Memorial Day Weekend in Alpharetta

Nothing quite signals the beginning of summer like Memorial Day Weekend. Barbecues, open pools, warm weather, and exciting events all kick off a season packed with fun. Make the most of the holiday weekend by planning an excursion that the family will not soon forget. From an amazing art scene to lively musical acts, we’ve got an itinerary for the most memorable Memorial Day Weekend you could dream of!

EVENTS

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley
May 22, 2025
5:00–9:00 pm
37 Old Roswell St.
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Kick off the weekend a little early at Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley. Culinary options include more than 10 food trucks each month, offering a diverse range of cuisine types. This is a family-friendly event, with limited seating available, and will feature live music each month! It is recommended that attendees bring a blanket or chair and leave pets at home for these events.

Alpharetta Moonlight Market
May 23, 2025
5:00–10:00 pm
Alpharetta City Center
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Creativity takes center stage at the Moonlight Market, a celebration of artistry and craftsmanship from local makers in the heart of Alpharetta. This open-air marketplace showcases a curated collection of unique, original artwork and artistically crafted goods from talented artisans. From imaginative paintings and sculpted wonders to intricately designed jewelry, textiles, and home décor, every piece is a work of art infused with passion and originality.

Avalon Nights Live Featuring Better Than The Beatles
May 23, 2025
6:00–8:00 pm
Palmer Plaza at the Avalon
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Unwind after a long week with live music in the Plaza every Friday from 6–8 pm at Avalon Nights Live! Grab your friends and family and get ready to dance the night away. The event is free, with drinks available for purchase.

On The Green Alpharetta Concert Series
Presented by the Alpharetta Rotary Club
May 23, 2025
6:00–10:00 pm
Alpharetta City Center
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Unwind after a long week with live music in the Plaza every Friday from 6–8 pm at Avalon Nights Live! Grab your friends and family and get ready to dance the night away. The event is free, with drinks available for purchase.

Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour
May 23, 2025
7:00–11:30 pm
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
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Keith Urban is a renowned Australian-American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist. A four-time Grammy Award winner, he has also earned 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the prestigious Jim Reeves International Award, along with 13 CMA Awards and six ARIA Music Awards. His song “For You,” featured in the film Act of Valor, received nominations for Best Original Song at both the 70th Golden Globe Awards and the 18th Critics’ Choice Awards.

Ian Fidance
May 23, 2025
7:30–9:00 pm
Helium Comedy Club
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Ian Fidance is an offbeat yet upbeat New York City comic, actor, and writer originally from Wilmington, Delaware. An absolute force on stage, his act is insanely positive and positively insane. Equal parts thoughtful, explicit, and silly, he can be seen performing nightly at the iconic Comedy Cellar in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village, and his wildly popular podcast “Bein’ Ian with Jordan” is available on all platforms.

Alpharetta Farmers Market
May 24, 2025
8:30 am–12:30 pm
Downtown Alpharetta
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The Farmers Market you will find farmers with fruits, vegetables, and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies, and soaps.

Paint the Town 2025 Gallery Exhibit
May 24, 2025
8:30 am–8:00 pm
Alpharetta Arts Center
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Artworks created during the 5-day competition will be on display for viewing and purchase through June 7, 2025, at the Alpharetta Arts Center. Come early, as buyers will scoop up their favorite paintings.

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
May 24-25, 2025
10:00 am–5:00 pm
The Grove at Wills Park
located behind the Alpharetta Community Center
175 Roswell St.
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Alpharetta Arts Streetfest features more than 100 artists from across the U.S. Festival where art enthusiasts can stroll through the outdoor gallery, meet the artists, and acquire a piece of original whimsical art. Festival eats and drinks will be available at the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, and all food vendors will be adhering to strict health rules as well. This event is rain or shine.

Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute
May 26, 2025
9:00–10:00 am
Behind Alpharetta City Hall
2 Park Plaza
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The City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host a Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 26, 2025. The program begins at 9:00 am

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rich McCormick

Dr. Rich McCormick is a decorated veteran and emergency room physician serving Georgia’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. After working his way through college, he joined the Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot, deploying to combat zones in Africa, the Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan. He later served as a Navy Commander and Emergency Medicine Department Head in Kandahar. Between deployments, he earned an MBA and a medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine, completing his residency at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. In Congress, Dr. McCormick serves on the House Armed Services and Science, Space, and Technology Committees.

Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra Presents: An Ode To America
May 26, 2025
7:30–8:30 pm
Brooke Street Park
2 Park Plaza
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Each May, the Alpharetta Symphony offers a Memorial Day concert that is free and open to the public. This year, we will honor our nation with a slate of patriotic tunes and big band hits that celebrate the most American of music—jazz. Join us for an afternoon in the park. Bring a blanket, some chairs, a picnic, and the whole family to enjoy music by the bandstand!

Pay Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes

Gather the family for a visit to the Walk of Memories, located at American Legion Post 201, to honor those who have bravely served our country.

The only one of its kind in Georgia, this memorial pays tribute to U.S. veterans, family, and friends through a walkway of nearly 8,000 bricks inscribed with the names of Georgians who have served our country. Monuments along the walkway spotlight several conflicts, including WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Wars.

A WWII M60 tank, a Vietnam-era UH-1 Huey helicopter, and a 40mm Mark 1 twin gun mount removed from the USS Polk County are all on display, adding to this moving experience.

Alpharetta Veterans Memorial: At the centerpiece of the memorial is a 7-foot-tall bronze statue, “The Defenders,” featuring two soldiers in full combat gear. A lasting tribute to all those who have served to protect this great country. This memorial was made possible by the vision of a group of volunteers led by committee co-chairs William Perkins and Donald Mitchell, who have worked to raise more than $100,000 in private donations to fund the creation and installation of the statue. The City of Alpharetta donated the land for the memorial and constructed the stone pedestal on which it sits.