Things to do in Sandy Springs
Things to do in Sandy Springs, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Council backs Springway river trail grant bid, 4-2
The City Council voted 4-2 to seek a $3 million state grant for Springway Segment 2C, a 1.6-mile Chattahoochee River trail. The pre-application is due Friday.
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Things to do
Things to do in Sandy Springs this month: October 2026
Sandy Springs into mid-November: Hocus Pocus Oct. 9, OktoberFEAST Oct. 17-18, Spooky Springs Oct. 24, the Night Market Nov. 5 and the Veterans Day Tribute.
Trails
Parks and trails in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs has more than 950 acres of parks and 20-plus miles of Chattahoochee River shoreline. Most parks open 7 a.m. to dusk. Hours, trails, dog parks.
Halloween
Halloween events in Sandy Springs 2026
Halloween 2026 in Sandy Springs: Spooky Springs Oct. 24, Emily's Trick or Treat Oct. 24, a library ghost-hunting talk Oct. 17 and Halloween Hikes nearby.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Sandy Springs: parks, patios, trails, leash rules
Dog-friendly Sandy Springs: the renovated Morgan Falls Dog Park, leashed dogs on river trails, a dog-friendly brewery and the 6-foot leash rule.
Free
Free things to do in Sandy Springs
Free things to do in Sandy Springs: parks and river trails, the City Green splash pad, sculptures, outdoor movies and concerts, and fee-free days.
Juneteenth
Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration 2027: date and details
The free Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration is Saturday, June 19, 2027, from 5 p.m. at City Springs. In 2026 it drew more than 4,000 people.
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Arts
Arts and exhibitions in Sandy Springs: October 2026
Arts in Sandy Springs into November: Johns Creek Symphony Oct. 9, sitar star Niladri Kumaar Oct. 30, a jazz brunch, Whose Live Anyway? and a Bob Ross class.
Things to do
Things to do in Sandy Springs this weekend, Oct. 9 to 11
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.
Trails
Sandy Springs seeks $3M for Chattahoochee River trail
Sandy Springs wants a $3 million state grant for a 1.6-mile river trail from Morgan Falls Overlook Park to Grogans Ferry Road. It would cost about $14 million.
Things to do
Morgan Falls Dog Park ribbon cutting set for Oct. 14
The renovated Morgan Falls Dog Park gets its ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Oct. 14, with new shade, fountains, wash stations and a fix for the mud.