Best Fall Activities in Georgia

Are you ready for Fall? I am but of course I’m bias because I was born in October! Fall brings about not only cooler weather but Fall activities. Autumn is for carving pumpkins, fire pits and s’more, apple cider, football, amazing sunsets and of course leaves changing to beautiful colors before their fall!

Fall also brings about the time of year where we snuggle up and watch a movie or binge watch a show. I am patiently waiting for the last season of On My Block that comes out this month! If you can’t decide on what to watch check out my list of 100 Teen Movies to Watch.

What’s your favorite Fall Activity? Here’s my list of the best Fall Activities in Georgia:

Pumpkin Patch

This is the probably the ultimate fall activity. Pumpkin patches are great for hay rides, enjoying cider and of course picking a pumpkin. The joy of visiting a pumpkin patch is that the fun continues when you return home as you get to carve, paint or bake your pumpkin. My choice location for pumpkin picking is Burt’s Pumpkin Farm. The farm has a great variety of pumpkins to choose from in all different sizes, shapes and colors.

For an extra spooky pumpkin patch visit the Pumpkin Patch at the Historic Oakland Cemetery between October 9 and 10, 2021. For additional information visit Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery.

12 Best Pumpkin Patches in Georgia

Apple Picking

There are several of Apple Orchards in the North Georgia and it is must fall activity. The orchards will have many types apple to select from including Crimson Crisp, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady & Rome Beauty. I highly recommend visiting the orchard website for an updated list of selection before visiting. After visiting BJ Reece Apple House and Orchard recently, it quickly became my fav. We were able to ride the hay ride, go down the large slide, watch the pigs race and see some livestock. If you do visit BJ Reece don’t forget to stop at the bakery for some delicious treats.

Best Orchards for Apple Picking in Georgia

Haunted House

With October approaching many will begin to prepare for Halloween and what better way to get into the spirit of Halloween than to visit a Haunted House. Georgia has it fair share of haunted houses located through out the state but nothing compares to Netherworld. Netherworld has been my favorite for years as it provides good scares, it is massive and the outdoor area is just as entertaining as the indoor attraction. Celebrating its 25th year, Netherworld has also done a great job of keeping the public safe during the pandemic and changing the attraction to feel new each year. For more info on the extra safety precautions and schedule entry times visit October Fun! Netherworld Haunted House.

Top Three Haunted Houses in Georgia

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

If you are looking for the best way to see the fall foliage change colors this is the best Georgia fall activity to do. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway train ride starts at the train depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. Taking riders on a four-hour round trip, covering 26-mile. The trip consists of stopping at sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee for a two hour layover before returning for the train ride back to the train depot. Tickets sale out fast, so if you are looking to do this fall activity book now. If you do miss this fall activity train rides continue through the winter months with special holiday rides as well.

Corn Maze

You can find Corn Mazes at several of the pumpkin farms above listed but if you want to visit quite possibility the largest one in Georgia visit Uncle Shuck’s. Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze is 15-acres with approx. 4 miles of trails, in other words prepare to be there for awhile. There are other fall activities at the farm as well and for those that are not faint of heart, you might want to try their haunted maze too.

Best Corn Mazes in Georgia

Georgia State Fairs

Fall brings about the State Fairs and Georgia has it far share. Beginning the last weekend of September there will be a State Fair somewhere in Georgia. The Georgia State Fair will run from October 1st-11th, the State Fair in Marietta, GA runs September 23rd- October 3rd and the Georgia National Fair in Perry, GA will rung from October 7th – 17th.

Upcoming Georgia State Fairs

Sunflower Farm

Sunflowers are beautiful. Upon visiting Fausett Farms you will notice that it is great for photo ops but what is also great is that you can purchase flowers to take home too. These massive flowers are taller than me and are overall just gorgeous. If you were just thinking about going and hadn’t decided yet I say go! For more information check out my post. For more information visit their website at: https://www.fausettfarmssunflowers.com

Additional Festivals Worth a Visit

• Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival, Stone Mountain, GA
• Boo at the Zoo at North Georgia Zoo & Farm, Cleveland, GA
• Chickamauga’s Pumpkin Festival, Chickamauga, GA
• Oktoberfest , Helen, GA