Atlanta Fall Bucket List

I've never met a Southerner that doesn't like love October. Honestly! Would such a person be human? Despite having 31 days, and sometimes 5 glorious weekends, there never seems to be enough October to go around. Unless I schedule our October days to make the most of the cool things happening around town, we just don't get around to doing it all. 

I've made a list of some neat things both ITP and OTP (that's inside-the-perimeter and outside-the-perimeter for all of you newbies) that you may want to take advantage of this fall. Each name links back to a website; Just hover your mouse and click for more details! I'm happy to add to the list. Just leave a comment or shoot me an email.

Now, go forth and get your pumpkin on!

1. Boo at the Zoo (Zoo Atlanta) - Special activities Saturdays and Sundays, October 18, 19, 25, & 26. 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

2. Ogre-tober and Scarecrows in the Garden (Atlanta Botanical Gardens) - Lots of Ogre-tober happenings! Click to check out their calender of events. 

3. Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tour (Oakland Cemetery) - The only time of year when tours are available after dark. Advance tickets must be purchased and sell out quickly!

4. Georgia A-Scary-Um (Georgia Aquarium) - Special extended hours. Kids 12 and under get in free if they dress in costume with each paying adult. Click the link for details!

5. Fernbank Boo-Seum Trick-or-Treat (Fernbank Museum of Natural History) - Lots of un-scary fun for the little monsters on the Saturday before Halloween. Special events throughout the museum from 10 - 2, all of which are included in admission or FREE for members.

5. Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival - Tons to do here for the kids. Check out the website! Sometimes tickets go on flash-sale. 

6. Buford Corn Maze - More than just a corn maze! Hayrides, family activities, and a haunted forest. 

7. Jaemor Farms - Take a drive up to Alto, Georgia. The farm itself is gorgeous, and there are super fun things like apple canons, slides, corn maze, pick your own pumpkins, petting zoo, etc. Even a wonderful farm market with everything from fresh produce to fried pies. This is my fave!!! Click the link for more deets!

8. Gold Rush Days - Dahlonega, GA. Before the California gold rush, there was the Dahlonega gold rush! During peak times to see fall foliage, this should be a blast!

9. Oktoberfest - Helen, GA. The town of Helen is a re-creation of an alpine village, and this year marks their 44th annual Oktoberfest. 

10. Georgia Apple Festival - Ellijay, GA. It's 43rd year as the Georgia Apple Festival, the town of Ellijay puts out quite the welcome wagon. Fun for the whole family, minus Fido (no pets allowed).

11. Six Flags Fright Fest - Frights by night and thrills by day!

12. The Great Miller Lite Chili & BBQ Cookoff - Chili? Yes, please! Held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA. 

This is is far from being complete of everything Atlanta has to offer this fall. Make sure you take the time to create some awesome, life-long memories!