Sep 18-Sep 23 Alpharetta | Roswell Weekend Concerts and Festivals

It’s that magic stretch of September when the nights are a teeny bit cooler, the festivals are loud, and your calendar suddenly looks like it’s training for a marathon. We sifted through the noise so you don’t have to. There is soooooo much going on, lets get to the good stuff!

an simple robot sticker with a white boxy body and black limbs with a red box on its chest and a blue antenna. He is animated to be dancing. — Alphie, the A Side Of Town mascot

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Thursday, Sept 18
Noon to Night at Avalon (benefit fashion show)
What: Runway meets cocktail hour. Avalon turns into a giant catwalk to benefit Bert’s Big Adventure, which gives families caring for children with chronic or terminal illness a free trip to Walt Disney World.
📍 Avalon, Alpharetta
🕒 Thu Sep 18, 6–9pm
💲 Ticketed VIP $150 Gen. Admission $50 buy tickets here.
✨Hocus Pocus Pop‑Up
📍Mercantile Social
🕓 5pm-11pm
A themed, immersive bar experience inspired by Hocus Pocus—seasonal flair meets community fun.

Jeopardy Bar League
📍Fetch Park
🕓7–9 p.m.
A team-based trivia showdown in the style of Jeopardy—interactive, competitive, and social.

Friday, Sept 19

✨Hamilton Alpharetta Art Walk — On Friday, Sept 19, The Hamilton in Alpharetta is presenting an Art Walk, giving a chance for local artists and the community to engage in visual arts in a casual walkaround format.
$ Complimentary admission | RSVP encouraged
Each RSVP will be entered into a raffle for a complimentary one-night stay at The Hamilton Alpharetta!

FairyTale Village
📍North Point Mall
🕓11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Family fun continues with storytelling and enchantment at this popular outdoor event.
Alpharetta Moonlight Market
📍City Center
🕓5–10 p.m.
Evening artisan marketplace showcasing local makers and creativity under the night sky.
✨Avalon Nights Live
📍Palmer Plaza
🕓6–8 p.m.
Free live music to launch the weekend in a vibrant outdoor plaza.
On The Green Concert Series
📍City Center
🕓6–10 p.m.
A lively concert series by the Rotary Club featuring local talent—bring a chair and enjoy.

Peter and the Star Catcher, 7:30–10 p.m., Arcadia Theater
A whimsical prequel to Peter Pan, filled with imagination and fun for all ages. (

Saturday, Sept 20
Under the Stars @ Brooke Street Park (Rotary gala)
What: Dinner party meets tribute concert. Purple Madness (Prince) and King of Pop light up the park.
📍 Brooke Street Park, Alpharetta
🕒 Sat Sep 20, gates 6pm, music 8pm
💲 Ticketed/tables

Alpharetta Farmers Market
📍City Center
🕓 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fresh produce, artisan vendors, and community buzz—a weekend staple.

Thursday Sept 25
Alpharetta Food Truck Alley
What: Dozens of food trucks, lawn games, and live music—basically dinner solved.
📍 Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta
🕒 Thu Sep 25, 5–9pm
💲 Free entry; pay-as-you-eat

Thursday Sept 26
✨World of Whiskey, Barbeque Dinner at Hamilton Hotel

📍35 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009
🕒Friday, September 26 · 6 - 10pm
💲Get Ticket $175
What: One night. Five courses. Five whiskeys. $175 per person.An immersive journey across the globe, poured into your glass.

Friday Sept 27
Brew Moon Fest
What: Alpharetta's biggest street party with lots of beer and food. Watch the GA vs AL Game on the big screen
📍Downtown Alpharetta
🕒Sept 27, 6pm - 10pm
💲 $15 Single Admission or ($150 for a table of 6)
Tickets and Tables

Click 👉 here to submit your event.

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This Week’s Poll:
Pancakes, breakfast burritos, savory or sweet, bloody mary's or mimosas?
👉 Okay Alpharetta, where is your favorite spot to go have brunch?

Brunch and Tell⇾

Whether you're streaming church services online and sleeping in or doing some yoga and gardening brunch is the Alpharetta way to bring your Sunday morning full circle. 🥞✨ From stacks of waffles to bottomless mimosas, we want to know — where is your favorite brunch spot??

Editor’s Picks — Sometimes the best table in town is your own kitchen.

Belgian Waffle Maker – For when you want Sunday morning to taste like a vacation.
Mimosa Glass Set – Because a little sparkle belongs in every Alpharetta brunch.
Cold Brew Coffee Maker – Smooth fuel for yard-sale runs and soccer sidelines.
Wild Card – Brunch Cookbook- Mmmmm, so yummy!
Cast your vote for Alpharetta’s best brunch spot

Next Week’s Teaser: Who grill sup the best burger?

Roswell Arts Fund Pop-Up: Atlanta Guitar Trio
What: Three guitars, one riverside stage. Classical meets modern in perfect harmony.
📍 Roswell River Landing
🕒 Sun Sep 21, 3:30pm
💲 Ticketed

Song of Atlanta “Singin’ in September”
What: 100+ voices in barbershop harmony—aka goosebumps.
📍 Roswell Cultural Arts Center
🕒 Sun Sep 21, 3pm
💲 Ticketed
Studio Ghibli Fest — Roswell is showing multiple Studio Ghibli films from Sep 16‑30. A treat for families, animation lovers, film buffs
📍Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf
5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell
🕒Sep 16‑30, 10:30 AM
💲Tickets Here $15 General Admission
✨Glow Up – Youth Makers Market: Call to Vendors
Calling All Young Creators!
What: 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!
How to Apply:
Email your application to: Emily Harrison-Ach – eharrisonach@roswellgov.com Subject Line: Glow Up – Youth Makers Deadline to apply: October 15, 2025 Notifications sent by: October 17, 2025
❓ Learn More
Johns Creek Crawl & Clean-Up
What: Grab gloves, clean a creek, and feel smug about your good deeds before brunch.
📍 Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Johns Creek
🕒 Sat Sep 20, 9am–12pm
💲 Free

📸 Guess the Photo

This is a photo of an object around town, tightly zoomed in, can you guess what it is?
👉 Do you know what it is?

Answer revealed next week!

Mozaika Mezze
What: A romantic restaurant specializing in the mediterranean flavors of Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisine.
📍 2560 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta, GA

Kitchen design by Elle C Wolfe Interiors

2025 Milton Tour of Homes

What: Gather your besties who love peaking into how others live and tour several homes in Milton, GA. Self-paced so ooh and aaaah as long as you like. Tickets priced by the carload 2-8 and the proceeds benefit special needs children. 💪
📍Saturday, September 20
🕓10:00am – 4:00pm

Ticket Info

North Atlanta Real Estate Podcast
What: A podcast hosted by realtors Jeff Aughey and Meesha Rawal spilling the beans on market conditions, interest rates, market trends and what it all means for our home values in the Alpharetta, Cumming, Johns Creek and surrounding areas. Quick knowledge bites.
🎧 Listen and Follow here on Spotify.

The Fall Declutter Challenge

Back-to-school season isn’t just for the kids — it’s the grown-up reset we didn’t know we needed. Before holiday chaos (and the bins of twinkle lights) sneak back in, fall is your moment to do a mini house cleanse.

Think of it as clearing mental and physical space before winter hibernation. For me, it's my office. I need to clear out discontinued fabrics and wallpaper and return samples I'm done using.

Here’s the challenge: one room, one bag. Grab a trash bag, box, or basket and fill it with the stuff you haven’t used since… well, you can’t even remember when. Donate it, recycle it, or finally toss it.

Start with the spots that silently collect clutter:

🎒 The entry closet (rogue backpacks, single mittens, “mystery” shoes)
🥫 The pantry (expired cans, stale snacks, those three half-empty chip bags)
🧥 The mudroom (summer gear you can store until next May)
🚲 The garage (sports gear your kids have outgrown)
🛏 The guest room (random “I’ll deal with this later” piles)

The reward? A house that feels lighter, calmer, and ready for cozy season. Plus, you’ll thank yourself in November when you actually have space to hide the holiday gifts before wrapping day.

You’ll hear it soon enough — Alpharetta people take their brunch seriously. Whether you’re team biscuits or team avocado toast, there’s a table waiting for you. And when you’re not brunching? Trails, concerts, markets, and neighbors who actually wave back. Welcome to the neighborhood — we’re glad you landed here. Check out On The record, Live On The A Side, The Flipside, and the Civic Sountrack categories for many ideas for the whole family.

Alpharetta Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K + Kids Fun Run (Rotary fundraiser & block party)
📍 Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza
🕒 Thu Sep 18, 4:00–8:00pm (Kids Fun Run 6:00pm; 5K 6:30pm)
💲 $ Race reg (Kids Fun Run free)
✨Alpharetta HS Senior Gets Scholarship from North Fulton PTA — A senior (Sophie Ullman) was awarded a scholarship through the North Fulton PTA for her music performances.

Arts Alpharetta is recruiting volunteers for upcoming events (installations, receptions, etc.). High school students, families, seniors are welcome. artsalpharetta.org

NorthWest Student Exchange Hosting in Alpharetta: Volunteers needed to host exchange students (ages ~15‑18) for terms of varying lengths. VolunteerMatch

There is a planned single‑lane roundabout project at the intersection of Cox Road and King Road (southern Milton / Roswell) to improve safety and reduce congestion.

Click 👉 here to submit your event.

Avalon Nights Live
📍Palmer Plaza
🕓 Fridays (recurring through october) 6–8 p.m.
Free live music to launch the weekend in a vibrant outdoor plaza.
On The Green Concert Series
📍City Center
🕓Friday Sep 19, 6–10 p.m.
A lively concert series by the Rotary Club featuring local talent—bring a chair and enjoy.
Alpharetta Farmers Market
What: Produce, pastries, and people-watching. Saturdays downtown until mid-November.
📍 Downtown Alpharetta
🕒 Sat Sep 20, 8:30am–12:30pm
💲 Free entry

Roswell Farmers Market
What: 40+ vendors, shady trees, and your chance to “accidentally” buy another jar of local honey.
📍 Roswell City Hall
🕒 Sat Sep 20, 8am–12pm
💲 Free entry

Peter and the Starcatcher (play)
What: Peter Pan’s backstory—told with wit, pirates, and a lot of imagination.
📍 Arcadia Theater, Alpharetta
🕒 Sat Sep 20, 7:30pm
💲 Ticketed

Peter and the Starcatcher (matinee)
What: The family-friendly encore. Easier bedtime after this afternoon adventure.
📍 Arcadia Theater, Alpharetta
🕒 Sun Sep 21, 2pm
💲 Ticketed

Adaptive Recreation Dance Night
What: Inclusive community dance party. All ages, all abilities, all joy.
📍 Newtown Park, Johns Creek
🕒 Sat Sep 20, 7–9pm
💲 Free

Make Your Own Chocolate Bar!
What: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have nothing on this cool local cafe.
📍Chamberlain’s Chocolate Factory -
1575 Old Alabama Rd, Roswell, GA 30076
💲 Tickets Here, $30/ pp

FairyTale Village (immersive pop-up)
📍 North Point Mall, Alpharetta
🕒 (recurring event) Open daily, 11:00am–7:30pm
💲 $ Tickets

Alpharetta High school
📍Homecoming Football Game
🕒 7:30 pm
💲 Tickets

Click 👉 here to submit your event.

Job postings for the creative economy (by which I mean totally imaginary. 😉)
Event Photographer — City Center Saturdays
Sat 6:00–10:00p through Oct. $40/hr + gallery credit. Must wrangle candids and low‑light without fear.
Contact: Reply SHUTTER with a portfolio link.

Retail Stylist (PT) — The Vinyl Room Records
2–3 shifts/wk, evenings + one weekend day. $18–$22/hr + staff picks. Must pair albums with vibes and never gatekeep a great find.
Contact: Reply STYLIST with a one‑liner about your favorite fall album.

Dog Walker — Windward
Weekdays 11:30a–2:30p window. $20–$25 per 30‑min visit. Golden retriever experience = bonus face licks.

Click 👉 to here to submit your posting (Free during launch)

Can you solve this week’s scramble?
Scramble: MAGNIHETG
Hint: Friends + board games + snacks = So much fun!!
Blanks: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (number of letters)
Answer revealed at the bottom see The Fadeout section! 👇

Alpharetta has a couple of new restaurants in town. We would like to welcome and share them!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Give them a try.....🍽️

🎉The Peach Cobbler Factory🎉
📍 4915 Windward PKWY, Milton, suite 110.
🕒 Sat, Sept 20 1-7pm
Come for free mini cobblers and mini banana pudding. The cobbler experts offering 12 flavors of cobbler and 12 flavors of banana pudding!!

🎉Beignets and Brew🎉
📍 230 S. Main St. Alpharetta, GA
🕒 serving up hot beignets, specialty coffee + mimosas ALL DAY LONG. Rooftop Seating

🎉Pru Thai Kitchen🎉
📍 2685 Old Milton Pkwy ste. 150 (Across from Avalon)
🕒 Lunch & dinner

Avalon Nights Live (free plaza concert)
What: Friday night playlist = live and loud on the green. BYO lawn chair, Avalon brings the band.
📍 Avalon Plaza, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri Sep 19, 6–8pm
💲 Free

Eclectic Lawn: Funk Cake
What: Horns, groove, and enough funk to make your picnic blanket dance.
📍 Alpharetta Arts Center
🕒 Fri Sep 19, 7–9:30pm
💲 Free
⭐E.K Events: Live Comedy Show
📍Cafe Efendi Mediterranean Restaurant
488 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009
Sep 19, 7:30 pm
💲 $33.85 Tickets Here👉 E.K Events: Live Comedy Show
What: Vseant is a globe-trotting comedian and actor with roots in India, a childhood in Thailand, and a distinctive American accent honed in Kentucky. His diverse background fuels his unique humor.

Alpharetta Symphony “Diamonds Are Forever”
What: Bond themes shaken, not stirred. A full orchestra dressed up in spy vibes.
📍 Innovation Academy Auditorium, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri Sep 19, 7:30–9:30pm (pre-talk 6:30pm)
💲 Ticketed

The Velvet Note: Nijah Poteat
What: Atlanta jazz darling takes over the most intimate stage in town.
📍 The Velvet Note, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri Sep 19, evening seatings
💲 Ticketed

Doghobble Wine Farm Tasting Room
📍10 Roy Grindle Road, Dalonega, GA 30533
🕓 Sun - Thur 12-6pm, Fri-Sat 12-7pm
What: An 80 acre farm in the heart of Georgia's wine country. Drop the convertible top and take a scenic drive and taste craft wines.

Toast: A Side Of Town wants to congratulate Alpharetta HS Senior, Sophie Ullman for winning a scholarship through the North Fulton PTA for her musical talent!!!!!! WoooHoooo way to go Sophie!!

👉 Anyone you want to roast, boast, or toast? Submit here Free during launch month!

These are made-up classifieds to fill this category, if you have stuff to sell or swap , see the link below to post your situation.

For Sale: Trusty Pick up truck. great gas mileage and dependable.
$3500 OBO.

Wanted:Biscuit Baker Moonlight Biscuit Co. needs a weekend morning pro (Sat–Sun, 6:30a–12p). Must love jazzy playlist and people. $17–$20/hr + tips + shift biscuit. Start this weekend.

Lost Mind: Sleep deprived and perimenopausal mom has lost her mind, if found please return with rosé and a personal sized fan.

Click 👉 here to submit your item / opportunity. Free during launch month.

Word Puzzle Answer: Game Night

Last Week's Guess the Photo Answer: The Dancers, a replica in bronze of two dancers during the roaring twenties. Located outside of the Roaring Social. They're Alphie's besties.