September–November 2026 · United States

Fall weekends with kids in Atlanta

5 family outings in and around Atlanta. Start with a harvest adventure, or keep it simple with a garden, park or woodland wander.

Seasonal details checked September 7. Opening dates vary; a seasonal date range does not mean every day is open.

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A little harvest magic

Burt’s Pumpkin Farm

Dawsonville, Georgia

September 1–November 10 · hours change in November

Free admission and parking; hayride USD $10, under 2 free; pumpkins extraFamily outing · check activity restrictions

Choose a pumpkin and add a hayride for a simple farm outing in the north Georgia foothills.

Check hours & plan your visit

Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-07. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Atlanta Botanical Garden

1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Regular outing · check current hours

Paid admission · check current ticketsAll ages

Canopy walks, imaginative installations, a children's garden, and seasonal displays make a colorful Midtown outing.

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Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-08-19. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Piedmont Park

1322 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Regular outing · check current hours

Free admission · extras may costAll ages

Playgrounds, paths, lawns, lake views, and seasonal splash features give families room to reset in Midtown.

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Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-02. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Chattahoochee Nature Center

9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075

Regular outing · check current hours

Paid admission · check current ticketsAll ages

Boardwalks, woodland trails, native wildlife, and river habitats create a gentle nature day north of the city.

Check hours & plan your visit

Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-02. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Sweetwater Creek State Park

1750 Mount Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Regular outing · check current hours

Paid admission · check current tickets5-18

Wooded creek trails lead toward mill ruins, with picnic areas and lake paddling for an easy nature escape west of town.

Check hours & plan your visit

Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-02. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

Make it your kind of weekend

One good outing is enough.

Check the opening date, pick a manageable journey and leave room for a snack break. Gardens and parks are regular outings; foliage and harvest conditions vary with the weather.

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