Fall is clearly here! My favorite time of the year here in Atlanta. There are so many things to do around town during Fall that I probably will need an excel spreadsheet to plan our weekend.
I know I’m already behind in some of the fun that was going on last week – from free museum to fun Dinosaur show.. Don’t worry. There are still a lot going on in the next few weeks.
Here are fun Fall Fairs & Festivals Around Atlanta for this weekend
1) Atlanta Greek Festival
Don’t miss out on a chance to enjoy all things Greek at our doorstep. Let’s go out and become Greek for a day. You will get to experience the sight, smell and sound of all thing Greek at Atlanta Greek Festival – Food, Fun and Opa!
Atlanta Greek Festival Info:
Place: Greek Orthodox Cathedral 2500 Clairmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Date: October 2-4 (Fri-Sun)
Time: Fri & Sat – 11am – 11pm, Sun – 12pm – 7pm
Cost: Adult – $3, Children (12 and under) – $1
Website: www.atlantagreekfestival.org
2) North Georgia State Fair
Yes, I know I’m probably late in getting into this info. But it’s probably better be late than never. If you haven’t gone yet, you still have this weekend to check out the North Georgia State Fair. With a lot of line up for fun entertainments for the whole family, I will bore you to say the same thing that you can find on their website. I think the weather this weekend will be perfect for outdoor activity like this.
Tip: Bring 5 non-perishable can good items to receive 1 FREE adult ticket and 3 non-perishable can good items to receive 1 FREE student ticket. (Valid only on Oct 2-4)
North Georgia State Fair Info:
Place: Jim R. Miller Park 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008
Date: October 1-4 (Fri-Sun)
Time: Fri – 4pm – 12am, Sat – 10am – 12am, Sun – 12:30pm – 7pm
Cost: Adult – $5, Children (7-12) – $2, Children (6 and under) – FREE
Website: www.northgeorgialstatefair.com
3) Annual Pumpkin Festival
Check out the 7th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park. There are lots of activities and entertainments for everyone. Bring your kids in their costume and join in the parade and costume contest. Walk around the pumpkin patch, go on scavenger hunt or just simply sit down to listen to the fun storyteller.
Annual Pumpkin Festival Info:
Place: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain, GA
Date: October 2-31 (Fri-Sun)
Time: Fri & Sun– 10am – 5pm, Sat – 10am – 10pm
Cost: Check website for more info
Website: www.stonemountainpark.com
4) Norcross Art Festival
Come out and visit Historic Downtown Norcross and enjoy the art festival. The festival will showcase more than 100 artists and fun entertainment for the whole family. Kids will enjoy the Kidz Zone – a place with fun activities for kids including face painting, sand art, inflatable zoo, train ride and many more.
Norcross Art Festival Info:
Place: Historic Downtown Norcross, Norcross , GA
Date: October 3-4 (Sat-Sun)
Time: Sat – 10am – 6pm, Sun – 11am – 5pm
Cost: FREE
Website: www.norcrossartfest.com
5) Sunday in the Park
A day walking around a cemetery might not be what you have in mind for a fun weekend with kids. BUT the Historic Oakland Cemetery – Sunday in the Park is not your typical cemetery. This Sunday, Historic Oakland Cemetery will celebrate its 30th Anniversary of Sunday in the Park. There will be a variety of fun activities for kids like Teddy Bear Tea, story teller, scavenger hunt and the Bubble man. Parents can enjoy great food from Six Feet Under, The Varsity, Stella, Nicks To Go and more, live music and artist markets. After that, the whole family can enjoy carriage ride or walking tour.
Sunday in the Park Info:
Place: Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Date: October 4 (Sun)
Time: Sun – 12pm – 6pm
Cost: FREE with suggested donation of $3
Website: www.oaklandcemetery.com
