#explorefestivals

Afropunk Festival (Oct. 14-15th): 

Multicultural weekend of live music, art and craft market, and food trucks. 787 Windsor Street SW http://afropunkfest.com/atlanta/

LGBT Festival (Oct. 19th-21st): 

Art, independent films & music showcasing LGBT creative culture and panel discussions http://atllgbtfilmfestival.com/

October 14-21: ELEVATE Public Art Festival @ Downtown Atlanta:

Explore public art in Downtown Atlanta during Elevate, the annual, week-long event featuring an opening night block party, followed by art installations, music and dance performances throughout the week.

http://www.atlanta.net/events/elevate-art/

Oct 21.  Little Five Points Halloween Parade & Festival @ Little Five Points (4-6 pm):

Get ready for one of the best, wackiest parades in the southeast as the Little Five Points Halloween parade rolls through with outrageous costumes, over-the-top floats, and Halloween-themed marching bands. The parade is the centerpiece of an all-day Halloween festival in Atlanta’s favorite eclectic neighborhood.

http://l5phalloween.com/

October 28, 2017: Day of the Dead on The Roof at Ponce City Market (8pm-12am):

Join The Roof at Ponce City Market for a special "Day of the Dead" celebration for the ages. On Saturday, October 28, guests will be transported up Ponce City Market’s historic freight elevator to the Roof where they will be greeted by festive Day of the Dead décor, complete with traditionally decorated altars. Skyline Park and Rooftop Terrace will transform from 8 p.m. to midnight and feature access to unparalleled moonlight views of Atlanta’s skyline, in addition to special food, drink and live entertainment inspired by the iconic celebration.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-dead-on-the-roof-at-ponce-city-market-tickets-37674720102

Oct 27-28.  OWL-O-WEEN HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL @ Fifth Third Bank Stadium:

3300 George Busbee Pkwy NW Kennesaw, GA 30144

Owl-O-Ween is an award-winning, family-friendly event billed as: Atlanta's only Hot Air Balloon Festival and largest costume party!  Owl-O-Ween also features live entertainment, Hot Air Balloon Glows, trick-or-treating (at the balloons), multiple stages, tethered balloon rides, costume showdowns, roving performers, food trucks, food court, Merchant Marketplace, Artist Alley, free Interactive Kids Zone, Craft Beer Garden, and so much more!