If you need something to do while finishing off your Halloween candy, there's plenty happening for the first weekend of November around Northeast Georgia.
Here is this weekend's list of events:
FESTIVALS
Event Name: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 1 – 4 p.m.
Event Location: Midland Greenway, Gainesville
Event Details: Sponsored by Gainesville Parks and Recreation, join us for entertainment, food vendors, beverages, a couples dance contest, artist market and vendors, as well as children’s activities. For details, visit www.exploregainesville.org.
Event Name: Festival Del Dia De Los Muertos, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 12 p.m.
Event Location: Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
Event Details: Once again, Aurora Theatre welcomes you to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos! We invite you to experience and enjoy this beautiful cultural tradition full of color, music, food, and dance. Come celebrate with a professional tapetero from Guanajuato, Mexico, compete in a Catrina competition, and more! Learn more at https://www.Ivilleartscenter.com/eventer/muertos-24/.
Event Name: Headwaters River Rendezvous, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Event Location: Chicopee Woods Aquatic Center, 2100 Calvary Church Rd., Gainesville
Event Details: Come out with friends, family, or yourself to collect water samples and track pollution. Chattahoochee Riverkeepers is joining with Upper Oconee Watershed Network to gather data about the health of streams and rivers in our local watersheds. We’ll provide instructions and no previous monitoring experience is necessary! Volunteers will need to be comfortable navigating to and accessing stream-side sample sites. The event will take place rain or shine, so dress accordingly.
Event Name: Suwanee Wine Fest, Suwanee
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Event Location: Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee
Event Details: This festival features over 150 wines from all over the world, plus a Georgia winery section where local wineries will offer their favorites. There will also be music, vendors and arts, food from local restaurants, as well as food trucks. For details, visit www.suwaneewinefest.com.
Event Name: Antique Car Show, Duluth
Event Date & Time: Sunday, November 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Event Location: 3215 Hill St. NW, Duluth
Event Details: Enjoy browsing unique and antique cars. This show will feature the South Dekalb Street Rodders Antique Car Show. You can also enjoy Chi-Town Style hot dogs and Polish Sausage.
Event Name: Vernados Circus, Dawsonville
Event Date & Time: Now – November 10, Various Times
Event Location: North Georgia Premium Outlets, GA 400, Dawsonville
Event Details: This a traditional circus under the big tent and it’s coming to Dawsonville. This is an animal-free circus showcasing the talents and skills of amazing humans! Get your tickets at www.venardoscircus.com.
Event Name: Native American Festival and PowWow, Stone Mountain
Event Date & Time: Now – Sunday, November 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain
Event Details: Join us for Georgia's largest Native American gathering at Stone Mountain Park! This four-day event features vibrant inter-tribal dance and drum competitions, authentic craft demonstrations, storytelling, and wildlife presentations by the American Eagle Foundation. Explore traditional dwellings, learn primitive skills like flint-knapping, and shop unique, handcrafted items from Native artists. It's a fun, educational experience for the whole family!
October 31 - November 3, 2024
Thursday & Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PERFORMANCES
Event Name: Selcouth: An Evening of Dance - Brenau Dance, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 1 – Sunday, November 3, Various Times
Event Location: Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, Gainesville
Event Details: The concert will feature dance works by Brenau Dance majors and guest artists Kevin Jenkins, Quaba Ernest, Jake Bone, and Francine Ott. Get ready for a fresh, contemporary, storytelling experience!! It will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night and at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. The cost is $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors and kids under 12. Brenau faculty, staff and students are free admission with an ID. Tickets are sold at the door.
MUSIC
Event Name: No Diggity Band: 90s-2000s Hip-Hop, RB, and Pop, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 1, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Boot Barn Hall, 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville
Event Details: No Diggity Band is the nation's most exciting, talent-packed 90s-2000s Hip Hop, RnB, and Pop Tribute Party Band. But No Diggity Band (NDB) isn't just a tribute band: they are musical alchemists, seamlessly blending their unique style and mash-ups. No Diggity Band's infectious energy extends to their fans, creating a community that celebrates the joy of music and the timeless appeal of the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Their concerts are not just shows; they're immersive experiences that leave audiences craving more. Get tickets at www.bootbarnhallga.com.
Event Name: Toast, The Ultimate Bread Experience, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 8 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Boot Barn Hall, 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville
Event Details: Toast is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70’s hit band, BREAD! Bread is credited with inventing soft rock in the 70’s. Go back in time and enjoy your favorites. Get tickets at www.bootbarnhallga.com.
Event Name: Greggie and The Jets, a Tribute to Elton John, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 2 at 7 PM
Event Location: The Lou Sobh Amphitheater, Cumming
Event Details: Greggie and the Jets catapults you into the heart of Elton John's classic era with a dazzling tribute that captivates fans. This Florida-based Elton John Tribute Band's performance will have you singing and dancing as the band takes you on a journey through the decades. Free admission & free parking. No coolers, outside food, outside alcoholic beverages, cans, glass bottles, or smoking allowed. Friendly dogs on-leash are welcome! BYO lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.
SHOPPING
Event Name: Jefferson Holiday Market, Jefferson
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 1 – Sunday, November 3
Event Location: Jefferson Civic Center, 65 Kissam Street, Jefferson
Event Details: Get your Christmas shopping done early. This one-stop holiday shopping event will feature a variety of vendors. This event is open to the public and will have entertainment all weekend long. There will be live music all day. You can also visit with Santa and Ms. Claus all weekend! A small admission fee will be taken at the door. For details, visit www.cityofjeffersonga.com.
Event Name: Suwanee Fall Harvest Vendor Market, Suwanee
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 12 – 5 p.m.
Event Location: 3425 Martin Farm Rd., Suwanee
Event Details: Fall is officially in full swing! Time for apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkins, hayrides, and fall decor. Have a beverage and shop fall fashions, decor, and more from small businesses at our Fall Harvest Vendor Market. Shop local vendors, vendor giveaways and more.
Event Name: Lakewood 400 Market, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 1 – Sunday, November 3
Event Location: 1321 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming
Event Details: It's time for the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market on Nov. 1-2-3. Come see for yourself why thousands of customers visit the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market the first weekend of every month. At the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market you'll find so much more than just antiques. You can shop over 500 booths brimming with unique items you simply will not find anywhere else. They have been voted by USA Today as one of the top 10 Markets in America and have won the "Best of Forsyth" four years. Get more details at, www.LakewoodAntiques.com.
