Stone Mountain Park Blog Halloween Events For Kids Atlanta Stone Mountain Park Halloween Events For Kids Atlanta Stone Mountain Park Family Halloween Festivities in Atlanta at Stone Mountain Park Halloween is a time for families to come together, and Stone Mountain Park brings that spirit alive with one of the most enchanting Halloween events for kids Atlanta has to offer. From September 13 through November 2, 2025, the Pumpkin Festival unfolds with Play by Day, Glow by Night magic. This enchanting celebration transforms the park into a world of whimsy by day and glowing wonder by night, filled with family-friendly fun, glowing surprises, and endless reasons to smile. Play-By-Day Pumpkin Fun for the Whole Family Stone Mountain Park is where laughter, creativity, and safe family fun come to life during the day. Children can romp through imaginative landscapes, meet beloved storybook friends, and enjoy moments that spark wonder and joy. Join the Mad Hatter’s Pie-Eating Party Gather for a delightfully playful pie-eating adventure hosted by the charismatic Mad Hatter. You and your little ones can cheer, join in, or savor the silliness together in a laugh-filled contest. Stroll Through Fairy-Tale Sets & Meet Storybook Friends Step into fairytale worlds brought to life, and meet the characters who dance off the pages of your favorite stories. Perfect for imaginative play and snapping memorable photos. Capture Fall Smiles in Pumpkin-Perfect Settings Every corner of the park is decorated for fall and photo-ready, from whimsical pumpkins to charming characters to colorful displays, creating the cutest backdrop for family photos. Double the Daytime Delight with Park Adventures Extend your daylight adventure with these included attractions, adding excitement, discovery, and plenty of activity for every family member during the Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park: Summit Skyride: Ride to the top of Stone Mountain in a cable car that offers breathtaking 360-degree views of Atlanta and beyond. Historic Square: Step back in time and explore preserved homes and antique treasures that showcase Georgia’s history and rich past. Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf: Challenge the family to a round of adventure golf filled with obstacles and themed play. Dinosaur Explore: Follow wooded trails filled with more than 20 life-sized dinosaurs. Kids can learn, explore, and marvel at these prehistoric giants. Dinotorium: Let little ones climb, jump, and explore freely in this energetic indoor play zone designed for active adventure. Scenic Railroad: Hop aboard the full-size locomotive for a five-mile journey around the mountain. It’s a relaxing and family-friendly way to see the park. Happy Family 4D: Laugh along with the Wishbone family in this action-packed 4D movie that’s full of surprises and special effects. Enjoy Nighttime Glow Adventures for a Magical Halloween Experience When the sun sets, Stone Mountain Park lights up with glowing experiences that feel straight out of a storybook. Families can stroll through dazzling displays and take part in nighttime fun designed for kids of all ages. Pumpkin Tree Lighting: Watch Cinderella illuminate a towering pumpkin tree for a truly magical start to the evening. Enchanted Glow-a-Long Parade: Dance along with glowing floats, favorite characters, upbeat music, and finish with fireworks at Memorial Lawn. Explore Unique Themed Areas: Step into ten different zones filled with glowing scenes, carved pumpkins, bubbles, fog, and playful surprises at every turn. Enchanted Forest: Take a walk through glowing trees, oversized flowers, and blacklight pumpkins in this dreamy, kid-friendly forest. Glow in the Dark Experiences: Experience glowing dinosaurs, a Treasure Island walk-through, Dorothy’s journey to Oz, and Alice’s blacklight maze. Each one adds a touch of wonder to the night. Experience the Pumpkin Drone & Light Show: Cap the evening with an unforgettable sky-filled display as hundreds of choreographed drones, dazzling lights, fireworks, and music dance above in a show that will spark awe in all ages. Get Ready for Pumpkin Festival Family Fun this Halloween Planning ahead helps families get the most out of their Pumpkin Festival visit. From tickets to dining, there are plenty of ways to make the day smooth and enjoyable. Get your Tickets A Daily Attractions Ticket or the Mountain Membership grants you seamless access to all of the festival’s joyful daytime adventures and its luminous evening glow-by-night magic. Eat, Sip, and Picnic Amid Fall Fun Choose from pumpkin-themed snacks and meals at the park’s eateries, or bring your own picnic to enjoy in picturesque fall settings surrounded by natural beauty in our picnic areas. Make It a Weekend with Camp or Cozy Lodging Extend the warm enchantment by resting just steps away. Stay at the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort, The Inn at Stone Mountain Park, or choose your own campsite for a festive weekend getaway. Pro Tips to Maximize Your Halloween Experience Check our entertainment calendar and attractions schedule for up-to-date showtimes. Be mindful that the weather may affect drone and light shows. Arrive early to beat the lines at fan-favorite attractions. Bring a camera (you’ll want to capture every glow and grin!). Create Lasting Halloween Moments at Stone Mountain Park! From imaginative day adventures to glowing nighttime splendor, every moment at the Pumpkin Festival is designed to create warm, lasting memories for your family, making Stone Mountain Park a cherished Halloween tradition all its own. Buy your tickets today and let Stone Mountain Park help you craft a season filled with wonder, laughter, and glowing family joy. Contact us anytime for more info or help planning your visit.
Stone Mountain Park Blog Plan Your Trip To Pumpkin Festival Plan Your Trip To Pumpkin Festival When you think of Stone Mountain Park, you likely picture gorgeous natural beauty and outdoor recreational activities. But did you know that Stone Mountain Park also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year? Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival is an exciting annual event to celebrate the arrival of autumn and spooky season! Bring the whole family to Stone Mountain Park, where you can Play by Day and Glow by Night at this one-of-a-kind fall experience in Atlanta. When to Visit Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival Autumn in the south is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors with cooler weather and beautiful fall foliage. You can visit for Pumpkin Festival during select dates from September 14th through November 3rd this year. Plan a weekend of fun with the whole family at Pumpkin Festival with both daytime and evening activities, including special fall entertainment and nighttime glowing experiences. Tickets & Passes for Pumpkin Festival Choose between a Daily or Annual Parking Pass to enjoy access to all the free activities the park has to offer, including miles of hiking and nature trails, public picnic areas, the children’s playground, and plenty of historic spots. For Pumpkin Festival, you will also need to purchase an Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership. Attractions Tickets are valid for one-day visits while annual Mountain Memberships grant access to a year’s worth of exciting events, including Stone Mountain Christmas! Where to Stay for Pumpkin Festival Spend the weekend at Stone Mountain Park so you have plenty of time to enjoy all the fun at Pumpkin Festival, plus family-friendly attractions and outdoor activities. Stone Mountain Park offers a variety of lodging options, including camping and hotel stays, all conveniently located inside the park. Stone Mountain Park Campground provides visitors with plenty of options for camping, including tent and RV sites, as well as Safari Tent and Yurt-style camping experiences. You can also book a room at the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort for luxurious accommodations and amenities. Enjoy access to both indoor and outdoor heated pools and convenience to the park’s two golf courses. If you want to stay close to all the action and attractions, you can also stay at the classic southern Inn at Stone Mountain Park. With generously sized rooms and spacious verandas, The Inn at Stone Mountain is walkable to all your favorite spots around the park. What to Expect at Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival When you purchase an Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership, you get exclusive access to everything Pumpkin Festival has to offer. Here’s what you can expect at this year’s Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival: Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day You can spend the day at Stone Mountain Park with the family and enjoy plenty of outdoor fun in the crisp fall air. Bring a picnic lunch or grab a bite to eat at one of the many spots to eat around the park. Festive Fall Entertainment and Décor Pumpkin Festival features special fall entertainment and picture-worthy decor. Curated entertainment at the Pumpkin Festival includes meet-n-greets with classic storybook characters, storytelling with Mother Goose at Fairytale Circle, and performances by the Emerald City Jugglers. You will also love all the different glowing lights, giant carved pumpkins, and themed areas that are perfect for a fall Instagram post! Scenic Railroad All aboard Stone Mountain’s authentic 1940s locomotive, the Scenic Railroad! Featuring open-air cars, this 30-minute ride takes a loop around the base of the mountain with beautiful views of the changing leaves, the towering mountain, and Stone Mountain Lake. Plus, there’s a stop along the way for a Pumpkin Festival show involving three little pigs and one big bad wolf! Happy Family 4-D Experience Experience the fast-paced, magical mayhem of Happy Family 4D as the Wishbone family attempts to reverse the spell that an evil witch places on them. Presented in 3D with in-theater special effects, guests will be spellbound as they follow the family on their ludicrously spooky adventure! Storybook Dance-A-Long Family Parade Why watch a parade go by when you can be IN it? You and your entire family are invited to join all of our Storybook friends for the Party Parade that dances through Crossroads each evening of Pumpkin Festival! Pumpkin Festival: Glow by Night As the sun sets at Stone Mountain Park, another exciting adventure begins at the Pumpkin Festival. You won’t want to miss these exciting and unique glow-in-the-dark adventures perfect for the whole family. Drone Show & The World’s Largest Pumpkin Light Show This immersive experience celebrates Halloween and features 250 color-changing synchronized drones, a not-so-spooky light show, a festive video, fun music, and fireworks. Alice in Wonderland’s Fantastical 3D Immersive Experience In this fun immersive experience, you and your family will go on an adventure fit for a Queen! Enjoy fantastical 3D Projections that will put you in the middle of the story, oversized interactive elements, black-light photo ops, and character meet-and-greets that you will lose your head over! Glow-in-the-Dark Experiences Even the dinosaurs get in on the glow-in-the-dark fun at Stone Mountain Park! With so much “glowing on” during Pumpkin Festival, you won’t believe your eyes. Challenge family and friends to a unique glow-in-the-dark round of putt-putt at Great Locomotive Adventure Mini Golf. Wander the Enchanted Forest, Treasure Island, the Yellow Brick Road, and other uniquely themed areas. With thousands of lights, bubbles, massive carved pumpkins, and other glowing adventures, you can welcome in the Halloween season with a not-so-spooky glowing experience designed with the whole family in mind. Glow-A-Long Parade You won’t want to miss the enchanted Glow-A-Long Parade featuring decorative and glow-in-the-dark-themed floats and your favorite storybook characters. The parade is a high-energy dance party fireworks finale unlike any other that is the perfect way to wind down your night at Pumpkin Festival.
