Fall is the perfect time to get out and make memories with your family in Atlanta’s Sweet Spot. From corn mazes and hay rides to things that go bump in the night, Cobb County, Georgia, has the seasonal attractions you have been looking forward to all year long. Check out our Six Fall Activities for Family Fun below to start planning your autumn adventures.
SCARECROWS IN COBB
Scarecrows are taking over Cobb! Enjoy the season with family and friends at “Scarecrows on Main” in downtown Kennesaw, Acworth’s Scarecrow Parade, and “Scarecrows in the Square” in Marietta Square. Residents, organizations, and schools showcase unique scarecrows along Kennesaw’s Main Street from September 30 – November 1 for you to enjoy and vote for your favorites. The City of Acworth’s annual Scarecrow Parade, happening September 30 – November 4 allows businesses and schools to decorate Historic Downtown with scarecrows resembling favorite TV shows! Marietta’s schools and businesses have themed scarecrows that reflect the organization or Marietta’s history on display throughout October, but be sure to come back on October 19 for HarvestFest to vote for your favorite “squarecrow”!
2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave
Kennesaw, GA 30144
www.kennesaw-ga.gov/scarecrowsonmain
4415 Center St,
Acworth, GA 30101
https://acworth-ga.gov/
99 S Park Square NE
Marietta, GA 30060
www.mariettaga.gov/HarvestFest
Ready for fresh air and fun Fall activities? Sleepy Hallow Farm has got your fix from September 21 through November 2. Take a tractor ride around the farm, explore the corn maze, and then pick out your perfect pumpkin from their patch! To get to the pumpkin patch you will need to purchase general admission tickets online in advance. Make sure you stop by and meet the farm animals!
628 Sleepy Hollow Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
www.sleepyhollowtrees.com
From September 14 through November 3, Six Flags Over Georgia embraces fall with pumpkins, lights, and fair-inspired eats. Hop on a traditional ride like the Riverview Carousel and enjoy games and fun surprises in Trick or Treat Town before heading to a Halloween-themed show at one of their performance venues. Of course, spooky season isn’t complete without a float through the Monster Mansion. Just be sure to get out before the sun goes down and the haunted Fright Fest begins!
275 Riverside Parkway
Austell, GA 30168
www.sixflags.com
During October, museum visitors will experience the Root House as it would have been following a death in the household. Curtains will be drawn, and rooms will be adorned with black crepe and ribbons. In addition, visitors can view 19th-century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, and other curious artifacts related to death and mourning in the Victorian era.
80 N Marietta Parkway NW
Marietta, GA 30060
www.roothousemuseum.com
Two Cobb County cities offer tours exploring the area’s paranormal landmarks. Ghosts of Marietta hosts both walking and bus tours around downtown. Learn stories of the most haunted buildings in Marietta featured on television and the grim details of why they linger. Acworth Ghost Tours are led on foot through downtown on Friday and Saturday nights in October.
Seeking something scarier? Try Cobb County’s other Fall activities like Folklore Haunted House, Fright Fest after dark, or Escape Woods! You can also get inspired by reading our “8 Spooky Spots to Get in the Halloween Spirit” blog.
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