Haunted houses, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and more in North Georgia 2026

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ATLANTA - From elaborate indoor haunted houses to terrifying trails through cornfields and junkyards, here are the major 2026 Halloween attractions planned across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Dates and hours may change, particularly for outdoor attractions, so check the linked website before heading out.

Haunted houses and indoor scares

NETHERWORLD Haunted House
Sept. 18–Nov. 7, select nights
Stone Mountain
NETHERWORLD marks its 30th season with two new haunted attractions, Curse of the Collector and Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil. Visitors can also explore the midway, monster museum and escape rooms. Timed-entry tickets start at $25.

Folklore Haunted House
Sept. 26–Nov. 7, select nights
Acworth
One ticket covers two haunted attractions, Winters Estate and Maze of Madness. A midway offers games, food, merchandise and photo opportunities.

Paranoia Haunted House
Beginning Sept. 26, select nights
Canton
Walk through two differently themed attractions featuring live actors, fog, strobe lights and other effects. The outdoor waiting area has monsters, music and photo spots.

13 Stories Haunted House
Sept. 18–Nov. 7, select nights
Newnan
This large indoor haunt features interconnected experiences including Vertigo and Zombie Alley. Project Wasteland, an interactive zombie-themed laser attraction, requires an additional ticket.

Nightmare’s Gate Haunted House
Beginning Sept. 25, select nights
Douglasville
Explore three haunted experiences — Apokalipto, Longview Estate and Delusion Descent — inside a former county courthouse and jail complex.

Terror Mills Haunted House
Beginning Sept. 25, select Thursdays–Saturdays
Jackson
An abandoned school sets the scene for live performers, unsettling classrooms and winding corridors. General admission starts at $25.

Four Scythes Haunted Attraction
Oct. 8–18, 23–24 and 30–31
Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming
The nonprofit haunt returns with Haskills Homestead. The grounds also feature a clown maze, live music, food and drinks. Fair admission is required Oct. 8–18.

The Haunted Village
Oct. 29-31
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee
Pioneer Village becomes a haunted maze from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5 in advance or $7 at the gate. The event is for ages 6 and older; children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gates of Misery
Select nights in October
Rome
Live actors, special effects and themed rooms fill a two-story, century-old building for this walk-through haunt.

Haunted trails, hayrides and train rides

Camp Blood
Thursdays–Saturdays through Oct. 31, weather permitting
Carrollton
Follow a nearly half-mile haunted trail through the woods. Admission also includes The Barn. The box office opens at 8 p.m., with the attractions opening at 9 p.m.

Fear the Woods
Select nights in October
Yule Forest, Stockbridge
Yule Forest’s nighttime event brings together a haunted house, haunted trail and other scare experiences.

Scary Acres Haunted Trail
Oct. 31
1049 North Ola Road, McDonough
This free, family-operated drive-through haunt returns for its 27th year and gives out candy to visitors.

Nightmare Express
Select nights in October
Pine Mountain Gold Museum, Villa Rica
Ride a Halloween train through the woods surrounding the museum. The family-friendly attraction raises money for the museum.

Trail of Terror
Sept. 25–26; Oct. 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–25 and 30–31; Nov. 1 and 7
Buford
Live performers and creatures await along an outdoor haunted trail. Food and drinks are available nearby.

Haunted Hills Farm
Select nights, Oct. 2–31
Jasper
Choose from a haunted walking trail, hayride and outdoor blacklight haunt. The attraction also hosts 7th Gate Haunted House this season. Oct. 2 is a less-intense Kids Night; Oct. 30–31 are blackout nights.

Haunted Trails at Old Car City
Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2–31
Old Car City USA, White
Walk a nearly mile-long haunted trail through rows of old cars. A haunted hayride, games, food and photo opportunities add to the night.

The Dark Rows
Oct. 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–24 and 30–31
Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze, Dawsonville
After sunset, part of the cornfield becomes a separately ticketed haunted trail with live performers. Entry begins at dark, and final tickets are sold at 10 p.m.

Hell’s Gates
Oct. 23–25, Oct. 30–Nov. 1 and Nov. 6–8
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Dawsonville
This hourlong outdoor production uses live-action scenes and special effects to tell a faith-based story inspired by biblical end-times prophecy. Organizers recommend it for ages 12 and older.

Blood Oaks Haunted Hayride
Select nights in October
Summerville
Take a nighttime hayride through Northwest Georgia woods, with scares inspired in part by local legends.

Zombie Farms Haunted Trail
Oct. 3–Nov. 7, select nights
Winterville
A three-quarter-mile wooded trail uses live actors and sets to tell a story that unfolds as visitors walk.

Copper Creek Farm Haunted Corn Maze
Sept. 19–Oct. 31, select nights
Calhoun
Navigate the farm’s corn maze after dark with a flashlight. A separate haunted trail offers additional scares on select nights.

Theme parks and indoor attractions

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia
Select nights through Nov. 1
Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell
The park’s nighttime Halloween event features haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and rides. Some haunted attractions may require an additional pass.

Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival
Fridays–Sundays through Nov. 1
Stone Mountain Park
Enjoy family attractions and Halloween entertainment by day, followed by glowing, pumpkin-themed festivities at night.

Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Over Georgia
Select days through Nov. 1
Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell
This daytime option pairs family rides and trick-or-treating with Halloween entertainment suited to younger visitors.

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party
Oct. 1–31
LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta, Buckhead
Halloween-themed LEGO builds, a 4D movie and costume parades are included with regular admission.

Haunted Seas at Georgia Aquarium
Oct. 2–Nov. 1
Georgia Aquarium, downtown Atlanta
The aquarium’s Halloween celebration returns with new characters, spooky stories and themed sights.

Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31
Zoo Atlanta
Kids can wear costumes, collect treats and enjoy games and dancing during the zoo’s daytime Halloween celebration.

Pumpkin patches, orchards and corn mazes

Berry Patch Farms
Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26–Oct. 25
Woodstock
Shop for pumpkins, take a hayride and try fried pies or pumpkin ice cream. The ticketed Family Fun Zone includes a maze, carousel and petting zoo. Parking is $10 per car.

Big Springs Farm Pumpkin Patch
Fridays–Sundays, Sept. 26–Oct. 25
Woodstock
Browse pumpkins, see farm animals and choose from activities such as a hayride, corn maze, gem mining and farm train. The season opens with a tractor show Sept. 26.

Buford Corn Maze
Select days, Sept. 11–Nov. 15
Buford
Explore the corn maze and pumpkin patch, then check out the hayride, jumping pillow and farm animals. The Scream Zone Haunted Forest requires a separate ticket.

Burt’s Farm
Sept. 1–Nov. 10
Dawsonville
Browse pumpkins and take a hayride with a view toward Amicalola Falls. A giant drive-through pumpkin is new this season.

Cagle’s Farm
Fridays–Sundays, Sept. 25–Nov. 1
Holly Springs
Find a pumpkin, try the corn maze, watch pig races and visit farm animals. Young children can explore a smaller maze. A tractor ride to the lake for marshmallow roasting costs extra.

Pumpkins at Callaway
Select days, Sept. 19–Nov. 1
Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain
Visit the pumpkin patch, corn mazes and sunflower field by day. After dark, follow the illuminated Enchanted Pumpkin Trail and enjoy music, dancing and trick-or-treat stops.

Jaemor Farms Harvest Celebration
Select days, Sept. 12–Nov. 8
Alto
The fall celebration includes a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, farm slides, a petting zoo and a pumpkin train. Some activities cost extra.

Pumpkin Fest at Pettit Creek Farms
Select days, Sept. 19–Oct. 31
Cartersville
Explore a pumpkin patch and two-acre corn maze, build a scarecrow, watch pig races or take a hayride. Additional activities include animal encounters and an aerial adventure course.

Fall at Powers Family Farm
Weekends, Sept. 18–Oct. 31
Villa Rica
Visit the pumpkin patch, corn maze and petting zoo, or try a hayride and pumpkin painting. The farm also has Saturday activities and free Friday movie nights.

Randy’s Pumpkin Patch
Select days, Oct. 1–Nov. 1
Lawrenceville
It’s free to browse the pumpkins. Paid attractions include train and pony rides, inflatables, face painting and carnival games.

Fall on the Farm at Scottsdale Farms
Sept. 10–Nov. 1
Milton
Visit the pumpkin patch for free or buy a Family Fun Field ticket for a corn maze, hayride, zipline, slides and farm animals.

Fall Fun at Sleepy Hollow Farm
Select days, Sept. 19–Nov. 1
Powder Springs
Pick out pumpkins and enjoy tractor rides, a corn maze, playground and farm animals. Timed admission tickets are sold online.

Fall Season at Southern Belle Farm
Select days, Sept. 19–Nov. 15
McDonough
This working farm pairs pumpkin picking with a corn maze, cow train, pedal carts and barnyard animals. Stop by the Country Market for cider donuts and other treats.

Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze
Select days, Sept. 19–Nov. 8
Dawsonville
Wander the 15-acre corn maze, visit the pumpkin patch and try wagon rides, a jumping pad and a corn cannon.

Fall at Warbington Farms
Select days, Sept. 19–Nov. 7
Cumming
Choose a pumpkin and enjoy the corn maze, hayrides and fun park, which has slides, a jumping pillow and a petting zoo. The corn maze glows on weekend evenings.

B.J. Reece Orchards
Through October
Ellijay
Pick apples and make a day of it with wagon rides, a corn maze and other farm activities.

Copper Creek Farm Corn Maze
Select fall dates
Calhoun
Explore the corn maze and pumpkin patch, then choose from hayrides, pig races, gem mining and other farm activities.

Apple Pickin’ Jubilee at Hillcrest Orchards
Weekends through Nov. 1
Ellijay
Pick apples and explore an apple tree maze, then try wagon rides, mini golf, the petting farm and pig races. Admission and apple-picking bags are sold separately.

Fall at Ole McDermitt’s Farm
Select fall dates
Carrollton
Spend the day among farm animals, slides and play areas, or take a hayride and tackle the corn maze. Check the farm calendar for public dates and times.

Fall Fun at Yahoo Farm
Daily during the fall season; nighttime events on select October Saturdays
Jasper
Choose from hayrides, a corn maze, pony rides and a corn cannon. On Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24, the farm adds a haunted hayride and illuminated corn maze after dark. Activities are priced separately.

Hillside Orchard Farms Corn Maze
September–early November
Lakemont
Explore a corn maze themed around the old Tallulah Falls Railroad. The farm also offers fall weekend train rides and hayrides to its barnyard.

Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery
Oct. 3–4
Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
Visit the cemetery’s North Public Grounds for a free, family-friendly pumpkin patch and fall festival.

Trees for Tuition Pumpkin Patches
Open during the fall season
Cabbagetown and Virginia Highland, Atlanta
Shop for pumpkins at two neighborhood patches that direct their profits to local scholarships and nonprofits. Porch pumpkin delivery and setup are also available.

Community festivals, parades and trick-or-treating

Smyrna’s Spooky Festival
Oct. 16
Smyrna Market Village, Smyrna
The free family festival features trick-or-treating, costumes, music and activities.

Powder Springs Trunk or Treat
Oct. 17, beginning at 10 a.m.
Thurman Springs Park, Powder Springs
Children can wear costumes and collect candy from decorated vehicle trunks.

HarvestFest at Marietta Square
Oct. 17
Marietta Square
This free fall celebration includes arts and crafts, a touch-a-truck event, a pie-eating contest and Halloween activities for kids.

Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade
Oct. 17–18
Little Five Points, Atlanta
Browse the artist market all weekend. Kids can hunt for artist-designed monster stickers Saturday, and the Halloween parade steps off Sunday at 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Howl on the Green
Oct. 23
Duluth Town Green
Duluth’s free Halloween party features treats, food and live entertainment. This year’s theme is Mad Scientists/Project Zombie.

Lawrenceville BOO Fest
Oct. 23
Lawrenceville
Kids can collect candy along the BOO Fest Treat Trail, where local businesses and organizations set up decorated booths. Admission is free.

Halloween JamBOOree
Oct. 24
Logan Farm Park, Acworth
Families can enjoy carnival games, inflatables, a costume contest, food vendors and a free hayride.

Downtown Kennesaw Candy Crawl
Oct. 24
Downtown Kennesaw
Dress up for free trick-or-treating at participating businesses, carnival-style games, bounce houses and pumpkin photo spots.

Spooky Springs
Oct. 24
Abernathy Greenway Park, Sandy Springs
Young trick-or-treaters can visit candy stations and enjoy face painting and friendly costumed characters at this free festival.

Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at Fernbank
Oct. 24
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta
Bring the kids in costume for a dinosaur-themed trick-or-treat celebration.

Emily’s Trick or Treat to Cure Crohn’s and Colitis
Oct. 24
Sandy Springs
This Halloween fundraiser benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation features more than 50 trick-or-treat stations, music, performances, a magician and balloon animals.

Haints and Saints/Day of the Dead Parade
Oct. 25
Decatur
Put on a costume and head to Decatur for a free parade combining Halloween fun with a Day of the Dead theme.

Virginia Highland Candy Crawl
Oct. 28
Virginia Highland, Atlanta
Costumed kids can collect candy from participating shops in the neighborhood’s shopping district. The candy crawl is free.

Pre-Halloween Boo Bash
Oct. 29
Rodney Cook Park Sr., 650 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., Atlanta
Celebrate Halloween with the City of Atlanta Department of Public Works at this free, family-friendly event featuring games, music, a stilt walker and face painting. Treats include pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, fried Oreos and ice cream, while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The first 200 children will receive a free DPW superhero cape.

Munchkin Masquerade in Newnan
Oct. 30
Downtown Newnan
Toddlers and preschoolers can get an early start on Halloween with free daytime trick-or-treating at downtown businesses

Howl-O-Ween Pup Parade & Beltline Crawl
Oct. 31
Atlanta Beltline, Atlanta
Dress your dog for a Halloween parade and costume contest, followed by dog-friendly trick-or-treating along the Beltline from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This inaugural event is co-hosted by BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours and the Atlanta Beltline, with prizes from Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming. Advance tickets are required.

Haunting at High Street
Oct. 31
High Street, Atlanta
Celebrate Halloween on The Green with live music, face painting, roaming entertainment, a bounce house, trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and costume contest. This free, family-friendly event also offers complimentary kettle corn and cotton candy while supplies last.

Trick-or-Treat on The Roof
Oct. 31
The Roof at Ponce City Market, Atlanta
Families can trick-or-treat, play boardwalk games and join costume parades at 1 and 4 p.m. at Skyline Park.

Halloween Skelebration in Woodstock
Oct. 31
Woodstock
Celebrate Halloween with treats, music, games, crafts, inflatables, mini golf and food vendors. The event is free to attend.

Happy Thrillerween 2026
Oct. 31
B.T. Harvey Stadium, Morehouse College, Atlanta
Run, walk, skate, roll or dance at this family-friendly Halloween event combining fitness, health and music. The BOUNCE ROCK Skate Roll 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m., with categories for runners, walkers, skaters, cyclists and wheelchair and adaptive athletes. A community health fair is also planned. At 11 a.m., participants can rehearse a group dance inspired by Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" before a noon attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest Thriller dance.

Austin’s Halloween Party
Oct. 31
Austin’s at Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills
Celebrate Halloween with a DJ, cocktails, a costume contest and prizes. Contest categories include best pop culture costume, scariest villain, most glamorous and Tyler’s choice. The cocktail menu will feature the "Bela Lugosi," made with blanco tequila, lime, Lillet Blanc, dry curaçao, red wine and chamoy. Tickets are $10 and available through Tock.

Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Oct. 22, 5–9 p.m.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Watch amateur carvers compete as they turn pumpkins into works of art. The ticketed evening also includes seasonal activities around the garden.

BOO-nicoi Halloween Family Fun Night
Oct. 31
Unicoi State Park, Helen
The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes hayrides, trunk-or-treating, campground trick-or-treating, a kids’ carnival, crafts and food vendors. A parking fee is required.

The Hatters Masquerade
Oct. 31
B.M. Franklin & Co., Buckhead Village
The evening features speakeasy-style glamour, live music and cocktails. Guests are encouraged to wear extravagant outfits and a favorite mask or hat. Tickets are $25.

Painted Park’s Haunted Second Birthday Bash
Oct. 31
Painted Park, Atlanta
Celebrate Painted Park’s second anniversary with a Halloween party featuring the Georgia-Florida football game with sound on, cocktails, costume prizes and DJs. DJs will play from 3-7 p.m. and again from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The event is for guests 21 and older.

Ghost Tours

Ghosts of Marietta
Dates vary
Downtown Marietta
Guided walking tours pair the city’s history with local ghost stories and reports of unexplained activity.

Acworth Ghost Tours
Friday and Saturday nights in October
Downtown Acworth
Walk through the historic downtown while hearing local legends and stories about its former residents.

Victorian Funeral flashlight tours
Oct. 23-24
William Root House Museum, Marietta
Explore the museum’s Victorian Funeral exhibit after dark. The display examines 19th-century mourning customs through items including embalming equipment and mourning jewelry.

Haunted History Tours at the Fox Theatre
Select Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in September and October
Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Hear the stories behind the theater’s reported paranormal encounters on a 60-minute guided tour focused on its history and ghostly legends.

Ghost Tours at the Fox Theatre
Sept. 28-30; Oct. 1 and 4-8
Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Character actors, live performances and theatrical surprises bring the Fox’s ghost stories to life along a special route through the theater. Private tours are available with a 14-ticket minimum.

Shows, conventions and nights out

Austin’s Halloween Party
Oct. 31
Austin’s at Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills
Celebrate Halloween with cocktails, a DJ, costume contest and prizes. Costume categories include best pop culture, scariest villain, most glamorous and Tyler’s choice. Try the "Bela Lugosi," a cocktail created by Beverage Director Cedar Meyers with tequila blanco, lime, Lillet Blanc, dry curaçao, red wine and chamoy. Tickets are $10.

Botánico Countdown to Halloween
Oct. 30 and 31
Botánico Cocina & Social Club, Atlanta
Atlas Productions is hosting a late-night Halloween party with two DJs, cocktails and surprises. Costumes are required; Friday tickets are $25, while the Saturday festivities are free.

The Wicked Pig Halloween pop-up
Daily beginning Sept. 18
Tin Lizzy’s Midtown, 77 12th Street NE, Atlanta
The Halloween pop-up brings elaborate spooky décor, themed cocktails and seasonal dishes to Tin Lizzy’s. The restaurant’s regular menu of tacos, queso and other favorites will also be available.

The Haunting at Nighthawks Lounge
Oct. 1-31
Nighthawks Lounge, 175 Tracy Street, Athens
The creators of the Miracle and Sippin’ Santa holiday pop-ups bring their first Halloween concept to Athens. Expect elaborate decorations, original cocktails, alcohol-free options and limited-edition glassware.

Serial Killer Speakeasy: Jack the Ripper
Oct. 1–3
Atlanta
Step into a theatrical retelling of the Jack the Ripper story, told in four chapters with a themed cocktail paired with each one.

Community Night at The Works
Oct. 15
The Works, Atlanta
Enjoy a free screening of "Beetlejuice," a Halloween lantern craft and specials across the property from 5 to 10 p.m. Deals include free kids’ meals at Chicheria, 20% off drinks at Scofflaw, 15% off at Fox Bros. BBQ and Taste Wine Bar & Market, and 10% off at participating Chattahoochee Food Works stalls and Love Train. American Axes offers Trivi-Axe for $15 per person.

Paranor-Macon
Oct. 16–17
Macon Marriott City Center, Macon
Explore paranormal mysteries through speakers, vendors, cemetery lantern tours and investigations at local sites.

Michael Jackson’s Thriller Live: A Halloween Special
Oct. 29, 8-9:30 p.m.
City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta
An all-star band performs Michael Jackson’s Thriller album in its entirety at this Halloween concert presented with PureSoul. Costumes are encouraged, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

A Nightmare on Highland
Through Oct. 31
Amore e Amore, Atlanta
The Italian restaurant dresses up for Halloween with elaborate decorations, a themed menu, seasonal cocktails and costume parties.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Select dates, Oct. 23–30
The Chapel on Sycamore, Decatur
Hear Halloween favorites and music from spooky movies and shows performed by candlelight in a historic chapel.

Trick or Drink Atlanta Halloween Bar Crawl
Oct. 24, 30 and 31
Participating Atlanta bars
Wear a costume and visit participating bars for Halloween drink specials. Ticket holders must pick up a wristband during the registration hours listed for their date.

Haunted Spirits dinner at Seed Kitchen & Bar
Oct. 24
Seed Kitchen & Bar, East Cobb
The restaurant will serve a five-course dinner paired with five half-cocktails. Halloween drinks and a pumpkin dessert will also be available during the week leading up to Halloween.

Haunted Spirits at the Southern Museum
Oct. 23
Southern Museum, Kennesaw
This 21-and-older event includes museum ghost tours, a costume contest, a screening of The Lady Vanishes and food and drinks for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Kennesaw Museum Foundation.

Halloween Lock & Key Singles Party
Oct. 30
Hudson Grille, 6317 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs
Meet other singles during a Halloween mixer featuring a lock-and-key icebreaker. Women receive locks and men receive keys, with successful matches earning both guests raffle tickets for prizes. Costumes are encouraged but optional. Listed event times are 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; admission is $22.11.

Monster Mash Family Bash
Oct. 30
Main Event, participating locations
Celebrate Halloween with a family dance party featuring a live DJ, costume contest, Halloween activities, crafts and interactive games. The grand prize is free laser tag for a year. Tickets cost $25.99 per person, plus tax, and must be purchased by Oct. 29. Guests who visit Main Event in costume any day in October also receive a free $10 game card, subject to restrictions.

Fright Night at Fernbank
Oct. 30
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta
Dance beneath the dinosaurs to a live DJ, enjoy special performers, enter the costume contest and explore "The Secret World of Elephants." Cocktails, brews and small plates will be available. Ages 21 and older.

BOO at the Zoo
Oct. 30-Nov. 1
North Georgia Wildlife Park, Cleveland
The Halloween event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and features interactive games, a pumpkin judging contest, scavenger hunts, animal activities and treats. Park admission is required.

Jagger Suite Halloween 2026: Vinyl Never Dies
Oct. 30-31
Jagger Suite, 329 Marietta St. NW, 10th floor, Atlanta
Celebrate Halloween at this downtown rooftop lounge with its "Vinyl Never Dies" event featuring live DJs and specialty cocktails. Costumes encouraged.

Daily Chew Halloween Block Party
Oct. 31
Daily Chew, Atlanta
Celebrate Halloween with face painting, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest and a market featuring local vendors. Guests can also enjoy fresh-baked goods and regular café service. The neighborhood event is open to all ages.

Halloween Movie Night
Oct. 31
Highline Park, The Interlock, Atlanta
Watch Hocus Pocus under the stars at Highline Park at The Interlock. Bring a blanket and friends; snacks will be provided.

Immersive Murder Mystery Dinner
Oct. 30-31
L&L Crafty Finds studio, 4421 Glenwood Road, Suite 600, Decatur
Step into a mystery set at the fictional Glenwood Manor during an immersive dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night. Both events take place at the Decatur studio, with separate registration for Friday and Saturday.

’70s Party & Halloween Bash at The Velvet Note
Oct. 31
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
Dress in your grooviest ’70s outfit for a Halloween party featuring live music by VENZANT of the Red Sample Band, food, drink specials and a best-costume contest. Choose from two shows: 7-9 p.m. or 9:30-11:30 p.m.

Disney Villains Halloween Drag Brunch
Oct. 31
City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta
Drag queens and kings perform songs from Disney villains at this Halloween brunch hosted by Dotte Com. All ages are welcome. Brunch add-ons will be available for purchase at the venue.

Live! From the Dead
Oct. 31
Live! at The Battery Atlanta, Atlanta
This adults-only Halloween party features DJs, roaming performers, themed cocktails, photo opportunities and costume contests.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with LDOD
Select Fridays
Plaza Theatre, Atlanta
Watch the cult musical with a live cast performing alongside the film and plenty of audience participation. Check the theater’s schedule for showtimes.

Halloween: Costumes, Cocktails and Canines
Oct. 31
Lingering Shade Social Club, Atlanta
Dress up and bring your pup for Halloween fun from 2 p.m. to midnight. Costumed guests get 50% off appetizers with a cocktail purchase, and costumed dogs receive a free biscuit with an in-house cocktail purchase. Try seasonal Bonfire, Amalfi Spritz and Maple Toddy cocktails, plus Craig’s Pumpkin Cheesecake.

Spooktacular at The Works
Oct. 31
The Works, Atlanta
Celebrate Halloween from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with trick-or-treating, face painting and spooky songs performed by the Scare-o-lers. Watch the Georgia-Florida football game, then settle in for an outdoor screening of "Hocus Pocus" after sunset.

Roaring Social Alpharetta Halloween Party
Oct. 31
Roaring Social, Alpharetta
Dress up for a chance to win $500 in the annual costume contest during this party from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Band X performs from 8 to 11 p.m., followed by DJ Blaze until 2 a.m. Tickets are $20 and include priority entry and one Halloween drink ticket for guests arriving in costume.

Roaring Social Decatur Halloween Party
Oct. 31
Roaring Social, Decatur
Celebrate Halloween with free admission, live music and a costume contest offering a $500 cash prize. The party runs from 6 p.m. to midnight, with G-Clef performing from 6 to 9 p.m. and DJ B-Don taking over from 9 p.m. to midnight.

DAY OF THE DEAD

Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Oct. 26-Nov. 3
Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Atlanta
Explore an altar created by a local artist, learn about Día de los Muertos traditions and make an altar of your own. Admission is $19.95-$21.95.

Día de los Muertos Festival
Oct. 30
Thrasher Park, Norcross
Honor ancestors during an evening of dance, live entertainment and a Día de los Muertos parade.

Día de Muertos Mariachi Dinner at El Ponce
Nov. 1
El Ponce, 939 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta
Celebrate Día de Muertos and El Ponce’s 10th anniversary with a mariachi dinner, welcome cocktail and a community ofrenda honoring loved ones. Tickets are $25 and include reserved seating and a welcome cocktail; food is not included. Guests are invited to add a photo, note or keepsake to the ofrenda.

Día de los Muertos at AltaToro
Nov. 1-2
AltaToro, Atlanta
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special food and drink menu, festive cocktails and AltaToro’s Halloween pop-up, Wicked Hideaway. Menu highlights include $1 oysters (six-oyster minimum), empanadas, chicken tacos, ceviche, sangria and margaritas. The special menu is available alongside the restaurant’s regular brunch and dinner menus. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday and 3 to 10 p.m. Monday.

Día de Muertos Festival at Historic Oakland Cemetery
Nov. 1
Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
Celebrate Día de Muertos with traditional ofrendas honoring loved ones, live music, folkloric dance, Mexican food, artisan vendors and family-friendly crafts. The festival also includes a Catrinas and Catrines costume contest for adults and children; registration is available onsite. Admission is free.

Day of the Dead Fest at Plaza Las Américas
Nov. 1
Plaza Las Américas, Lilburn
Celebrate Día de Muertos with live entertainment, music, food, vendors, art, traditional displays, Catrina and altar contests, and family-friendly activities. Admission and online registration are free.

Día de los Muertos Festival
Nov. 7
Woodstock Arts, 8534 Main St., Woodstock
Celebrate with live music, local vendors and the creation of a community ofrenda. Admission is free.

Halloween miscellaneous

Halloween Hikes
Dates vary
Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell
Families can take a gentle nighttime walk, meet resident wildlife and learn about seasonal traditions. A scavenger hunt through the forest is also planned.

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