Want to get outside, take a stroll in the autumn sunshine, and create some great photo opps? Head to a scarecrow display!

These fun scarecrow collections pop up all around town every October, in parks and suburban town squares. Some are just for fun. Others are serious competitions to see who can come up with the most creative — or outrageous — scarecrow.

Don’t forget your camera. You’ll get some great selfies or shots of the kids.

Most of these displays are FREE and open to the public — with the exception of those few that take place inside venues that sell tickets (like the Atlanta Botanical Garden).

And if you’re inspired to decorate your own front yard with a wonderful scarecrow collection, check out Home Depot’s instructions on how to make a scarecrow.

The best scarecrow displays around metro Atlanta

Click thru the links for more info!

Scarecrows in the Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden
Oct. 1 to Nov. 3 (closed Mondays)

You’ll need to purchase a timed ticket to enter the garden, but the scarecrow display is free with paid admission. There are dozens of creative figures crafted by businesses, garden clubs, schools, and organizations.
Details here

Scarecrows on the Square

Marietta Square
Oct. 2 to 31

This annual competition takes place each year in Glover Park, as part of the Marietta HarvestFest. Prizes are awarded in several categories.
Details here

Scarecrow Harvest Festival

Downtown Alpharetta
Oct. 1 to 30

An annual display that coincides with the city’s fall street festival. There are said to be over 15o scarecrows this year, and you’re encouraged to take selfies, post on social media, and vote for your favorite.
Details here

Scarecrows on Main

Downtown Kennesaw
Sept. 27th to Nov. 2nd

2024 is the fifth year for this scarecrow competition in downtown Kennesaw. Visit in person, and then vote for your favorites on the city’s Facebook page. Three prizes will be given.
Details here

Scarecrows Return to the Square

Downtown McDonough
Oct. 7 to 31

Visit the quaint town of McDonough, south of Atlanta, for this annual scarecrow display, now in its twelfth year! The Henry Herald has a great photo feature of the 2023 display, if you want a preview.
Details here

Scarecrow Parade

Sept. 30th to Nov. 4th
Downtown Acworth

Take a stroll around downtown Acworth, where local businesses will be displaying their decorated scarecrows.
View the Facebook post

Scarecrow Invasion

Oct. 1 to 31
Downtown Woodstock

Head down Main Street to see 175 scarecrows, dressed and decorated by local families and businesses.
If you’re so inclined, you can pop into the Woodstock Visitor Center to cast a vote for your favorite.
Details here OR view a map of the scarecrow locations here

Conyers Scarecrow Showcase

Canceled for 2024 — let’s hope for a return next year!
Olde Town Conyers

The display runs through the annual Olde Town Fall Festival.
Details here