Looking for things to do in South Fulton in November?? I hope everyone had a fun October!! This month is a lot quieter around here. Most of what’s on the calendar is free library events, plus a holiday play, a benefit concert, and a few weekly spots for the little ones.
So if you know of something that isn’t on this list, drop it in the comments, DM me @thestormsmama, or shoot me an email at hello@stormsmama.com. I’ll add it!!
Miracle on 34th Street at Southside Theatre Guild (Nov 5 to 15)
Southside Theatre Guild is kicking off the holiday season with Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Eileen Baldwin. It’s a family classic, so bring the kids and the grandparents too.
Evening shows start at 8pm on Nov 5, 6, 12, 13, and 14. Also, there are 2:30pm matinees on Nov 7, 8, and 15.
Where: Southside Theatre Guild, 20 W. Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213
Tickets: $13 for kids, $21 for adults
The Big Idea with the Greater South Fulton Chamber (Nov 3)
Business owners, this one’s for you!! The Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce is hosting The Big Idea, a chance for South Fulton businesses to share their services and products with the region. It kicks off with a Chamber 101 session, then opens up for conversations with Chamber board members and community leaders.
It’s free, but you’ll need to register. I’ll be there, so come say hi!!
Where: Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center at Atlanta Technical College, 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
When: Tuesday, Nov 3, 11am to 3pm
Register: gsfchamber.com
Shows and Art at the Southwest Arts Center
The Southwest Arts Center has three things on the calendar this month. All three are at 915 New Hope Rd, South Fulton, GA 30331.
Clothes Story Exhibition: The Jessye Norman Experience (through Nov 8)
This exhibition has been up since October, but it closes Sunday, Nov 8. So if you haven’t seen it yet, this is your last week.
Ahmad Smith’s Friends and Family Benefit Concert (Nov 13)
Ahmad Smith is performing his hits with a live band. Plus, Damion Hall of GUY is making a special guest appearance, and LVNDON is hosting.
When: Friday, Nov 13, 7pm
Tickets: $20 general admission (about $23 with fees) or $55 VIP. Find ticket info at ahmadsmithmusic.com.
Rooted & Rising Group Exhibition (opens Nov 20)
Strange Fruit Arts Center is bringing a group art exhibition to the gallery from Nov 20 to Dec 20. The opening night is the one to catch. On Friday, Nov 20, from 6 to 9pm, you get an artist talk, the opening reception, and a pop up shop.
Soul Bingo at Welcome All Park (Nov 7)
Soul Bingo is back!! City of South Fulton Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Councilwoman Toni Wright for an afternoon of bingo, music, and good vibes. It’s an easy Saturday outing, so grab your friends or your mama and go play a few rounds.
Where: Welcome All Park, 4255 Will Lee Rd, South Fulton, GA 30349
When: Saturday, Nov 7, 1 to 4pm
Veterans Day Ceremony in Union City (Nov 9)
Union City is holding a Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who have served. It takes place at Veterans Park, which opened just last year.
Where: Veterans Park, 3660 Royal South Pkwy, Union City, GA 30291
When: Monday, Nov 9, 6pm
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in College Park (Nov 23)
Welcome All Community Church and College Park Councilman Joe Carn are serving a free Thanksgiving dinner the Monday before Thanksgiving. So if you or someone you know could use a warm holiday meal, share this one.
Where: Subrenia Miller Willis Park, 2902 Camp Creek Pkwy, College Park, GA 30337
When: Monday, Nov 23, 4 to 5:30pm
World Tech Day in Douglasville (Nov 14)
This one is a bit of a drive, but if you have kids in grades 3 to 8, it’s worth it!! World Tech Day turns Legacy Arena into a hands-on tech playground. Kids can fly drones, train an AI model, take apart a real device, design a video game, and play old school consoles. Grown ups usually end up joining in too.
Admission is free for kids and adults, and younger siblings get in free too. But each session caps at 400 people, so reserve your tickets early. Also, every session opens with a live show, so get there on time.
Where: Legacy Arena, 9030 Hwy 5, Douglasville, GA 30134
When: Saturday, Nov 14. Session A runs 8:45am to 12:15pm, and Session B runs 1:15 to 4:45pm
Tickets: Free. Reserve your spot on Kliq, and find more details at worldtech.day
Weekly Fun at The Play Pad in Fairburn
The Play Pad has a few weekly events that work great for little ones. Just remember that kids AND grown ups need Play Pad socks. Also, they prefer reservations, so book ahead.
Toddler Tuesday: Tuesdays, 10am to noon. This one is for ages 3 and under, but siblings are welcome. Admission covers one child plus one adult.
Saturday Morning Happy Hour: Saturdays starting at 9am. The whole family can play, but it usually ends at 10:30am because of private parties.
Mint & Mauve Creative Club: Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30am. It’s a parent and child class with art, story time, music, movement, and sensory play.
Regular play runs $15 for ages 4 and up and $12 for ages 3 and under on Wednesdays and Thursdays. On weekends, it’s $17 and $14.
Where: 7580 Springbox Dr, Fairburn, GA 30213
Free Library Events Around South Fulton
Every Fulton County Library program is free. But some of them fill up, so register early when a listing says you need to. Also, the library may close for Veterans Day (Nov 11) and Thanksgiving (Nov 26). So check fulcolibrary.org before you head out those weeks.
Storytimes for Little Ones
Wednesday mornings are storytime central this month!!
- Baby Storytime: Wednesdays Nov 4, 18, and 25, 10 to 10:30am at East Point Branch Library. You’ll need to register.
- Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30am at Palmetto Branch, with stories, songs, and crafts.
- Splash into Storytime (4 and up): Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30am at Gladys S. Dennard Library.
- Autumn Tales Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11am through Dec 16 at Hapeville Branch Library, for ages 3 to 5.
- Toddler and Pre-K Storytime and Play: Wednesdays, 11am to noon at Fairburn Branch Library, for ages 0 to 5. No registration needed.
- Saturday Storytime: Saturday, Nov 21, 10:30am at Fairburn Branch. Readers from Junior League Atlanta’s Journey to Literacy program are sharing Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola.
High Five a Librarian Week at Hapeville
Hapeville Branch is celebrating National High Five a Librarian Day. On Wednesday, Nov 18, kids ages 0 to 12 can stop by the children’s area anytime from 10am to 5:30pm. Plus, there’s a special High Five Storytime at 10:30am. Then on Thursday, Nov 19, at 10:30am, little ones ages 0 to 6 can go on a High Five Scavenger Hunt.
Kids and Teens
- Decision Makers Chess Club: Mondays Nov 2 and 9, 6pm at Fairburn Branch, with Coach Mark. You’ll need to register.
- Line Dancing with Ms. Jackie: Tuesdays Nov 3, 10, and 17, 6:30pm at Fairburn Branch. Ms. Jackie Slade, founder of Jackie’s 2Fit2Quit, teaches the kids.
- Homeschool Hangout: Thursday, Nov 12, 11am at Fairburn Branch, for elementary age homeschool families. No registration needed.
- Beyblades: Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30pm at East Point Branch. Bring your own stadium and Beyblades.
- Creative Lego Building: Thursdays, 4 to 5pm at East Point Branch.
- Origami Turkeys (and other animals): Thursday, Nov 19, 4pm at Palmetto Branch.
- Teen Game Night: Friday, Nov 20, 5pm at Fairburn Branch, with puzzles and board games.
- LEGO Saturday: Saturday, Nov 21, 11am at Palmetto Branch.
- Nintendo 64 Night: Tuesday, Nov 24, 6 to 7:30pm at Palmetto Branch. Teens can play Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and Mario Party on the original N64!!
Chess for the Whole Family
Chess shows up a lot this month. So if your family plays, you’ve got options. Chess: Learn and Play runs Tuesday, Nov 3, at 6pm at Palmetto Branch, and all ages can join. Also, Family Chess happens Saturdays from 4 to 5pm at Hapeville Branch. There’s no instructor, so beginners can learn from whoever shows up.
Grown Folks Fitness and Fun
Looking to move more this month?? Check out Yoga and Pilates in South Fulton GA for even more options.
- Monday Yoga: Mondays, 6 to 7pm at Hapeville Branch with Ms. Briana Murphy. Bring a mat and water.
- Afternoon Chair Pilates: Thursdays Nov 5, 12, and 19, 4pm at Gladys S. Dennard Library. Spots go fast, so register early.
- Dancercise Line Dancing: Fridays Nov 6 and 20, 1pm at Palmetto Branch.
- Crafty Hour: Tuesday, Nov 3, 5:30 to 7:30pm at Hapeville Branch with Ms. Molly.
- Booked for Trivia: Thursday, Nov 19, 3pm at Hapeville Branch. It’s book trivia for adults, and you’ll need to register.
Book Clubs and Senior Events
- Palmetto Book Club: Monday, Nov 2, 6pm. This month’s book is Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. You’ll need to register.
- East Point Book Club: Saturday, Nov 21, 1 to 2:30pm. They’re reading Judge Stone by James Patterson and Viola Davis. You’ll need to register.
- Senior Holiday Bingo: Thursday, Nov 5, 11am at Hapeville Branch, with prizes. You’ll need to register.
- Thankful Pages Senior Storytime: Thursday, Nov 12, 11am at Hapeville Branch. It’s a Thanksgiving book chat for adults and seniors. You’ll need to register.
Free Diapers and Period Products from Helping MAMAS
This one isn’t an event, but it’s worth knowing about. Helping MAMAS of Atlanta gives out free diapers and period products at two libraries every month.
- Gladys S. Dennard Library: first Monday of the month (Nov 2), 2 to 5pm
- Hapeville Branch: third Thursday of the month (Nov 19), 11am to 1pm. It’s first come, first served while supplies last.
Final Thoughts
Overall, November around South Fulton is slower, but the libraries really came through. Most of these events are free, and there’s something for every age, from babies to grandparents. So pick a few, register early for the ones that fill up, and let me know what I missed!!
Every Fulton County Library program is free. That includes storytimes, chess, yoga, line dancing, Lego, book clubs, and Senior Holiday Bingo at the Fairburn, Palmetto, Hapeville, East Point, and Gladys S. Dennard libraries. World Tech Day in Douglasville on Nov 14 is also free for kids and adults.
Most library branches have Wednesday morning storytimes. Also, The Play Pad in Fairburn hosts Toddler Tuesday from 10am to noon for ages 3 and under.
Yes!! Southside Theatre Guild in Fairburn is performing Miracle on 34th Street from Nov 5 to 15. Also, Welcome All Community Church and Councilman Joe Carn are serving a free Thanksgiving dinner in College Park on Nov 23, and Hapeville Branch hosts Senior Holiday Bingo on Nov 5.
Helping MAMAS of Atlanta gives out free diapers and period products at Gladys S. Dennard Library on the first Monday of each month, 2 to 5pm. They also visit Hapeville Branch on the third Thursday of each month, 11am to 1pm.
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