Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. After our hot Georgia summers, the cooler breezes and crisp evenings are refreshing. Our tree canopy turns red and gold, perfect for taking beautiful photos and spending some time outdoors on Roswell’s magnificent trail system or kayaking down the Chattahoochee. This season is both relaxing and rejuvenating. For me, fall is the time of year to be thankful for all we have and to be surrounded by friends and loved ones.The autumn months begin Roswell’s jam-packed holiday event season. With so much to do in Roswell around the holidays, it is sometimes a challenge for folks to stay on top of all the community events. Traditionally, Roswell kicks off fall with the Annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade. This year’s 69th annual parade will be held October 12. The route from Roswell’s First Baptist Church to Roswell Area Park is lined with children, arms outstretched, waiting for those on the passing floats to throw them candy for their Halloween baskets! This year’s theme is “Be Someone’s Hero.”
The 23rd Annual Historic Roswell 5K Road Race will immediately precede the Youth Day Parade. The course runs through Roswell’s historic district and ends at Roswell Area Park. Runners and walkers alike are invited to participate in the race.
Fall Farm Day at Smith Plantation is held right after the Youth Day Parade. This fun family event features artisan exhibits and demonstrations of life on a 19th century farm, including living history exhibits. Children can visit the petting zoo, take a wagon ride, and have their faces painted.
If you love Halloween, Roswell’s three historic museum homes host a Spooktacular Night at the museums Saturday, October 19, from 5:00-8:00pm. Visitors can tour the homes by candlelight and may run into a few “former residents” of Roswell. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and bring a bag or bucket to collect treats.
Also, bring the family to enjoy the Halloween Fun House at East Roswell Park October 25, from 4:30-7:00pm. Children can enjoy face painting, carnival games, jump houses, hayrides, and much more.
These are just a few of the many events the City of Roswell will be hosting to encourage citizens and visitors to enjoy the season. For more information, please visit our fall/winter brochure at RoswellRecreationPrograms.com. I encourage you to get outdoors and delight in all that Roswell has to offer during this time of year.
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