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Celebrate the season with harvests, history, and hands-on fun! Enjoy historic demonstrations, seasonal garden activities, interactive programs from Georgia 4-H Extension, fall-themed games, delicious food, and more.
All activities are included with general admission—bring the whole family for a festive celebration as autumn begins! *while supplies last
Please note programming will take place from 10:00am-2:00pm and admission to the museum is for the full day, 9:00am-4:00pm.
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Fall Festival is part of Atlanta History Center’s partnership with 4-H, a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.
Family and Kids Activities
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Blender Bikes
Use the power of pedaling to create your own delicious fall treat with the 4-H blender bike!
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Fall Crafts
Bring art to autumn with an array of seasonal crafts from making leaf people to creating fall corn for harvest!
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Fall Games
Enjoy festive fall games including pumpkin bowling, hay bale tossing, and much more!
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Quarry Garden Scavenger Hunt
Explore our most diverse collection of native plants in an historic Quarry! Use clues to discover flora, fauna, and more in this unique garden through an interactive scavenger hunt. Make sure to get your prize at the end!
*Please know that the Quarry Garden has limited accessibility through dirt ramps and stairs for entrance.
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Animal Encounters
Since 1994 the Arrowhead Environmental Education Center (AEEC), part of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, offers programs to allow students of all ages to experience and learn about wildlife and ecology in Georgia.
Join us while AEEC staff will be onsite and have some live wild animals to teach kids about the native animals and ecology of Georgia.
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Photo Ops
Snap a festive fall photo at one of our campus photo ops!
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Goizueta Children’s Experience
Join us for fall fun at the Goizueta Children’s Experience! Enjoy festive, hands-on crafts, playful activities, and creative experiences inspired by the season. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season through imagination and play, designed especially for children ages 0–8.
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4-H and UGA Extension Resources
Learn more about the many ways to get involved in 4-H and the resources UGA Extension offers!
Demonstrations & Agriculture
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Greet the Sheep and Goats
Say hello to our heritage breed Angora Goats and Gulf Coast Sheep that live their best lives at Smith Farm.
Brett Bannor, Manager of Animal Collections, will lead demonstrations at 11:00am and 1:00pm.
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Candle Making
As the days get shorter, learn the historic practice of candlemaking. Make your own candle to take home with you!
*while supplies last
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Beekeeping
Visit our Gardens team to learn how honey and wax were harvested and used in daily life. See live bees (safely contained in our observation hive!) while you learn about honey, try a sample from the hives at AHC!
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Cider Pressing
Cider pressing was an important way to preserve fruit from the harvest. Visit our farm to learn about the machinery and techniques used, as well as try your hand at pressing apples.
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Three Sisters Activity
For centuries, indigenous groups—including the Cherokee of the southeast—grew squash, beans, and corn. This trio became known as the Three Sisters and continues as an important piece of Native American culture and agricultural practice. Learn more about the story and realities of the Three Sisters with 4-H members.
Entertainment & Refreshments
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Animal Signs is a string band based in Atlanta, Georgia. They combine their background in old-time with an appreciation for folk/singer songwriter music for a uniquely spry and warm sound.
11:30am—1:00pm
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Live Music
Enjoy a variety of live music from 4-H members, including Piano and Saxophone performances!
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AHC Bar Stations
Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks available for purchase from our AHC bar.
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Chick-fil-A
A selection of Chick Fil A menu items will be available for purchase.
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Stop by Ginny’s Apples for an apple or peach treat—while you’re there, be sure to pick up some stewed apples or salsa to take home!
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Facepainting by India
Kids of all ages can enjoy complimentary facepainting designs from Facepainting by India!
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Pop-Up Shop
Stop by our museum shop and our outdoor Pop Up Shop to load up on fall goodies, from books to stuffies and more!
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Members can enjoy a special break area with complimentary refreshments! Interested in securing a membership? Visit the link below to learn more.