7 Day Trips to Take During Fall

The Friendship Landscape | Alpharetta Restaurant Week | Local Fall Events

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Lakshmi Jayanthi
October 17, 2024

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Hey there, North Atlanta families! Today’s highlight is packed with a fall break extravaganza. From rail bike adventures to Oktoberfest shenanigans, we’re diving into all things autumn fun. Plus, we’re tackling the friendship factor and serving up some sanity-saving tips for parents!

In Today’s Buzz:

  • 7 Day Trips to Take During Fall

  • The Friendship Landscape: What’s Normal?

  • Alpharetta Restaurant Week

  • Local Events & Happenings

Let’s fall into it! 🍂

— Lakshmi

 🌰 9 Ways to Survive—Er, Enjoy—Fall Break

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Nothing says "family bonding" like being trapped on a train with your kids for two hours. Pro tip: The scenery is beautiful, but pack snacks as if you're crossing the Sahara.

Source: Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Helen's Oktoberfest

Where you can polka dance with your kids and pretend it's educational. "It's called cultural immersion, buddy. Now pass me that pretzel."

Source: @gcalebjones

Runs until: Oct 27, 2024 | Kids: Under 6: FREE, Age 6 – 12: HALF PRICE Details here

Amicalola Falls

604 stairs of "Are we there yet?" Bring band-aids for possible blisters and your best "we're making memories" smile.

Source: Amicalola Falls Lodge

Recommended Activities: Zip line, hatchet throwing, and archery | Details here

Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival

Get ready for a photo bonanza! Your phone's storage might groan, but your heart will be full of pumpkin-patch perfection. Tip: Let the kids be the photographers too – their unique perspectives might surprise you!

Source: State Mountain

Runs until Nov 3rd | Campsite | Family-friendly park attractions | Details here

Chattanooga Day Trip

Home to a children's museum so engaging, you might find yourself having just as much fun as the kids. Who knew learning could be this exciting for the whole family?

Source: Creative Discovery Museum

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Nature's playground awaits! Watch your kids' eyes light up as they discover the great outdoors. Just remember: acorns in pockets are souvenirs, not laundry sabotage.

Fishing, hiking, boating, playgrounds, picnic spots | Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits | More details

Deep Roots in Milledgeville

The Deep Roots Festival really has something for everyone, even the little ones can enjoy the Kid Zone at the kid-friendly play area. For vintage car lovers, head over to the Old Capital Car Club’s Open Car Show to see over 100 beautiful examples of engineering and vintage treasures!

Source: Deep Roots

Sat, Oct 19 | More details

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👫 The Friendship Landscape: It’s Complicated

Before you start planning play dates faster than you can say "social calendar," let's talk about friendships. A recent national poll from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital found that nearly 1 in 5 parents believe their child has no friends or not enough friends. But don't panic! Experts say quality trumps quantity when it comes to kiddie connections.

Read our full post on navigating childhood friendships

Alpharetta Restaurant Week: A Reason Not to Cook

Parents, put down that mac and cheese box! Alpharetta Restaurant Week is here to tingle your taste buds (and save your sanity). With over 50 participating restaurants, it's like a culinary amusement park for grown-ups. Dinner menus range from $25 to $50+, and lunch options from $20 to $35+.
Whether you're looking for a date night escape or want to trick your kids into trying something other than chicken nuggets, this is your chance.

October 20-26, 2024 | List of Fall 2024 Participating Restaurants here 

Events Calendar & Local Happenings (Oct 17 to Oct 23)

Here's what's happening in our neck of the woods:

Alpharetta:

Oct 1 - Nov 2 | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | Scarecrow Harvest | Downtown

October 20-26 | Various times | Alpharetta Restaurant Week | Various locations

Johns Creek:

Oct 19 & 20 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Johns Creek Arts Festival | Johns Creek

Duluth:

Oct 19 & 20 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Haunted Tours | Downtown Duluth

Oct 25 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM | Howl On The Green | Downtown Duluth

Norcross:

Oct 18-19 | 6:00 PM | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Norcross High School

Remember to check event websites for more details and any last-minute updates.

THANK YOU!

🙏🏽 Thanks for joining us this week, North Atlanta! We hope you are enjoying the must-deserved fall break!

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