Pumpkin patches, apple picking, corn mazes, fall is in the air and there are a number of fall activities happening around the ATL that the whole family can enjoy! From farmers markets to parades and fall festivals, here’s a list of cool fall activities happening in and around the ATL.
Farmers Markets
Peachtree Road Farmers Market: Atlanta’s largest producer-only market, with more than 70 vendors offering certified organic produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods and more. SNAP benefits are doubled here, making it one of the most accessible wellness hubs in the city.
8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, March 1-Dec. 20.
2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta.
peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com.
Grant Park Farmers Market: Find locally grown produce, pupusas, jams and baked goods. With picnic tables and plenty of seating, it’s as much a neighborhood hangout as it is a market.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays.
1040 Grant St. SE, Atlanta.
cfmatl.org
Morningside Farmers Market: Atlanta’s first all-organic market, known for immune-boosting mushrooms, heirloom garlic and fresh juices. Only certified organic farmers sell here.
8-11:30 a.m. Saturdays.
1411 N. Morningside Drive NE, Atlanta
morningsidemarket.com
Tucker Farmers Market: A Thursday evening stop where vendors bring local produce, baked goods, dinner options and live music. I
4-7 p.m. Thursdays, April 24-Oct. 30. 4882
Lavista Road, Tucker
tuckerfarmersmarket.com
Woodstock Farm Fresh Market: Runs every Saturday through December and is located by Reformation Brewery’s Backyard. They have local produce, Georgia-raised meats, seafood, honey, baked bread, jams, bath and beauty products and more.
8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, April 26-Dec. 27
665 Elm Drive, Woodstock
woodstockfarmersmarket.com.
Green Market at Piedmont Park: This Saturday market brings fresh produce, jams, artisan goods and prepared foods for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy a walk in the park while you shop.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, March 29–Dec. 13.
1071 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta.
piedmontpark.org
Farms and orchards
B.J. Reece Orchards: They have apples, peaches, okra, cucumber and more! You’ll have to drive up to Ellijay, but this orchard is a fresh market wonderland with cider slushies and new soft-serve ice cream. Ellijay also hosts the Georgia Apple Festival on Oct. 11–12 and 18–19.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1-6 p.m.
Sunday. 9131 Ga. 52 East, Ellijay
reeceorchards.com.
Mercier Orchards: This is one of the Southeast’s largest family-owned orchards, offering apples, berries, preserves and its famous apple butte, perfect for cozy breakfasts at home.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge. mercier-orchards.com
Southern Belle Farm: Here you’ll find fresh-picked produce, local honey, fruit ciders, jams and pickles. Beyond the market, the farm turns into fall fun with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal carts and more.
Various hours, Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 20–Nov. 21.
658 Turner Church Road, McDonough
770-288-2582, southernbellefarm.com
Serenbe Farms: A certified organic farm in the sustainable Serenbe community offering more than 300 varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruits. Produce is sold through Serenbe’s community supported agriculture program, at the Serenbe Farmers Market and to local restaurants. Check out its events calendar for seasonal classes, tours, plant sales and kids’ programming.
8715 Atlanta Newnan Road, Chattahoochee Hills
serenbefarms.com.
Spooky Events
The Ghastly Dreadfuls: An adult only show filled with musicians, dancers and puppeteers, that features an ensemble cast that share creepy stories, frightful songs and devilish dances. The show infuses gothic tales with humor and plenty of puppets to get everyone into the Halloween spirit.
Now - Nov. 1, Thursday-Saturday weekly, 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $22. Adults, 18+ only.
Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring Street NW at 18th, Atlanta
404-873-3391
puppet.org/programs/the-ghastly-dreadfuls
Indie Craft Spooktacular: This spooky craft fair features more than 50 unique booths full of crafts, vintage items, handmade goods, eerie art pieces, and Halloween-themed goodies. They also have craft cocktails, food trucks, a costume contest, a Stranger Things scavenger hunt and a kid station with projects for all ages.
Sunday, Oct. 26, 12 -7 p.m. Kids are free, adult tickets are $5.
Atlanta Utility Works, 2903 RN Martin Street, East Point. indiecraftexperience.com/spooktacular
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade: This parade features an artist market of more than 100 vendors, with live music and you can even take a ghost tour. You also have the opportunity to enjoy fall-themed activities like pumpkin-smashing as well.
Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Free admission.
Along Moreland Avenue and Euclid Avenue primarily in Little 5 Points little5pointsofficial.com/halloween
ATL Halloween Candy Crawl: You can trick-or-treat on the Love Carriage, Georgia’s first luxury electric, horseless carriage. Come dressed in your best Halloween costumes and take a spooky ride with the whole family for an adventure through Downtown Atlanta. You’ll enjoy a scenic ride with festive music that makes a few candy-filled pit stops along the way. Each 20-minute trip includes 2-3 stops at popular Atlanta spots where there will be plenty to put into your candy bag.
Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $60 for a family package (1 adult + 1 child) with additional adults costing $30 each and additional children costing $15 each. Kids are 4-12; adults are 13+
Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Avenue West NW, Atlanta. thelovecarriage.com/halloweencandycrawl
Pine LakeFest: Art, music and food and so much more. Many of the activities are family-friendly, including face painting and fall-themed crafts, going on near the playground. Those 16 and under can enter the sand sculpture contest as well. There’s also a chalk art contest, a pet parade and Paddlepalooza, a costume-themed race of decorated floats crossing the lake. The chalk art and sand sculpture contests are both free to enter.
Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free admission.
Pine Lake Beach House. Parking is only available at Rockbridge Village, 4687 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain.
Free shuttle services from the parking area to the event is available
pinelakefest.com
Cherokee Heights Arts Festival: Artists and makers working in wood, metals, glass, yarn, ceramics, edible treats, paintings, jewelry, wreaths, furniture and more come together for the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival. Located right off Marietta Square, this event features two stages with free musical performances throughout the day. Food and beverages, including beer on tap, are available for purchase as well.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free admission with free street parking.
On Freyer Drive NE between Etowah and Chickasaw Drive, Marietta. cherokeeheightsartsfestival.org
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution