Fall in love with your favorite garden Cemetery! Enjoy a spooky season filled with exciting & enlightening activities in Atlanta.
Searching for your next fun thing to do in Atlanta this fall? Look no further! From family-friendly activities and uniquely Atlanta tours to memorable date nights, Oakland has exactly what you’re looking for.
Discover autumn activities…
For the
Philanthropist
For the
Live Music Lover
For the
Pumpkin Patch Pro
For the
Local Explorer
For the
Night Owl
For the
Kids
For the
Family
For the
Story Seeker
For the
Puzzle Solver
Philanthropist
Get ready for the once-in-a-lifetime experience. For the first time ever, Oakland will host an outdoor dinner with entertainment, dancing, and sharing memories that live within Oakland.
Live Music Lover
Atlanta’s liveliest Cemetery music festival returns to Oakland for its 48th year!
Whether you are into live music, history, or just family fun, this event is the one for you. Inspired by Victorian traditions of spending a day in the cemetery, Oakland’s Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs is the most special Sunday of the year.
Tickets start at $20!
Pumpkin Patch Pro
Celebrate the season changing with us during our Pumpkin Patch festival! Enjoy a free two-day family-friendly event featuring a wide variety of autumn and Halloween activities for everyone.
Find your perfect pumpkins, pose for seasonal photos, and enjoy kid-friendly activities, including pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, spooky games, or shop at our Oakland Store pop-up and Harvest Market.
Fall Camp
Wishing Camp was year-round? You’re in luck with our Fall Camp.
Bring big ideas to life with a week of crafting, building, and inventing! Campers will explore creative skills while building teamwork and problem-solving.
You do not want to miss out on this!
Night Owl
Ready to hear from the past itself? As the sun sets over Atlanta, Oakland’s history comes alive through unique tours that share the stories of those who rest within its gates.
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland returns for its 20th year, October 15 - 18 & 22 - 25!
Dìa de Muertos
The Day of the Dead festival is back! During this free event, you will learn about and experience a Day of the Dead festival at Oakland Cemetery. Celebrate with folkloric dances, crafts, foods, and meaningful traditions honoring lost family and friends.
Dress for the occasion and participate in the Catrinas and Catrines contest for both adults and kids.
Family Friendly
Celebrate the end of the week at Finally, Friday, a monthly family-friendly event hosted at the Oakland Visitor Center.
No tickets or reservations required to attend — just meet at the Visitor Center from 5PM - 8PM and enjoy community, food, live music, learning opportunities, and fun at the liveliest Cemetery around.
Story Seeker
Oakland Cemetery is filled with fascinating stories, intricate architecture, and the legacies of people who shaped Atlanta.
Whether you’re a history-buff or just curious about the past, there’s always something new to discover! Our special topic tours, with themes such as African American History, Victorian Symbolism, and Women of Oakland, offer a deep-dive and engaging walk through Atlanta’s past.
Find an upcoming tour and register now!
New to Oakland? We recommend the Oakland Tour, offered daily at 10:30AM — this tour covers the key figures, landmark sections, and iconic stories that rest at Oakland.
Puzzle Solver
Test your puzzle-solving skills with one of our printable Scavenger Hunts.
Discover symbolism, plant life, trees, historical figures, and more as you explore — pick from our seasonal, themed hunts, and embrace your inner detective as you get to know Oakland’s stories and history!
