Looking for fall events in Georgia that are accessible and disability-friendly? Look no further! From music festivals to pumpkin patches to special movie nights, there are plenty of activities happening throughout the state that provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Explore our list of 2024 fall events in Georgia and start planning your family outings now to make for a fun and memorable season.
Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival
September 14 – November 3, 2024 (weekends)
Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, GA
The Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park is a family-friendly event filled with festive activities such as pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving, live shows, and a scenic train ride. The park provides accessible parking, ramps, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. They also have sensory-friendly attractions and a quiet zone for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
September 18-22, 2024
Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia
This annual music festival features jazz performances from local and national artists. It offers disability-friendly accommodations, including accessible seating areas and restrooms. Visitors can enjoy free outdoor concerts, food vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
September 27, 2024
Success On The Spectrum Riverdale in Riverdale, Georgia
Success On The Spectrum is hosting a community movie night that is autism-friendly, and completely free for your family. Light snacks will be provided.
18th Annual Georgia Race for Autism and Fall Festival
October 5, 2024
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville, Georgia
The Georgia Race for Autism is a USATF certified and Peachtree Road Race qualifying 5k. This annual event will also feature a 1 Mile Fun Run, 100-yard Dash, and Tot Trot. As for the festival activities, there will be a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, balloon art, face painting, hayrides, a silent auction, resource and vendor booths, and music and entertainment for families to enjoy.
October 6, 2024
Poppell Farms in Odum, Georgia
Poppell Farms will open their gates at 10am to accommodate their friends with special needs and their families. Farm and hayride music will be turned off and all loud noises will be minimized. There will be no large crowds or long lines, and the hayride will be constantly running to avoid wait times.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s Sensory Friendly Play Time
October 6, 2024
November 3, 2024
December 1, 2024
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
The museum opens for families with children on the autism spectrum and children with sensory processing disorders to offer a sensory-modified experience. This experience includes a sensory-modified setting, limited admission, and sound and lighting adjustments. They also have a social story to help prepare families for their museum experience.
October 18-20, 2024
Twin Lakes – Rutledge in Rutledge, Georgia
A fully accessible retreat designed for families with children, parents, or individuals with disabilities living in the CSRA (central Savannah river area). Families can participate in activities such as paddle boating, making s’mores by the campfire, ziplining, rock climbing, fishing, candle making, and archery.
October 3 – 13, 2024
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Georgia
The Georgia National Fair is a large annual event featuring livestock shows, live entertainment, fair rides, arts and crafts, and delicious food. The fairgrounds are wheelchair accessible, and they provide accessible parking, ramps, and restrooms. They also offer sensory-friendly hours and a designated quiet area.
October 11 – 13, 2024
October 17 – 19, 2024
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia
This festival offers disability-friendly amenities and a family-friendly environment. It features arts and crafts vendors, live music, a flower show, carnival rides, and other unique attractions.
October 12 – 13, 2024
October 19 – 20, 2024
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds in Ellijay, Georgia
This festival celebrates the apple harvest season. It provides disability-friendly amenities such as accessible parking, ramps, and restrooms. Visitors can enjoy apple-themed food, arts and crafts vendors, on-site demonstrations, camel and pony rides, inflatables, face painting, a train ride, rock climbing, live music, and other delicious fair foods.
Special Olympics Georgia State Fall Games
October 18 – 20, 2024
Valdosta, Georgia
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will host the State Fall Games for athletes from around the state. You can register and compete in sports of Bocce, Cycling’s, Golf hole play, Softball Team Play, and Softball Individual Skills.
October 19 – 20, 2024
Camp Twin Lakes – Will-A-Way in Winder, Georgia
Camp Twin Lakes – Winder will host Octoberfest for teens and young adults to enjoy a one-night camp experience. Activities include arts & crafts, rock wall, sports, and more.
Trick or Treat for Our Friends with Special Needs
October 26, 2024
Rome, Georgia
The Sweet Cocoon is inviting all special needs friends and their families to come enjoy their annual Halloween event. The event is free for all families. SGF is honored to have been a part of this annual event since the beginning in 2022 and we love returning each year.
Our team met with Amanda, the owner and founder of The Sweet Cocoon, after attending one of our SGF’s kiddo’s birthday parties at this venue a few years ago to discuss how we can partner together to better serve our community. We were all in agreement that our special community needed a space to enjoy Halloween festivities like everyone else, but in a way that accommodated their needs.
We encourage families to join us as we celebrate Halloween in this extra special way. There will be many activities taking place, such as trick or treating, a Halloween costume prize for Best Costume, face painting, marshmallow roasting, craft table, games, candy, sensory trick or treat items, and much more! Vamos Tacos and Sweet Frog will also be there.
Alternatives to Halloween Costumes
We understand that not all kiddos enjoy Halloween costumes for many different reasons. SGF is happy to share a small business in Calhoun, Georgia that is also a supporter of our mission. Reyes Brigade is a family and veteran owned business that specializes in custom t-shirts, transfer prints, and more. They are eager to help families celebrate Halloween (and other special occasions) in a special way with custom designs for the whole family.
BONUS: Reyes Brigade is offering our SGF Community a special promo code for 15% off Halloween themed designs!! When placing your order, use the code below and 15% will be discounted from your total order. If you place an order in-person or through social media, just mention this SGF blog and they will apply the 15% discount.
Promo Code: SGFRB
They offer worldwide shipping and local pick-up options.
Have a Happy Fall, Y’all!
With the change in weather already settling in, we are excited to embrace the fall-festival season, and we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to do the same. SGF’s hope is that you are able to find the time to make lasting memories with your loved ones while exploring all that Georgia has to offer during the fall months.
Don’t forget, we love seeing photos of families from our communities! If you post any photos from these events on social media, add our hashtag #FallforSGF so we can celebrate these memories with you!
