October’s first weekend brings art festivals, a downtown parade and two nights of free music to North Atlanta. From Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4, families can browse Crabapple Fest in Milton, join Roswell’s Youth Day celebration or spend an afternoon among artists at Norcross’s Thrasher Park.
Here are seven ways to plan the weekend.
Crabapple Fest fills downtown Milton
Milton’s Crabapple Fest returns Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing art, antiques, food and live music to Crabapple Road. Admission is free.
The festival offers a full day of browsing and family activities, with music taking a larger role in this year’s celebration. Free parking and shuttle service are available at Milton Community Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway, and Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, 12775 Birmingham Highway. Shuttles run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., dropping visitors near the festival at the Alpharetta Court Services building on Crabapple Road.
Roswell celebrates its youngest residents
The 76th Youth Day Celebration begins Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade through historic Roswell. This year’s theme is “Tapestry of Generations.”
Afterward, the celebration continues from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Hall campus, 38 Hill Street. Children can make art, explore city trucks and enjoy live performances. The Fall Farmyard at Smith Plantation adds animals, historic activities and pumpkin decorating while supplies last…