Fall Break Fun Around Atlanta

Classes will not meet Oct. 14 – 15 for fall break. If you’re looking to explore the city, there are plenty of events and attractions to get you in the fall spirit.  

Scott Antique Market 

When: Oct. 10 – 13  
Where: Atlanta Expo Centers, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30354 

Peruse over 360,000 square feet of antiques and vintage furniture, clothing, art, and more at the “world’s largest monthly indoor antique and interiors show.” The market opens the second weekend of every month.  

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Fernbank After Dark: Potions and Poison 

When: Friday, Oct. 11, 7 – 11 p.m. 
Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History 

As Halloween approaches, get in the holiday spirit at the Fernbank Museum for a “spooky night filled with potions, poisons, and hands-on science experiments.”  

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Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival   

When: Oct. 11 – 12 
Where: Downtown Alpharetta 

The Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival will feature more than 30 performances on six stages over two days. Musicians will be sharing the stories behind their songs and discussing the importance of music in the community. Admission to the festival is free.  

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Atlanta Pride Festival  

When: Oct. 12 – 13  
Where: Piedmont Park  

Hosted by Atlanta Pride, the festival includes musical performances, entertainment, and community engagement opportunities. The Georgia Tech LGBTQIA Resource Center will participate in Sunday’s parade. 

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Wellness by the Water: Mantras and Mantas 

When: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.  
Where: Georgia Aquarium 

With the Georgia Aquarium’s largest exhibit as a backdrop, instructors from Dancing Dog Yoga will lead a yoga session for all skill levels. Proceeds from the event benefit the aquarium’s research and conservation efforts.  

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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.  

   

Gibbs Gardens  

When: Tuesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
Where: 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground, GA 30107  

As the leaves change, take a trip north of Atlanta to Gibbs Gardens, one of the nation’s largest residential estate gardens. The 300-acre property features plants from all over the world, along with ponds and waterfalls throughout.  

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Little 5 Points Ghost Tour  

Dates and times vary 

Take a trip through the historic Atlanta neighborhood, visiting historic and haunted landmarks on the mile-long tour. Tickets are available for multiple times each night. 
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Spend Time in Nature 

With sunshine and cooler temperatures in the forecast for fall break, enjoy a hike on walking trails around the metro area

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