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October 2026

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

6 outings for this day

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Oct 18 · 7:00 PM Eastern; end time not published

Atlanta · The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Check the organizer’s program and ticket options before planning the trip.

Where
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Cost
Tickets required; check official page for current prices and availability.
Who
R-rated film. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Restrictions: No outside props are permitted. Each ticket includes a prop bag. This screening and live shadow-cast event has no orchestral component.

Location & visitor notes

Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall · 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Confirm tickets and visitor policies before traveling. Doors open 6 p.m. Eastern.

Organizer details · Checked Oct 18

Updates & corrections

· Updated age guidance.

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age guidance
PreviouslyCheck organizer age and admission policies.
UpdatedR-rated film. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Fernbank: Family Nature Walk

Oct 18 · 11:30 AM–12:00 PM Eastern (EDT)

Atlanta · Walk with a forest ranger to explore the old-growth forest.

Where
Outside Terrace Doors, WildWoods, 1st floor, Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost
Included with paid general admission; free for members.
Who
Recommended ages 6+
Location & visitor notes

Where: Outside Terrace Doors, WildWoods, 1st floor, Fernbank Museum of Natural History · 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Check admission and any registration requirements before traveling. Attend Fernbank Museum of Natural History, not Fernbank Science Center.

Organizer details · Checked Oct 15

Updates & corrections

· Updated address, place using the linked organizer and visitor-information sources. Confirm the visitor entrance, parking and any room assignment before travel.

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Fernbank: Nature Art

Oct 18 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern (EDT)

Atlanta · Make nature-inspired art in the Kendeda Pavilion. Materials are provided.

Where
Kendeda Pavilion, WildWoods, Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost
Included with paid general admission; free for members.
Who
Check organizer guidance
Location & visitor notes

Where: Kendeda Pavilion, WildWoods, Fernbank Museum of Natural History · 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Sheltered outdoor pavilion; dress for the weather. Attend Fernbank Museum of Natural History, not Fernbank Science Center. Reach WildWoods through the museum’s first floor.

Organizer details · Checked Oct 15

Updates & corrections

· Updated address, place using the linked organizer and visitor-information sources. Confirm the visitor entrance, parking and any room assignment before travel.

Oct 18 · 12:00 PM–7:00 PM Eastern (EDT)

Atlanta · Costumes, street music and independent art vendors give this a distinctive neighborhood character without a required admission charge.

Where
Little Five Points neighborhood
Cost
Free festival admission; purchases, travel and separately ticketed extras additional.
Who
Family suitability depends on tolerance for scary costumes and crowds.

Booking: Check the official festival program and parade route before travel; separately ticketed extras may have their own booking rules.

Restrictions: Lively, sometimes edgy costume scene; crowds and noise may not suit younger or sensitive visitors. Parking extremely limited.

Confirm the entrance or meeting point with the organizer.

Location & visitor notes

Where: Little Five Points neighborhood · Moreland Avenue and Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA; consult the official parade route

Accessibility: Dedicated accessible viewing/sensory arrangements not confirmed; ask organizer.

All times are Eastern. Parade Sunday October 18 at 1 p.m. Organizer’s body gives the 2026 dates despite a stale page title; its 7 p.m. close takes precedence over the tourism listing’s 8 p.m. Neighborhood route, not a single driving address.

Organizer details · Checked Oct 15

A YEAR OF LOCAL TRADITIONS

Find something to look forward to.

52 traditions · 18 in Haralson

Start with Bremen, Buchanan, Tallapoosa and Waco, then explore outward. “Usual timing” helps you plan the season. An announced date belongs to one specific year.

3 traditions

Atlanta · Farther Georgia trips

Atlanta Camping & RV Show

Usual timing: January each year

Compare campers and RVs, browse outdoor-travel exhibitors and gather camping ideas.

Dates announced: Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027

Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Plan this outing · cost, dates & directions
Organizer / official source ↗Tradition source checked Oct 13, 2026 · dated listing checked Oct 12, 2026

Atlanta · Farther Georgia trips

Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show

Usual timing: January each year

An indoor boat show for lake families and anglers, with boats, exhibitors and visitor activities.

Dates announced: Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027

Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Plan this outing · cost, dates & directions
Organizer / official source ↗Tradition source checked Oct 13, 2026 · dated listing checked Oct 12, 2026

Atlanta · Farther Georgia trips

BLADE Show Atlanta

Usual timing: Early June

Knife makers, craft demonstrations and outdoor gear. Review admission and class details separately before booking.

Dates announced: Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027

2027 daily hours not yet verified; save a date reminder.

Plan this outing · cost, dates & directions
Organizer / official source ↗Tradition source checked Oct 13, 2026 · dated listing checked Oct 13, 2026

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Some traditions may pause or move. Check the organizer before traveling. Georgia uses Eastern time; Alabama uses Central time. This is a selected, growing guide, and inclusion does not indicate Moss & Sons attendance.

2026 change: Buchanan says its Bell Tower Bash will not be held this year. Read the city’s announcement.

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