military, police and fire vehicles to the Dunwoody Village Regency Center parking lot by the post office, 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spectators enter free and may vote for a favorite vehicle; show-car registration is $25. The event benefits charities supported by the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs post. Details are on Discover Dunwoody.

Johns Creek: Diwali Celebration and drone show

Johns Creek celebrates Diwali Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Boardwalk at Town Center, 11362 Lakefield Drive. The free program includes food and retail vendors, short cultural performances and a drone-and-light show at 7 p.m. The event’s current program and hours are confirmed on the city’s official event platform; the older city landing page still shows an earlier schedule, so use the 4-to-8 p.m. program.

Lawrenceville: Red Clay Ramble

Georgia music, farming, folk art and food come together at Slow Pour Brewing and the Depot District, 407 North Clayton Street, Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. The free, all-ages Red Clay Ramble features five live acts beginning at 2:15 p.m., a 6:30 p.m. DJ set, artisans, glass blowing, wood carving, lawn games, a pumpkin smash and a 7 p.m. pro-wrestling show. Find the lineup on the Downtown Lawrenceville page.

Milton: Veterans Breakfast

Milton’s annual breakfast for local veterans and their families begins Saturday at 9 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2006 Heritage Walk. The event is free, but seating is limited and an advance RSVP is required by email to rsvp@miltonga.gov. The city had not posted a sold-out notice when checked Thursday. See the Milton Veterans Breakfast page.

Peachtree Corners: Game Day and Market

College football on the big screen meets a market of young entrepreneurs at the Peachtree Corners Town Green, 5140 Town Center Boulevard, Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Sports-themed activities, local teams, food and kid-run vendor booths share the lawn. The city does not list an admission charge or visitor registration. Follow the city’s Game Day and Market updates.

Roswell: Historic District walking tour

Roswell’s History Seek Saturdays tour begins at Historic Town Square, 610 Atlanta Street, at 1 p.m. and runs about 90 minutes. The route follows Mimosa Boulevard and Bulloch Avenue while tracing the planned mill town, early buildings and homes constructed by enslaved people, then ends with a look inside one historic house. Tickets are $12 and must be bought in advance through the official tour page.

Suwanee: Wine Fest at Town Center Park

The 21-and-older Suwanee Wine Fest runs Saturday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Town Center Park, at Buford Highway and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. General admission is $75.57 including the $5.57 ticketing fee and includes samples from more than 150 wines plus beer and cocktails. Designated-driver admission is $27.98 including the $2.98 fee. VIP entry at noon is sold out. Babies, strollers and pets are not allowed. Check the festival’s live ticket page.

Sunday: a walk with purpose

Brookhaven: Kate’s Club Memory Walk

Families and supporters gather at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Kate’s Club’s annual Memory Walk, a short walk and memorial program for people grieving someone important to them. Registration includes lunch, a T-shirt and event activities. Adult tickets are $35; children 12 and younger are $15. Register through the Kate’s Club event page.

Planning note: Registration, ticket inventory and event operations can change after publication. Recheck the linked organizer page before leaving, especially for limited-seat programs and outdoor events.