With the days getting shorter, it’s time for cooler days, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice! Fall is finally here, and there’s so much going on in the ATL. From all the ooky-spooky happenings for Halloween, to fall favorites for all the family, we’re truly spoilt for choice this autumn.
Without further or do, here’s our ultimate fall bucket list for Atlanta and its surrounding areas, with the best of the best things to do this season.
1. Transport yourself to the Upside Down at Stranger Things: The Experience
There’s another incredible experience on its way to Atlanta’s historic Pullman Yards. This time, dedicated to the mysterious world of the Netflix smash 1980’s sci-fi Stranger Things! The totally rad immersive experience will take you back in time to the eighties, where you can freely explore the peculiar town of Hawkins, Indiana. Epic audiovisual sets, supernatural mysteries, and pulse-racing encounters will bring the cult TV sensation to life, right before your very eyes. Click here for tickets.
2. Take a boozy journey through the legendarily spooky Sleepy Hollow
Another immersive experience is coming to Atlanta that’s perfect for spooky season! Enjoy a selection of cocktails as you make your way through a mini-verse dedicated to the classic tale of Sleepy Hollow. From an encounter with a witch to strange happenings under the full moon, get pumped for Halloween at this unmissable experience. Click here for more information & tickets.
3-6. Plan the perfect Halloween this spooky season
Speaking of these creepy yet must-see happenings in the ATL, there’s so much to do to celebrate and honor Halloween in Atlanta. From the Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade to the scariest haunted houses in the Southeast. Check out some recommendations below or click here for the full round-up.
- Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade, L5P
- Halloween Bar Crawl, throughout ATL
- Save The Video Store Horror Experience, Underground Atlanta
- Oakland Cemetery, Oakland
7-10. Pick a pumpkin or two at these awesome pumpkin patches!
If you don’t carve a pumpkin, are you really honoring Halloween? Check out these perfect pumpkin patches in and around Atlanta this fall.
- Ponce City Market, Old Fourth Ward
- Oakland Cemetery, Oakland
- Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze, Dawsonville
- Mitcham Farm, Oxford
11. Get loud and proud at Atlanta Pride’s free festival!
Atlanta Pride is back following two years of altercations and cancellations due to the pandemic. Big Freedia, Flo Rida, and Betty Who are set to headline the free festival in Piedmont Park, and awesome events will be taking over party hotspots across the ATL. Expect an unmissable parade, club nights, and more. For more information, click here.
12-15. Get mesmerized by music at these enchanting Candlelight concerts
The Candlelight concert series has been taking Atlanta by storm. Enjoy a host of concerts illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of the most iconic venues in Atlanta. Check out some recommendations below or click here for fall’s extensive line-up of magical concerts.
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
- Candelight Open Air: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
- Candlelight: Sci Fi and Fantasy Scores
- Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Season & More
16-19. Soak up the autumnal views at these awesome spots for fall foliage!
There’s so much greenery in and around Atlanta so as soon as fall swings around, the ATL gorgeously transitions into shades of orange and brown. Get your camera at the ready, and get ready for fall in A-Town by checking out our favorite spots for fall foliage.
- Sweetwater Creek, Lithia Springs
- Piedmont Park, Midtown
- Fernbank Museum, Druid Hills
- Roswell Mill, Fulton County
20. Channel your inner-street artist at this graffiti workshop in L5P
Looking for a fun and unique way to tap into your creativity? Grab some spray paint and unleash your inner street artist on your own canvas at this interactive workshop. Click here for more information and to reserve your spot this fall!
21-24. Get spooked at these terrifying haunted houses in and around Atlanta
One of the most popular ways to celebrate Halloween is by getting into the terrifying spirit of the season, at some of the scariest haunted houses on offer! Check out our recommendations below.
- Netherworld, Stone Mountain
- Nightmare’s Gate, Douglasville
- Fright Nights at Six Flags, Austell
- Buford’s Corn Maze, Buford
25. Step directly into classic paintings at the Claude Monet exhibition
Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century. Feel like you’re walking directly into his beautiful paintings, and delve into the one-of-a-kind insight available at this magical exhibit. Get your tickets by clicking here!
26-30. Get toasty on Atlanta’s favorite heated outdoor patios
Things are getting cooler, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of Atlanta’s favorite outdoor dining hotspots! From campfire vibes, to some of the ATL’s finest eateries, keep enjoying your meals outside this fall. Check out some recommendations below or click here for the full round-up.
- Ladybird Grove & Mess, Old Fourth Ward
- Ecco, Midtown & Buckhead
- The White Bull, Decatur
- Gypsy Kitchen, Buckhead
- Bar.bacoa, Virginia Highland
31-34. Get completely lost at one of our corn mazes!
Perhaps you’ve noticed a couple of iconic corn mazes already make an appearance on this list. As one of Atlanta’s favorite (and everyone’s, let’s be honest) family-friendly Halloween traditions, going to one of the corn mazes in and around the Metropolitan area is a great option for celebrating this creepy time of year. Check out or recommendations below.
- Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze, Dawsonville
- Buford Corn Maze, Buford
- Mitcham Farm, Oxford
- Southern Belle Farm, McDonough
35. Delve into the Wizarding World at this exciting Harry Potter exhibition
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, a comprehensive exhibit that celebrates all things Harry Potter and the expanded Wizarding World, is finally making its way to the ATL this fall. Witches, wizards, muggles, and everyone in between can get up-close and personal with exclusive items from the Wizarding World, including original costumes to authentic props, and beyond.
36. Visit the iconic Georgia Aquarium
Encounter dolphins, tropical fish, sharks, beluga whales, and so much more at Georgia Aquarium. As the largest aquarium in the United States, prepare to dive into the deep at this must-see ATL attraction. Click here to get your tickets!
37-40. Enjoy beers and bratwurst by celebrating Oktoberfest
From our awesome craft breweries to Oktoberfest events, check out some of our fall recommendations below to honor and celebrate the beloved German holiday. Or click here for the full round-up.
- Oktoberfest Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward (Sept 30-Oct 2)
- Chalktoberfest, Marietta (October 8 & 9)
- Tucktoberfest, Tucker Brewing Company (until Oct 2)
- Oktoberfest in Helen, Helen GA
41-44. Eat out or drunk up at Atlanta’s unique bars and restaurants
From the most beautiful restaurants in Atlanta to the weird and the wonderful. Check out this season’s unique eat recommendations in and around the city.
- Brunch Xperience, Westside
- Dinner Detective, Sonesta Atlanta Northwest
- The Painted Duck, Westside
- The Garden Room, Buckhead
45. Get completely wild at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta is one of the many awesome attractions in Atlanta. Located in Grant Park, witness cuddly giant pandas, sleepy sloths, slithering snakes, a rare white rhino named Mumbles, and more. Click here to get your tickets!
46. Immerse yourself in dream-like worlds at Illuminarium
Explore the depths of space. Sip cocktails in a Tokyo night market. From exhilarating natural wonders to enriching cultural moments and beyond, you’ll be immersed in the world’s most extraordinary experiences at Illuminarium. Click here for more information and tickets.
47-50. Get as many pumpkin spice lattes as possible!
Yes, it’s Halloween-time which means its the anticipated return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The Starbucks staple has come a long way since its foundations, but ditch the ‘bucks for one of these local hotspots for a PSL fix in Atlanta this fall. Click here for the full round-up.
- Hodgepodge Coffeehouse, Reynoldstown, Decatur, and Ormewood
- Rev Coffee, Smyrna, and Heritage Sandy Springs Market every Saturday
- Dancing Goats Coffee, Buckhead, Midtown, Decatur, and more!
- Moonbird Coffee, Chamblee
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