Families can celebrate fall’s arrival at Panola Mountain State Park on Oct. 22 with outdoor recreation and fresh, local food.

The 10 a.m.-to-2 p.m. event will be filled with guided hikes, a climbing wall, geocaching clinics, outdoor games and more.

There will be opportunities to browse a farmer’s market, learn about organic gardening and composting, climb a rock walk or a tree, and enjoy a free “picnic in the park” created by celebrity chef Todd English using locally grown produce and herbs.

Families who don’t have pets can even get to take shelter dogs for a walk and return them at the end of it.

And best of all, the entire festivities are free of cost. Georgia State Parks is even waiving the regular $5 parking fee between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Vendors include Wonderland Farms, Farmer D’s Organics, Le Cordon, Portable Rock Climbing, Lifeline Animal Project, Serenity Yoga, UGA Insect Zoo and REI.

Panola Mountain State Park features unique granite outcrop, paved biking trail, shaded hiking trails, fishing ponds, playground and nature center.

Panola Mountain State Park is at 2600 Highway 155 S.W. in Stockbridge. For more information, visit GeorgiaStateParks.org/PanolaMountain, TonsofFun.org, or call 770-389-7801.