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Peach Bowl 2027 in Atlanta (Jan. 1): Kickoff, Tickets, Fan Night, MARTA and Bag RulesThe 2027 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, a College Football Playoff Quarterfinal, is Jan. 1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta: tickets, the Aquarium fan night, MARTA and bags.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Savannah Lighted Christmas Street Parade 2026 (Dec. 12): Time, Route and ParkingThe 34th Savannah Lighted Christmas Street Parade is Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, 5:30 to 7 p.m., free: route, parking, kids tips and what else is on that week.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 20, 2026
Things to Do in Athens, GA in November 2026: Georgia Games, Hockey and Winter WonderLightsAthens, GA in November 2026: home games Nov. 14 and 28, Rock Lobsters hockey, free UGA women's hockey and Winter WonderLights, with what is not posted yet.Updated Oct 21, 2026
Things to Do in Savannah in November 2026: Festivals, Holiday Lights and Family EventsSavannah in November 2026: Porchfest Nov. 7, the Southern Half Nov. 14, holiday lights opening night Nov. 28 and a three-day Christmas show, with costs and hours.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 18, 2026
New Year’s Eve in Georgia 2026: Possum Drop, Helen, Stone Mountain and Kids’ Early CountdownsNew Year’s Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026: Stone Mountain’s 9 p.m. countdown, Zoo Atlanta, the Children’s Museum, Tallapoosa’s Possum Drop and Helen’s Edelweiss party.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Savannah Lighted Boat Parade 2026 (Nov. 28): Time, Where to Watch, Parking and Holiday KickoffThe 25th Savannah Lighted Boat Parade is Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, 7 to 9 p.m., free: where to watch, the Eastern Wharf Holiday Kickoff, parking and tips for families.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 20, 2026
Big Pig Jig 2026 in Vienna, GA (Nov. 6-7): Schedule, Tickets, Free BBQ Tasting and RulesBig Pig Jig 2026 is Nov. 6-7 in Vienna, GA: Georgia’s barbecue championship with a free tasting, kids zone and live music. Dates, last year’s prices, rules and lodging.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 14, 2026
Savannah Christmas Market 2026 (Nov. 19–Jan. 3): Free Entry, Hours, Parking and What’s ThereThe Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District runs Nov. 19, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027, daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m., free: events, parking, kids and weather.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Celebration Bowl 2026 in Atlanta (Dec. 12): Kickoff, Tickets, Fan Fest, MARTA and Bag RulesThe 2026 Cricket Celebration Bowl, the HBCU national championship, is Dec. 12 at noon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta: who plays, tickets, fan fest, MARTA and bags.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Thanksgiving in Georgia 2026: Turkey Trots, Helen’s Lighting, Football and Holiday LightsThanksgiving is Nov. 26, 2026: Atlanta’s Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon (7:45 a.m.), the Gobble Jog in Marietta, Helen’s Nov. 27 lighting, UGA–Tech and holiday lights.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 20, 2026
SEC Championship Game 2026 in Atlanta (Dec. 5): Kickoff, Tickets, MARTA, Parking and Bag RulesThe 2026 SEC Championship Game is Dec. 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta: who qualifies, 4 p.m. kickoff on ABC per NCAA.com, tickets, MARTA and clear-bag rules.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Georgia vs. Florida 2026 in Atlanta (Oct. 31): Kickoff, Tickets, MARTA, Parking and Bag RulesGeorgia plays Florida at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 31, 2026: gates 2 p.m., kickoff 3:30 p.m. Face values $130–$895, MARTA $2.50, clear-bag rules.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 16, 2026
Stone Mountain Christmas 2026: Dates, Tickets, Drone Show Times and ParkingStone Mountain Christmas runs weekends and school holidays, Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Tickets $39.99/$36.99, parking $25, drone show 8:20 p.m.No dogsStroller-friendlyUpdated Sep 30, 2026
The Masters 2027 in Augusta: Dates, Ticket Lottery, What You Can Bring, Parking and Where to StayThe 2027 Masters is April 5–11: practice rounds $125–$150, tournament days $160, 2028 lottery June 1–20, 2027. No phones, free parking, chairs without arms.No dogsNot for strollersUpdated Oct 14, 2026
Ghost Tours in Georgia, Halloween 2026: Savannah, Atlanta, Augusta and More, With Prices and AgesTwenty Georgia ghost tours, re-read at the operators Oct 14, 2026: Savannah from $17, Oakland Cemetery’s Halloween tours Oct 15–25 at $45, Jekyll Island from $25, plus ages and dog rules.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 14, 2026
Georgia Fall Festivals 2026, Weekend by Weekend (Sept 19 – Nov 29)42 Georgia fall festivals with 2026 dates confirmed by organizers, listed weekend by weekend from Sept 19 to Nov 29. Ten are free, and Oct 10–11 is the busiest weekend.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Cotton Pickin’ Fair (Gay, GA): October 2026 Dates and What to ExpectThe Cotton Pickin' Fair runs in Gay, Georgia on the first weekends of May and October (fall 2026: Oct. 3–4): gates 9 a.m.–5 p.m., $15 admission, 10 and under free.Updated Oct 13, 2026
Stone Mountain Highland Games: 2026 Dates, Tickets and TipsThe Stone Mountain Highland Games & Scottish Festival runs October 16-18, 2026 - confirmed ticket pricing, how it differs from Stone Mountain Park's own gate fee, and what to expect with kids at the athletics field and clan tents.Updated Oct 13, 2026
Georgia National Fair (Perry): 2026 Dates, Tickets & Mega Pass RulesThe Georgia National Fair runs October 8-18, 2026 in Perry. Confirmed admission pricing, the Mega Pass ride wristband blackout dates, free parking, and stroller rental details for an 11-day state fair trip.Updated Oct 13, 2026
Christmas in Georgia: Lights, Markets, Trains and Festive TownsStone Mountain Christmas opens Nov 7, Garden Lights Nov 14 and most tree farms Nov 21. Here is the whole season by category, what it costs, and what to book first.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 20, 2026
Halloween Events in Atlanta for Kids: Age and Scare-Level GuideEvery major metro Atlanta Halloween event sorted by the age it is actually built for, with 2026 dates, ticket prices and parking costs taken from each venue's own site.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Fall in Georgia: What to Do, Month by MonthApple u-pick opens in late August, Oktoberfest and the Pumpkin Festival carry September, October belongs to the Apple Festival and Halloween, and color peaks by elevation. Here is the whole season in one table.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 15, 2026
Holiday Train Rides in Georgia: 2026 Dates, Fares and Age RulesGeorgia's holiday trains sell out weeks ahead and no operator publishes an on-sale date. Verified 2026 dates, ticket classes, lap-child rules and refund policies for five railways - plus which one publishes no fares at all.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 18, 2026
Christmas Markets in Atlanta 2026: What’s Confirmed and What Isn’tWhich metro Atlanta holiday markets have actually confirmed 2026 dates, which are still silent, and what each one costs to walk into and park at.Dogs in partsStroller-friendlyUpdated Oct 15, 2026
Christmas in Helen, GA: 2026 Dates, Market, Parade and ParkingHelen's 2026 Christmas season has three fixed, free dates: the village lighting on November 27, the Christmas Market on November 28-29 and December 5-6, and the parade on December 12. Here is what is published, what is not, and how to plan around parking.Dogs in partsStroller-friendlyUpdated Oct 18, 2026
Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival: Dates, Parking, TipsThe Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival is a free, two-day food and arts festival confirmed for October 23-24, 2026. Here's parking, pet, and family logistics straight from the official festival page.No dogsStroller-friendlyUpdated Oct 5, 2026
Savannah St. Patrick’s Day: A Family Guide to the ParadeSavannah's St. Patrick's Day parade is free and family-friendly, but the city ended its permitted festival and wristbands in 2021. Here's what's actually there now, and which areas suit kids.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 20, 2026
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights: Complete 2026-2027 Visitor GuideA logistics-first guide to Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, covering confirmed 2026-2027 dates, ticket pricing, parking, strollers, dogs, and crowd-avoidance.No dogsStroller-friendlyUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Georgia Christmas Lights: 5 Best Displays, Compared for 2026A side-by-side comparison of Georgia's biggest Christmas lights displays, drive-through and walk-through, with drive times, verified dates and pricing, and how to skip the lines.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 15, 2026
Macon Cherry Blossom Festival: 2027 Dates, Tickets, and TipsThe confirmed 2027 Macon Cherry Blossom Festival dates, ticket prices, parking, and the honest truth about whether peak bloom actually lines up with festival week.Dogs in partsStroller-friendlyUpdated Oct 14, 2026
Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival: 2026 Dates, Tickets & TipsStone Mountain Park's Pumpkin Festival splits into daytime 'Play by Day' and evening 'Glow by Night'. Here's what the parking pass covers, what the ticket costs, and how to plan around it with kids.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 20, 2026
Georgia Apple Festival (Ellijay): 2026 Dates, Tickets & OrchardsThe Georgia Apple Festival hits the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds two weekends every October. Here's what's confirmed for 2026, plus where to actually pick apples nearby.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 18, 2026
Dahlonega Gold Rush Days: Dates, Parking, and What to ExpectA planning guide to Dahlonega Gold Rush Days on the historic public square: the confirmed recurring dates pattern, what is and isn’t published about admission, parking reality, and family tips.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 22, 2026
Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2027: Dates, Free Admission, and TipsThe confirmed 2027 Atlanta Dogwood Festival dates, free admission (the festival asks for a donation), parking and MARTA tips, and the Piedmont Park dog ban you need to know before you go.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 20, 2026
Helen Oktoberfest: 2026 Dates, Hours, Tickets, and ParkingConfirmed 2026 dates, hours, admission tiers, and parking reality for Helen Oktoberfest at the Helen Festhalle, plus tips for visiting with kids and where to stay.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 28, 2026Nothing on this page matches that filter.