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SEPT. 16 - OCT. 29, 2023

Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival

Play by Day, Glow by Night, returns bigger, better and brighter than ever!

Play by day as you enjoy family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring some of your favorite classic storybook characters! Then, after the sun goes down, you'll glow by night in a whole new light with our nighttime parade, NEW World’s Largest Pumpkin Light Show, and plenty of other not-so-spooky glowing experiences!

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PLAY BY DAY

Take in all the splendor of autumn as you embark on a day full of fun at Stone Mountain Park! Enjoy your favorite park attractions including the Scenic Railroad, Dinosaur Explore, and The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience. Plus, special fall entertainment like character meet-n-greets, story-telling with Mother Goose, the Emerald City Jugglers, and plenty of fall décor perfect for those Instagram moments.

Family-Friendly Attractions

From a journey around the mountain aboard a full-size locomotive to an adventurous round of miniature golf, Pumpkin Festival features attractions everyone will enjoy!

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Pie Eating Contest

Are you a fan of pumpkin pie? Think you possess the ability to eat it faster than anyone else? Come show off your power over the pastry—if you've got the guts!

The Reviews Are In

"It was well worth the money and the Parade at the end of the night is amazing."

Julie S., September 24, 2020

"Very clean, very well organized to handle social distancing. Pumpkin décor is outstanding this year!"

Google Review, September 29, 2020

"This was our first time going to the pumpkin fest, we weren’t sure what to expect. The decorations were very cute and well presented, there were a few scattered events for children to participate in like a 'pie eating contest' and dance competition. The 'Dino glow' experience was nicely done. We certainly were not disappointed with our visit."

Google Review, September 28, 2020
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GLOW BY NIGHT

Glow by night is an immersive experience this year with even more glow and nighttime outdoor fun. Guests can explore amazing glow-in-the-dark experiences throughout the festival including thousands of glowing lights, massive jack-o-lanterns, a giant glowing pumpkin tree, costumed characters, glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, and glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs. New this year, The World’s Largest Pumpkin Light Show!
Wrap up a day of fun fall festivities with the Glow-A-Long Parade, enjoy some not-so-spooky entertainment and explore all-new glow-in-the-dark experiences guaranteed to amaze your family!

ALL-NEW World’s Largest Pumpkin Light Show

Marvel at the World’s Largest Pumpkin Light Show! This brand-new, state-of-the-art light show celebrates all things Halloween with themed songs, an immersive canopy of lights, unique video, all-new special effects, and fireworks! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that will add a magical glow to your night.
*Attractions Pass or Mountain Membership required.

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The Enchanted Glow-A-Long Parade

End the night with a glowing nighttime parade featuring themed floats and favorite storybook characters in this high-energy dance party that wraps up with a fireworks finale you won’t want to miss.

Glow-In-The Dark Experiences

The glowing experiences are infinite! With even more glow this year, visit the Treasure Island walk-through experience and hunt for buried treasure. Follow Dorothy as she is swept from Kansas to Oz. Help Alice through the Queen of Heart’s blacklight maze to catch the White Rabbit. See what Dinosaurs do after dark at the Dino Glow Experience. Wander through the Enchanted Forest, with a glowing wonderland of towering trees and over-sized flowers.

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Explore Unique Themed Areas

Take an outdoor journey through classic storybook tales that come to life with even more glow! Wander through 10 themed areas with over 40 newly imagined scenes, thousands of glowing lights, massive carved pumpkins, bubbles, fog and plenty of not-so-spooky, glowing adventures after sunset.

"Lots to do and see! Great for a family! We went during the Pumpkin Festival and will definitely be back next year!"

Samantha, Google Reviewer 2020

"The Pumpkin Festival was phenomenal! We had a blast! Will make this a family tradition for years to come!"

Lisa, Google Reviewer 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Pumpkin Festival Play by Day, Glow by Night is a gated event. Guests will need either a daily Attractions Pass or annual Mountain Membership to access the event and the attractions. 

Only Summit Skyride tickets may be purchased individually during Pumpkin Festival. All other attractions will require either a daily Attractions Pass or annual Mountain Membership.

ON-SITE LODGING OPTIONS

Stay & Play!

Georgia's largest family campground, the full-service Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort and the historic Inn at Stone Mountain Park are all conveniently located right inside Stone Mountain Park. Whether you prefer a rustic retreat or a spacious suite, you'll find the perfect lodging option for your visit.

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