September Events in Dunwoody: Things to Do Near Atlanta in 2026
Your guide to festivals, free concerts, family activities, arts, markets and early fall fun around Dunwoody.
September brings a full calendar of things to do in Dunwoody, from outdoor movies and live music to nature experiences, arts events, markets and community celebrations. Use this 2026 guide to plan a day out or fall weekend just north of Atlanta.
Butterflies, movies under the stars, live music, local markets and cultural celebrations are filling Dunwoody’s September calendar. Find the dates, places and experiences worth adding to your 2026 fall plans, plus even more ways to make a weekend of it.
Labor Day Weekend Events in Dunwoody: September 3-7
September starts with one of the busiest stretches of the month. From butterflies and movies to art, markets and Labor Day activities, there are plenty of reasons to spend the long weekend in Dunwoody.
Beekeepers Club at Dunwoody Nature Center
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Start the month by learning about one of nature's most important pollinators. The Dunwoody Beekeepers Club welcomes experienced beekeepers, beginners and anyone interested in learning more about bees, hives and pollinator conservation.
Learn more about the Dunwoody Beekeepers Club.
Screenings on The Green: Encanto
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 7:30-9:30 PM
Location: High Street Atlanta, 101 High Street, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Admission: Free
Bring movie night outside during Screenings on The Green at High Street. September's family-friendly feature is Disney's Encanto, making this an easy evening option for families looking for free things to do near Atlanta.
View Screenings on The Green details.
Social Fridays on The Green
September Dates: Friday, September 4 & Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: High Street Atlanta, 101 High Street, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Admission: Free
Kick off the weekend outdoors during Social Fridays at High Street. The first and third Friday gatherings bring music, games, giveaways and a relaxed atmosphere to The Green, with food and drinks available from surrounding restaurants.
Pics in the Park: Fantastic Four: First Steps
Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: At dusk
Location: Pernoshal Park, 4575 North Shallowford Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Admission: Free
Spend Friday night under the stars during the final Pics in the Park screening of the 2026 season. September's movie is Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG-13).
Bring lawn chairs or blankets and get comfortable for an outdoor movie night at Pernoshal Park. Complimentary popcorn, candy and giveaways make this one of the month's easiest free activities to add to your calendar.
DHA Farmers Market at Brook Run Park
September Dates: September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Admission: Free
Saturday mornings in Dunwoody start fresh at the DHA Farmers Market. The weekly open-air market brings together a rotating selection of local vendors offering produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods and specialty products.
With Brook Run Park's playground and trails nearby, the market is an easy first stop for a full Saturday in Dunwoody.
View DHA Farmers Market details.
Butterfly Experience at Dunwoody Nature Center
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, September 5-6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
One of Dunwoody's signature September events returns for Labor Day weekend. The annual Butterfly Experience invites visitors into special butterfly tents for an up-close encounter with hundreds of native butterflies.
Butterfly tent admission uses timed entry windows, so reserving a time in advance is recommended.
Reserve Butterfly Experience tickets.
Glassblowing Experience: Pumpkins
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, September 5-6, 2026
Location: Spruill Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Fall arrives early at Spruill Center for the Arts with a hands-on glassblowing experience centered on one of the season's favorite icons: pumpkins.
Working closely with an instructor, participants create their own one-of-a-kind glass pumpkin. No previous glassblowing experience is required, and multiple workshop times are offered throughout the weekend. Advance registration is required.
Find registration information at Spruill Center for the Arts.
Shops of Dunwoody Farmers Market
September Dates: September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Shops of Dunwoody, 5468 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Admission: Free
Keep the local shopping going on Sundays at the Shops of Dunwoody Farmers Market. More than 40 rotating vendors bring produce, honey, organic meats, flowers, handmade goods, jewelry, artwork and plenty of ready-to-eat treats to the weekly market.
View Shops of Dunwoody Farmers Market details.
Stories on The Green
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: High Street Atlanta, 101 High Street, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Admission: Free
Labor Day starts with stories, imagination and play for Dunwoody's youngest visitors. Stories on The Green combines engaging storytelling with interactive activities designed to encourage creativity and early learning.
The series is especially suited to young children and their grown-ups, making it a relaxed family activity before the rest of the day's Labor Day plans.
View Stories on The Green details.
Labor Day on the Pool Deck at Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
Time: 2:00-6:00 PM
Live DJ: 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter
Toast the final stretch of summer with a Riviera-inspired afternoon by the pool at Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter. The Labor Day celebration includes a live DJ, poolside grill, cash bar and food and drinks available for purchase.
Check current hotel and event access details when making your plans.
Mitzvah Kitchen Labor Day Family Service Day
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: Mitzvah House, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Families can spend part of Labor Day making a difference during Mitzvah Kitchen's Family Service Day. Volunteers work together to prepare meals for families in the community, with materials provided for participants.
Arts, Music & Community Events: September 11-14
The second weekend of September is one of the month's busiest. You can start Saturday at a farmers market or volunteer at the Nature Center, shop an artisan market in the afternoon, and finish with a free concert at Brook Run Park.
Artist Talk with Wendy Werstlein
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Spruill Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Admission: Free
Meet ceramic artist Wendy Werstlein, owner of Wrenn Pottery, during a free artist talk at Spruill. Werstlein works with porcelain clay and brings a background in both biology and professional craft to her studio practice.
The talk also introduces her two-day visiting artist workshop taking place September 12-13.
Second Saturday Volunteering at Dunwoody Nature Center
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Cost: Free
Spend Saturday morning helping care for one of Dunwoody's favorite natural spaces. Volunteers may tackle trail maintenance, native planting, invasive plant removal and other seasonal projects around the Nature Center.
View Second Saturday Volunteering details.
Gatherings on The Green
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 12:00-3:00 PM
Location: High Street Atlanta, 101 High Street, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Admission: Free entry
Spend Saturday afternoon shopping local during Gatherings on The Green. Presented with Makers + Markets ATL, the outdoor market brings local artisans to High Street alongside live music and activities.
View Gatherings on The Green details.
Second Saturdays at Ashford Lane
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Location: The Lawn at Ashford Lane, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Admission: Complimentary
Spend Saturday afternoon on The Lawn during Ashford Lane's monthly Second Saturdays series. The open-air community event features a rotating mix of live entertainment, seasonal themes and interactive activities.
Pair the event with dinner, drinks or shopping at Ashford Lane for an easy evening in Dunwoody's Perimeter district.
View the latest Second Saturdays details.
Groovin' on the Green: Piano Man vs. Rocket Man
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Brook Run Park Amphitheater, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Admission: Free
End one of September's biggest Saturdays with live music under the trees at Brook Run Park. The September edition of Groovin' on the Green is the End of Summer Bash featuring Piano Man vs. Rocket Man, a tribute to the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a cooler, then settle in for a free outdoor concert that's open to all ages.
View Groovin' on the Green details.
Monthly Dunwoody Community Bike Ride
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Safety Talk: 3:45 PM
Ride Begins: 4:00 PM
Meeting Location: Georgetown Shopping Center, 4510 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA
See Dunwoody from two wheels during Bike Walk Dunwoody's monthly community ride. The approximately 4.4-mile route is mostly flat and follows the Dunwoody Trailway and other lower-stress community connections.
The group rides at a relaxed pace with an emphasis on safety, fun and community. Helmets are required, and children age 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: Beginning at 4:00 PM
Location: The Lawn at Ashford Lane, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Admission: Free
Celebrate the cultures, traditions and people that help shape Dunwoody during Create Dunwoody's annual Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration.
This free, inclusive and family-friendly gathering brings the community together through cultural performances, traditions and experiences designed to build awareness, understanding and appreciation for Latino and Hispanic heritage.
View the latest Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration details.
Nature Lovers Book Club
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
Location: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Books and the outdoors come together at the Nature Lovers Book Club. September's gathering gives readers and nature enthusiasts an opportunity to connect over literature centered on the natural world.
The September 2026 selection is Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change by Thor Hanson.
Mid-September Events & the First Days of Fall
Broadway at Brook Run
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Location: Brook Run Park Amphitheater, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Admission: Free
Broadway comes to Brook Run Park for an evening with the Callanwolde Concert Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, pack your favorite snacks and drinks, and enjoy selections from iconic Broadway musicals in an outdoor amphitheater setting.
Fall Equinox Sound Bath: Leaf Release and Offering Ritual
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Cost: $45
Pause as the season changes during an Autumn Equinox Sound Bath at Dunwoody Nature Center. The reflective experience is centered on balance, transition and letting go as daylight and darkness move toward seasonal equilibrium.
Yoga in the Park: Fall Equinox
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Location: Dunwoody Nature Center
Cost: $14
Welcome the first day of fall with a peaceful outdoor yoga practice focused on balance and renewal. Surrounded by the Nature Center, the seasonal class offers a relaxed way to mark the transition from summer into fall.
Late September Events in Dunwoody
Student & Instructor Art Market at Spruill
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Spruill Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Shop small and meet Dunwoody-area creatives during Spruill's Student & Instructor Art Market. The 50-booth market showcases work by Spruill students and instructors in mediums including glass, ceramics, jewelry and more.
The market also serves as the final event of Spruill's annual Student & Instructor Appreciation Week.
Explore Spruill Center for the Arts events.
Howl-O-Weenie 2026
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Costumes, food trucks, local vendors and plenty of dachshunds take over Brook Run Park when DREAM Dachshund Rescue's Howl-O-Weenie returns to Dunwoody.
The rescue's signature fall event brings dogs and their people together for costume contests, community fun and a very early start to spooky season.
Check DREAM Dachshund Rescue for Howl-O-Weenie updates.
High Street Hang Out on The Green
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: High Street Atlanta, 101 High Street, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Admission: Free
Preteens and teens get an event of their own during High Street Hang Out on The Green. The monthly gathering features live music, activities, snacks and space to spend time with friends after school.
Weekly September Entertainment at Politan Row at Ashford Lane
Not every September plan needs to revolve around a festival. Politan Row at Ashford Lane offers recurring weeknight and weekend entertainment throughout the month, making it easy to add something spontaneous to dinner or drinks.
Music Bingo
Put your music knowledge to the test during weekly Tuesday Music Bingo at Politan Row. September Tuesday dates are September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Check the current Politan Row schedule for the latest start time and weekly details.
Throwback Karaoke
Take the mic on Thursdays during Throwback Karaoke, featuring favorite songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s. September Thursday dates include September 3, 10, 17 and 24.
Weekend DJs at Okay Anny's
Friday and Saturday nights bring DJs to Okay Anny's at Politan Row, giving visitors another option for nightlife in Dunwoody's Perimeter district. Check Politan Row's current social channels for each weekend's DJ and entertainment schedule.
Plan a September Weekend in Dunwoody
One event can easily become a full day in Dunwoody. Start Saturday morning at the DHA Farmers Market, explore Brook Run Park or local shopping in the afternoon, then finish the day with live music, dinner or an outdoor event. On Sundays, visit the Shops of Dunwoody Farmers Market before heading to a cultural event, nature program or arts experience.
Coming from elsewhere in metro Atlanta or planning a fall getaway? Book a hotel in Dunwoody and keep the weekend going with restaurants, shopping, parks and entertainment close by.
For newly added events and last-minute schedule changes, visit the Discover Dunwoody Events Calendar before you go.
Event dates, times, admission information and programming are subject to change. Check the individual event listing or organizer before attending.
Frequently Asked Questions About September Events in Dunwoody
What are the biggest events in Dunwoody in September 2026?
Some of the month's biggest events include the Butterfly Experience at Dunwoody Nature Center on September 5-6, Groovin' on the Green on September 12, the Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration on September 13 and Howl-O-Weenie on September 26.
What can I do in Dunwoody over Labor Day weekend?
Labor Day weekend includes the Butterfly Experience, Glassblowing Experience: Pumpkins, the DHA Farmers Market, Stories on The Green, Labor Day festivities at Le Méridien and a community service opportunity with Mitzvah Kitchen.
Where can I find more events in Dunwoody?
Visit the Discover Dunwoody Events Calendar for updated information on upcoming festivals, concerts, markets, family activities, arts and culture events and more.
Are there free events near Atlanta in September?
Yes. Dunwoody has several free September events, including Screenings on The Green, Pics in the Park, Stories on The Green, the DHA Farmers Market, Gatherings on The Green, Second Saturdays at Ashford Lane and Groovin' on the Green.
What family-friendly events are happening in Dunwoody this September?
Families can enjoy the Butterfly Experience, outdoor movies, Stories on The Green, farmers markets, Groovin' on the Green, the Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration and other activities throughout the month.
What can I do in Dunwoody over Labor Day weekend?
Labor Day weekend includes the Butterfly Experience, Glassblowing Experience: Pumpkins, the DHA Farmers Market, Stories on The Green, Labor Day festivities at Le Méridien and a community service opportunity with Mitzvah Kitchen.
Where can I find more events in Dunwoody?
Visit the Discover Dunwoody Events Calendar for updated information on upcoming festivals, concerts, markets, family activities, arts and culture events and more.
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