What's On in Sandy Springs
Events, markets, games, library and parks programs in and around Sandy Springs, with times, prices and the organizer's own link.
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Veterans Day in Sandy Springs 2026: tribute, closures
Sandy Springs' free 17th Veterans Day Tribute is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Byers Theatre. Plus Roswell's ceremony, Veterans Park and what is open.
Coming up
The full month- Thu. Oct. 22 Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
- Fri. Oct. 23 Halloween Fun House
- Oct. 23 to 25 Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center
- Sat. Oct. 24 Sandy Springs Education Force Lightning 5K/10K
- Sat. Oct. 24 Free Community CPR/AED Training
- Sat. Oct. 24 Emily's Trick or Treat to Cure Crohn's and Colitis
- Sat. Oct. 24 Spooky Springs
- Sun. Oct. 25 Joe Alterman's Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch with Jonathan Karrant
- Sun. Oct. 25 Joe Alterman's Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch
- Sun. Oct. 25 Symphony of the Earth
- Tue. Oct. 27 Friends of Lost Corner: The Amazing World of Caterpillars
- Thu. Oct. 29 Comprehensive Plan and Recreation & Parks Master Plan public workshop
Plan your weekend
Fourth of July
Sandy Springs Fourth of July fireworks 2027: Stars & Stripes
Sandy Springs' free Stars & Stripes fireworks fill City Springs every July 4. The 2027 details are not out yet; here is how the 2026 show worked.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Sandy Springs 2026
Sandy Springs sets no official trick-or-treat hours; Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. The city's free Spooky Springs is 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24.
Christmas
Sandy Springs Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026: Sparkle
Sparkle Sandy Springs is Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026: a free nighttime parade at City Springs, then the tree and menorah lighting. Roads close from 3 p.m.
High school football
Friday night football 2026: Sandy Springs schedule
The 2026 schedules for North Springs and Riverwood, Sandy Springs' public high schools. North Springs plays home games at Riverwood this fall.
Fall festivals
Pumpkin patch near Sandy Springs: 2 open through October
Pumpkin patches near Sandy Springs open now: a Dunwoody robotics team patch daily and Scottsdale Farms in Milton, free to walk. Plus OktoberFEAST Oct. 17-18.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Sandy Springs 2027: brunch, events, gifts
Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. The Lantern Parade is the night before, May 8, and the city's Mother-Son Dance returns; 2026 details for reference.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Sandy Springs 2027: ceremonies, closures
Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31: ceremonies near Sandy Springs, Veterans Park on Roswell Road, what's closed and who to ask about trash pickup.
Summer
Summer in Sandy Springs 2027: camps, pools and splash pads
Summer 2027 in Sandy Springs: city camps, the City Green splash pad, the nearest public pool in Roswell, free concerts and summer dates from May 27.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Sandy Springs 2027: events, car shows, brunch
Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. Juneteenth at City Springs the day before, the police foundation car show in April, river fishing and free concerts.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Sandy Springs 2027: events, closures, trash
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6: what's closed, who to ask about trash pickup, and the free Labor Day weekend concert the city held in 2026.
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.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Sandy Springs 2026: trots, closures, trash
Thanksgiving 2026 near Sandy Springs: turkey trots Nov. 26, library and county closures, Fulton schools out Nov. 23-27 and who to ask about trash pickup.
Black Friday
Black Friday and holiday shopping in Sandy Springs 2026
Holiday shopping 2026 in Sandy Springs: Elegant Elf Nov. 7-8, Black Friday Nov. 27, Small Business Saturday Nov. 28 and the Sparkle gift market Dec. 6.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Sandy Springs 2026
Christmas 2026 in Sandy Springs: Sparkle Village lights Nov. 26 to Jan. 1, the parade and menorah lighting Dec. 6, The Nutcracker and Garden Lights.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Sandy Springs 2026: events and closures
New Year's Eve 2026 in Sandy Springs: the Atlanta Symphony at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Sandy Springs PAC, a 21-and-older party at 10 p.m. and closures.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Sandy Springs 2027: events and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 in Sandy Springs: Jim Brickman Feb. 11, the Righteous Brothers Feb. 12, the Daddy Daughter Dance Jan. 22-23 and river views for two.
Spring break
Spring break in Sandy Springs 2027: dates, camps, things to do
Fulton County Schools spring break 2027 is April 5-9. City camps, the Vienna Girls Choir April 9, river trails, paddling and lantern kits in Sandy Springs.
Easter
Easter in Sandy Springs 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. The Artsapalooza egg hunt is that day at 2 p.m.; the city's Dino Egg Hunt and church hunts, with 2026 dates for reference.
Brunch
Brunch in Sandy Springs: where to go and when it is served
Brunch in Sandy Springs: Sunday brunch at Ray's on the River, weekend brunch on Roswell Road, French pastries at City Springs and all-day breakfast.
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.
Kids
Kids' activities in Sandy Springs: playgrounds, splash pad, more
Things to do with kids in Sandy Springs: the Playable Art playground, City Green splash pad, library story times, LEGO club and rainy-day picks.
Trails
Sandy Springs walking and biking trails: routes and parking
Sandy Springs trails: the paved 1.88-mile Springway, East Palisades' 3.4 miles of river overlooks, Island Ford, Powers Island and where to park for each.
City Springs
A guide to City Springs, downtown Sandy Springs
City Springs, Sandy Springs' downtown: City Hall, the Performing Arts Center, the 4-acre City Green, the farmers market, parking and how to get there.
Live music
Live music and nightlife in Sandy Springs: venues to know
Live music and nightlife in Sandy Springs: the Performing Arts Center, free City Springs concerts, music at Ray's on the River, a brewery and more.
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.
Date night
Date night in Sandy Springs: dinner, shows, wine and views
Date night in Sandy Springs: dinner on Roswell Road and by the river, shows at City Springs, wine tastings, live music and river views.
OktoberFEAST
OktoberFEAST Sandy Springs 2026: dates, food, beer, parking
OktoberFEAST is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 3 to 7 p.m. on City Green at City Springs. Free admission; Bavarian food and beer for sale.
Lantern Parade
Sandy Springs Lantern Parade 2027: date, route, parking
The Sandy Springs Lantern Parade is Saturday, May 8, 2027, from 6 p.m.: a free lantern walk down Morgan Falls Road to the Chattahoochee River.
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.
Blue Stone Festival
Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival in Sandy Springs: dates, parking
Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival is Sandy Springs' free September festival at City Springs. 2027 dates are not out; 2026 ran Sept. 25-26.
Restaurants
Where to eat in Sandy Springs: lists by category
Every Sandy Springs where-to-eat list in one place: wings, pizza, Mexican, breakfast and coffee, burgers, sushi and Asian, desserts, bakeries and patios.
Wings
Where to get wings in Sandy Springs: Roswell Road, north to south
11 places to get wings inside Sandy Springs city limits, from the Prado and Parkside on south Roswell Road to the Northridge and Dunwoody Place strip.
Pizza
Where to get pizza in Sandy Springs: Roswell Road and Perimeter
17 pizza places inside Sandy Springs city limits, from Roswell Road and the Sandy Springs Circle area to Hammond Drive and Glenridge near Perimeter.
Mexican food
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Sandy Springs
19 Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants inside Sandy Springs city limits, most on Roswell Road, with more near City Springs, Perimeter and Dunwoody Club Drive.
Breakfast
Breakfast and coffee in Sandy Springs: Roswell Road to Perimeter
27 breakfast spots and coffee shops inside Sandy Springs city limits, around City Springs, along Roswell Road and near Perimeter, with hours from their sites.
Burgers
Where to get burgers in Sandy Springs: Roswell Road and Perimeter
12 burger places inside Sandy Springs city limits, on Roswell Road from City Springs north, on Powers Ferry Road and near Perimeter on Hammond Drive.
Sushi
Sushi and Asian restaurants in Sandy Springs
29 sushi, ramen, Thai, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese restaurants inside Sandy Springs city limits, most on Roswell Road and near City Springs.
Ice cream
Ice cream and desserts in Sandy Springs
8 ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato and doughnut shops inside Sandy Springs city limits, on Roswell Road, Johnson Ferry Road and near Perimeter.
Bakeries
Bakeries in Sandy Springs: City Springs, Roswell Road and Perimeter
7 bakeries inside Sandy Springs city limits: French, Brazilian, doughnut and bagel bakeries near City Springs, on Roswell Road and near Perimeter.
Patios
Patios and outdoor dining in Sandy Springs
7 Sandy Springs places whose own websites list a patio or outdoor seating: five restaurants, a brewery and an ice cream shop.
Event news
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.