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 …

4th of July Celebration Wednesday, July 4, The International Plaza. https://www.gwcca.org/events/july4/   If you find yourself in Atlanta over the holiday weekend, and you’re in the mood to celebrate, look no further than this traditional event at the International Plaza …