Photograph by Rob Hainer
September 22–24
Discover ADAC
This annual fall market hosted by the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center is a three-day event where the design community comes together to enjoy keynote presentations, showroom tours, product launches, book signings, networking, and more. The event is known for attracting tastemakers from across the Southeast.
September 25–27
Fall Ramble
The Fall Ramble is one of two weekends each year when the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation hosts home tours and events at venues not usually open to the public. This year, attendees will visit the Northwest Georgia towns of Cave Spring and Rome to explore quaint downtown areas and Victorian and Neoclassical residences. The weekend will conclude at Berry College, known for its iconic English Gothic architecture.
September 26
Candler Park Tour of Homes
Part of Candler Park Fall Fest, the tour of homes spans two of Atlanta’s most beloved intown neighborhoods—Candler Park and Lake Claire. Attendees can step inside eight distinctive houses ranging from century-old bungalows to renovations and modern designs. Ticket sales support the care of the area’s treasured community green spaces.
September 26–October 4
Atlanta Design Festival
A platform to celebrate, convene, and connect creative industries, the Atlanta Design Festival features exhibitions, installations, film screenings, conference panels, and other activities that showcase Atlanta as a global design powerhouse. The self-guided MA! (Modern Atlanta) Architecture Tours introduce the latest trends in sustainable materials, interior design, and architectural systems.
October 2–4
Ansley Park Tour of Homes
Tour eight homes in one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods. This year’s tour also adds three local landmarks—Alliance Theatre, MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta), and The First Church of Christ, Scientist. In a partnership with Alliance Theatre, the premium add-on experience will bring the neighborhood’s history to life with reenactments spotlighting notable figures from the community’s past.
October 16–18
Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes
This three-day event, held the third weekend in October each year in Blue Ridge, gives attendees an opportunity to view 16 homes in a variety of styles set against the scenic backdrop of the North Georgia mountains. A portion of ticket sales benefits Blue Ridge–area youth through the Future of Our Trades Scholarship Foundation, supporting the next generation of skilled trade professionals.
November 7
Milton Tour of Homes
This annual self-guided tour gives visitors a chance to explore a selection of high-end residences in the upscale North Georgia community of Milton. The tour showcases a mix of architectural styles and interior designs as well as sprawling equestrian estates and luxurious outdoor living spaces. Proceeds benefit Confident Threads, a nonprofit organization that provides clothing for children in need in Forsyth County and the surrounding area.
