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𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨...and this is your official invite! 💌 Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime evening at Oakland on September 24.

𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚! 🌼 The annual Día de Muertos festival at Oakland Cemetery, hosted in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico and Institute of Mexican Culture, will return Sunday, November 1 from 12PM-5PM! Experience traditional & folkloric dances, 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣 & 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖 costume contests, artisan & craft market, authentic Mexican food from across Atlanta, live music, and 𝙤𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙨 honoring lost family and friends. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Will you be there? If you’re a vendor or participant, tag yourself in the comments and let your community know!

NIGHT OWLS! 🦉🌙 This is your moment! Tickets are almost gone for our Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours! A few spots remain for our late-night crowd - head to the link in our bio to reserve yours. Send this to someone who THRIVES after 10 PM! 🌚Your time has finally come!

What’s your favorite part of 𝘿í𝙖 𝙙𝙚 𝙈𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙤𝙨 at Oakland Cemetery? 🌼 Join us this Sunday, Nov 1 from 12-5PM for a celebration of community & Mexican culture.

Have you gotten a glimpse of the freshly-restored Oakland Gate? 🫶🧱 Mineral deposits, stains, cracks, & structural problems are nowhere to be seen, and new granite top caps have been installed to protect the structure from future water damage. Come see yourself at Oakland, and stay tuned for more photos and details! ❤️🪦🌳 Thank you to the generous supporters who made this project possible – especially the City of Atlanta Department of Parks & Recreation, The Gable Foundation, and the Imlay Foundation. #restoration #preservation #oaklandcemetery

Power lines BE GONE 🙅‍♀️ We hope you are enjoying the unobstructed views of the iconic, recently-restored Oakland Gate!

bestie did you hear that Capturing the Spirit of Oakland tickets are on sale??? 🥹

Don’t miss Atlanta’s liveliest cemetery music festival, returning September 27! 🪦🎵 Yes, you read that right. Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs is BACK! 🎸 Enjoy all-day live music, a curated market, interactive experiences, a mausoleum porchfest, and more—all in one of Atlanta’s most unique and historic settings. Every ticket purchase supports the preservation of Oakland Cemetery. Comment TUNES for the link to grab your tickets!

Thank you to Scottie & Dan for choosing Oakland as the setting for your beautiful spring ceremony, and reminding us how joyful & vibrant Oakland weddings can be! 🌼💕🌸 Captured beautifully by @ashleywhitephoto #atlantaweddings

Celebrating nearly 30 years of service! ❤️🪦🌳 With heartfelt gratitude, we announce the retirement of Sam Reed, Sexton of Oakland Cemetery, effective November 18, 2026. For nearly three decades, Sam has cared for Oakland’s grounds, supporting families during their most difficult moments, and building a strong partnership with Historic Oakland Foundation. Sam’s dedication, compassion, and spirit of service have made a lasting impact on Oakland and all those who hold this special place dear. While he will continue working with the City to support a smooth transition, we are taking this opportunity to celebrate his remarkable contributions. As Sam looks forward to a well-earned retirement, please join us in thanking him for nearly 30 years of extraordinary service and wishing him all the best in this next chapter!

Pumpkin Patch is BACK this weekend! Kick off three days of fall fun at Oakland with a Pumpkin Patch-themed Finally, Friday from 5-8PM! 🎃 Pumpkin shopping 👻 Food from Ghost Pizza & Jen Chan’s 🎨 Fall kids’ crafts 🥂 Specialty cocktails 🍿 Frankenweenie movie screening starting at 8PM Keep the fall fun going Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM-3PM! 🎃 Pumpkin shopping 👻 Local food vendors 📸 Fall photo ops 🛍️ Artist Market 🎨 Kids’ crafts & activities 🔄 Halloween Costume Swap Pumpkin Patch is free to attend! We’ll see you there!

Spend a day with Bethany, our Preservation Manager! 🪦🧱 Did you know that becoming an Oakland Member or attending our events supports the preservation work that Bethany and the team do? We’ve restored 20 acres, but there are still 28 to go! #preservation #oaklandcemetery #historicpreservation

‘Tis the season for persimmons at Oakland. Don’t like persimmons? Scroll or stroll on by - IYKYK. In the meantime, enjoy this beautiful persimmon footage.

UPDATE: Applications are now closed. Thank you so much for your interest! Calling Atlanta bands! 🎸 We are accepting applications for this year’s mausoleum porchfest at Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs! Head to the link in our bio to apply, and send this to a musician who would look cool jamming in front of a mausoleum.

Kick off spooky season with our FIRST-EVER movie night in partnership with @atlfilmsociety 🎥🎃 Join us for a pumpkin patch-themed Finally, Friday starting at 5PM to grab your pumpkins and get some tasty food from local food trucks. Then get cozy on the lawn outside the Oakland Visitor Center to enjoy an outdoor screening of Tim Burton’s family-friendly classic, Frankenweenie! 🧺 Blankets & lawn chairs are recommended.

Here’s something you probably don’t know about Oakland Cemetery: it’s snake free! 🐍 (Or at least, our grounds team has never encountered snakes...) Learn why from our Gardens Manager, Butch! Note: The snake removal occurred in 1897, long before Historic Oakland Foundation was founded. While we appreciate not having to worry about snakes sneaking up on our gardeners, we do not condone harming animals or their habitats. Have you ever seen a snake at Oakland? 👀

IT’S TIME! Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours tickets are on sale NOW! 🪦🌙 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland will run October 15-18 and 22-25, with admission from 5 PM to 11 PM. 🕯️Comment SPIRIT and we will DM you the link to purchase tickets!

Question…did you ride the Pink Pig at Rich’s (or Macy’s)? 🐷 #JustCurious #NoParticularReason… 👀

Did somebody say PUMPKINS? 🎃 We’ll see you at our Pumpkin Patch this Friday from 5-8PM, and Saturday & Sunday from 10AM-3PM! #pumpkinpatch #atlanta

Congrats to @republica_unicornia_yarns on winning the “Judges Choice” award at the Sunday in the Park period costume contest. Slaying in every era! 🪦💕✨#oaklandcemetery #sundayinthepark

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Congrats to @republica_unicornia_yarns on winning the “Judges Choice” award at the Sunday in the Park period costume contest.