From live performances and vibrant art displays to hands-on workshops and more, Woodstock offers creative energy in every corner of the city
WOODSTOCK, GEORGIA—JUNE 2025—Located 30 minutes northwest of Atlanta, Woodstock is an unexpected destination making a name for itself as a vibrant arts community balancing small-town charm with creative ambition. From public murals to intimate theatre and gallery experiences, Woodstock is a great place to celebrate the arts. Here are a few ways visitors and locals alike can embrace the area’s growing art scene.
Perhaps one of the best places to engage your creative juices and hone your craft is Made Mercantile. This local favorite serves as a collaborative retail makerspace in the heart of Woodstock where local makers can create products, test their creations in a retail setting and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Learn more about candle making, craft unique pieces of jewelry or create spa-like bath goodies. A variety of classes are offered by local makers monthly. Try one or try several. Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street, Woodstock, Georgia 30188; 678-444-9134
Embrace the public works of art with a mural stroll. Sculptures, murals and art installations have turned some of Woodstock’s everyday spaces into unexpected works of wonder, creating an open-air gallery that invites exploration. Whether you are seeking inspiration, entertainment or a moment of rejuvenation, these works of art around town are sure to offer something for everyone. Currently featuring 10 works of art—many of which highlight the area’s trails, flowers, pollinators and water, with more works expected to pop up around the city this year, a stroll around Woodstock is sure to leave a lasting impression. For more information on the individual works and their locations, click here.
If visiting this summer, mark your calendar for the Creative Woodstock Walking Tour happening August 28, 2025. The Creative Woodstock Walking Tour will delve into the creative artsy side of Woodstock. The tour will explore public art currently on display throughout downtown, discuss future plans for more public art and provide more details about the thriving creative economy in Downtown Woodstock. The tour will also make a stop at Made Mercantile to hear the behind-the-scenes story of this local favorite. For more information on this walking tour as well as others happening throughout the year, click here.
Woodstock Arts is truly a local gem. This non-profit organization is one of only three like it in the country offering multi-disciplinary arts in a small-town setting. From theatre productions and live musical series to a visual arts gallery, education and more, Woodstock Arts has something for everyone. Be sure to check out the sculptures at Woodstock Arts Event Green—which are always on rotation as well as the Gallery at The Reeves House, where visitors can view rotating exhibits and enjoy an onsite coffee and wine bar. For a more hands-on experience, check out Woodstock Arts Classes and Workshops. Taught by trained instructors, these classes and workshops introduce children, teens and adults to the exciting world of the arts, both performing and visual. Through a varied curriculum, students explore the craft of acting, singing, dancing, improvisation, drawing and/or portfolio development and learn the discipline of the arts as they develop their unique creative voices. Classes and workshops are open to all ages and all skill levels. Woodstock Arts, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, Georgia 30188; 678-494-4251; The Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street, Woodstock, Georgia, 30188; 678-494-4251
Looking for more ways to roll up your sleeves and learn a new skill? Check out the classes at Tranquility Fine Arts. Located in the heart of Woodstock’s downtown district, Tranquility Fine Arts offers various classes and workshops in addition to a fine arts gallery. For more information on class offerings, click here. Tranquility Fine Arts, 9194 Main Street, Suite 1B, Woodstock, Georgia 30188; 770-899-1956
Celebrate the musical arts with Woodstock Arts’ Lantern Series. Designed to bring world-renowned artists to the community, Woodstock Arts Lantern Series is the perfect example of Woodstock’s small-town charm and big culture. The series consists of different genres, backgrounds and ideologies in hopes of bringing the community together to find a literal and figurative common ground. For a full list of event lineups, click here. Woodstock Arts Event Green, 113 Elm Street, Woodstock, Georgia 30188; 678-494-4251
Be sure to catch Makers Mash, a monthly event where the vibrant maker community comes together in the backyard of Reformation Brewery. Held the second Sunday of each month, this independently managed event brings together local artisans, crafters and creatives in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. If visiting in the fall, don’t miss October’s Art on the Green, a special event curated by Woodstock Arts that transforms the downtown green into an open-air gallery of visual art, live music and hands-on experiences celebrating local talent. For more on these events and other special events in Woodstock, click here.
If you go
Come for the arts and stay to experience so much more! Woodstock offers a variety of lodging options, spectacular dining experiences, shopping and more. Don’t miss dinner at one of downtown Woodstock’s dining establishments like TENKU Sushi Lounge which creates a memorable moment with innovative cuisine set against a complementary ambiance. Grab a local brew at Jekyll Brewing and pop in Findlay Rowe Designs Gift Shop and Boutique for that one of a kind find. TENKU Sushi Lounge, 380 Chambers Street, Woodstock, Georgia 30188; 770-672-6334; Jekyll Brewing, 8634 Main Street, Woodstock, Georgia, 30188; 844-453-5955; Findlay Rowe Designs Gift Shop and Boutique, 102 Fowler Street, Woodstock, Georgia 30188, 770-926-9280
For information on annual events and year round happenings such as walking tours, seasonal markets and more, please visit VisitWoodstockGA.com/events/ or make a stop at the Woodstock Visitors Center at Dean’s Store located in the heart of downtown Woodstock. Woodstock Visitors Center at Dean’s Store, 8588 Main Street, Woodstock, Georgia 30188; 770-924-0406