home tours and an amazing kids area, this festival is a great way to celebrate the sights and smells of autumn. Tot Spot at Atlantic Station Tuesdays through Sept. 26 Every Tuesday bring your littles down to Atlantic Station for a morning filled with fun adventures, surprise visitors from places like Zoo Atlanta or the Center for Puppetry Arts, face painters, storytellers and more.
The Tot Spot at Atlantic Station
ATLANTA FALL FAMILY FUN ON A BUDGET
Save money and still have fun at one of these free and cheap family-friendly events in Atlanta this fall. 6th Annual Atlanta World Kite Festival Oct. 28 Head to Piedmont Park for kite flying, face painting, music and food trucks. Keep an eye on the website as events are added. Candler Park Fall Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 1 Candler Park’s Fall Festival is a can’t-miss event for fall in the greater Atlanta area. Featuring more than 200 arts and crafts booths, in addition to music, food trucks,
Pin Trading at Hard Rock Cafe Second Sunday of the month Join other pin traders for Hard Rock’s monthly pin trading event. Attendees enjoy food, drink, raffles and access to exclusive pins. Outside Skills Day Sept. 17 Expect canoeing, camping, cooking and more. Spend the afternoon learning some basic outdoor skills at Chattahoochee Nature Center. General admission is $10. Grilled Cheese Festival Oct. 7 Who said grilled cheese? Yum! Restaurants from all over the city will be serving up savory bites of these ooey, gooey, cheesy treats all day. Try a few or try them all and then vote for the best grilled cheese in Atlanta. In addition,
there will be frosty brews, live entertainment, contests and activities throughout the day. Located at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park. Cost is $12. Sunday Fundays at The Rock Ranch Sundays in October Spend a seriously fun day at The Rock Ranch. Enjoy all the attractions, from pony rides and zip lines to Tiny Town and the petting zoo. Don’t forget the corn maze and to pick your Halloween pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. You can also enjoy a good Southern meal and fun shopping in the gift shop to round out your adventure. General admission is $13. Check out our list for an ongoing list of free and fun things to do at Atlanta.net. — Joleen Pete
HOW TO HAVE AN ACTIONPACKED ADVENTURE DAY IN ATLANTA Enjoy parks and trails for hiking, biking and running, and then be sure to hit these renowned dining spots and coveted craft breweries around the city.
Fuel up at Condesa Coffee. Start your journey with a jolt at Condesa Coffee’s flagship location in the Old Fourth Ward beneath the Tribute Lofts, at the corner of Freedom
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