October Events at The Works

Staff Report

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Things are getting spooky at The Works with a host of Fall and Halloween-themed events in October. With live music every weekend, game days on the big screen in The Camp, creative workshops and a weekend full of Halloween activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Upper Westside’s largest mixed-use gathering place.

The full October events lineup is outlined below:

Sounds of Fall Saturdays
Saturday, October 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Grab your crew and head over to The Works for live music on Saturdays at The Camp! Enjoy an eclectic mix of bluegrass, banjo, jazz, soul, R&B and country. Grab a refreshing beer from Dr. Scofflaw's Brewing, a cocktail or a tasty bite to indulge in from Chattahoochee Food Works. This event is open to the public and all ages. See below for the full lineup or for more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/sounds-of-fall-saturdays.
Saturday, October 1 featuring DJ Zook
Saturday, October 8 featuring The Weekend Lovers
Saturday, October 15 featuring Shawn Williams
Saturday, October 22 featuring Magnolia Express

Back to Basiks: Interior Design Workshop
Saturday, October 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 6 p.m.
Join Basik Spaces for their weekly interior design workshop series! At the workshop, guests will learn the basics of design and a wide range of design aesthetics. During the last weekly session, guests will use their knowledge and skills learned over the past couple of weeks to create a completed design. Wine and cocktails will be provided along with a charcuterie graze box. Tickets are $95. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/basik-interior-design-workshop.

Saturday Night Vibes
Saturday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 7 - 10 p.m.
Celebrate Saturday night at Chattahoochee Food Works with DJ Steve playing all the feel good beats! Grab a drink from the Center Bar or treat yourself to a delicious bite from one of the many food stalls. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/cfw-saturday-night-vibes/.

Basik Spaces: A Morning of SELF
Sunday, October 2 and 30 at 10 a.m.
Join Basik Spaces for a morning of self love! With all the hustle and bustle, sometimes we forget to take time for ourselves. A Morning of SELF is here to remind you that self-care is important and starting your morning with a beginner friendly 15-minute guided meditation followed by a DIY aromatherapy class where guests will learn more about the benefits of aromatherapy. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/basik-a-morning-of-self.

Happy Campers: Kids Play Wednesdays
Wednesday, October 5 from 10 a.m. - noon
Join us for the Kids Play Wednesdays series this month! Bring the little ones to The Works the first Wednesday of every month for crafts, activities and a variety of featured guests that will engage the kids in a fun and educational way. A parent or guardian must stay with each child during the program. This is best suited for ages 4-9, but everyone is welcome! After the program, enjoy a delicious lunch from Chattahoochee Food Works or Fox Bros BBQ. Each session will be held at the Spur Stage and is weather dependent. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/happy-campers-kids-play-wednesdays-oct-5/.

Art + Pride Night Market
Thursday, October 6 from 5 - 10 p.m.
Visit Basik Spaces for an evening of creativity, art, music and more! Browse and shop the Art + Pride Night Market, enjoy delicious small bites and sip on crisp complimentary cocktails. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/basik-art-pride-night-market/.

American Axes: Trivi-Axe
Thursday, October 6, 13 and 20 at 8 p.m.
Only the smartest axe will win at Trivi-Axe! Bring your friends, your sharpest wit and your axe-cellent throwing skills for a night of trivia and axe throwing. Fuel up with a delicious bite to eat at Chattahoochee Food Works before putting your skills to the test during the one-hour round of trivia and axe throwing. There is a six-person limit per team. For more information or to register your team, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/american-axes-trivi-axe.

FALLback Fridays
Friday, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Start your weekend with live music at the Spur Stage at The Works! Grab your favorite beer from Dr. Scofflaw's Brewing, a delicious cocktail or a sweet bite to eat from Chattahoochee Food Works and enjoy a mix of old and new tunes to wind down from the week. This event is open to the public and all ages. See below for the full lineup or for more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fallback-fridays.
Friday, October 7 featuring Scott Thompson
Friday, October 14 featuring The Murphs
Friday, October 21 featuring DJ Prince Akeem
Friday, October 28 featuring Trick Kittens

Game Day at The Camp
Saturday, October 8 and 29 at kick-off
Wake up, it’s game day! Whether you are a hardcore fan or love the atmosphere of the game, come cheer on your team at The Works. Grab a bite to eat at one of the delicious food stalls inside Chattahoochee Food Works and your favorite beverage from Dr. Scofflaw's Brewing and enjoy the game on the big screen set up at The Camp. Lawn chairs and jerseys are encouraged, but not required. See below for game day schedule or for more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/game-day-at-the-camp.
Saturday, October 8 Auburn vs. UGA
Saturday, October 29 UGA vs. Florida

Game Day at The Camp: Auburn vs. UGA
Saturday, October 8 at kick-off
Whether you bleed black and red or orange and blue, come cheer on your team at The Works! Grab a bite to eat at one of the delicious food stalls inside Chattahoochee Food Works and your favorite beverage from Dr. Scofflaw's Brewing and enjoy the game on the big screen set up at The Camp. Lawn chairs and jerseys are encouraged, but not required. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/game-day-at-the-camp-auburn-vs-uga/.

Atlanta Axe Throwing Tournament 
Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m.
Sharpen your axe throwing skills for American Axe’s Axe Throwing Tournament! Participate in the tournament or simply join in on cheering with the crowd. This is a double elimination bracket style tournament with cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place. For more information or to register, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/axe-throwing-tournament-oct-16/

Live Music at The Camp featuring Wolf Twin
Thursday, October 13 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Take a break from the busy week and enjoy an evening of live music at The Works. Enjoy a live musical performance by Wolf Twin! With glossy vocal deliveries and hooky guitar riffs, Wolf Twin blends pop songs that are psychedelic and atmospheric in some moments, and crisp and driving in others. Don’t forget to stop by Chattahoochee Food Works for a treat to enjoy or a beverage from Dr. Scofflaw's Brewing. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/wolf-twin-at-the-camp/.

Comedy in The Camp
Thursday, October 20 at 8 p.m.
Don’t miss the last show of the season at Comedy in The Camp! Local showrunner and comedian, Damon Sumner, rounds up some of Atlanta’s brightest talent for a night full of endless laughter. Enjoy social commentary and personal anecdotes from a diverse lineup of performers in a socially-distanced outdoor setting. The show will begin promptly at 8 p.m. and this event is for ages 18 and older. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/comedy-in-the-camp-oct-20-2022/

Scary Movie Night featuring The Addams Family 
Saturday, October 22 at 6 p.m.
It's spooky season at The Works, and we invite you and your family to a special screening of The Addams Family! Bring your blankets or chairs and enjoy the classic movie under the stars with a bite to eat from Chattahoochee Food Works and your favorite beverage to sip on from Dr. Scofflaw's Brewing's mobile bar. Hand spun cotton candy, popcorn and other tasty treats will be available for purchase by Cosmic Candy. This event is free and family friendly. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/scary-movie-night/.

Basik Spaces: Macramé + Mimosas
Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m.
Start your Sunday with Basik Spaces for a morning of Macramé + mimosas. Led by Max + Herb, guests will learn to create a macramé plant hanger of their own while enjoying refreshing mimosas paired with a charcuterie graze box. In addition, there will be a raffle included for a Basik Spaces gift certificate! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/basik-macrame-and-mimosas/.

Wellness at The Works: Wicked Warriors Yoga
Wednesday, October 26 at 6 p.m.
Calling all yogis! Grab your yoga mats and water bottles and join The Works for a spooky Halloween themed yoga class during the Wellness at The Works series. Led by Highland Yoga, this class includes the perfect blend of vigorous flow, creative sequencing, strength, flexibility, meditation and mindfulness. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/wellness-at-the-works-wicked-warriors-yoga/.