Atlanta Science Festival Saturday, Mar. 9–Saturday, Mar. 23, various sites in Atlanta. atlantasciencefestival.org Founded in 2014 by Emory University and Georgia Tech, this annual public celebration of local science and technology has already become a learning destination for over 100,000 people …

Winter Wonderland Through Sunday, Jan. 6, Fernbank Museum of Natural History. fernbankmuseum.org/explore/special-exhibitions/winter-wonderland Fernbank’s Winter Wonderland is a two-floor, sparkly and creative celebration of numerous, diverse holidays, traditions and events from around the word. A visit to this iconic Atlanta venue …

Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival Saturday, Nov. 3, Cabbagetown neighborhood. chompandstomp.com If you consider yourself a chili connoisseur, then you will not want to miss Cabbagetown’s 16th annual Chili Cook-Off, featuring over 100 individual chilies, 29 restaurant …

Sweet Auburn Music Festival Saturday, Oct. 6–Sunday, Oct. 7, Sweet Auburn Avenue District. sweetauburnmusicfest.com One of my favorite things about living in Atlanta is the endless supply of festivals and music events that take place all around the city! This …

Decatur Book Festival Friday, Aug. 31–Sunday, Sept. 2, Downtown Decatur. decaturbookfestival.com Considered the largest independent book festival in the country, there is everything from live music and free food/drink samples to meet & greets with authors and book signings. Not …