Everyone’s favorite month is back! With spooky happenings and fall favorites taking over the ATL, there’s so much to do in and around the city this October. It’s time for all of the pumpkin treats, apple picking, hot ciders, and Halloween festivities you can handle, so we thought we’d help you out with our monthly roundup of the best things to do in Atlanta throughout the month. And thanks to Georgia’s neutral climate, some days it can still feel like summer! But you can bet there’s always something to do come rain or shine. Here are fifty fabulous things to do in and around Atlanta this October.
1. Delve into Netflix’s Stranger Things: The Experience
Nerds, listen up! Stranger Things: The Experience is finally opening its doors at Pullman Yards this month. Get ready to be magically transported to the peculiar town of Hawkins in Indiana, where you’ll be able to delve into this awesome mini-verse dedicated to the Netflix sci-fi smash. Epic audiovisual sets, supernatural mysteries and pulse-racing encounters will bring the 1980’s show to life, right before your very eyes.
Get your tickets: Channel your inner Eleven at Stranger Things: The Experience this October
2. Don’t be a ghoul and plan the perfect Halloween
There’s so much going on in Atlanta to celebrate the spookiest holiday there is, Halloween. Of course we’ll touch base on a few in this round-up, but we recently conjured up a listicle of things do to specifically for Halloween. From the scariest haunted house in the Southeast to a bewitching cocktail experience, click the link below for the full round-up.
Read here: 25 Things To Do This Halloween in Atlanta
3. Take a boozy journey through this Sleepy Hollow cocktail experience
Get ready to wonder through the mysterious Sleepy Hollow at this immersive cocktail experience coming to Atlanta for spooky season. For a limited time only, enjoy awesome drinks and salty snacks as you explore this supernatural space based on the horror classic. For more information and tickets, click the link below.
Get your tickets: Don’t miss out on this cocktail treat that’ll transport you to the terror-ific Sleepy Hollow forest
4. Celebrate and honor Atlanta Pride’s epic return
It’s been way to long since we’ve been able to celebrate Atlanta Pride due to the pandemic. But the wait is finally over, with Atlanta Pride weekend ready to take over the entire city starting October 8. There’s an entire line-up of marches scheduled, as well as Piedmont Park’s unmissable music festival featuring Big Freedia, Betty Who, Flo Rida, and more.
5. Walk directly into masterpieces at Monet: The Immersive Experience
This mind-blowing 360-degree digital art exhibition dedicated to Claude Monet is finally opening in the ATL. Experience his iconic artwork like never before, and gain unbeatable insight on the French impressionist painter. Groundbreaking technology will take you on an astonishing journey through an incomparable universe devoted to his most famous paintings, so don’t miss out. Click the link below to get your tickets.
Get your tickets for Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience, here
6. Take in those autumnal colors at fall foliage hotspots
It must be the season of the witch when the trees start to change color. Watch our green city transform into an explosion of orange and brown, at our city’s favorite spots to check out the fall foliage.
7-9. Witness these stunning Candlelight concerts
The magnificent Candlelight concerts have been taking over iconic Atlantan venues for quite some time now, transforming them into intimate spaces where your favorite music comes to life in a glistening way. Thanks to the flickering of candlelight, listen to legendary musical scores in a unique and fantastical way. Check out this months recommendations below or see the full line-up here.
- Candlelight Halloween: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
- Candlelight Open Air: Sci Fi And Fantasy Scores ft. John Williams
10. Drink around A-Town at this Halloween bar crawl
Get your costume ready for this boozy bar crawl around Atlanta. Hit up some of the best spots in A-Town and explore its vibrant nightlife, with a Halloween bar crawl to remember, offering free entry to bars, drink specials, and more!
11. Take brunch to the next level at Brunch Xperience
Selfie spots and brunch staples collide at this unique dining experience that’s not to be missed. Stock up on your social media content for fall’s entirety, as you chow down on delicious brunchtime favorites and have quality fun time with friends, family, or both! Make your reservation by clicking the link below.
Reserve your spot: This selfie-museum in Atlanta serves up a picture-perfect brunch!
12-15. Enjoy Atlanta’s awesome selection of unique bars & restaurants
Speaking of unique eats, there’s plenty more opportunity to dine in the plethora of wild and the wonderful bars and eateries scattered across the ATL. From fun foodie picnics to dining in a garden-wonderland, there’s something for every palate in and around Atlanta.
- Mystery Picnic: Foodie Adventure in Atlanta, Midtown Atlanta, Ellijay or Helen
- The Garden Room, Buckhead
- Lucian Books & Wine, Buckhead
- Harry Potter pop-up at Amore e Amore, Inman Park
16. Channel your inner street artists at this graffiti workshop
Little Five Points is not only home to some incredible street art, but it’s now home to this incredible work shop where you can get creative and explore the world of graffiti in an interactive and immersive way. Learn the ins and outs of working with spray paint and create your very own masterpiece.
Get your tickets: Delve into the world of street art at this artsy workshop in L5P
17-19. Stock up on pumpkins at these pumpkin patches!
One of our favorite fall traditions is heading to the pumpkin patch to make sure there’s enough pumpkins for all our jack-o-lantern needs throughout the season. Luckily, there are so many awesome pumpkin patches in and around the city where you can get a unique collection of pumpkins to make your house stand out amongst the rest.
- Ponce City Market, Old Fourth Ward
- Oakland Cemetery, Oakland
- Mitcham Farms, Oxford
20. Feel over the moon at this gorgeous art installation
This beautiful replica of the moon is on its way to Underground Atlanta this October. The Museum of the Moon will take over the Downtown Atlanta hotspot for one weekend only from Friday Oct 7 until Sunday Oct 9. As well as this mind-blowing installation, expect a mural by French street artist DIFUZ, Atlanta’s most interstellar DJs, and another light-based installation. Click the link below for more information.
Fly me to the moon: This Breathtaking Moon Installation Is On Its Way To Underground Atlanta
21. Witness the spooktacular return of Little Five Points’ Halloween Festival & Parade!
Another creepy offering to check out this October is the return of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade & Festival. Art installations and ghoulish monsters will take over ATL’s quirkiest neighborhood for one weekend only. Click the link below for more information.
Check it out: Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade is finally back!
22. Immerse yourself in dream-like wonderlands at Illuminarium
Illuminarium is Atlanta’s premier immersive experience on the BeltLine, bringing your wildest dreams to life in ways unimaginable thanks to their groundbreaking technology. From stunning art exhibitions to blasting off into space, this is your sign to check out Illuminarium’s latest offerings this October.
Book here: Experience Atlanta’s magical immersive space, Illuminarium!
23-26. Support Latinx-owned restaurant this Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15, and one of the best ways to honor this special month is by supporting the local Latino-owned businesses in and around the city. Check out some recommendations below.
- Casi Cielo, Sandy Springs
- Taqueria Del Sol, Several locations
- El Super Pan Latino Kitchen & Bar, PCM and The Battery
- Arepa Mia, Avondale Estates
27. Check out Scarecrows in the Garden
Scarecrows will completely transform the Atlanta Botanical Garden into a love-letter to the ooky-spooky farming pactice. Local artists, companies, and more have created the pieces that will be on display throughout the enchanting grounds. Don’t miss Scarecrows in the Garden at The Atlanta Botanical Garden this October!
28-31. Celebrate Oktoberfest at these unmissable events
Get your laderhosen and beer steins at the ready, as Oktoberfest celebrations are popping up in and around Atlanta throughout October. Check out some recommendations below.
- Oktoberfest Atlanta, Fourth Ward Skatepark (Sept 30-Oct 2)
- Blacktoberfest, Hippin Hops in Stone Mountain (Second week of October)
- Chalktoberfest, Marietta
- Helen’s Oktoberfest, Helen
32-35. Get lost in these enchanting corn mazes near Atlanta
One of Atlanta’s favorite fall pastimes is hitting up one of the local corn mazes on offer in and around the city. From epic designs to terrifying haunts at night, check out our corn maze recommendations below.
- Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze, Dawsonville
- Buford Corn Maze, Buford
- Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain
- Jaemor Farms, Alto
36-39. Enjoy a month of fish feasts thanks to National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month so it’s only right we celebrate accordingly. Check out our recent round-up honoring this delicious month, or check out some recommendations below.
- Atlanta Fish Market, Buckhead
- The Optimist, West Midtown
- The Boiler Seafood, Lindbergh
- Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House, Westside
40-43. Consume all the pumpkin spice lattes you can handle!
Although they always return prematurely during every summer’s conclusion, the pumpkin spice latte is officially back and they’ll be gone once again before we know it. So soak up the season, and enjoy as many pumpkin spice lattes as humanly possible this fall.
- Hodgepodge Coffeehouse, Reynoldstown, Decatur, and Ormewood
- Dancing Goats Coffee, Buckhead, Midtown, Decatur, and more!
- Rev Coffee, Smyrna
- Caribou Coffee, Buckhead, Peachtree Center, and more!
44. It’s your last chance to see this gorgeous Christian Siriano exhibit at SCAD
The Project Runway legend currently has a stunning exhibition on display at SCAD FASH, and October is your last chance to see it, concluding on Oct 9. Click the link below for more information on this dazzling exhibit.
Last chance: This Christian Siriano exhibition in Atlanta is an absolute dream
45. The rebranded Decatur Beer Fest returns!
The Decatur Beer Festival is back, now know as SUDs – or Simply Us Doing Our Share. And they’ve been doing exactly that for over 20 years, with this annual celebration of beer!
46-50. Have a terrifying night at Atlanta’s scariest haunted houses & experiences
Of course we’re going out with a bang with some haunted houses hitting up A-Town this month, and they’ll give you the fright of your life! From the scariest in the Southeast to a boozy journey through Sleepy Hollow, Atlanta offers a frightful Halloween every year and we’re here to break it down for you. Check out our recommendations below.
- Netherworld, Stone Mountain
- Sleepy Hollow: Immersive Cocktail Experience, Underground Atlanta
- Nightmare’s Gate, Douglasville
- Buford Corn Maze, Buford