Halloween Happenings
Fun with Ghosts
Beasties at Barrington. Barrington Hall. North Fulton Drama Club leads outdoor spooky story tours for all ages; using a secret signal, 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. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. 678-561-2273. $5.
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. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-327-7738. Adults, $23; ages 4-12, $13; 3 and younger, free.
Decatur Ghost Tours. Decatur. Come meet some of Decatur’s ghosts on this historical, paranormal walking tour of downtown Decatur. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. 101 East Court Sq., Decatur. 404-296-7771. Reservations required. Adults, $15; ages 10 and younger, $12.
Family Storytelling: Spooky Stories. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Join the Georgia Youth Storytellers and Emerging Voices as they share spooky stories. Children are welcome to wear costumes for a parade and contest, and festive snacks will be served. Oct. 17, 7 p.m. 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. Adults, $3; ages 12 and younger, $1.
Ghost Tales & Trails. Woodstock. Go on a tour to help capture “The Shadow” lurking around town. Also enjoy games and activities for all ages. Oct. 23-25, 6-10 p.m. Groups depart every 45 minutes starting at 6:30 p.m. 111 Elm St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251. Games and activities, free. Tour, $10, ages 5 and older in advance; $12, at the door.
Ghosts of Marietta. Marietta. A 90-minute lantern-led walk through historic Marietta. Every day in Oct. 7:30 p.m. 131 Church St., Marietta. 770-425-5755. Reservation required. Adults, $17; ages 12 and younger, $12.
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; 16 and younger, $12. Every Sun.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Adults $12; 16 and younger, $9. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222.
Halloween Hayrides. Red Top Mountain State Park. Take a “spooktacular” hayride through the old ghost town of Ravenwood and listen closely as storytellers bring ghosts and goblins to life around a campfire. Fri. and Sat. in Oct 7-10 p.m. 50 Lodge Rd. SE, Acworth. 678-792-9554. Parking, $5.
Roswell Georgia Paranormal Investigations. Roswell. Take a walking ghost tour led by paranormal investigators. Every day in Oct. Check website for schedule. 617 Atlanta St., Roswell. 770-649-9922. Adults, $15; ages 12 and younger, $10. roswellparanormal.com.
