Looking for fun, family-friendly events to make the most of the crisp fall season? Whether you’re in Stonecrest, Conyers, or Covington, Georgia, there’s no shortage of exciting activities to enjoy with your loved ones. From vibrant pumpkin patches and spooky Halloween festivals to scenic hayrides and cozy autumn markets, there’s something for everyone to embrace the magic of fall. This guide will help you discover the best seasonal events in these charming towns, ensuring you create lasting memories with your family. Let’s dive into the fall festivities and make this season unforgettable!
Updated 9/30/2024
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Fall Kids Activities
Kids Fishing Derby by Newton County Parks & Recreation (September 21)
ACTON Children's Business Fair (October 5)
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- Public Kids Fishing Event at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (September 28)
- Toddler Storytime at the Atlanta History Center (October 2)
- Girls in the Great Outdoors at Fernbank (November 9)
Family Activities
Newton County Rodeo (September 20 - 21)
First Thursday Food Trucks in Oxford (October 3, November 7 & December 5)
Faith & Blue - Conyers (October 4)
It's Fall Y'all Festival - Covington (October 5)
2024 Miracle League All-Star Game (October 4 - 6)
UGA Extension Rockdale County Master Gardeners Present: GOING NATIVE! (October 12)
Fall Festival - Stonecrest (October 12)
Faith & Blue Car, Bike and Sling Show (Newton) (October 12)
Farmstand Fun Day at our Rockdale Organic Co-Farm (October 12)
Super Lunar Eclipse - Mountain Hike (October 17)
Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival (October 19)
Wild Night Out 2024 (October 19)
Charity Cruise In (October 19)
Conyers Pro Rodeo (October 25 - 26)
Oxford's 3rd Annual Fall Fun Fest (October 26)
Fall Festival at Central Church (November 3)
Fall Fest (November 16)
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- Dickey Farms Corn Maze (Open Sat-Sun starting September 21)
- 35th Annual Insectival at State Botanical Garden (September 28)
- Sunday in the Park at Oakland Cemetery (September 29)
- Scarecrows in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden (October 1 - November 3)
- Corn Maze at Lane Southern Orchards (Open Wed-Sun)
- Trick or Trot fun run through historic Oakland Cemetery (October 5)
- Friendship Festival in Social Circle (October 5)
- Armored Animals at Fernbank (October 5 - January 5)
- Itsy Bitsy Insectival at State Botanical Garden (October 11)
- Monroe Fall Fest (October 12)
- Full Moon Hike at State Botanical Garden (October 17)
Kids Workshops
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Harvest Hayride (Conyers) (September 21)
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Harvest Hayride (Lithonia) (September 21)
Home Depot Home Depot Kids DIY Workshop (In Store-Covington) (October 5)
Home Depot Kids DIY Workshop (In Store-Decatur) (October 5)
Home Depot Kids DIY Workshop (In Store-Conyers) (October 5)
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Fire Dog Bank (Conyers) (October 12)
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Fire Dog Bank (Lithonia) (October 12)
Movie Nights
Movie Night Thursdays at Johnson Park (Every Thursday night in September)
Cinema Saturday-Hispanic Heritage Celebration (October 12)
Movie Night: Inside Out 2 (September 28)
Cinema Saturday: Silly Scares Saturday (October 26)
Volunteer Opportunities
Keep Newton Beautiful: Rivers Alive Cleanup (September 21)
Rivers Alive Stream & Trash Cleanup at Arabia Mountain (October 5)
Stewardship Day @ Arabia Mountain (October 5)
Concerts
Concert: The Corey Brown Band (September 29)
Live @ Lunch Concerts on Covington Square (Thursdays at Noon in October)
Live @ Legion Concert: Uptown Funk (October 11)
Pumpkin Patches
Covington First United Methodist Church (opens October 2)
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- Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park (September 14 - November 3)
- Oakland’s 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival (October 5)
Halloween/Trunk or Treat
Lil' Witches and Warlocks Magical Moonlight Walk (October 5)
Haunted History Tours at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Session 1 (October 8)
Haunted History Tours at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Session 2 (October 9)
Rockdale County's Trunk or Treat (October 25)
Trunk or Treat Night (October 25)
Halloween Festival (October 26)
Trunk or Treat at Prospect Church at Oak Hill (October 26)
Trunk or Treat & Chili Cook-Off by Wesley Methodist Church, Covington (October 27)
Trunk or Treat at Covington First United Methodist Church (October 27)
Trunk or Treat at Living Way World Church (October 27)
Trick or Treat at Legion Field (October 31)
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- Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tour (October 17-20; 24-27)
- Boo at the Zoo (October 19-20; 26-27)
- Trick or Treat at the Children's Museum of Atlanta (October 19)
- Haunted Hayride at Shady Dale Rodeo Grounds (October 19)
- Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek (October 19)
- Dinosaur Trick or Treat at Fernbank (October 26)
- The Great Trick or Treat at Atlanta History Center (October 27)
- Downtown Trick or Treating in Social Circle (October 31)
Adults Only Events (Farther Away)
- Fernbank After Dark: Potions & Poisons (October 11)
- Fernbank Fright Night (October 25)
- Fernbank After Dark: Cocktails & the Cosmos (November 8)
