The week of October 19 to 27, 2026 brings a relaxed, easy rhythm to Sandy Springs, with most of the action centered on City Springs and the Abernathy Greenway. Saturday, October 24 opens with the Sandy Springs Farmers Market on the City Green and closes with Spooky Springs, a free trick-or-treat evening at the Playable Art Park. Sunday, October 25 brings Joe Alterman's Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch with vocalist Jonathan Karrant, and Monday, October 26 offers a calm reset at Sound Bath Meditation with Malinie Feeney. Here is what to know about each one.
Sandy Springs Farmers Market
What to Expect
The Sandy Springs Farmers Market sets up on the City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The open-air market runs rain or shine and gathers local farmers, artisans and small businesses selling fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods and handcrafted items. Live music for this date comes from Lauran Hunt and Gray Matters, and Environment Sandy Springs is among the community groups scheduled to have a presence on the plaza.
Why It Stands Out
This late October Saturday comes with a hands-on bonus: a Build a Birdhouse activity listed on the City Springs event page. It turns a routine grocery stop into a small project you carry home. Late October is a good stretch for apples, squash, greens and baked goods, so the market makes an easy first stop before a weekend of cooking or hosting.
Insider Tip
Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome in the plaza and sidewalk areas, but not on the City Green itself, so dog owners should plan to browse the outer edges of the market. A vendor map is posted on the City Springs website, which helps if you are heading straight to a favorite farm stand. Arrive in the first hour for the widest selection and an easier walk through the aisles.
Spooky Springs at Abernathy Greenway
What to Expect
Spooky Springs takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park, part of Abernathy Greenway Park North at 70 Abernathy Road NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The City of Sandy Springs hosts the evening, and admission is free. Plans include trick-or-treat candy stations, face painting, music and food vendors, plus a bit of seasonal atmosphere around the sculptures as the sun goes down.
Best For
This is a costume-friendly outing for families with young children, and it suits neighbors who want a short, cheerful Halloween-season stop rather than a long night out. The two-hour window fits neatly between an afternoon nap and dinner, and the candy stations keep the walking short. Friend groups and newcomers who want to meet the neighborhood will find the same easygoing mood, and the park setting gives everyone room to spread out.
Timing and Planning
Parking is the main thing to plan around. The city notes that the Abernathy Greenway lot closes for setup that day and that on-site parking is limited to ADA spaces. Guests are directed to a nearby overflow lot listed on the city event page, where spaces are also limited, so walking or biking in from nearby streets is the smoothest approach.
Neighborhood Angle
The Playable Art Park is one of the more distinctive public spaces in the city. Pieces such as the climbable Spider Walk, the glass mosaic Wonder Wall and the Dragonfly slide structure turn the park into a gallery you can touch. The linear greenway threads between residential streets near the Abernathy Road and Roswell Road corridors, and it shows how Sandy Springs has worked art and green space into everyday walking routes.
Joe Alterman's Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch
What to Expect
Pianist Joe Alterman hosts his monthly Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Studio Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. There are two seatings, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., each ticketed separately. October's special guest is jazz vocalist Jonathan Karrant, and the format blends live sets with relaxed, talk show style conversation about the stories behind the songs.
Why It Stands Out
Most jazz brunches treat the music as background. This one puts it at the center, then adds a host who asks guests real questions between tunes, so you leave knowing more about the artist than a standard concert allows. The Studio Theatre is an intimate room inside the Performing Arts Center, and the brunch spread, with a linked menu on the venue page, keeps the morning unhurried and social.
Timing and Planning
The City Springs listing shows tickets from $30 to $80, with all-in pricing that covers face value, facility fee and taxes. The $30 Jam General Seating option is a concert seat only and does not include brunch, which is worth noting if food is part of your plan. Pick the 11 a.m. seating for a full Sunday afternoon after, or the 1:30 p.m. seating for a slower start.
Sound Bath Meditation with Malinie Feeney
What to Expect
Sound Bath Meditation with Malinie Feeney takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The session runs about an hour as part of the venue's R & R Wellness series. Participants lie back and listen while crystal singing bowls, chimes and other resonant instruments fill the room, with the goal of balance and renewal.
Best For
This is a fine fit for couples looking for a different kind of Monday night, friend groups who want a shared reset, and anyone curious about sound meditation. The venue notes that no prior meditation experience is needed, since the practice is simply to relax and breathe. Feeney is a 500-hour yoga teacher and sound healer, so first-timers are in steady hands.
Insider Tip
Bring your own yoga mat. Doors open 30 minutes before the start, and the venue asks guests to arrive about 15 minutes early to check in and set up. Doors close at 6:10 p.m. to keep the room calm, so late arrivals may miss the session. The City Springs listing shows tickets at $31.25, and the underground parking deck at 5 Galambos Way costs $10.
Event Q&A
Which of these events are free to attend?
Spooky Springs on Saturday evening is free, according to the City of Sandy Springs. The farmers market has no admission fee, though you pay vendors for what you buy. The jazz brunch and the sound bath are ticketed through the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center box office, which uses all-in pricing.
Can I make a full Saturday out of two events?
Yes. The farmers market runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon at City Springs, and Spooky Springs starts at 5 p.m. on the Abernathy Greenway, a short drive north along Roswell Road. That leaves the afternoon open for lunch in the City Springs district or a quiet break at home before the costumes come out.
Where should I park at City Springs?
The Performing Arts Center lists the underground deck at 5 Galambos Way as the GPS address for parking, with a $10 fee for performances. The City Green and the Studio Theatre are both a short walk from the deck, so you can leave the car once and stroll between the plaza, shops and restaurants.
Where can I find tickets and the latest details?
The Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch page on the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center site lists both seatings and the brunch menu, and the sound bath has its own page on the same site. For parking notes and any weather changes, check the City of Sandy Springs Spooky Springs event page before you leave home.
