A new season brings an array of endless possibilities. A fresh, cool breeze sweeping through the air, vibrant leaves rolling along the sidewalks, and the mixture of spices filling the air are the perfect ingredients to make an exquisite bucket list this fall. There are so many ways to fill your weekend with fall fun! With a little help, you can make this fall a great one to remember. 

Enjoy Wine in the Woods at Lockerly Arboretum

Enjoy an adults-only evening at Lockerly Arboretum in October, sipping wine and strolling the grounds while exploring the whimsical Fairy House exhibit created by local children.

Watch Football in Downtown Milledgeville

Watch your favorite football team bar side at one of these Milledgeville restaurants that serves hot, crispy buffalo wings and ice cold drafts.

Get Cozy Around the Campfire

Stay in a rental overlooking Lake Sinclair and enjoy a crisp fall evening around a warm fire roasting smores and making memories with friends and family.

Connect with Local Spirits and Stories

Take the Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tour, a one-hour tour through historic downtown Milledgeville, highlighting some of Milledgeville’s most infamous stories.

Find a Hidden Treasure

Browse Milledgeville’s antique shops for a one-of-a-kind treasure, exploring booths filled with vintage finds and local collectibles.

Take a Scenic Walk

Milledgeville’s leaves begin changing in late October through early November, so take a picturesque walk through one of these seven beautiful locations.

Warm Up Your Wardrobe

Find on-trend women’s fashion at Firefly, from cozy sweaters to stylish boots, and browse Southern Roots for men’s comfortable flannels and jeans.

Enjoy a Picnic at the Greenway

Pack a picnic and take in the peaceful view of the rapids along the Oconee River and the calming sound of running water while enjoying the cool weather and the fall foliage colors.

Sip Fall Blends

Go beyond Pumpkin Spice and try one of Morning Grind’s fall flavors like the Hug in a Mug, a gingerbread and toffee nut latte with oat milk.

Take a Trolley Tour

Hop aboard Milly the Trolley for one of three exciting tours this fall: the Historic Milledgeville Tour, the Central State Hospital Campus Tour, or the Children’s Trolley Tour. Reserve your tickets...

Watch a Play

Catch Beetlejuice the Musical this fall at Georgia Military College’s NewDay USA Center for Leadership, where GMC Prep School Performing Arts brings Tim Burton’s iconic story to life with bold...

Attend Deep Roots Festival

The Deep Roots Festival is celebrating 22 years! On Saturday, October 18th, the streets of downtown are the place to be with an antique car show, live entertainment, crafts, Kidzone, and more.

Stay Downtown

Stay close to downtown Milledgeville in one of these historic vacation rentals. From a bed and breakfast feel to a historic home all to yourself, find the perfect place to rest your head.

Try an Unexpected Seasonal Dish

Kai Thai has a selection of fall specials to enjoy including their traditional Pumpkin Curry, and a Pumpkin Spice Boba Milk Tea.

Attend Death After Dark

Experience the Death After Dark Tours at the Old Governor’s Mansion on Friday, October 24, 2025, where candlelit halls and costumed guides reveal 19th-century mourning rituals, superstitions, and...

There is more to Milly this fall