Hocus Pocus under the stars Friday, a native plant sale and the farmers market Saturday, and Michael Carbonaro's magic show at the Performing Arts Center.

A free Hocus Pocus screening on Friday and a busy Saturday at City Springs, with the farmers market, a native plant sale and Michael Carbonaro’s magic show, lead the weekend in Sandy Springs.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is rebuilt every Thursday for the coming weekend. Each listing links to the organizer; times are local and prices are as the organizer publishes them. For the rest of the month, see things to do this month.

Friday, Oct. 9

  • Movies by Moonlight: Hocus Pocus, concessions from 7 p.m., movie at 7:15 p.m. or later, Heritage Amphitheatre lawn, 6110 Blue Stone Road. Free. The city’s outdoor movie, with a family costume contest before it starts; bring a blanket or low chair, no pets. Parking is in the South Parking Lot, 182 Hilderbrand Drive, and the City Springs underground garage, where rates may apply. City page.
  • Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra: Taking Flight, 7:30 p.m., Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way. $0 to $72. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with violinist Simon Zhu, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and Christopher Tin with the Michael O’Neal Singers. Performing Arts Center page.
  • Lanier at Riverwood football, Riverwood International Charter School, 5900 Heards Drive. Riverwood’s home game this week; see our Friday night football schedule. GHSA schedule.

Saturday, Oct. 10

  • Sandy Springs Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon, City Springs, 1 Galambos Way. Produce and prepared foods, rain or shine. Our farmers markets guide has the details. City page.
  • Wild Roots Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Road. Wild Roots Native Nursery sells native plants for sun and shade, hosted by Friends of Lost Corner; the city says to come early for the best selection. City page.
  • Adaptive kayaking with Catalyst Sports, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 400 Morgan Falls Road. $10, registration required. Kayaks adapted for paddlers with disabilities, launched from an accessible dock. City page.
  • Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy, 7 p.m., Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. $51.75 to $181. The star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect in a live comedy and illusion show. Performing Arts Center page.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Regular weekend fixtures

  • Sandy Springs Farmers Market: every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, City Springs. City page.
  • Special Pops Tennis: Saturdays through Oct. 31, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sandy Springs Tennis Center, 500 Abernathy Road. Free, registration required; the city describes it as an inclusive program for athletes of all experience levels. City page.

Coming up next weekend

OktoberFEAST fills City Green from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18. Our OktoberFEAST page has parking and what to expect.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Sandy Springs this weekend? The city shows Hocus Pocus free on the Heritage Amphitheatre lawn Friday, Oct. 9. Saturday brings the farmers market, a native plant sale at Lost Corner Preserve and Michael Carbonaro’s magic show at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.

What is free in Sandy Springs this weekend? Movies by Moonlight on Friday is free, with popcorn, hot dogs and drinks for sale. Special Pops Tennis on Saturday afternoon is free with registration.

What time does Movies by Moonlight start, and where do I park? Concessions open at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and Hocus Pocus starts at 7:15 p.m. or later, after sunset. The city points drivers to the South Parking Lot, 182 Hilderbrand Drive, and the City Springs underground garage; ADA parking is next to the lawn at 6110 Blue Stone Road.