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!
1. Experience these haunted Halloween-themed Candlelight concerts
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 Tubular Bells (from the Exorcist) and the Beetlejuice theme song.
Our recommended plans2 – 3. Sip on seasonal cocktails & hear dark stories at these experiences in the ATL
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy returns to Atlanta for “a haunting sequel that delves even deeper into the macabre.” Experience 4 harrowing tales of the author, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Fall of the House of Usher — as you delight in four themed cocktails that match each story. It’s an experience of storytelling and spirits you don’t want to miss this fall!
And on a similar note, why not pay a visit to the Vampire Cocktail Club? Flickering candlelight, a dark and velvety lounge, four delicious cocktails… the club invites you on a “sensorial journey through four vampiric tales” you won’t soon forget. We’re pretty sure being serenaded by a seductive vampire while a violinist and harpist play eerie melodies in the background wasn’t on your bingo card. Add it to your Halloween bucket list!
4. Head out on a Trick or Drink Atlanta Halloween Bar Crawl
If Halloween is your favorite excuse to try out a fun new bar in the ATL, we’ve got just the event for you! Get all dressed up in your favorite costume and get ready for a truly spooktacular bar crawl! You’ll get to go back to the good old days of trick or treating with an adult twist. The treat is a delicious little bev!
5. Check out the iconic Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade
Put on your scariest, craziest, or just funniest Halloween costume and check out Little 5 Points’ iconic Halloween Festival & Parade! For two days, the ghosts and ghouls will take over the neighborhood with:
- Live bands
- Wrestlers in the ring
- The Monster Sticker Hunt
- Artist vendors & makers
- Street performers & buskers
6. Set sail on the Haunted Seas at the Georgia Aquarium
Beginning October 3rd, the iconic Georgia Aquarium will be fully transformed into a hauntingly eerie ocean adventure! You can explore eerie mermaid grottos, haunted ships, ghostly vibes, and so much more with all the fun halloween decor!
From October 3rd – November 2nd, 2025, you can Trick-or-Treat at the Aquarium! The Aquarium says, “Kids and parents alike will enjoy finding mysterious X’s on the floor, leading them to hidden trick-or-treat spots. And don’t forget to grab your themed bags as you embark on this thrilling journey through the depths of the ocean, collecting goodies and creating lasting memories.”
And if you’re looking for something a little more adult at the Aquarium, on Halloween night on October 31st, enjoy the Sips Under the Sea Halloween party, complete with handcrafted cocktails, delectable dining options, and dancing!
Learn more about these amazing experiences on the Georgia Aquarium’s website here!7. Head to a spooky pop-up bar at the Wicked Pig
Beginning in late September, the Blind Pig Parlour will completely transform into a haunted paradise! With ghoulishly good drinks, over the top Halloween decor, and delicious bites that are more treat than trick, you’ll have a blast at this amazing pop up bar!
Where: 128 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 | located behind a hidden, unmarked black door at the back entrance of Chido & Padre’s!
Learn all about it here!8. 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.
Get all the information you need here!9. Stock up on pumpkins at these perfect pumpkin patches!
Looking for the perfect pumpkin to adorn your office desk, front porch, or kitchen table? We know just the spots! Not only will you be able to pick out your perfect pumpkin at these patches, there’s tons of farm fun, delicious fall treats, and so much more there too!
You can see our full list of the best pumpkin patches in the ATL here!10. Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival
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!
11. Check out the scariest haunted houses in Atlanta
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!
12. Get completely lost at one of our iconic corn mazes!
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!
13. Enjoy as many pumpkin spice lattes as your heart desires
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!
14. This Italian restaurant is all decked out for the creepiest holiday of all!
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!
Learn all about this amazing event here!15. Hunt zombies in this incredible VR game
If you want a more immersive haunted experience, we’ve got just the thing for you! Check out Sandbox VR’s incredible new zombie hunting game… and try to make it out alive, if you dare! Get all the details for this cool event here!
16. Stay at a haunted mansion and go for a ghost hunt
Have you ever dreamt of hunting ghosts ahead of the spookiest season of all? Well Macon’s iconic (and rumored to be haunted) mansion, the Burke Mansion is hosting just that. Guests will follow along with an experienced guide, a physic medium, and a paranormal ghost hunter!
Get all the details about this extraordinary experience here!Don’t miss out on an amazing Halloween this year, Atlanta!