16 Places to Go for Fall Fun (Updated for 2025)
The air is getting crisper, the leaves are starting to turn, and the undeniable feeling of fall is in the air. For those of us in the East Cobb and Marietta area, this means it's the perfect time to get out and enjoy all the festive fun that the season has to offer. Whether you're a family looking for the perfect pumpkin, a couple wanting to get lost in a corn maze, or an autumn lover on the hunt for a stunning sunflower field, our corner of Georgia is bursting with fall destinations. I’ve compiled a list of the best local spots, complete with everything you need to plan your perfect autumn day trip. From apple picking orchards and corn mazes to festive fairs, here's your ultimate guide to celebrating fall in and around Marietta.
Here’s the list: Enjoy!
Big Springs Farms
Opening date for 2025: Not specified online for 2025. Based on past years, it is expected to open in late September or early October.
Cost per person: No admission fee. Individual activities are priced separately (e.g., hayrides $5, corn maze $5).
Activities offered: Pumpkin patch, hayrides, a corn maze, bounce house, and gem mining.
Address: 2100 Sugar Pike Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188
Hours: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current hours.
Website: http://www.bigspringsfarms.net/
B.J. Reece Orchards
Opening date for 2025: August 23, 2025
Cost per person: Weekdays from $8, weekends from $13 (prices vary based on package)
Activities offered: U-pick apples and pumpkins, farm market, petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, jumping pillow, and a cow milking demonstration.
Address: 9131 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (U-Pick entry closes at 5 p.m.)
Website: https://reeceorchards.com/
Buford Corn Maze
Opening date for 2025: September 2, 2025
Cost per person: Corn Maze General Admission is $18.52. Haunted Forest is an additional cost.
Activities offered: Corn maze, hayrides, haunted forest, and a kids' play area.
Address: 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, GA 30519
Hours: Monday-Thursday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Website: https://bufordcornmaze.com/
Burt's Farm
Opening date for 2025: August 29, 2025
Cost per person: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current pricing.
Activities offered: Pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm store with fall decor and seasonal treats.
Address: 5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Hours: Not specified online for 2025, but the website states they are "Open Everyday."
Website: https://www.burtsfarm.com/
Chalktoberfest
Opening date for 2025: October 11-12, 2025
Cost per person: Free admission for the chalk festival. Beer and wine tasting tickets are a separate cost.
Activities offered: Chalk art viewing, a beer and wine festival, and an arts and crafts market.
Address: W Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Website: https://www.chalktoberfest.com/
Cobb County's Fall Festival of Fun
Opening date for 2025: October 25, 2025
Cost per person: Free
Activities offered: A haunted house, hayrides, arts and crafts, inflatable rides, and photo booths.
Address: Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008
Hours: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Website: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/parks/special-events/fall-festival
Fausett Farms Sunflowers
Opening date for 2025: Projected opening is September 20, 2025
Cost per person: $8 per person, kids under 5 are free.
Activities offered: Sunflower fields for photos and walking.
Address: 11336 Hwy 136 West, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Hours: Not specified online. Check social media for updates.
HarvestFest
Opening date for 2025: October 18, 2025
Cost per person: Free
Activities offered: Scarecrow display, arts and crafts vendors, carnival games, and a pie-eating contest.
Address: Glover Park, Marietta Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Website: https://visitmariettaga.com/
Hillcrest Orchards
Opening date for 2025: Operates seasonally, typically opens in September
Cost per person: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current pricing.
Activities offered: U-pick apples and pumpkins, petting zoo, pig races, wagon rides, and a farm market.
Address: 9696 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
Hours: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current hours.
Website: http://www.hillcrestorchards.net/
Mercier Orchards
Opening date for 2025: Year-round
Cost per person: Admission is free, U-pick is priced per person and varies by season.
Activities offered: U-pick apples, tractor tours, a market with baked goods and fresh produce, and a hard cider tasting room.
Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Hours: Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Website: https://www.mercier-orchards.com/
North Georgia State Fair
Opening date for 2025: September 18-28, 2025
Cost per person: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current pricing.
Activities offered: Carnival rides, games, live music, a circus, and a variety of fair food.
Address: Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008
Hours: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current hours.
Pettit Creek Farms
Opening date for 2025: Not specified online for 2025, but their fall festival typically opens in mid-September.
Cost per person: Adult Rate: $14, Child Rate: $12.
Activities offered: Hayrides, petting zoo, corn maze, and games.
Address: 337 Cassville Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Hours: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current hours.
Website: https://pettitcreekfarms.com/
Scottsdale Farms
Opening date for 2025: Not specified online for 2025, but the pumpkin patch typically opens in mid-September.
Cost per person: No admission fee. Individual activities are priced separately.
Activities offered: Pumpkin patch, hayrides, a corn maze, and lawn games.
Address: 15639 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA 30004
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Website: https://scottsdalefarms.com/
Sleepy Hollow Farm
Opening date for 2025: September 20, 2025
Cost per person: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current pricing.
Activities offered: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor rides, and a farm playground.
Address: 628 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Hours: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current hours.
Website: https://www.sleepyhollowtrees.com/
Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Opening date for 2025: Not specified online for 2025, but it typically opens in late September.
Cost per person: Corn Maze and Wagon Ride is $13. The Dark Rows: Haunted Trail is an additional cost.
Activities offered: A large corn maze, a haunted trail, a pumpkin patch, and a jumping pillow.
Address: 125 Bannister Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Website: https://uncleshucks.com/
Warbington Farms
Opening date for 2025: Not specified online for 2025, but their Fall Fun Park typically opens in mid-September.
Cost per person: Kid's Fun Park Admission: $9, Adult Fun Park Admission: $5.
Activities offered: Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, and a fun park with various activities for kids.
Address: 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, GA 30041
Hours: Not specified online for 2025. Check website for current hours.
Website: https://warbingtonfarms.com/
Happy Fall!
