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Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Oct 2 โ Oct 11
โ โWe see you, calendar chaos. PTA meetings, soccer practice, and trying to remember whatโs for dinnerโฆ Let us take one thing off your plate: where to actually show up this week.
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Wednesday Oct 1 โโจOff the Beds and Onto The Walls Exhibit The Chattahoochee Stars Quilt Guild invites the community to come check out the many ways the art of quilting enhance our lives. Displayed Oct 1 - Nov 15 โ๐Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St ๐A gallery reception is Oct 11, 5pm -7pm food/beverage ๐ฒfreeโ โThursday Oct 2 โAlpharetta Food Truck Alley What: Dozens of food trucks, lawn games, and live musicโbasically dinner solved. ๐ Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta ๐ Thu Oct 2, 5โ9pm ๐ฒ Free entry; pay-as-you-eatโ Hocus Pocus PopโUp ๐Mercantile Social ๐ 5pm-11pm A themed, immersive bar experience inspired by Hocus Pocusโseasonal flair meets community fun.
Jeopardy Bar Leagueโ ๐Fetch Park ๐7โ9 p.m. A team-based trivia showdown in the style of Jeopardyโinteractive, competitive, and social. โFriday, Oct 3โ FairyTale Villageโ ๐North Point Mall ๐11 a.m.โ7:30 p.m. Family fun continues with storytelling and enchantment at this popular outdoor event. โAlpharetta Moonlight Marketโ ๐City Center ๐5โ10 p.m. Evening artisan marketplace showcasing local makers and creativity under the night sky. โ โจAvalon Nights Liveโ ๐Palmer Plaza ๐6โ8 p.m. Free live music to launch the weekend in a vibrant outdoor plaza. โ
Saturday, Oct 4 โโจEveryday Sourdough: A Practical Introduction to Artisan Bread Bakingโ ๐ Milton Community Center. 1785 Dinsmore Rd, Milton, GA, 30004 ๐ 7:00 PM โ Learn to bake sourdough in a hands-on workshop
Alpharetta Farmers Marketโ ๐City Center ๐ 8:30 a.m.โ12:30 p.m. Fresh produce, artisan vendors, and community buzzโa weekend staple. โ โLATER this Month but worth marking calendars NOW!โ โAlpharetta Restaurant Week โ October 11โ18. Over 45 restaurants offering special menus and prix fixe options โ a great time to try something new. โโ โ
*Some items throughout this newsletter may be affiliate links which means the publisher may get a small commission at no additional cost to you.* โ โWhoโs slinging the best tacos in town? ๐ฎ From late-night food trucks to sit-down taquerias, Alpharetta and the neighbors have no shortage of contenders. Cast your vote and tell us where the tortillas are toasted just right, the fillings pack a punch, and the salsa has that perfect kick. One spot will earn ultimate taco-crown bragging rights. โ
This Weekโs Poll: Who has the best Taco's in town?โ โโ โ
โ โ Editorโs Picks โ While youโre debating who deserves the taco crown, hereโs a lineup of gear to make sure your next taco night is a hitโbecause even the best tortillas need the right stage crew. ๐ฎโจโ โ
โTaco Holder Stand๐ฎโ Keep your tacos standing tall and photo-ready (no more toppled towers)
โSalsa Bowls ๐ฅฃ โ Give each salsa its solo stage, from verde to smoky chipotle.
โTortilla Warmer ๐ฏโ Because a warm tortilla is half the magic.
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Wild Card โ Guacamole Bowl/Serverโ Make your guac the headliner, not a side act. ๐ฅ โโ โSpill the salsa on the poll and tell us whoโs got the taco track on repeatโyour vote decides who tops the charts.โ ๐ถ๐ฎ
โ โNext Weekโs Teaser: Whereโs the best people-watching spot in Alpharetta?โ โ
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Friday, Oct 3 โ Avalon Nights Live (free plaza concert) What: Friday night playlist = live and loud on the green. BYO lawn chair, Avalon brings the band. ๐ Avalon Plaza, Alpharetta ๐ Fri Oct 3, 6โ8pm ๐ฒ Free โ
Saturday, Oct 4โ โจ ๐ค Songwriters at Sundown / Home by Dark Concerts:โ ๐ Alpharetta (Brooke Street / Union Hill Park) ๐ Oct 4, bring a blanket & enjoy original music performances outdoors. ๐ฒ Free โHello My Name Is โ ๐ Roaring Social ๐ October 4th from 8 PM to midnight! ๐บ๐ What: The debut for this band at Roaring Social .This venue brings all the speakeasy vibes with killer cocktails ๐ฒPay for drinks/food โAfro-Carribean Jazz Collectiveโ ๐The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway Suite 5A Alpharetta, GA 30005 ๐ Sat, Oct 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM and 9:30 pm ๐ฒTicket Infoโ
The Improv Mania Show! โ๐Atlanta Workshop Players, 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 ๐ 7:30 PM More info hereโ โJoin AWP's Improv Troupe for an evening of comedy!!! โ
Sophie Buddle at Helium Comedy Club
Helium Comedy Club
๐3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30005
๐ Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 07:15 pm - Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 09:45 pm โIrene Tu Live Comedy โ๐ Helium Comedy Club 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta, GA ๐ Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm
โ โ โLater in October-Get ready Alpharetta!โ ๐ธ Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival:โ ๐ Avalon / Downtown Alpharetta ๐ Oct 10โ11 โ two days of songwriting showcases, live music, art, and local eats. More than 30 performances on 6 stages. $ FREE
Alpine Bakery โEuropean-style bakery and cafe serving pastries, pizza, and other italian fare. They have a gluten-free chocolate cake you can purchase by the slice that is to die for!!! Great place for decadent birthday cakes. So yummy! ๐12315 Crabapple Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
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๐ธ Guess the Photo
This is a photo of an object around town, tightly zoomed in, can you guess what it is? ๐ Do you know what it is?
Answer revealed next week!
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ArtsArts + Crafts Family Day ๐Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St ๐Sat Oct 4, 10 am-2pm Arts + Crafts activities for youth and adults, face painting, meet instructors and learn about what classes are offered.โ Sunflower Fields โ๐Fausett Farms 11336 Hwy 136 West, DAWSONVILLE GA 30534. Phone: 706-265-9661.โ โ๐ Set to open Sept 20โ Pumpkins + Hayrides โ๐Burts Farm 05 Burts Farm Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534โ Avalon Nights Liveโ ๐Palmer Plaza ๐ Fridays (recurring through october) 6โ8 p.m. Free live music to launch the weekend in a vibrant outdoor plaza. โ On The Green Concert Seriesโ ๐City Center ๐Friday Oct 3, 6โ10 p.m. A lively concert series by the Rotary Club featuring local talentโbring a chair and enjoy. โ Alpharetta Farmers Market (Ongoing until Nov)โ What: Produce, pastries, and people-watching. Saturdays downtown until mid-November. ๐ Downtown Alpharetta ๐ Sat Mornings , 8:30amโ12:30pm ๐ฒ Free entry
FairyTale Village (immersive pop-up) โ ๐ North Point Mall, Alpharetta ๐ (recurring event) Open daily, 11:00amโ7:30pm ๐ฒ $ Tickets โ
๐401 S. Broad St. Alpharetta, GA 30009 Bites After Dark Half off appetizers ๐ Sun-Thur 9pm-close โHappy Belly Welcome Back Bash โ๐ Truck & Tap Alpharetta30 Milton Avenue, Alpharettaโ โ๐ Sat, 04 Oct, at 05:00 pm What: A beloved food truck returns after 5 years โSuite200 Grille โ๐3000 Heritage Walk, Floor 2 Milton, GA 30004 ๐Sat 11:30am-12:30am, Sun 11:30am-9pm, Mon-Fri 4pm-11pm What: Milton's scratch made food, lots of TVs to enjoy the game, and craft cocktails. are you ready for some football??? โ โ
โ โFriday Oct 3 โCut Your Own Flowers at the Farm!โ ๐Posie Farm 14250 Providence Rd, Milton, GA 30004-7586 ๐ Fridays | 5โ8 PM ๐ Saturdays | 9 AMโ12 PM Weโre thrilled to invite you out to the farm for a brand new experience โ cut your own flowers! ๐ป๐ผ๐ท Just $2 a stem โ pick as many (or as few) as you like! This will be a weekly offering, weather permitting. โDon't Tell Comedy โ๐Roswell ( a Secret location emailed to ticket holders morning of event) ๐ 7:30 pm doors open at 7 $27 tickets and BYOB Detailsโ โจ ๐ง Silent Disco: Dance along on Oct 7 with wireless headphones under the stars. ๐ Gate City Brewing Company's Brewery & Taproom 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA 30075 ๐ 7pm - 11pm $Free โโ Saturday Oct 4 โCrabapple Fest / Activities on the Green (Milton) โ October 4 in Milton. Local vendors, crafts, music, family-friendly.โ โ Sinister Saturdays--Dawn of the Dead โ๐Aurora Cineplex 7:30 pm Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell ๐ 7:30 pm โIllegal Smile (The Songs of John Prine) โ๐Matildas Milton 850 Hickory Flat Road, Milton, Georgia 30004 ๐ Sat, 04 Oct, 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
What: A special concert under the pines in Milton! Arrive early to get a table or bring your own with decor, drinks, and food. โโ Sunday Oct 5 โHOLIDAY CABARET AUDITIONS!!!! Tweens / Teens / AdultsCalling all creatives from far and wide. ๐Atlanta Workshop Players, 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 ๐ Oct 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM โCabaret Audition Sign Up!โ โ
Glow Up โ Youth Makers Market: Call to Vendors Calling All Young Creators! โWhat: An invitation to young creators ages 8-16 years to apply to be a vendor at the Roswell Makers Market holiday sale on December 6th. For free! โHow to Apply:โ Email your application to: Emily Harrison-Ach โ eharrisonach@roswellgov.com Subject Line: Glow Up โ Youth Makers Deadline to apply: October 15, 2025 Notifications sent by: October 17, 2025 โ Learn Moreโ โโ โ
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Serenbe Designer Showhouse 2025 built by south Haven Builders
Serenbe is a unique planned community set among acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails that connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses. Each of the neighborhoods will have complementary commercial centers focused on the elements of a well-lived life: arts for inspiration, agriculture for nourishment, health for wellbeing and education for awareness. โ Year-round cultural events include outdoor performances, culinary workshops and festivals, music events, films and lectures, boutique shopping, art galleries, a spa, trail riding, plus a 28 room Inn for overnight getaways and more. I personally attest to the Inn and spa services being divine. โ โThe Designer Showhouse is open for tours through October 12. Times / Ticket information Here.โ
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Can you solve this weekโs scramble? โScramble: KATMER Hint:A place where neighbors, flowers, and fresh finds all come together.โ Blanks: _ _ _ _ _ _ (number of letters) Answer revealed at the bottom see The Fadeout section! ๐
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Cotton Candy Mood board
What's inspiring you lately? This light fixture is so cute, and unique Just had to build a quick room concept around it. Wouldn't this be great for a new baby nursery?
Fresh on the A-Side?โ Start with the Big Creek Greenway. Itโs Alpharettaโs unofficial welcome matโmiles of shaded paths where youโll find joggers, strollers, and the occasional golden doodle meetup.
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NFCC (North Fulton Community Charities) โ volunteer in food pantry, thrift shop, educational support. NFCC Helpโโ โRoswell Womanโs Club โ volunteer for The Drake House food pantry, fundraising, community programs. Roswell Woman's Clubโ โMeals on Wheels (North Fulton / Seniors Services) โ deliver meals to older adults MondayโFriday; help provide meal support for those with limited access. Senior Services North Fultonโ
Meals by Grace (Alpharetta / Forsyth region) โ weeklyโhelp prepare and deliver hot meals, assist in pantry, sort donations. Kids That Do Good+1โ
Childrenโs Restoration Network / Food4Lives / Helping Mamas โ volunteer orgs active near Johns Creek on local volunteer listing sites. Yelpโโ โโ
Job postings for the creative economy (by which I mean totally imaginary. ๐) But A Side Of Town would love to post your real jobs, gig, service, or help wanted ads. โ โ Chili Pepper Taster- Taste buds of steel needed to taste test the hottest chili cook-offs this football season. โ โMagical Fairy Wanted- to fold and put away all of the laundry that gets washed but fails to find it's way back home. โ Click ๐ here to submit your posting (Free during launch)
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I'm going to cheat a little bit here and recommend the Inn At Serenbe its a historical family farm turned luxury retreat. Past the airport on the edge of Atlanta. Organic gourmet food is served among cute boutique shops and wonderful spa experiences. It is family -friendly but I recommend a couple or girls weekend getaway. There are also vacation rental homes available in the Palmettos. Learn more about the Inn at Serenbe. โ
Roast: The leaves could get on board with changing colors, already. The Northeast is at peak color change. โBoast: We want to boast about this fantastic weather we have been having.
Toast: Cheers to no rain for all the outdoor concerts, and fall festivals! โ ๐ Anyone you want to roast, boast, or toast? Submit here Free during launch month! โ
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For Sale: old campaign desk, gun metal gray good for
For Free: Plenty of Arts and Crafts materials, acrylic paint, collage paper, buttons, glue sticks glad to hand over to the Artsy and Crafty โISO: Arts and Craft supplies, any fabric, paint, buttons or glue sticks wanted for passion project. โ Click ๐ here to submit your item / opportunity. Free during launch month.
๐ That's the last track, Alpharetta. See you on the A Side!! Hit reply and say hello, I like it when I get hellos!!
Coming Soon Eventsโ โ โ โ20th Annual Scarecrow Harvest (Alpharetta) โ Seasonal community event; participants create scarecrows for public display in parks / neighborhoods. โRoswell's All-Inclusive Wine Festival โ ๐The Mill Kitchen and Bar ๐ Sat Nov 8 What: 100+ world-class wines to taste, gourmet food from Chef Dollar, and live music ๏ผTicketsโ โ
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