Atlanta family weekend: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival

Stone Mountain Park — Stone Mountain · DeKalb Co. · OTP

Play-by-day, glow-by-night fall festival with storybook characters and pumpkin-themed attractions.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Ticket prices and parking fees are on the park site.

Trains and Trunks or Treat

Southeastern Railway Museum — Duluth · Gwinnett Co. · OTP

Halloween open house at the railway museum, with trunk-or-treat from decorated classic cars.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Cost not listed

Boo at the Zoo

Zoo Atlanta (Grant Park) — Atlanta (Grant Park) · Fulton Co. · ITP

It's that time of year when Atlanta's favorite fun family Halloween festival returns!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with general admission; free for members and kids under 3

Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival

Stone Mountain Park — Stone Mountain · DeKalb Co. · OTP

Play-by-day, glow-by-night fall festival with storybook characters and pumpkin-themed attractions.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Ticket prices and parking fees are on the park site.

Brick-or-Treat at LEGO Discovery Center

LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta (Phipps Plaza) — Atlanta (Buckhead) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Halloween Minifigure Monsters adventure inside the indoor LEGO attraction (best for ages 3–10).

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with admission (from $24.99 online)
• Indoors

During attraction hours, 10am–5pm (last entry 3:30pm).

Burt's Pumpkin Farm

Burt's Pumpkin Farm — Dawsonville (day trip) · Dawson Co. · OTP

Classic North Georgia pumpkin farm with hayrides and the new drive-through Harvest House pumpkin.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Under $15: Free to visit; hayride $10 + tax (under 2 free)

October: open daily 9am–6pm. Check the farm's November hours. About 1 hour north of Atlanta.

Jaemor Farms Harvest Celebration & Corn Maze

Jaemor Farms — Alto (day trip) · Banks Co. · OTP

Fall farm festival with a Dolly Parton corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin train, farm slides and apple cannons.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: General entry $21 on peak days (Fri–Sun)

October: Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 10am–7pm. November dates: Nov 6–8 (same hours). About 75 minutes from Atlanta.

Randy's Pumpkin Patch

Randy's Pumpkin Patch — Lawrenceville · Gwinnett Co. · OTP

Long-running Gwinnett pumpkin patch, open evenings and weekends through Nov 1.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Cost not listed

Hours: Fri 5–10pm (Fri Oct 16 fall-break hours 2–10pm), Sat 12–10pm, Sun 12–9pm. Free weekend overflow shuttle.

Spookhouse Annie (puppet show)

Center for Puppetry Arts — Atlanta (Midtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Halloween-season puppet show, recommended for ages 4+.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid
• Indoors

Runs Oct 14–Nov 1. Listed showtimes include Fri Oct 16 10am & 11:30am, Sat Oct 17 11am/1pm/3pm, Sun Oct 18 1pm & 3pm; check the calendar for later weekends.

Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Uncle Shuck's — Dawsonville (day trip) · Dawson Co. · OTP

15-acre corn maze, wagon rides, kiddie maze, jumpy pad and an after-dark haunted trail for older kids.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Corn maze $18; haunted trail $24; combo $29 (4 & under free; +3.5% card fee)

October: Fri–Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–6pm. November: Fri 4–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–6pm.

Warbington Farms Fall Season

Warbington Farms — Cumming · Forsyth Co. · OTP

Fun park with a hayride, barnyard, corn maze, jumping pillow, mega slide and pumpkin patch.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Fall season ends Nov 7. Farm says to call for hours: 770-889-1515.

Fall Festival weekends at Southern Belle Farm

Southern Belle Farm — McDonough · Henry Co. · OTP

Farm fall festival with 30+ activities, a pumpkin patch, market and bakery.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: $24.95 activity admission; kids 2 & under free; pumpkin patch & market free to enter

Peak weekends Oct 17–18, 24–25, Oct 31–Nov 1. Hours: Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 1pm–7pm. Activity tickets bought online.

Little Five Points Halloween Festival

Little Five Points — Atlanta (Little Five Points) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Two-day Halloween festival with 100+ art vendors, live music, skate ramps and pumpkin smashing.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Free

Festival Sat–Sun 12–7pm; the parade is Sunday Oct 18 at 1pm. Parking is extremely limited, so take MARTA.

Critter Corner

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Fall Family Fun

Atlanta Botanical Garden (Midtown) — Atlanta · Fulton Co. · ITP

Fall Family Fun in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages!

• Ages not listed
• Free

Listed as free on the Garden calendar; check whether Garden admission is required.

Live Animal Encounter

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Nature Art

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Participate in self-guided art activities incorporating themes and items found in nature

• Ages not listed
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Family Nature Walk

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest.

• Ages not listed
• Paid: Included with museum admission

Dino Talk

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Contact Paper Stained-Glass in the Art Studio

Children's Museum of Atlanta — Atlanta (Downtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Create art inspired by stained glass artists!

• Ages not listed
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Rock Identification at the Science Bar

Children's Museum of Atlanta — Atlanta (Downtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Get in on a fun, hands-on exploration of geology!

• Ages not listed
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Storytime & Madlibs at CMA On-Stage

Children's Museum of Atlanta — Atlanta (Downtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Let’s make up a silly story of our very own!

• Ages not listed
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors