Things to Do for Kids in Atlanta in October 2026
Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival
Stone Mountain
Through November 1, 2026
The Pumpkin Festival takes place Friday-Sunday until November 1st. Ticket holders enjoy family-friendly park attractions and not-so-spooky Halloween-themed entertainment throughout the day. At night the whole park glows and visitors enjoy a pumpkin-themed laser show (additional cost). Website
Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Over Georgia
Austell
Weekends through November 1, 2026
Tricks and Treats includes all the fun of Fright Fest but without the scary stuff. During daytime hours on weekends in September 12 - November 1, families head to Six Flags Over Georgia for family-friendly rides, cute Halloween surprises, and Trick or Treat Town. Website
Georgia State Fair
Hampton
October 2 - 11, 2026
Georgia's State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions and carousels, live shows, concessions, a family magic show, a petting zoo, and more. It all takes place at the Echo Park Speedway. Website
Haunted Seas at Georgia Aquarium
Downtown
October 2 - November 1, 2026
This October, Haunted Seas returns with brand-new characters, chilling legends, and spine-tingling sights. Website
Crabapple Fest
Milton - FREE
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Families head to Crabapple Road in Milton the first Saturday of October for the city's annual Crabapple Fest. Shoppers love the antiques and arts vendors. Football fans appreciate the giant TV for watching their favorite college football games. Everyone enjoys the variety of food. Website
Roswell's Youth Day Celebration
Roswell - FREE
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The long-standing Youth Day in Roswell tradition continues this year with the beloved parade and celebration. Website
Candler Park Fall Fest
Candler Park - FREE
October 3 & 4, 2026
One of the most popular events in Candler Park and the surrounding metro Atlanta area, the Fall Fest has an artist market, food trucks, and live music. Candler Park Fall Fest features an awesome children's area called Kidlandia. Website
Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta - FREE
October 3 & 4, 2026
This is not just any pumpkin patch-- it's in a cemetery! Families visit historic Oakland Cemetery's north public grounds for a two-day pumpkin patch and festival. Website
Cumming Country Fair & Festival
Cumming
October 8 - 18, 2026
Families love this fair becasuse it has all the traditional elements: delicious food, fun rides, attractions (think magicians), and concerts. Website
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Hiawassee
October 9-11 & 15-17, 2026
Families enjoy two weekends at the Fall Festival, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. The festival includes music performances, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture. Website
The Great Pumpkin Fest
Canton - FREE
Sunday, October 10, 2026
Cherokee County throws a mega fall/Halloween festival with a DJ, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a petting zoo and hay ride. But that's not all. Kids get a kick out of the pumpkin launcher too. They even have axe throwing and archery. Website
Chalktoberfest
Marietta - FREE
October 10 & 11, 2026
There is something for every member of the family at Chalktoberfest, a free event on the Historic Marietta Square hosted by The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. The Chalk event is held in conjunction with a Craft Beer Festival. Website
Georgia Apple Festival
Ellijay
October 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2026
Check out the crispiest, juiciest apples from Georgia's apple capital--Ellijay. For two weekends, Ellijay hosts the Georgia Apple Festival complete with arts and crafts, food, an auto show and live music. Website
Fairies in the Garden
Decatur - FREE
October 10 - 24, 2026
Fairy fans descend on Woodlands Garden in Decatur for this annual event, which lasts for two weeks. Kids dress up in fairy costumes and discover fairy houses hidden in the forest. Parents can download a map prior to attending. Website
Fall Festival on Ponce
Atlanta - FREE
October 11 & 12, 2025
Families check out 125 displays of arts and crafts (think folk and outsider style) at historic Olmsted Linear Park. Besides the main attraction, visitors can explore the children's area, try local food and beverages, and listen to acoustic music. Website
HarvestFest at Marietta Square
Marietta - FREE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Marietta's HarvestFest celebrates the best of fall with a ton of fun, free activities, including an arts & crafts show, touch-a-truck, pie-eating contest, Halloween kids festival, costume contest, and more! Website
Brookhaven International Fest
Brookhaven - FREE
October 17 & 18, 2026
An assortment of cultures will be woven together for Brookhaven’s annual International Festival along the Peachtree Creek Greenway. The event features a variety of live cultural performances and music, international cuisine, an art walk, interactive art creation, a Kidz Zone, health screenings and vendors. Website
Sugar Rush Arts Festival in Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill - FREE
October 17 & 18, 2026
This sweet festival in Sugar Hill includes music, art, a kids' zone, and yummy food and drinks! Website
Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade
Little Five Points - FREE
October 17 & 18, 2026
Little Five Points is always THE place for cool, eclectic fun and Halloween is the culmination of that awesomeness. On Saturday, kids search Little Five for monster stickers designed by local artists from 12pm-5pm. On Sunday, families check out the famed parade at 1pm as well as the artist market (running all weekend). Website
Boo at the Zoo
Grant Park
October 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31, 2026
Zoo Atlanta hosts Boo at the Zoo for two weekends in October...and Halloween night for 2026! Kids come dressed in costumes for a not-so-scary Halloween festival during the day. Families enjoy games, dancing and get to trick-or-treat all while seeing animals. Website
Goblins in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Midtown
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Enjoy a Halloween costume party at the Atlanta Botanical Garden with fall activities while exploring Scarecrows in the Garden. Activities include Goblins Runway, dance performances, mini-pumpkin decorating, and a pumpkin hunt. Website
Peachtree City Fall Festival and Movie Night
Peachtree City - FREE
Friday, October 23, 2026
The City of Peachtree City throws a Fall Festival & Movie Night with games, open play areas, food, police and fire displays, touch-a-truck, trick or treat, canine demonstration, and more! Website
Howl on the Green
Duluth - FREE
Friday, October 23, 2026
Families kick off Halloween fun with this Duluth tradition on the city's Town Green. Theme this year: Mad Scientists/Project Zombie. Visitors can expect food, treats and live entertainment. The event is fun for the whole family, even the furry ones. Website
Snellville Fall Festival
Snellville
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Snellville's favorite festival is back this year with music, food and lots of fun kids' activities. Parents can purchase $15 activity bands for their children which gives them access to a rock wall, several inflatables and a train. Kids and dogs can particpate in costume contests too. Website
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at Fernbank
Druid Hills
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Live it up at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat party for children of all ages. Website
Trick-or-Treat at Children's Museum of Atlanta
Downtown
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Costumed kids hit the Children's Museum at night for this annual event. Guests play, dance to music from a live DJ, and of course, score lots of candy. Website
Haints and Saints/Day of the Dead Parade
Decatur - FREE
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Decatur’s popular Halloween-themed parade, Haints and Saints, is back with a Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) twist. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to put on their best, weirdest, cutest or most beautiful costumes. Website
Virginia Highland Candy Crawl
Virginia-Highland - FREE
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Everyone is invited to trick or treat before Halloween in Virginia Highland's shopping district. Costumed kids travel from shop to shop, collecting candy during this fun, free event. Website
Halloween Skelebration in Woodstock
Woodstock - FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Woodstock's Halloween night event includes treats, carnival games, music, mini golf, activities, crafts, inflatables, food vendors, giant bubble making, and playfully spooky sites throughout the park! Website