MARTA to the Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival

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 […]

MARTA to Oakhurst Porchfest

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 […]

MARTA to the Buckhead Fine Arts Festival

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 […]

MARTA to Chomp and Stomp

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 […]

MARTA to the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade

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 […]

MARTA to Taste of Chamblee

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 […]

MARTA to the Atlanta World Kite Festival and Expo

The Atlanta World Kite Festival promotes family fun each year with kite flying in Piedmont Park. If you’ve never flown a kite before, you can learn here. The festival also includes a kid zone, pumpkin decorating area, costume contest, music, food and artist market. The closest MARTA station to the festival is the Midtown MARTA […]

MARTA to the Decatur Wine Festival

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MARTA to the Chastain Park Arts Festival

An annual festival in November, the Chastain Park Arts Festival features over 200 artists, live acoustic music, local food, food trucks and a children’s area. The festival benefits “Livable Buckhead”, which develops and maintains greenspace, as well as a scholarship fund for local artists administered by the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces. Chastain Park is […]

MARTA to Taste of Atlanta

Taste of Atlanta is an annual fall event showcasing Atlanta chefs and restaurants in the Historic Fourth Ward Park. You can choose from several different MARTA stations and commute options to reach the event, although it is not in easy walking distance of a rail station. Note that admission tickets are required, and includes coupons […]

MARTA to the Wheelbarrow Festival

The Wheelbarrow Festival is hosted yearly by the Reynoldstown neighborhood. Located just south of Little Five Points in the Lang-Carson Park, the festival is family-friendly and features live music, food and art. The closest MARTA station is the Inman Park Station on the blue/green rail line. If coming from Five Points, board an Eastbound train […]

MARTA to the East Atlanta Strut

The East Atlanta Strut is a yearly music and arts festival that takes place in mid-September. In addition to live music and art, the festival features a parade, 5K and motorcycle and car show. The closest MARTA station to the festival is Inman Park on the blue rail line, and you’ll need to transfer to […]

MARTA to the Atlanta Arts Festival

The Atlanta Arts Festival takes place in Piedmont Park on the second weekend after Labor Day. The festival features an artist market, live music and food around the active oval near 14th Street and Piedmont Avenue. The nearest MARTA stations are Arts Center and Midtown on the red/gold rail line. From Arts Center The Arts […]

MARTA to the Candler Park Fall Fest

The Candler Park Fall Fest takes place in Candler Park, a short walk from Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station. The festival includes a 5K, music/entertainment and an artist market. Biking? Use the Stone Mountain PATH trail if you are commuting from downtown, Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park, Little 5 or Decatur. Or you can take your bike […]