Fear Factor

Whether it’s creeping through a haunted house or going on a not-so-spooky adventure – no matter what your fear level is, there’s a Halloween activity that’s just right. Atlanta Parent recommends these events to get your young ghouls howling with delight or screaming with fright.

by Hayley Markowitz

Not-So-Spooky

Beasties at Barrington. Barrington Hall. North Fulton Drama Club leads outdoor spooky story tours for all ages; secret signal from guides will let the spirits know how scary the stories should be. Oct. 24 -25. Tours start at 7 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. northfultondramaclub.org. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. 678-561-2273. $5.

FEARopolis. Funopolis Family Fun Center, Commerce. A haunted family attraction has a haunted house with 3D Psycho Circus theme! Weekends through Nov. 2; see funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com for schedule. 40155 Hwy. 441 S., Commerce. 706-335-3866 $13, haunted house. Additional activities extra.

Halloween Night Hikes. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Guided hike along well-lit trails where children meet friendly costumed forest creatures. Stay for live music, bonfire, animal encounters and treats for purchase after hike. Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25. Hikes 7-10 p.m. chattnaturecenter.org. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell 770-992-2055. $9 per person;
2 and younger, free.

Goose-Bumpy

Ghost Tours. Lawrenceville. Listen to vivid stories of the strange and supernatural as guides lead groups on a 90-minute adventure. Every Fri. and Sat. 7 and 9 p.m. Adults $15; ages 16 and younger, $12. Every Sun.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Adults $12; ages 16 and younger, $9. scarystroll.com. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222.

Ghosts of Marietta. Marietta. A 90-minute lantern-led walk through historic Marietta. Every day in Oct. 7:30 p.m. ghostsofmarietta.com.131 Church St., Marietta. 770-425-5755. Reservation required. Adults, $17; ages 12 and younger, $12.

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tour. Historic Oakland Cemetery. Witness the final resting place of Atlanta’s sons and daughters while the gates stay open after dark. Tour escorted by a costumed guide. Oct.17-19 and Oct. 23-25, 5:30 p.m. Must purchase ticket in advance. oaklandcemetery.com. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-327-7738.  Adults, $23; ages 4-12, $13; 3 and younger, free.

The Dark Rows. Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze. When the sun goes down and the maze is lite by the moonlight, families can enjoy a spooky night. 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Every Fri. and Sat., in Oct., dusk-10 p.m. uncleshucks.com. 4520 Highway 53 E, Dawsonville. 1-888-674-8257. Haunted Maze and two regular mazes, $13.

Ex-Scream!

Fear The Woods. Stockbridge. Haunted Hayride, Haunted Barn and Zombie Paintball Hayride. Not recommended for small children. Oct. 3- Nov 1. Fri-Sat., 7 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 7-11 p.m. fearthewoods.com. 3565 N Hwy 155, Stockbridge. 770-954-9356. Adults, $15; ages 10 and younger, $12.

House of Burm. Cleveland. Venture into the haunted house by North Georgia corn maze and take the elevator down to the Reaper’s Hallow ! Through Nov. 8. Fri. and Sat. 6-10 p.m.; Sun., 5-7 p.m. houseofburm.com 559 Tom Bell Rd., Cleveland. 1-800-959-1874. Adults, $15; ages 4-10, $14, 3 and younger, free.

Netherworld Haunted House. Norcross. This terrifying haunted house is not recommended for small children. Oct.-Nov 8. 6624 Dawson Blvd, Norcross. 404-608-2484. $22 per person for the main haunt ($25 on Fridays and Saturdays). See fearworld.com for hours and other pricing.

Fright by Night. Six Flags. The amusement park transforms into a ghoulish place with ghosts and goblins, with haunted attractions, pumpkin painting and trick-or-treating. Not recommended for children younger than 12. Weekends through Nov. 2.  Fri.-Sat. 6 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 6-10 p.m. sixflags.com. 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell. 770-948-9290. General admission, $66.99; kids under 54 inches, $39.99; 2 and younger, free; parking, $20.