Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend in the ATL? You’ve gotta check out the massive Candler Park Fall Fest! This amazing 2-day festival is definitely one of the most beloved festivals in metro Atlanta… and for good reason!
With tons of fall favorite activities, this festival transforms the whole neighborhood, park & surrounding streets into an all-out fall fest! Keep scrolling to learn more.
What is Candler Park Fall Fest 2026?
The Candler Park Fall Festival is two days of music, art, food, games, rides and special attractions, drawing more than 20,000 people EACH DAY. And the best part? It’s totally free to enter!
And not only is the event FREE for the public, but every dollar raised by this volunteer-run event goes straight back to the community! The Candler Park Neighborhood Organization uses that money to fund critical infrastructure improvements and upgrades to the park itself.
What can festival-goers expect at the Candler Park Fall Fest this weekend?
There are SO many fun things to expect at the fall fest, including:
- a massive artisan craft market
- fun local activations, rides & entertainment
- live music
- the Candler Park 5k & 1M Fun Run
- food & drinks
And so much more!
And this year, the Trees for Tuition Original Smash-a-Lantern is headed back to Candler Park for the 4th year in a row! Pretty much exactly what it sounds like, Smash-a-Lantern is the perfect place to smash pumpkins! Patrons already enjoying Fall Fest can purchase a pumpkin to smash in the Trees for Tuition booth starting at $10 and choose between a baseball bat, sledge hammer, and mallet to obliterate their pumpkin! Super messy, super fun!
Okay, I’ve gotta check this out!
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4 | 11 AM – 7PM
Where: Candler Park
Cost: FREE! & open to all
You can learn more about the Fall Fest on Candler Park’s website, here!
Don’t miss out, Atlanta! Get ready to smash some pumpkins, buy some art, and enjoy alllllll the best community vibes!