September 13 – November 2, 2025
(Friday – Sunday)
Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival
Play by Day and Glow by Night as you enjoy family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring some of your favorite classic storybook characters!
Summit Skyride opens at 10 AM
Pumpkin Festival and other attractions open at 2 PM
Pumpkin Festival day and night activities are included with a Daily Attraction Ticket or Mountain Membership.
Check the calendar for specific dates and times
Play By Day
Enjoy special fall entertainment like character meet-n-greets, storytelling, comedic shows, a pie eating contest, plus park attractions!
Pie Eating Contest
Join the Mad Hatter as he brings you a PIE party that is nothing like you have ever seen before!
Fairy Tale Scenes
Take a stroll through whimsical scenes from your favorite fairy tales.
Fall Photos
Enjoy plenty of fall decor and fairy tale character meet-n-greets for fun fall photos and Instagram stories.
Attractions
Summit Skyride
Take a ride to top of the mountain in this cable car with 360 degree views
Scenic Railroad
All aboard this five mile train ride through the woods and around the base of the mountain
Dinosaur Explore
Walk through this wooded trail to learn about more than 20 life-sized dinosaurs. After dark it’s a whole different Dino Glow Experience.
Mini Golf
Make your way through 18 holes on a miniature golf course based on the real-life adventures of the Great Locomotive Chase.
Glow By Night
Glow by Night is an immersive experience filled with lights, glow, and nighttime outdoor fun.
Explore amazing glow-in-the-dark experiences throughout the festival including thousands of glowing lights, massive jack-o-lanterns, a giant glowing pumpkin tree, meet-n-greets with costumed characters, glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, and glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs.
Pumpkin Tree Lighting
Don’t miss this exciting NEW immersive glowing experience. Watch as Cinderella takes flight and lights the giant pumpkin tree!
Enchanted Glow-a-Long Parade
End the night with a glowing nighttime parade featuring themed floats and favorite storybook characters in a high-energy dance party that wraps up with a fireworks finale on Memorial Lawn that you won’t want to miss.
Pumpkin Drone & Light Show
Marvel at the state-of-the-art World’s Largest Pumpkin Drone & Light Show*. This show includes 250 choreographed, color changing drones with themed songs, an immersive canopy of lights, unique video, special effects, and fireworks that will add a magical glow to your night
Explore Unique Themed Areas
Take an outdoor journey through classic storybook tales as you wander through 10 themed areas with over 40 newly imagined scenes. Experience thousands of glowing lights, massive carved pumpkins, bubbles, fog and plenty of not-so-spooky, glowing adventures after sunset.
Enchanted Forest
Wander through the Enchanted Forest, with a glowing wonderland of towering trees, mesmerizing lights flowing from the sky, over-sized flowers, and blacklight pumpkins.
Glow in the Dark Experiences
See the NEW glowing flying dinosaurs at the Dino Glow Experience. Visit the Treasure Island walk-through experience and hunt for buried treasure. Follow Dorothy as she is swept from Kansas to Oz. Help Alice through the Queen of Heart’s blacklight maze to catch the White Rabbit.
*Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membershiprequired. Some effects may be canceled due to winds and unfavorable weather
Pumpkin Festival FAQs
Do I need a ticket to enjoy Pumpkin Festival?
Yes, an Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership is required for entrance into the Pumpkin Festival.
Do I need a separate ticket to view the Pumpkin Drone & Light Show?
The Pumpkin Drone & Light Show is included with an Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership
Can I purchase certain attraction tickets individually during Pumpkin Festival?
Only Summit Skyride tickets may be purchased individually during Pumpkin Festival. All other attractions will require either a daily Attractions Ticket or annual Mountain Membership.
Are there age restrictions for the Pumpkin Festival attractions?
The Pumpkin Festival offers family-friendly attractions suitable for all ages. From character meet-n-greets to glow-in-the-dark experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Is parking available at the festival?
Yes, parking is available at Stone Mountain Park. Standard parking fees apply, and there are designated parking areas conveniently located near the attractions. Learn more about parking at Stone Mountain Park
Are food and drinks available at the Pumpkin Festival?
Yes, a variety of food and beverage options are available for purchase during the Pumpkin Festival. You can enjoy delicious snacks, meals, and seasonal treats from the various food vendors and dining locations within the park.
Can I bring my pet to the Pumpkin Festival?
Pets are not permitted in ticketed areas or on attractions. For boarding services, please contact Stone Mountain Vets at 770-469-6112 or Main Street Veterinarians at 770-498-4620. Kindly note that these organizations are independent and not affiliated with Stone Mountain Park.
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