Things to do in Brookhaven
Things to do in Brookhaven, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Brookhaven buys 1.3 wooded acres to add to Lynwood Park
Brookhaven is paying $750,000 for 1020 Mendell Circle, a 1.3-acre lot with 30 to 40 specimen trees next to Lynwood Park, to keep it from being developed.
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Halloween
Halloween in Brookhaven 2026: Oct. 24 to 31 events
Halloween 2026 in Brookhaven: free church movie night Oct. 24, HAVEN's $50 Halloween Bash Oct. 29 and the last farmers market of the year on Oct. 31.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Brookhaven 2026
Brookhaven holidays 2026: Light Up Brookhaven at Blackburn Park, Santa at City Centre Dec. 5, 12 and 19, Santa Paws Dec. 20, Holidays in the 'Haven.
Spring break
Spring break in Brookhaven 2027: school dates and things to do
DeKalb County schools' spring break is April 5-9, 2027. Brookhaven parks, the tallest playground, indoor play, Buford Highway food and what is open.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Brookhaven: dog parks, trails, patios and leash rules
Brookhaven's fenced dog parks at Brookhaven Park and Skyland Park, the city leash law, dog-friendly trails and patios and the city's dog events.
Trails
Brookhaven walking and biking trails: greenway, loops and parking
Walk or ride in Brookhaven: the 1.3-mile Peachtree Creek Greenway and its free trailheads, Murphey Candler's lake loop and Blackburn Park's paved trail.
Town Brookhaven
A guide to Town Brookhaven: shops, restaurants, events and parking
Town Brookhaven on Peachtree Road: Costco, Publix, LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, restaurants from Flying Biscuit to 1678 Omakase, free parking and free weekly events.
Free
Free things to do in Brookhaven: parks, festivals and drop-ins
Free in Brookhaven: the Peachtree Creek Greenway, two dog parks, free pickleball and gym drop-ins, two free festivals and weekend wine tastings.
Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit 5K Glow Run in Brookhaven: date, price, parking
The Brookhaven police Hot Pursuit 5K Glow Run ran Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Murphey Candler Park, raising money for Shop with a Badge. No 2027 date yet.
International Festival
Brookhaven International Festival 2026: Oct. 17-18, Lineup
The free 2026 Brookhaven International Festival ran Oct. 17-18 at Brookhaven Park with Cumbiatron and DROP. The city has not yet announced the 2027 dates.
Cherry Blossom Festival
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival: 2027 dates, 5K, parking
The 2027 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20-21. Admission is free. The Cherry Blossom 5K is March 13.
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Things to do
Things to do in Brookhaven this month: October 2026
Late October in Brookhaven: a free church movie night Oct. 24, HAVEN's Halloween Bash and Jazz Night Oct. 29, the last farmers market and Paint the Park Nov. 7.
Arts
Arts and exhibitions in Brookhaven: October 2026
Brookhaven arts in late October: free Jazz Night Oct. 29, Realism Revisited at the museum, Cyrano de Bergerac from Nov. 13 and the Boar's Head Concert Dec. 4.
Light Up Brookhaven
Light Up Brookhaven 2026: Dec. 3 tree lighting, Santa
Light Up Brookhaven 2026, the city's tree lighting, is listed for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Blackburn Park. What 2025 offered and what is still to come.
Ice skating
Ice skating in Brookhaven 2026: Rudolph's Rink from Dec. 19
Holidays in the 'Haven is listed for Dec. 19 to Jan. 4 at Brookhaven Park. Last year Rudolph's Rink had free 45-minute skate sessions, rentals included.
Things to do
Things to do in Brookhaven this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18
The free Brookhaven International Festival fills Brookhaven Park Oct. 17-18 with Cumbiatron, DROP and chalk art, plus a Sunday 5K and the farmers market.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Brookhaven Hispanic Heritage coffee hour set for Oct. 14
Free Hispanic Heritage Month coffee hour, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Latin American Association on Buford Highway: dances, a salsa lesson and food. Register first.