As summer winds down, Dunwoody is coming alive with new opportunities to gather, explore, and experience creativity throughout the community. Create Dunwoody is excited to share the public art projects, cultural celebrations, and community events ahead this season.
LATINO HISPANIC CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Sunday, September 13
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ashford Lane Lawn
Join Create Dunwoody for its 6th Annual Latino Hispanic Cultural Celebration. This community event will feature music, dance, cultural performances, demonstrations, food samples and hands-on experiences representing countries and traditions from across Latin America. A traditional attire fashion show and passport challenge are new additions this year! Learn salsa and flamenco!
DUNWOODY COMEDY FESTIVAL
Friday, September 18
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Vintage Pizzeria Dunwoody
Get ready to laugh out loud at Create Dunwoody’s Comedy Festival Encore! Nine to ten comedians will take the stage for hilarious, rapid-fire sets. You may see the next break-out comedian! Come early, grab dinner and drinks, and settle in for a night of laughter and fun!
EXPLOREFEST
Saturday, October 3
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Williamsburg Shopping Center
Explorefest is a new community event in Dunwoody’s Jett Ferry area that invites residents and visitors to discover local businesses, music, and community spirit. The event will feature an Open Mic Showcase of musicians and travel experts, Dunwoody High School Finance Academy booths, a passport challenge to visit businesses, prizes, and mini-train ride.
DOORWOODY SCAVENGER HUNT
Thursday, October 22
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Vintage Pizzeria
Walk or run to explore the Greater Dunwoody Village area while discovering small doors from the Doorwoody Art Exhibit and local businesses along the way. This active event is a great way to get active, be social, win prizes, and even test out running shoes. This is not a race. Sign up solo to be added to a team or join as a group and enjoy an adventure that celebrates art, movement, and community!
WORLD OF MUSIC CONCERT
Saturday, October 24, 2026
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
High Street Green
Join us for this inaugural concert and experience an unforgettable evening of FREE live music in the beautiful outdoor setting of the High Street Green!
The James Violin Studio Group brings together talented young musicians who will showcase the versatility and excitement of the violin.
World Music USA brings professional musicians and powerful vocalists together for a cross-cultural performance featuring an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, rock, and world music.
Pet Tribute Sculpture
Photo rendering - Approximate size 5’x5’
The Create Dunwoody Pet Tribute Sculpture is a community-funded public art initiative honoring the beloved pets who bring love, joy, and companionship to our lives. Be a founding contributor with a $100 tribute gift in honor of or in memory of a beloved pet, and your pet’s name will be included on a 2” inscribed tag added to the sculpture at the Ashford Lane Lawn. Tags at the founding contributor rate are limited and will increase.
Scarecrow Showdown and Pumpkin Art Exhibit
Create Dunwoody invites the community to create an artistically decorated scarecrow for the third annual Dunwoody Scarecrow Showdown in the Greater Dunwoody Village Area throughout the month of October. New this year is the artistically decorated pumpkin exhibit. All are welcome to participate. Prizes include Greater Perimeter Chamber Memberships (valued at $1250) and business gift cards.
SIPS AROUND THE VILLAGE
Create Dunwoody thanks everyone who joined us for the inaugural Sips Around the Village on August 29! Ticket holders strolled through the Greater Dunwoody Village area, discovered local businesses, sampled specially created drinks and bites, enjoyed live music, and spent the evening with friends. The Village was buzzing!
A huge thank you to our participating businesses: Mellow Mushroom, {S}table, Chupitos, Village Burger, Bar(n), Morty’s Meat & Supply, Dunwoody Gallery, Functionize, Moondog Growlers, winestore, Dunwoody Tavern, Vintage Pizzeria, Judy & Grace, Taqueria Los Hermanos, SWEAT440, The Fresh Market, Prelude Bookstore, and Message in a Bottle.
We’re also grateful to the volunteers from the Greater Perimeter Chamber and the Dunwoody Police Foundation for making check-in smooth and welcoming.
We loved seeing the Village come alive and hope to make Sips Around the Village an annual event that grows even bigger in the years ahead!
STAY CONNECTED
Volunteer: Help bring community events to life! Whether you can help at one event or throughout the year, we’d love to have you!
Donate or Sponsor: Create Dunwoody is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your donations make our free cultural events possible.
Attend: Show up and spread the word. Bring your friends and family to our events and share them on social media.
Visit createdunwoody.org to learn about our events and programs.Email us at info@createdunwoody.org.
Follow us on social media for updates and photos.
Together, we’re building a more vibrant Dunwoody through arts and culture.
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