Westside Stride Block Party Returns to Upper Westside Oct. 5

Atlanta’s biggest block party returns to the Upper Westside this fall. On Sunday, Oct. 5, the third-annual Westside Stride will bring live music, a vendor and artist market, culinary experiences and children’s activities to Howell Mill Road for one fun-filled afternoon.

Building on the success of the past two years, the 2025 Westside Stride Block Party will include multiple stages featuring live performances in a variety of musical genres. Families will enjoy kid-friendly activities like a pumpkin patch, petting zoo and a variety of bounce houses.

In addition to perusing the pop-up market with vendors offering a range of items from art to crafts to experiences, attendees will have the chance to discover and support the many shops, restaurants and amenities the district has to offer. 

Westside Stride is an annual event that encourages attendees to hit the pavement and enjoy a car-free afternoon along Howell Mill Road between 8th Street and 17th Street. Pedestrians, bicycles, strollers, rollers and scooters are welcome. For those arriving by vehicle, nearby parking is easy and plentiful, find parking options here: www.upperwestsideatl.org/parking.

WHEN          Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

Noon – 6 p.m.

WHERE         Howell Mill Road between 8^th Street and 17th Street. 

17^th St. at Howell Mill Road.

Note: 8th Street, 10th Street, 17th Street and Trabert Avenue will remain open for vehicle traffic to cross Howell Mill Road during Westside Stride. 

Route map available here: https://www.westsidestride.org/about.html 

ATTENDANCE

Westside Stride is free to attend! Last year, thousands of visitors headed to the Upper Westside to take advantage of this outdoor day of fun, get to know the district and celebrate the lovely fall weather. 

WHO              

Westside Stride is presented by the Upper Westside Improvement District and generously sponsored by local property owners and businesses. 

WHY

To bring awareness to the value of creating walkable communities and to highlight the local businesses, retail spaces and award-winning restaurants found in the Upper Westside district.

About Upper Westside Community Improvement District (CID)

The Upper Westside is a Community Improvement District (CID), a special governmental entity formed by local commercial property owners and legislated by the City of Atlanta. Created in 2016 by a group of civic-minded commercial property owners who value smart growth, the Upper Westside Improvement District works to enhance the transportation network, connectivity, safety, and experience for all in Atlanta’s Upper Westside through investment and community partnerships. https://upperwestsideatl.org/