Spooky season is just around the corner, and that means there’s plenty of fun Halloween happenings to check out in the ATL! So whether you’re looking for a frightening evening of tricks or a sweet night of treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the city this year! Keep scrolling for all the fun Halloween happenings!
No Halloween season in Atlanta is complete without carving your own pumpkin — and the best place to start is at one of the city’s awesome pumpkin patches. Wander through the patches, pick out the perfect jack-o’-lantern-to-be, and get into the spooky spirit in the sweetest (and most festive) way possible!
Celebrate Cryptids, Creatures & Community Legends at Little 5 Points this October! If you’re looking to soak up Atlanta’s spooky-season spirit in one place, the Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade returns October 17-18, 2026 with a Cryptids, Creatures & Community Legends theme.
The 2-day festival features an artist market, live music, ghost tours, a pet costume contest, food trucks, and the parade on October 18 at 1:00 PM.
If you’re looking to add a little history (and a few delicious drinks) to your Halloween plans, Serial Killer Speakeasy: Jack the Ripper drops you right into the chilling legend.
The year is 1888, and a thick fog rolls through the narrow streets of Whitechapel as fear spreads across London’s East End. Tonight, you’ll journey through four immersive chapters set within the infamous locations forever linked to the story of Jack the Ripper. Serial Killer Speakeasy: Jack the Ripper invites you to step into Victorian London and immerse yourself in the world of history’s most infamous killer with immersive theatrical performances, each paired with a handcrafted cocktail inspired by Victorian London.
Jackson, GA transforms into Hawkins for a spooky Stranger Things weekend! If you’re ready to step into the Upside Down (without leaving Georgia), this Halloween-themed fandom weekend in Jackson, GA combines the Halloween in a Small Town convention and Hawkins Weekend with Stranger Things tours, panels, celebrity appearances, immersive experiences, a 5K, live ’80s tribute concert, shopping, and more. Since the events run together, visitors can enjoy a full weekend of Stranger Things–themed activities.
If you’re looking for a fun-for-the-whole-family event, you’ve gotta check out Stone Mountain’s annual Pumpkin Festival! With more activities than we can even list, you’ll have fun all day and night at Stone Mountain! And new this year, watch as Cinderella literally takes flight to light the top of the Pumpkin Tree! Sound insanely cool? Don’t miss out!
You also can’t miss their epic fireworks and pumpkin laser show that takes over the mountain! Get all the details here!
Experience two chilling days of talks, lantern cemetery tours, unique vendors and live paranormal investigations. If you’re ready to lean into spooky season beyond Atlanta, Paranor-Macon is a two-day paranormal convention in Macon, Georgia (October 16–17, 2026) featuring expert speakers, vendors, lantern tours of Rose Hill Cemetery, and on-site investigations of haunted local sites.
Looking for a Halloween outing with the kids that’s more whimsical than spooky? Bubble Planet is a colorful, imaginative escape filled with giant bubbles, dreamy installations and playful photo ops. Little ones can dress up in their favorite whimsical costumes and explore a world of bubbles without the scares of a traditional haunted attraction.
As one of Atlanta’s (and everyone’s, let’s be honest) favorite family-friendly Halloween traditions, going to one of the corn mazes around the Metropolitan area is a great option for celebrating this creepy time of year. Get lost in one of these truly iconic corn mazes, and enjoy finding your way through!
Most of these spots also have other activities happening along with their corn mazes, so check out the whole farm while you’re there!
If you’re looking for an amazingly decorated Halloween pop up for a fun treat (and trick!) or spooky cocktail, we’ve got just the spot for you!
Amore e Amore Italian restaurant is hosting a fantastically spooky Halloween pop up, complete with a themed menu and delicious themed cocktails! Oh, and they’re hosting not one but TWO amazing Halloween costume parties, so don’t miss out!
100% of their profits are donated back to the Atlanta community through scholarships and local nonprofits. If you want your Halloween pumpkin haul to do a little extra good, head to Trees for Tuition’s two in-town (ITP) pumpkin patches in Cabbagetown and Virginia-Highland. Both patches open on Friday, September 18th, and 100% of profits are donated to local scholarships and nonprofits.
They also offer Porch Pumpkin delivery and setup packages!
Don’t miss an evening of pumpkin magic—live music, carving contests, thousands of pumpkins and family fun at the Garden! For a festive fall night out in Atlanta, head to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival on October 22, 2026, featuring thousands of pumpkins, live music on three stages, movies, crafts, food and seasonal cocktails. Competitors can apply to carve through October 1st for a chance to win prizes and receive Garden Golden Tickets.
One of the scariest ways to honor Halloween is by heading to one of the haunted houses that take over Atlanta during this scary time of year. With every rendition getting more extreme, gory, and fun as the years go by (if you’re into it, that is), Atlanta promises a terrifying Halloween for those who are brave enough to explore the twisted horror worlds making their way to the city this season. Check out some of our haunting recommendations below.
- Netherworld, Stone Mountain
- Nightmare’s Gate, Douglasville
- Buford’s Corn Maze, Buford
And check out the full haunted round-up here!
In celebration of Halloween, and spooky season being upon us, Candlelight Concerts present A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics!
Your favorite eerie tunes get a classical remake, from Michael Jackson’s Thriller to the Stranger Things theme and the Beetlejuice theme song… and beyond!
Explore the Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens has turned scarecrows into an artform thanks to their annual Scarecrows In The Garden exhibition. Local artists and companies team up to transform the enchanting Piedmont Park attraction into a mystical love letter to the creepy farming practice.
If you’re craving a boo-zy night out, get ready to experience the best bars that Atlanta has to offer—all in one night at the Trick or Drink Atlanta Halloween Bar Crawl. Go back to the good old days of trick or treating with an adult twist: the treat is a bev! You’ll be able to enjoy drink specials all night for an incredible time without breaking the bank.
You’ll receive a wristband that’ll grant you entry into all the participating bars and clubs around Atlanta, so you don’t have to worry about paying for entrance. Make sure to wear your Halloween costume!
A family-friendly two-day pumpkin patch and fall festival in the heart of Atlanta! For a classic fall outing with a spooky-season twist, check out Oakland Cemetery’s two-day Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch, taking place October 3–4, 2026.
Expect pumpkins for sale, an artist market, food and coffee vendors, pumpkin decorating, mini scarecrows, kids’ activities, and caramel apples for $3 each.
Bring your weirdest puppet, a tiny gift, and join Atlanta’s upside-down parade! For something delightfully offbeat this Halloween season, check out this upside-down parade in Atlanta—where stationary puppets and costumed “weird things” entertain strolling visitors with live music, picnics, and tiny gifting. The free event takes place at the O4W Park Amphitheater on October 24, 2026.
If you’re craving a classic Halloween-night-out staple, one of Atlanta’s absolute gems, the Plaza Theatre, has a running tradition you don’t want to miss out on. Every Friday at 11pm during the spooky season (up until Halloween), The Plaza plays Rocky Horror Picture Show with LDOD, a group of artists who perform “screen accurate productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show… as an alternative entertainment source for the metro Atlanta area.”
Get ready for full audience interaction and a hilarious and fun filled evening where you never know quite what to expect! For more information, check out their website!
Yes, it’s Halloween-time which means it’s Pumpkin Spice Latte time! And this year, ditch Starbucks for some delicious local hotspots, which serve up even better PSLs.
Check out the full round-up of pumpkin spiced delights here!
Don’t miss out on an amazing Halloween this year, Atlanta!