WONKY Weekend Series – A West End Community Experience (Aug-Dec)

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ONLY FREE

Presented by the West End Merchants Coalition (WEMC) Historic West End, Atlanta in partnership with The Bigger Picture Atl

🎉 WONKY is HERE!!! Join us every 4th Saturday from August to December for the WONKY Weekend Series, a vibrant, themed community celebration right in the heart of the historic West End!

Each month features a new theme filled with fun, education, creativity, and connection — perfect for all ages. Come explore vendors, activities, giveaways, music, and more, all curated to support and spotlight our amazing West End businesses and neighbors.

📅 August 23 – Pets on ParadeA tail-wagging day featuring pet vendors, adoption info, pet tricks, and a mini pet costume strut!

📅 September 27 – Health, Wellness, Fitness & Gardening

From holistic health to plant swaps, this day is all about nourishment — body, mind, and soil.

📅 October 25 – Out the House Game Day + White Elephant Sale

Let’s play! Classic yard games, card tournaments, and community thrifting galore.

📅 November 22 – Art Is All Around

Celebrating creativity in every form — live painting, handmade crafts, youth art, and more.

📅 December 27 – Holiday Fête

Wrap up the year with festive cheer — holiday vendors, cocoa, crafts, and cultural celebrations.

• Theme-specific vendors & activations
• Special recognition for West End-based businesses
• Prizes, giveaways, and educational handouts
• Kids' Arts & Crafts Corner + educational coloring takeaways
• Live DJ or music performances
• Shop local promotions & West End business highlights

Vendor slots available – visit & "Enter the Vendorverse" to register!

Whether you're shopping, learning, playing, or connecting — this is the place to be. Come experience the West End like never before.

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Vendor Call: Register Now for the First-Ever Wonky Weekend!

VENDORS REGISTER DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE!

Visit thebiggerpictureatl.com to register through the Vendor Verse!

Info: Calling all fur babies, feathered friends, and scaled companions! This month's WONKY event is going to the dogs... and cats... and everything in between! Join us on the grassy lawn at Lee + White for a full-on celebration of pets and pet lovers. Event Features: “My Dog is Dope” Pet Parade with community judges, prizes & fanfare Pet vendors including groomers, trainers, sitters, accessories, treats & more On-site vet clinic and mobile spay/neuter services Pet adoption and fostering info from local organizations Giveaways, photo ops, and fun for the whole family (including your furry one!) Perfect for: Pet owners, aspiring pet parents, and animal lovers of all ages!

Info: Reclaim your rhythm, inside and out. This wellness-themed WONKY Weekend focuses on mind-body balance, community care, and healthy living, all from local experts and businesses. Event Features: Rotating workout sessions every hour: chair aerobics, pilates, jazz aerobics, core & strength classes Health screenings from local providers. Gardening tips & healthy food demos! Vendors with wellness products, supplements, and fitness gear. Sign-up station for local walking groups & community sports Bonus: MARTA soccer program info, & Beltline Farmers Market resources.

Info: Getting you and your stuff out of the house! WONKY is turning up the fun with a day full of friendly competition and nostalgic games. Event Features: BINGO with prizes and shoutouts Tabletop classics: chess, checkers, dominoes, spades, and backgammon Kid-friendly field games and a treasure hunt. Bonus: score some unexpected treasures at our community white elephant sale! (Proceeds benefit WEND’s programs) Our vendor pop-up booths will feature goods and services for the home and Wet End Places that have game activities. Bring your game face — or your garage sale finds — and join the fun!

Info: A celebration of creativity, culture, and community.
The West End’s deep artistic roots shine in this month’s WONKY experience, which explores visual, literary, and performance arts.

Event Features:
Beltline walking tours featuring public art installations
Live storytelling at The Wren’s Nest
Visual arts exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum
Theater, jazz, and dance from WE Performing Arts Center & Lee + White
Art vendors, muralists, and pop-up installations
DJ sets + community art-making stations
This is where culture meets creativity — and it’s everywhere you turn.

Info: Wrap up the year with warmth, joy, and community celebration.
WONKY closes the year with a multi-cultural holiday market and festive fun that embraces Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and more.

Event Features:
Holiday item vendors: gifts, crafts, candles, decor & trees
Kwanzaa reflection space & cultural education
Live holiday performances and music
Festive treats, cocoa stations, and kids crafts
Toy/book drives and opportunities to give back
Come sip, shop, and celebrate with your community in a joyful close to 2025.

Host or Publisher The Bigger Picture Atl