{"692956":{"#nid":"692956","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Free and Fun Ways to Spend Fall Break in Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s finally fall, and, for some, it\u2019s finally fall break. Classes will not meet Oct. 5 \u2013 6. For those staying in town, the city offers many attractions and events.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/w-volley\/schedule\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Volleyball\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. (vs. Duke) and Sunday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m. (vs. UNC)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: O\u2019Keefe Gymnasium\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupport the Yellow Jackets as they host two home matches during the break.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/w-volley\/schedule\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.decaturbookfestival.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDecatur Book Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Oct. 2 \u2013 3\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Downtown Decatur\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe annual celebration of literature will take place at venues around Downtown Decatur again this year. The festival is free but some sessions may request an RSVP. Be sure to check out the session with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.decaturbookfestival.com\/event-details\/the-ever-changing-georgia-coast\u0022\u003Eformer Georgia Tech president G. Wayne Clough\u003C\/a\u003E on Oct. 3 at 11 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.decaturbookfestival.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/buckheadvillagedistrict.com\/european-market\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuckhead Village European Market\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Buckhead Village\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Buckhead Village district will host an open-air European style market filled with food, crafts, and live music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/buckheadvillagedistrict.com\/european-market\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fallfest.candlerpark.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECandler Park Fall Fest\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Oct. 3 \u2013 4\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Candler Park, 1500 McLendon Ave. NE\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStop by Candler Park for one of the most beloved festivals in metro Atlanta, featuring two days of entertainment, food, and rides. Admission to the festival is free.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fallfest.candlerpark.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/charliescollectibleshow.com\/events\/retro-video-game-expo-viii\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERetro Video Game Expo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Oct. 3 \u2013 4\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: 6009 Memorial Drive, Unit 14, Stone Mountain, GA\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you appreciate retro or vintage gaming (or maybe you played on an older system growing up), check out this expo a bit north of the city. Entry is free.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/charliescollectibleshow.com\/events\/retro-video-game-expo-viii\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oaklandcemetery.com\/pumpkin-patch\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOakland Cemetery Pumpkin Patch Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Oct. 3 \u2013 4, 10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Oakland Cemetery\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis free, family-friendly festival celebrates the season with costume contests, pumpkin decorating, and games. In addition to finding the perfect pumpkin, the Harvest Market features local purveyors of handmade foods and goods.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oaklandcemetery.com\/pumpkin-patch\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDates and hours vary by venue.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFind the perfect pumpkin for your fall decor and navigate through a corn maze to celebrate the arrival of fall, with each location offering a unique lineup of family-friendly activities.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022eebde2f93dff459c7d9a7a31e2191637b\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.randyspumpkinpatch.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERandy\u2019s Pumpkin Patch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Lawrenceville\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ed2deb10b181572145d95d6c31b39baea\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bufordcornmaze.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuford Corn Maze\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Buford\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e8be2089bfcab6d5b7223c4ea72ebaa82\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/uncleshucks.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUncle Shuck\u2019s Corn Maze\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Dawsonville\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 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For those staying in town, the city offers many attractions and events.\u00a0  "}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2026-10-01 12:51:18","changed_gmt":"2026-10-01 13:33:01","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-10-01T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-10-01T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"681317":{"id":"681317","type":"image","title":"Fall on Campus","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFall on Campus\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1790860052","gmt_created":"2026-10-01 13:07:32","changed":"1790860052","gmt_changed":"2026-10-01 13:07:32","alt":"Fall on Campus","file":{"fid":"265691","name":"26-R10410-P73-014.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/10\/01\/26-R10410-P73-014.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/10\/01\/26-R10410-P73-014.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2714910,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/10\/01\/26-R10410-P73-014.jpg?itok=8h1_I6wo"}}},"media_ids":["681317"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kristen.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EInstitute Communications\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}