MARTA is celebrating 40 years on Sunday, November 3 at the Avondale Yard next to the Avondale MARTA station. Live music, food trucks, games, bus tours and more are part of the festivities from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Keeping with the '70s theme (since the first MARTA trains departed from Avondale in 1979), Yacht … Continue reading Directions to the MARTA Anniversary Party at Avondale Yard
The Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival is free family festival in Woodruff Park, just a short walk away from the Five Points MARTA station and the Peachtree Center MARTA station. Enjoy artists and DJs at this two-day event. Tip: Trains operate every 20 minutes on the weekend, so be sure to download the MARTA on … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival
The American Craft Show takes place at the Cobb Galleria Centre in March. As one of the largest juried fine craft shows in the Southeast, the event features 250 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists, specializing in everything from handmade ceramics to fine jewelry, apparel, furniture, home décor and textiles. Explore the best transit … Continue reading MARTA to the American Craft Show
The Oakhurst Porchfest is a fall neighborhood event filled with live music and other performances on front porches throughout the tree-filled Oakhurst neighborhood. There is also various food for sale at different homes, with some of the proceeds benefiting charitable causes. View the interactive Google Map to learn more. MARTA Directions The East Lake MARTA … Continue reading MARTA to Oakhurst Porchfest
The Buckhead Fine Arts Festival is a two-day fine arts outdoor festival in September closest to the Buckhead MARTA station on the red line. The event takes place in the Buckhead Village and features approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more. Artist demonstrations and live acoustic music are also part of … Continue reading MARTA to the Buckhead Fine Arts Festival
Cheese Fest Atlanta in an annual fall event with over 100 small producers of fine artisan cheeses and specialty foods from around the world. Near the BeltLine Eastside Trail and the North Avenue MARTA station, the festival takes place in the Historic Old Fourth Ward Park and features unlimited food samples, live music and cash bars … Continue reading MARTA to Cheese Fest Atlanta
Atlanta's Black History Month Parade takes place on in downtown Atlanta near several MARTA rail stations and bus routes. This family-friendly event starts at Hurt Park (100 Edgewood Avenue) and travels to Centennial Olympic Park via Marietta Street. NOTE: No parade in 2020 Train Directions For the shortest/easiest walk to view the parade, take any train … Continue reading MARTA to the Black History Month Parade
The Atlanta Lunar New Year Festival is an annual family-friendly event near the Chamblee MARTA station. Enjoy music, food and the popular lion and dragon dances just a short walk away from trains and buses. Keep in mind that trains are every 20 minutes on the weekend, so use the MARTA on the Go app … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta Lunar New Year Festival
The Atlanta March for Social Justice and Women is scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights near the Civic Center MARTA station. Starting at 1 p.m., participants will walk from the Center to the Georgia Capitol. MARTA Directions Take a red or gold line train to the … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta March for Social Justice and Women
Project Pabst Atlanta offers a unique festival experience in the East Atlanta Village with music, art, hands-on interactive elements as well as food and beer. Enjoy old school video games in the PBRcade, the PBR Vandalism interactive graffiti art display and PBR Wax, which features on-the-spot pressing of vinyl recordings that the fans create themselves. This … Continue reading MARTA to Project Pabst Festival
The Brookhaven Chili Cook Off is a yearly event in Brookhaven Park near the Brookhaven MARTA station on the gold line. In addition to all the chili you can taste, the cook off features live music, kids zone and beer and wine. If you are commuting from south of downtown, downtown or Midtown, board a Doraville … Continue reading MARTA to the Brookhaven Chili Cook Off
Elevate Atlanta is a downtown public art event next to the Five Points and Garnett MARTA stations at 91 Broad Street. In addition to visual art, performances, an artist market and food trucks are part of the festivities. The Five Points station is on all rail lines and has more pedestrian traffic than Garnett. Use the Peachtree Street … Continue reading MARTA to Elevate Atlanta
Shaky Beats is a multiple-day music festival featuring electronic, indie and hip-hop acts in Centennial Olympic Park. Two MARTA stations are in walking distance: Peachtree Center on the red/gold line and GWCC/State Farm Arena on the blue/green line. Walking time from either station to the entrance gate is less than 10 minutes. Peachtree Center Directions From Peachtree … Continue reading MARTA to Shaky Beats
The TERMINUS event is a multi-day convention, festival and party where movies, TV, gaming, and all things media come together. Participate in hands-on workshops, parties, exclusive film & TV screenings, game design expos, live-play tournaments and opportunities to rub elbows and network with celebrities and industry leaders. Directions At the W Hotel Midtown, the Terminus event is … Continue reading MARTA to the TERMINUS Event
The Dogwood Festival kicks off Atlanta’s festival season in April with a large artist market, live music, Disc Dog Southern Nationals tournament, Kid’s Village and more in Piedmont Park. Parking is limited, making MARTA a great way to avoid traffic and parking issues around the park. To make the most of your commute, view these tips … Continue reading 5 Tips for Taking MARTA to the Dogwood Festival
The BeltLine Boil is an annual Low Country boil competition and fundraiser in the Fourth Ward Skate Park. In addition to food tastings, the $10 admission fee includes live music and local vendor marketplace with proceeds supporting Atlanta parks and the installation of lights along the trail. As the name suggestions, the event is just off the BeltLine, … Continue reading MARTA to the BeltLine Boil
Chomp and Stomp is annual chili cook-off and festival in Cabbagetown in between the Inman Park and King Memorial MARTA stations. In addition to plenty of chili tasting, enjoy live bluegrass music or run the 5K. There are several ways to get to the festival without driving (and you don't want to drive anyhow because … Continue reading MARTA to Chomp and Stomp
Halloween events in Atlanta aren't just for kids. Here are the five most transit-friendly Atlanta events and parties if you're ghosting around town without a car. If you plan to be out past 1 a.m., you'll need to find an alternate way home, such as with Uber or Lyft. Otherwise, have fun and be safe! … Continue reading Top 5 Halloween Events in Atlanta Near MARTA (2019)
Atlanta Streets Alive is a popular city event where streets are closed to cars, allowing pedestrians, skaters and bike riders to explore entertainment, activities and local businesses. There are several locations where the event takes place. See below for commute options. Central The Central Atlanta Streets Alive route is on Peachtree Street in downtown and Midtown. … Continue reading MARTA to Atlanta Streets Alive
The Atlanta Pride Festival is a yearly event held in and around Piedmont Park near the Midtown and Arts Center MARTA stations. In addition to entertainment and a marketplace, one of the highlights is the Atlanta Pride Parade that takes place on Sunday of the festival weekend, with a start near the Civic Center MARTA … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade
September 22 | 8pm
The Imagine Music Festival is a two-day dance and music festival that takes place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The event is not MARTA accessible, but you can request a car from the nearest MARTA station for a cheaper commute. Directions Take a red or gold line train to the Lakewood or College Park MARTA … Continue reading MARTA to the Imagine Music Festival
Fire in the Fourth is a new Atlanta festival in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood near the King Memorial MARTA station on the blue/green rail line. The event commemorates the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917 with fire rescue competitions, live music and street performances that include fire as an art form. The festival takes place on Edgewood and … Continue reading MARTA to the Fire in the Fourth Festival
March 16 at Noon
Taste of Chamblee is a yearly food festival in October that is a short walk from the Chamblee MARTA station on the gold rail line. In addition to food samples from area restaurants and alcoholic beverages, there is live entertainment, a kid zone and an art walk. To reach the Chamblee station, board a northbound … Continue reading MARTA to Taste of Chamblee