Family Weekend Guide

Atlanta family weekend: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25

98 events for the weekend of Oct 23–25, with 71 free and 76 indoors.

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Cost
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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Fri, Oct 23 · 2pm–10pm

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.

Details at Stone Mountain Park ↗
Fri, Oct 23 · 6pm–9:30pm

Howl on the Green

Downtown Duluth (Town Green) — Duluth · Gwinnett Co. · OTP

Duluth's downtown Halloween night with trunk-or-treat and costume fun; 2026 theme is Mad Science: Project Zombie.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at City of Duluth ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 9am–4pm

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
Details at Zoo Atlanta ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 5pm–10pm

Dinner & a BOOvie

Town Center Park — Suwanee · Gwinnett Co. · OTP

Halloween evening in Suwanee Town Center with trick-or-treating, games, food trucks and an outdoor double-feature movie.

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

Bring blankets or chairs.

Details at Explore Gwinnett ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 5pm–7pm

Spooky Springs

Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park — Sandy Springs · Fulton Co. · OTP

City of Sandy Springs trick-or-treat event for young kids with candy stations, face painting and music.

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

Parking details on the city page.

Details at City of Sandy Springs ↗

More big outings

Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm–10pm

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.

Details at Stone Mountain Park ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 9am–4pm

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
Details at Zoo Atlanta ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 2pm–9pm

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.

Details at Stone Mountain Park ↗
Oct 16 – Oct 31

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).

Details at LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 8

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.

Details at Burt's Pumpkin Farm ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 8

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.

Details at Jaemor Farms ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1

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.

Details at Randy's Pumpkin Patch ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1

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.

Details at Center for Puppetry Arts ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 8

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.

Details at Uncle Shuck's ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 7

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.

Details at Warbington Farms ↗
Oct 17 – Nov 1

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.

Details at Southern Belle Farm ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Oct 23 · 2pm–2:30pm

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
Details at Fernbank Museum ↗
Fri, Oct 23 · 6pm–8pm

Evening Hikes

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

Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest as dusk descends and evening falls.

  • Ages not listed
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
Details at Fernbank Museum ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 10am–12pm

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.

Details at Atlanta Botanical Garden ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 10am

Frog Feeding

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

Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the frogs jump into action when presented with their meals.

  • Ages not listed
  • Paid: free with admission
Details at Atlanta Botanical Garden ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm–2:30pm

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
Details at Fernbank Museum ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 10am–12pm

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.

Details at Atlanta Botanical Garden ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:30am–12pm

Meet a Ranger

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

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world.

  • Ages not listed
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
Details at Fernbank Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (66, free)

From Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

11amHomeschool Friday · Embry Hills Library, Chamblee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmFriday Movie · Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta, Atlanta 6-10 · Free
3:30pmFall Movie! · East Point Branch, East Point 6-10 · Free
3:30pmPlot Buddies · Salem-Panola Library, Lithonia 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmTeen Workspace · Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, Atlanta 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10:30amSensory Play · Salem-Panola Library, Lithonia 0-2 · Free
1pmLEGO Club · Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta, Atlanta 6-10 · Free
1pmOrigami · Peachtree Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Crafternoon · Brookhaven Library, Brookhaven 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 25