ATLANTA - From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of can’t-miss happenings this weekend.
HALLOWEEN
Inside Atlanta
Main Event Boo-Wling Spooktacular
Oct. 30
Main Event, Cobb Parkway, Atlanta
Two hours of unlimited bowling, a pumpkin-decorating station, trick-or-treating, costume contests, a bounce-back pass for laser tag, and free candy for kids in costumes — all for $15 per person.
21 Savage’s House of Slaughter
Through Oct. 31
523 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., Atlanta
An immersive horror experience for ages 18+ or ages 13+ with adult supervision. A night filled with scares, screams and surprises.
Trunk-or-Treat at The Battery Atlanta
Oct. 31
The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta
A festive family evening of candy, creativity and community spirit — includes touch-a-truck, trick-or-treating, arts & crafts, local vendors and spooky entertainment.
Halloween at Painted Park: One Year of Magic
Oct. 31
Painted Park, 240 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta
Celebrate Painted Park’s one-year anniversary with a spooky night of cocktails, dancing, and prizes for the best costumes. DJ Dillon will keep the party going with live sets from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. during this Beltline hotspot’s "One Year of Magic" celebration.
A High Fashion Halloween
Oct. 31
High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Dress to impress—fashion is the theme at this Halloween event inspired by Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Statements. Enjoy a live makeup transformation, costume contest, art-making stations and music from Unknown Lyric and Thrice Groove.
Mai Tais & Monsters: Hulaween Costume Party
Oct. 31
Trader Vic’s, Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA
Enjoy island vibes and spooky thrills at this annual Halloween celebration featuring Polynesian fare, themed buffet stations, tropical cocktails, and a lively costume contest. Tickets are $100–$130 per person and available on OpenTable.
Halloween in the Highlands
Oct. 31–Nov. 1
Atkins Park Virginia Highlands, 794 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta
Join thousands of costumed revelers for a sold-out annual party featuring access to 10+ top bars, restaurants and clubs in the Virginia Highland district plus a $500 costume contest.
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party
Oct. 27–31
LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
Enjoy family Halloween fun including the Potion Kitchen activity, an exclusive 4D Halloween movie "The Great Monster Chase" and other kid-friendly activities.
Beyond The Grave Rave with DJ Sir Luke
Oct. 31–Nov. 1
Park Tavern, 500 10th Street N.E., Atlanta
This Halloween rave features live DJ sets, high-energy dancing, a costume contest and spooky drink specials.
Organ Spooktacular Benefit for Trinity UMC Organ
Oct. 31
Trinity United Methodist Church, Washington Street SW, Atlanta
Hear your favorite spooky music on Atlanta’s oldest working organ, wear a costume, and help raise funds to save and relocate this historic instrument.
LIST OF HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES & MORE EVENTS
Outside Atlanta
Tales on the Rails
Oct. 31
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, Cherokee Street, Kennesaw
Enjoy interactive ghost-tour experiences, a living historian, museum-gallery exploration and spooky train stories on Halloween.
Fall Fest at The Avenue West Cobb
Oct. 31
The Avenue West Cobb, 3625 Dallas Hwy., Marietta
Celebrate the season at Fall Fest, a free family event featuring store-to-store trick-or-treating, live magician shows, face painting, balloon artists, carnival games, mazes, and obstacle courses. Guests can enjoy fall-themed food vendors and meet roaming costume characters inspired by iconic witches and a beloved blue puppy. Costumes and trick-or-treat bags are encouraged. Admission and parking are free; all activities are weather-dependent.
Halloween Skelebration
Oct. 31
Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock
Join the City of Woodstock for a brand-new Halloween tradition featuring trick-or-treating, carnival games, mini golf, crafts, pumpkin inflatables, live music, food vendors, and giant bubbles. This free, family-friendly event replaces the Halloween Trail of Tricks and Treats and offers fun for all ages with free parking and plenty of spooky sights.
Witches Night Out at Halcyon
Oct. 23
Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta
Grab your coven and join Halcyon’s annual Halloween Ladies Night Out, benefiting The Place. Enjoy drinks, music, dancing, a raffle, and a costume contest in this festive evening for a good cause. Tickets are $18.19; raffle tickets are $10.70.
Halloween at Halcyon
Oct. 25
Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta
The 6th annual trick-or-treating tradition returns with more than 30 participating businesses. Families can enjoy petting farm animals, guest appearances, face painting, and more. All proceeds benefit Bald Ridge Lodge. Tickets are $25 per child.
Austin’s Halloween Party
Oct. 31
Austin’s, Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills
Celebrate Halloween at Austin’s with spooky cocktails, a killer costume contest, prizes, and plenty of festive fun. Prizes include Austin’s swag, gift cards, and other surprises. Free to enter.
Donny Hammonds Band — Haunted House of Rock
Oct. 31
Sixes Tavern of Cartersville, Henderson Drive, Cartersville
A Halloween party featuring live rock hits and a haunted-house vibe for a full night of music and fun.
Day of the Dead celebrations
Inside Atlanta
Día de los Muertos Festival
Nov. 1
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
A free afternoon festival celebrating Mexican-American culture with dancers, ofrendas, stilt walkers, interactive photo booths, food trucks, and activities for children.
Día de Muertos Festival at Oakland Cemetery
Nov. 2
Oakland Cemetery, Confederate Memorial Grounds, Atlanta
Celebrate Día de Muertos with a free, family-friendly festival featuring music, dancing, crafts, costume contests, face painting, and traditional ofrendas honoring loved ones. Organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta and the Institute of Mexican Culture, the event includes a Catrinas and Catrins costume contest with cash prizes for kids and adults. Guests are encouraged to dress up and take MARTA or rideshare, as parking is limited.
Outside Atlanta
Día de los Muertos Festival
Nov. 1
Thrasher Park, Norcross
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with an evening of remembrance, dance, and live entertainment. Enjoy authentic Mexican food and beverages while honoring ancestors and history in this vibrant community celebration of life and death.
Dia de Los Muertos – Woodstock
Nov. 1–2
111 Elm Street, Woodstock
A two-day community celebration of Día de los Muertos featuring art, music, food and a community ofrenda.
Day of the Dead Festival
Nov. 1–2
Plaza Las Américas, Atlanta
Honor loved ones with this two-day Día de Muertos celebration featuring traditional altars, marigold decorations, live music, dancing, and authentic Mexican food. This family-friendly event is a vibrant tribute to life, memory, and cultural heritage.
CT Cantina & Taqueria Día de los Muertos Weekend
Oct. 31–Nov. 2
Multiple Locations (Buckhead, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Fayetteville)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos all weekend long with themed costume parties, fire dancers, live entertainment, and even a llama petting zoo. Each restaurant features its own unique theme — from The Emperor’s New Groove in Dunwoody to Toy Story in Buckhead. Guests are encouraged to wear their best costumes for a chance to win prizes, while enjoying festive décor and themed cocktails.
- Oct. 31 (6–10 p.m.) – CT Reforma, Buckhead (Toy Story theme)
- Nov. 1 (6–10 p.m.) – CT Halcyon, Alpharetta (Superheroes & Villains theme)
- Nov. 2 (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) – CT Dunwoody (The Emperor’s New Groove theme, includes baby llama petting zoo from 6–8 p.m.)
- Nov. 2 (6–9 p.m.) – CT Trilith Square, Fayetteville (Catrina’s Day of the Dead theme)
Día de los Muertos Brunch Fiesta at AltaToro
Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. & Nov. 2, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
AltaToro, 33 Peachtree Place NE, Atlanta
AltaToro is celebrating Día de los Muertos with a two-day Brunch Fiesta filled with color, flavor, and festive flair. Guests can enjoy the restaurant’s full brunch menu plus limited-time specials, including $2 oysters (Sunday only), $3 Mexican beers, $4 handcrafted tacos, $5 frozen margaritas, $6 guacamole and chips, and $9 empanadas. The Midtown hot spot will be decked out with vibrant décor and lively energy, with additional seating available inside the Halloween pop-up Wicked Hideaway all weekend on a first-come, first-served basis.
Día de los Muertos Festival
Nov. 8
The Lawn on Main, 5326 Manor Dr, Stone Mountain, GA
Celebrate life and remembrance at the 2nd annual Día de los Muertos Festival, featuring live performances, kids’ activities, face painting, and a specialty artists market. Enjoy a vibrant day filled with culture, community, and tradition honoring ancestors and loved ones.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
Outside Atlanta
Taiwan Festival
Nov. 1–2
Hickory Grove Shopping Center, Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock
Experience street food, live music and dance performances, night-market games and more in this culturally vibrant festival.
Native American Festival & Pow Wow
Oct. 30–Nov. 3
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain
Georgia’s largest Native American gathering showcases dance, music, craft demonstrations, cooking, storytelling, wildlife presentations and more.
LIVE MUSIC
Inside Atlanta
Brandy & Monica: The Boy Is Mine Tour
Oct. 31
State Farm Arena, Downtown Atlanta
The first-ever joint tour by Brandy and Monica, marking their reunion after more than 25 years since their Grammy-winning duet.
Kitty Craft
Oct. 31
The Masquerade, Underground Atlanta, downtown Atlanta
Experience the dreamy soundscapes of Minneapolis artist Pamela Valfer, performing as Kitty Craft. Her music blends lo-fi hip-hop beats, ethereal synths, and angelic vocals for a captivating Halloween night performance.
Paul McCartney: Got Back Tour
Nov. 2
State Farm Arena, downtown Atlanta
Legendary musician Paul McCartney pays tribute to his Beatles legacy in this major concert event.
Outside Atlanta
CAIN Live & In Color
Nov. 1
Mount Pisgah Church, Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek
The band CAIN headlines a feel-good music night with Jon Reddick and Caleb & John, hosted by Annie F. Downs.
THEATER / FILM / ART
Inside Atlanta
The Glass Menagerie
Oct. 29–Nov. 23
Theatrical Outfit, Luckie Street NW, Atlanta
A classic Tennessee Williams masterpiece exploring how the past can become a prison — and how dreams can set us free.
The Heart Sellers
Through Nov. 9
Horizon Theatre, Austin Avenue, Atlanta
A sharp, tender comedy about connection, identity and friendship, set during Thanksgiving 1973 — two immigrant women navigating life in America with no recipe to follow.
Outside Atlanta
Doctor Faustus
Oct. 30–Nov. 2
Pythagoras Masonic Temple, Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur
Resurgens Theatre Company returns with a haunting new staging of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, the timeless tale of ambition and temptation. Directed by Dr. Brent Griffin, this (nearly) all-female production delivers a psychologically charged, stripped-down interpretation that explores the dark allure of forbidden knowledge.
FOR THE FOODIES
Outside Atlanta
Acworth Beer & Wine Fest
Nov. 1
Logan Farm Park, Taylor Street, Acworth
Taste 75+ craft beers, wines, mimosas and more with live music; food available for purchase. Halloween costumes welcome.
Taste of Kennesaw
Nov. 1
Downtown Kennesaw
More than 30 local restaurants will be offering samples. Activities for kids include a rock wall, inflatables, a trackless train and more.
27th Annual Vineyard Fest
Nov. 1–2
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton
Celebrate North Georgia’s grape harvest season with two days of wine tastings, gourmet food, live music, and interactive workshops at one of the region’s most beloved annual events.
Death of a Gangster – A 1920s Mafia Marriage Murder Mystery
Nov. 1
Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills
Step into a Gatsby-era murder mystery dinner featuring a four-course seasonal tasting menu. Guests become part of the story—some as suspects, others as detectives—in this immersive two-hour experience where the killer’s identity is revealed only at the end. Tickets are $150 per person.
Harvest Gathering: A Garden to Table Dining Experience
Nov. 2
Smith-Gilbert Gardens, Pine Mountain Road NW, Kennesaw
Enjoy a curated three-course dinner with wine pairings inspired by local and seasonal flavors, surrounded by garden scenery; VIP tickets include early access, reserved seating and a private tour.
OTHER
Inside Atlanta
DreamHack Atlanta
Oct. 31–Nov. 2
Georgia World Congress Center, downtown Atlanta
Experience one of the world’s largest gaming festivals featuring esports tournaments with a $6.6 million prize pool, immersive cosplay, live entertainment, and appearances by more than 1,000 special guests.
Outside Atlanta
Soldier’s Life: Federal Infantry & Artillery
Nov. 1
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield, Mount Tabor Church Road, Dallas
Volunteers portray Federal infantry and artillery from the Civil War, demonstrating drills and black-powder rifle/artillery firing; visitors may be "drafted" to drill using a wood rifle (admission fee required).
Stone Mountain HamFest
Nov. 1–2
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2045 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville
Georgia’s only two-day HamFest returns, bringing together amateur radio operators, electronics enthusiasts, and computer hobbyists. The event features a large flea market, 20 educational seminars, vendor displays, and a student area.
COMING UP
Decatur Wine Festival 2025
Nov. 8
Downtown Decatur Square, Decatur
Taste wines from around the world with unlimited pours, a commemorative tasting glass, local restaurants and live DJ entertainment.
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