September in South Fulton is lighter on city-sponsored events than usual, so this time around I also checked Eventbrite to round things out. Here’s everything on the calendar right now, plus an honest note on what Eventbrite turned up.
Fairburn
Sabor: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Friday, September 18, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Frankie Arnold Stage & Courtyard (15 W Broad Street). The city kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with this free community event. Expect music, food, and a courtyard full of neighbors.
Union City
STEM in the Library
Saturday, September 13, at the Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton (4055 Flat Shoals Road). This free hands-on program is built for kids in grades 3 through 8, with activities that introduce science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Because it’s a library program, no ticket or registration fee is involved.
Cultura y Sabor Hispanic Heritage Festival
Friday, September 25, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Eagles Nest Sports Complex (6245 Roosevelt Highway). This is Union City’s inaugural food truck festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and it’s tagged specifically as kid and family friendly.
East Point
Eats & Beats at East Point Farmers Market
Every Wednesday through October, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Downtown Commons (2714 East Point Street). On top of fresh produce and local vendors, you’ll find live music, food trucks, and educational demos. Because it’s a weekly market, it’s an easy repeat stop if the kids like it the first time.
46th Annual Sickle Cell Road Race/Walk
Saturday, September 5, 9:00 AM at City Hall (2757 East Point Street). This 5K walk and run benefits Camp New Light through the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia. It’s a good pick if fitness and community health are already on your radar.
Toddler’s Storytime and Preschool Storytime
Weekly at the East Point Library branch. Toddler’s Storytime runs Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, and Preschool Storytime runs Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Both are free and built around stories, songs, and simple crafts.
College Park
Nature Program with the Dept. of Public Works
Wednesday, September 16, 10:30 AM at the College Park Library. A free, family-friendly nature program hosted by the city.
Fresh MARTA Market
Every Thursday, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the College Park MARTA Rail Station (3800 Main Street). This is a produce stand right at the station, so it’s an easy stop if you’re already riding MARTA or picking someone up.
Palmetto
National Night Out: Veterans Park
Friday, September 4, 4:00 PM. A free community safety event for the whole family.
Friday Night Food Trucks
Friday, September 7 and Friday, September 21. Palmetto’s recurring food truck night is free to attend.
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, September 29, 8:00 AM. A neighborhood-wide yard sale hosted by the city.
Hapeville
Happy Days Weekend
Hapeville holds an annual free concert weekend at Jess Lucas Downtown Park (680 S. Central Avenue), usually the third weekend of September, with live music, food trucks, and artist vendors both nights. I couldn’t confirm the exact 2026 dates from what’s published so far, so check hapeville.org closer to the date before you plan around it.
A Heads Up on Eventbrite
Because the city calendars were lighter than usual this month, I checked Eventbrite too. Honestly, this round skews toward nightlife: karaoke nights, adult parties, and a hospitality hiring event made up most of the results. None of it reads as kid-friendly, so I’d stick to the city-sponsored events above if you’re planning a family outing. If you want to see for yourself, here’s the College Park events page on Eventbrite.
Not Free, But Kid-Friendly: Atlanta Dream Home Games
The Atlanta Dream, the WNBA’s only Southeast franchise, plays home games at Gateway Center Arena in College Park. Two home games land in South Fulton this September:
- Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream — Thursday, September 17, 7:30 PM
- Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream — Saturday, September 19, 7:00 PM
Tickets aren’t free, so this one’s a splurge rather than a freebie. But a WNBA game is a genuinely fun, family-friendly night out, and the arena is right in College Park.
Parents’ Night Out at The Play Pad
Saturday, September 12, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at The Play Pad (7580 Springbox Dr, Fairburn). This drop-off night gives parents an evening off while kids enjoy crafts, science projects, pizza, and free play. It runs $60 per child, and organizers say spots are limited, so call 770-703-5470 or visit playpadkids.com to reserve one.
Final Thoughts
Overall, September’s South Fulton calendar rewards a little planning. The free stuff clusters around farmers markets, library programs, and food truck nights, while the two Atlanta Dream games at Gateway Center Arena are worth the ticket price if a WNBA game is on your family’s list. Because Eventbrite’s results lean adult this month, the city calendars above are your best bet for anything kid-friendly.
FAQ
What are free things to do in South Fulton in September 2026?
Free options include Sabor: Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Fairburn, STEM in the Library and the Cultura y Sabor festival in Union City, the East Point farmers market and library storytimes, the College Park nature program and Fresh MARTA Market, and Palmetto’s food truck nights and community yard sale.
Is the Atlanta Dream a kid-friendly event?
Yes. WNBA games at Gateway Center Arena in College Park are family-friendly, though tickets do cost money, so it’s not a free activity.
Are Eventbrite events in College Park kid-friendly?
Not this month. The most popular Eventbrite listings for College Park right now are geared toward nightlife and adults, so families should look to the city-sponsored calendars instead.
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