This is the calendar for downtown and historic Roswell, Georgia, checked on Oct. 18, 2026. Every event below links to the City listing or organiser page we read, and anything an organiser has not confirmed is marked. Old Patch posts and aggregator pages still rank for Roswell events with 2025 dates, so check the date on anything you find elsewhere.
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SunOct 18
House museums open (Sunday) · 1 to 4 PM
FriOct 23
House museums open (Friday) · 11 AM to 4 PM
SatOct 24
House museums open (Saturday) · 11 AM to 4 PM
SatOct 24
Farmers market season · 8 AM to noon
SatOct 31
Farmers market season · 8 AM to noon
Last market day of the 2026 season on the market's site, and also Halloween. The market's About page says it runs April through November, but no November 2026 date is listed.
ThuNov 19
Alive in Roswell added date · 5 to 9 PM
Added Alive in Roswell date, 5 to 9 PM. The City's listing says free public parking is at Roswell City Hall.
- Farmers market season: Every Saturday, April 18 to October 31, 2026, 8 AM to noon, behind Roswell City Hall. Roswell Farmers Market: home page
- Alive in Roswell season: The third Thursday of each month, April to October 2026, 5 to 9 PM, on Historic Canton Street and the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot. Alive in Roswell (City of Roswell event page on Roswell365)
- Alive in Roswell added date: One added date, Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5 to 9 PM, to make up for the June 18 festival cancelled for weather. Roswell365: Rescheduled from June 18: Alive in Roswell
- House museums open (Friday): Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Archibald Smith Plantation open Fridays, 11 AM to 4 PM. Free admission. Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset. City of Roswell: Historic House Museums
- House museums open (Saturday): The three City house museums open Saturdays, 11 AM to 4 PM. Free admission. City of Roswell: Historic House Museums
- House museums open (Sunday): The three City house museums open Sundays, 1 to 4 PM. Free admission. City of Roswell: Historic House Museums
Dates are worked out from published rules checked 2026-10-18: the Roswell Farmers Market site (Saturdays, April 18 to October 31, 2026, 8 AM to noon), the City's Alive in Roswell page (third Thursdays, April to October, 5 to 9 PM, plus an added November 19, 2026 date), and the City's Historic House Museums page (Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 1 to 4 PM, free). The City page says the houses are closed Monday through Thursday in one place and Monday through Wednesday in another, and Visit Roswell says Smith Plantation is closed for repairs. No 2027 market or festival dates are published, so the tool does not show any.
Making a day of it? The day planner puts the market, Canton Street, the house museums and the mill ruins in walking order.
October 2026
- Roswell Farmers Market, Saturdays Oct. 24 and 31, 8 a.m. to noon, behind City Hall at 38 Hill Street. Oct. 31 is the last market of the 2026 season. More on the farmers market page.
- Halloween Hikes, Oct. 23 to 25, at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road. The event text says Oct. 23 and 24, 6 to 10 p.m., and Oct. 25, 5 to 9 p.m.; the listing’s time field says 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets $20 for members and $25 for the public in advance, $30 on the day.
- Sip & Stroll at Boo Y’all, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 to 6 p.m., on Canton Street. A Roswell Woman’s Club tasting walk, $55 for one or $100 for two.
- Roswell Ghost Tour, every Friday and Saturday night in October and nightly from Oct. 14 through Halloween, from the bandstand on the Town Square. The operator charges $20, or $10 for children 12 and under.
November 2026
- History Seek walking tour, Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 to 2:30 p.m., from the Town Square. $12, register in advance.
- Veterans Day Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at City Hall. Arrival 8:30 to 9 a.m., honor walk 9:15 a.m., ceremony 9:30 a.m. Free.
- 7th Annual Roswell Motoring Festival, Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at City Hall. Free to attend. The organisers moved it from Oct. 10.
- Alive in Roswell, Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 to 9 p.m., on Canton Street. The City added this date after weather cancelled June 18. Details on the Alive in Roswell page.
- The City cancelled the June 18, 2026 Alive in Roswell because of forecast severe weather and added a make-up date on Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5 to 9 p.m. Its listing says free public parking is available at Roswell City Hall. Roswell365 (City of Roswell listing): Rescheduled from June 18: Alive in Roswell
December 2026
- Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Friday, Dec. 4, 6 to 8 p.m., at Heart of Roswell Park, 925 Canton Street. Free.
- Roswell Makers Market, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Rd. Free.
- The Nutcracker, Dec. 11 to 13, by Atlanta Dance Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street. Four performances.
- Roswell Christkindlmarket, on the front lawn of Bulloch Hall. 2026 dates not yet confirmed by the organiser.
The holiday events, with prices and the Christkindlmarket date question, are on our holiday season page.
Every event we track
The cards below are built from the same sourced list, in date order, with past 2026 events kept for reference.
Roswell Roots Festival (25th year)
Organiser date for 2026The City's festival of Black history and culture, with events and exhibits in music, dance, art and history. The City listed the 2026 run, its 25th anniversary, as Jan. 19 to Feb. 28. This year's festival has already happened.
Source: Roswell Connections (City of Roswell news): Roswell Joins America250 Celebration, checked 2026-10-18
Alive in Roswell (2026 season)
Organiser date for 2026The City's free monthly street festival, with a DJ at Heart of Roswell Park, a band stage at the Antique and Interiors Lot, beverage tents and food trucks. Leashed dogs are allowed. The City cancelled the June 18 date for weather and added Nov. 19. The regular 2026 season has ended.
Free Source: Alive in Roswell (City of Roswell event page on Roswell365), checked 2026-10-18
Roswell Farmers Market
Organiser date for 2026A nonprofit Saturday market with farmers, bakers, prepared food, coffee and live music behind City Hall. Its site lists alternate parking at the new downtown deck, 1056 Alpharetta St, and along Mimosa Blvd.
Season April 18 to October 31, 2026 on the market's own site. Its About page also says the market runs April through November; no November 2026 date is listed. Older listings elsewhere show 8:30 AM and 2025 dates.
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Source: Roswell Farmers Market: home page, checked 2026-10-18
Roswell Arts Festival (60th year)
Organiser date for 2026An outdoor fine arts festival with artists in many media. The organiser says 2026 was its 60th anniversary. This year's festival has already happened.
Source: Roswell Arts Festival 2026, hosted by Roswell Arts Festival (Eventeny listing), checked 2026-10-18
Roswell Ghost Tour (October schedule)
Organiser date for 2026A 2 to 2.5 hour walking ghost tour of about one mile through the historic district, including Founders Cemetery. The operator charges $20, or $10 for children 12 and under, cash only, and needs at least 6 guests to run a tour. Tours also run on Fridays and Saturdays year-round.
The operator's site (copyright 2026) gives the October pattern; nightly tours run Oct. 14 to 31. It does not list a separate year on the schedule grid.
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$20 adults, $10 children 12 and under (cash or pre-pay) Source: Roswell Ghost Tour (operator site), checked 2026-10-18
Roswell Youth Day Celebration (76th year)
Organiser date for 2026A parade and day of activities honoring Roswell's young people. The City's listing says the tradition began in 1950. The 2026 theme was Tapestry of Generations. This year's celebration has already happened.
Source: Youth Day Celebration 2026, hosted by City of Roswell (Eventeny listing), checked 2026-10-18
Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Organiser date for 2026A self-guided trick-or-treat hike around the nature center near the river, with themed houses, crafts, face painting and food trucks. Tickets are needed.
Oct. 23 to 25, 2026 on Roswell365 and Visit Roswell. The two listings give different hours, so check the nature center's tickets page.
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Advance: $20 members, $25 general public; $30 day-of Source: Roswell365: Halloween Hikes, checked 2026-10-18
Sip & Stroll at Boo Y'all
Organiser date for 2026A ticketed tasting walk along Canton Street, with sips and bites at participating merchants and the Boo Y'all scarecrow display. The Roswell Woman's Club says proceeds fund education and North Fulton nonprofits.
Sun., Oct. 25, 2026 on Roswell365.
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$55 for one, $100 for two Source: Roswell365: SIP & Stroll at Boo Y'all, checked 2026-10-18
History Seek Saturdays: Walking Tour of Roswell's Historic District
Organiser date for 2026A guided walk of about 1.5 hours from the town square down Mimosa Blvd. and Bulloch Ave., covering Roswell King's planned mill town, the Presbyterian church and planters' homes, ending with a look inside one house. Register in advance.
Sat., Nov. 7, 2026 on Roswell365; registration deadline Nov. 6.
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$12, advance purchase Source: Roswell365: History Seek Saturdays walking tour, checked 2026-10-18
Veterans Day Ceremony
Organiser date for 2026The City's ceremony honoring veterans, with an honor walk. Free and open to the public.
Wed., Nov. 11, 2026 on Roswell365 (listed as Save the Date).
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Free Source: Roswell365: Save the Date: Veterans Day Ceremony, checked 2026-10-18
7th Annual Roswell Motoring Festival
Organiser date for 2026A free car, motorcycle and boat show with automotive and art vendors. The organisers moved it from Oct. 10 to Nov. 14, 2026. They say exhibitor donations benefit the Roswell First Responders Foundation.
Rescheduled from Sat., Oct. 10 to Sat., Nov. 14, 2026, per the organisers' Roswell365 listing.
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Free to attend Source: Roswell365: The 7th Annual Roswell Motoring Festival, checked 2026-10-18
Alive in Roswell (added November date)
Organiser date for 2026An extra 2026 Alive in Roswell added after weather cancelled the June 18 festival. Free. The City's listing says free public parking is available at Roswell City Hall.
Thu., Nov. 19, 2026 on the City's Roswell365 listing and on Visit Roswell.
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Free Source: Roswell365: Rescheduled from June 18: Alive in Roswell, checked 2026-10-18
Roswell Christkindlmarket
The organiser's home page says "November 20th to December 23rd" with no year, and the same page also says "Open from November 21 through December 23" and shows an old 2024 date block. Treat 2026 dates as not yet confirmed.A German-style Christmas market with holiday vendors, a biergarten and photos with Santa, produced by Munich Event Group with the City of Roswell. Free entry. A free shuttle runs Fridays to Sundays from City Hall and Mimosa Blvd. church lots.
Free entry Source: Roswell Christkindlmarket (organiser site), checked 2026-10-18
Roswell's Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Organiser date for 2026Choral performances, hot chocolate, fire pits and s'mores, a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Mayor Mary Robichaux, a visit from Santa and the lighting of a 40-foot tree. Free.
Fri., Dec. 4, 2026 on the City's Roswell365 listing and on Visit Roswell.
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Free Source: Roswell365: Roswell's Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree, checked 2026-10-18
Roswell Makers Market
Organiser date for 2026A one-day indoor holiday market of handmade goods by adult and youth makers, with a Winter Wonderland photo spot. Free, with free parking.
Sat., Dec. 5, 2026 on Roswell365.
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Free Source: Roswell365: Roswell Makers Market, checked 2026-10-18
The Nutcracker (Atlanta Dance Theatre)
Organiser date for 2026Atlanta Dance Theatre's holiday ballet, four performances. Box office (770) 594-6120.
Dec. 11 to 13, 2026 on Roswell365.
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$38.25 premium, $29.50 standard, $23.50 groups of 10 or more Source: Roswell365: The Nutcracker, checked 2026-10-18
Riverside Sounds concert series
No dates published. The City closed Riverside Park on Feb. 1, 2026 and put Riverside Sounds on hold; do not promise a 2027 season.The City's free outdoor concert series at Riverside Park on the Chattahoochee. The City says the series is on hold until further notice while the park is rebuilt; the park is expected to reopen in summer 2027.
Source: Roswell Connections (City of Roswell news): Riverside Park renovation, checked 2026-10-18
Alive in Roswell (2027 season)
No 2027 dates published; only the April to October third-Thursday pattern is on the City's page.If the City keeps its stated pattern, Alive in Roswell returns on third Thursday evenings from April. No 2027 dates have been announced.
Free Source: Alive in Roswell (City of Roswell event page on Roswell365), checked 2026-10-18
Already happened in 2026
The City held Roswell Roots, its festival of Black history and culture, from Jan. 19 to Feb. 28, 2026. The Roswell Arts Festival marked its 60th year on Sept. 19 and 20 on the City Hall grounds. The regular Alive in Roswell season ran on third Thursdays from April 16 to Oct. 15. Youth Day, with the Frances McGahee Parade, was Saturday, Oct. 3.
- The City's Youth Day listing says the tradition began in 1950, and that in 1951 Mayor Ford Rucker proclaimed the second Saturday in October as Roswell Youth Day. The 2026 celebration was Saturday, October 3, with the Frances McGahee Parade from 10 to 11 a.m. Youth Day Celebration 2026, hosted by City of Roswell (Eventeny listing)
Not announced yet
No organiser has published 2027 dates for the farmers market, Alive in Roswell, the Arts Festival or Youth Day. The City’s Alive in Roswell page gives the pattern, third Thursdays from April to October, but no dates. Riverside Sounds, the City’s free concert series, is on hold until further notice while Riverside Park is rebuilt; the park is expected to reopen in summer 2027.
- The City's arts page describes Riverside Sounds as six free concerts at Riverside Park; the Roswell365 series page described the 2025 season as fourth Saturdays, April to July. The City has put the series on hold while Riverside Park is rebuilt. City of Roswell: Arts & Culture (Cultural Services Division)
We also looked for a 2026 Juneteenth schedule, a July 4 celebration date and a Breakfast with Santa date, and found no City or organiser listing for any of them. They are left off rather than guessed.
Before you go
Most downtown events sit near City Hall or Canton Street. The City Hall lot and the new deck at 1056 Alpharetta Street are free for now, while Canton Street spaces are paid under a City trial. See the parking page, or build a day around an event with the day planner. Ideas for the rest of the day are on things to do.
Event questions
What is Alive in Roswell?
Alive in Roswell is the City of Roswell's free street festival, held every third Thursday evening from 5 to 9 p.m., April through October. It runs on Historic Canton Street and the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot,. Canton Street closes to cars from Hwy 9 to Norcross Street at 5 p.m. The City says there are 15 restaurants on Canton Street inside the festival area.
Source: Alive in Roswell (City of Roswell event page on Roswell365; AliveInRoswell.com redirects here)
Is there an Alive in Roswell in November 2026?
Yes. The City cancelled the June 18, 2026 festival because of forecast severe weather and added a make-up date on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. The City's listing says free public parking is available at Roswell City Hall. The regular season, held on third Thursdays from April through October, has ended.
Source: Roswell365 (City of Roswell listing): Rescheduled from June 18: Alive in Roswell
When is the Roswell Farmers Market?
The Roswell Farmers Market meets on Saturdays behind Roswell City Hall at 38 Hill Street. Its own site gives the 2026 season as April 18 to October 31, from 8 a.m. to noon, so the last two dates are October 24 and 31. Older listings elsewhere show 8:30 a.m. and 2025 dates; the market's site is the current source.
Is Riverside Park open?
No. The City says Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, closed on February 1, 2026 for a bond-funded renovation and is expected to reopen in summer 2027. The Riverside Sounds concert series, usually held there, is on hold until further notice. The park covers about 21 acres on the river and, the City says, gets more than 130,000 visitors a year.
What is Roswell Youth Day?
The City's listing says Youth Day began in 1950 when parents organised a parade and activities to honor the city's youth, and that in 1951 Mayor Ford Rucker proclaimed the second Saturday in October as Roswell Youth Day. The 2026 celebration was held Saturday, October 3, with the Frances McGahee Parade from 10 to 11 a.m.
Source: Youth Day Celebration 2026, hosted by City of Roswell (Eventeny listing)
Dates, rules and hours can change. The organisers have the final word: City of Roswell