Free and Fun Ways to Spend Fall Break in Atlanta
Fall on Campus
It’s finally fall, and, for some, it’s finally fall break. Classes will not meet Oct. 5 – 6. For those staying in town, the city offers many attractions and events.
When: Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. (vs. Duke) and Sunday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m. (vs. UNC)
Where: O’Keefe Gymnasium
Support the Yellow Jackets as they host two home matches during the break.
When: Oct. 2 – 3
Where: Downtown Decatur
The annual celebration of literature will take place at venues around Downtown Decatur again this year. The festival is free but some sessions may request an RSVP. Be sure to check out the session with former Georgia Tech president G. Wayne Clough on Oct. 3 at 11 a.m.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Buckhead Village
The Buckhead Village district will host an open-air European style market filled with food, crafts, and live music.
When: Oct. 3 – 4
Where: Candler Park, 1500 McLendon Ave. NE
Stop by Candler Park for one of the most beloved festivals in metro Atlanta, featuring two days of entertainment, food, and rides. Admission to the festival is free.
When: Oct. 3 – 4
Where: 6009 Memorial Drive, Unit 14, Stone Mountain, GA
If you appreciate retro or vintage gaming (or maybe you played on an older system growing up), check out this expo a bit north of the city. Entry is free.
When: Oct. 3 – 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Oakland Cemetery
This free, family-friendly festival celebrates the season with costume contests, pumpkin decorating, and games. In addition to finding the perfect pumpkin, the Harvest Market features local purveyors of handmade foods and goods.
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
Dates and hours vary by venue.
Find the perfect pumpkin for your fall decor and navigate through a corn maze to celebrate the arrival of fall, with each location offering a unique lineup of family-friendly activities.
- Randy’s Pumpkin Patch, Lawrenceville
- Buford Corn Maze, Buford
- Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze, Dawsonville
- Sleepy Hollow Farm, Powder Springs
- Southern Belle Farm, McDonough
- Burt’s Farm, Dawsonville
- Pettit Creek Farms, Cartersville
- Berry Patch Farms, Woodstock
- Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
Spend Time in Nature
With sunshine and cooler temperatures in the forecast for fall break, enjoy a hike on walking trails around the metro areawalking trails around the metro area.