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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us at Oakland’s North Public Grounds on October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our fifth annual Pumpkin Patch Festival! Celebrate the season with activities and photo ops for the whole family!  \nThis free\, two-day\, family-friendly fall festival celebrates the season with a variety of autumn and Halloween activities for everyone: \n\nPurchase pumpkins perfect for your fall decor\nPose for photos at the seasonally decorated photo-ops\nEnjoy family-friendly activities such as kids’ costume contests\, pumpkin decorating\, and spooky games\nShop the Oakland Museum Store pop-up shop and a Harvest Market featuring local purveyors of handmade foods and goods\nand more!\n\nCome back after the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday and participate in Oakland’s new Halloween fun-run\, the Trick or Trot 4k at 5 p.m.! Register in advance and run or walk the awesome trick or treat themed course inside the cemetery.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=”” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for our fourth annual Pumpkin Patch to celebrate the season with autumn and Halloween activities.  The event takes place at Oakland’s North Public Grounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 5 and 6. \nThis family-friendly event will feature a variety of pumpkins perfect for your fall and Halloween decor\, ranging from large carvers to decorative quirky cuties. \nPlus \n\nPose for photos at the seasonally decorated photo-ops\nEnjoy family-friendly activities in our kids’ area\nShop pumpkin centerpieces and arrangements from One Car Garage Creations\nSip coffee from Finca to Filter Coffee\nTackle a mini-scavenger hunt\nSay “Hi” to a live scarecrow\nChill with a popsicle from King of Pops\nBrowse a Museum Store pop-up shop with curated seasonal items and Oakland merch\nHear tales from storyteller Deb Strayhorn (Sunday at 1 and 2 p.m.)\n\n  \nAll proceeds from this sale will support Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to preserve\, restore\, enhance\, and share Oakland Cemetery for generations to come. \n  \nParking\nPlease park in the public lot located at the corner of Oakland Ave. and MLK Jr. Dr.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/pumpkin-patch/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Featured Event
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UID:63175-1728122400-1728127800@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:Sights\, Symbols\, and Stories General Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore the history\, gardens\, and funerary art of Oakland Cemetery with a 90-minute guided walking tour!\n\n\nDiscover the history\, the Victorian gardens\, and the art and architecture that give Oakland its distinctive character. Oakland is an outdoor museum of Atlanta’s history with over 70\,000 residents. Meet the trailblazers\, builders\, creators\, and characters who call Oakland home. Join one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides for a 90-minute walking tour through Atlanta’s past and present. \nThis tour starts at the main gate (main entrance at Oakland Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive). Please arrive a few minutes early to check in inside the Visitor Center (located just outside the main gate). Parking is limited – Marta (King Memorial station is three blocks north of the gate) and rideshare are encouraged. \nSpaces are limited – we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. \nHistoric Oakland Foundation Members \nHistoric Oakland Foundation memberships include free tickets for Sights\, Symbols\, and Stories tour. Check your membership level before you purchase. Individual members receive one (1) ticket\, dual members two (2) tickets\, and family memberships four (4) tickets. Membership status will be confirmed before the tour. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/sights-symbols-and-stories-general-tour-77/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Overview Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T170000
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UID:63314-1728147600-1728151200@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:Trick or Trot
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for a Halloween-themed fun run through historic Oakland Cemetery! This new 4k begins and ends at the iconic Oakland gate and features: \n\nA trick or treat themed course\nCostume contest\nFun photo-ops\nA thrilling warm-up\nand more Halloween surprises!\n\nEach finisher receives a mini pumpkin and commemorative t-shirt. Overall winners are awarded a gourmet pumpkin pie. Come early to purchase your pumpkins and fall decor at our fourth annual Pumpkin Patch (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) featuring a variety of pumpkin types and sizes\, an Oakland pop-up shop\, coffee and snacks\, pumpkin decorating\, and more! Stay after the race for a Halloween themed after-party hosted at ​Republic Social House— each runner over 21 gets a free Sweetwater beer![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bwd_show_when_type=”after” bwd_show_when_date=”02/01/2024 00:00″ bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=””][vc_column]Register for Trick or Trot! [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\nArrive early and check out the Pumpkin Patch!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]This two-day fall festival runs October 5 & 6 and celebrates the season with a variety of autumn and Halloween activities! Purchase pumpkins perfect for your fall decor\, pose for photos at the seasonally decorated photo-ops\, and enjoy family-friendly activities such as kids’ costume contests\, pumpkin decorating\, and spooky games. The event includes a children’s festival area\, museum shop pop-up\, and a Harvest Market featuring local purveyors of handmade foods and goods.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]Learn More [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”63365″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION\nAll runners will receive a commemorative Trick or Trot t-shirt\, a mini-pumpkin\, and will have the chance to win awards and prizes.\nRunners\, joggers\, and walkers of all levels are welcome. Leashed dogs and strollers are always welcome in the cemetery.\n\nHistoric Oakland Foundation members receive $5 off their Trick or Trot entries.\n\nGHOST RUNNERS\nWant to support the cause but don’t want to break a sweat? Register as a “ghost runner”! Ghost runners pay the race registration fee and a small shipping fee to have the race t-shirt sent to them after the event. This is a great way to support Oakland!\n  \nPARKING\nLimited street parking is available around Oakland Cemetery. We encourage participants to use rideshare or MARTA when visiting the site (King Memorial MARTA Station is a short walk from Oakland Cemetery).\n  \nFUNDRAISING\nAll proceeds from Trick or Trot benefit Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to preserve\, restore\, enhance\, and share Oakland Cemetery\, where Atlanta’s history comes alive.\n  \nAWARDS\nAwards will be given to runners in the following divisions: the overall male\, female\, and non-binary; the overall Masters male\, female\, and non-binary; and the top three male\, female\, and non-binary age group winners in 14 age groups from 10 & under to 70 & over. The awards ceremony will take place following the race.\n  \nT-SHIRTS\nAll registered runners will receive a commemorative Trick or Trot 4K t-shirt.\n  \nCOSTUME CONTEST\nJoin the Trick or Trot 4K Halloween Costume Contest! Prizes awarded at the awards ceremony to the most creative costumes in the following categories: Best Adult\, Best Youth\, Best Family\, Best Group\, Best Dog.\n  \n\nPACKET PICKUP\n\nPackets include your official Trick or Trot shirt\, instructions to participate\, and special offers from our community partners.\n\nRace day packet pick-up begins at 3:30 p.m. Please note that we will not be accepting race day registrations.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bwd_show_when_type=”after” bwd_show_when_date=”02/01/2024 00:00″ bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=””][vc_column]Register for Trick or Trot! [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/trick-or-trot/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Featured Event
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