Atlanta’s Best 2022 Spooky Halloween Events for Kids
From haunted houses to parades and trunk-or-treating, our guide includes the best spooky, silly, candy-filled Halloween events in Atlanta for every boo and ghoul! Plus, have more fall fun with our list of corn mazes and pumpkin patches close to Atlanta and fall festivals. Not ready to head out and about? Check out our ideas for at-home celebrations.
Scare on the Square at Colony Square
Dress in your Halloween costume for costumed characters, arts and crafts, sweet treats, a live DJ and more. Oct. 25.
Mother Son Halloween Dance at Gainesville Civic Center Ballroom
Enjoy dancing, a costume contest, catered dinner, raffles and more with separate dances for preschool to second grade and third grade and up. Oct. 25-26.
Decatur Ghost Tour at Historic Town Square
This walking tour is led by professional psychic medium and paranormal investigator, Boo Newell. Oct. 26-31.
Truck or Treat at Brook Run Park
Dunwoody Parks and Recreation, Dunwoody Police and the Dunwoody Homeowners Association present this event with food trucks, live entertainment and trick-or-treating. Oct. 27.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at Newnan Theatre Company
Guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm, and when a local woman is murdered, it becomes clear the killer is among them. Oct. 27-30.
Fox Theatre Ghost Tours at Fox Theatre
Brave guests will walk through the historic theatre to learn about the Fox Theatre’s 90 years of ghostly sightings and unexplained events. Through Oct. 27.
The Turn of the Screw at Georgia Ensemble Theatre
A new governess arrives to take care of two children, and when strange occurrences befall them, she must discover if it’s ghosts, a joke or her mind playing tricks on her. Oct. 27-Nov. 14.
Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Explore the forest to meet woodland creatures and hear about how they live, along with music, crafts and a campfire. Oct. 28-29.
Kids Hallowink at Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
Celebrate with trick-or-treating, games, food and more. Oct. 28.
BOO Fest at Lawrenceville Lawn
Collect goodies along the Treat Trail at this evening of thrills and adventure. Oct. 28.
Fall-O-Ween at The Home Depot Backyard
Festivities include a photo booth, inflatables, psychics, hayrides, an obstacle course, movies, trunk-or-treating and more. Oct. 28-29.
Zombie Prom: Atomic Edition at Stage Door Theatre
Set in the 1950s, the class bad boy returns from a nuclear waste dump to reclaim pretty Toffee’s heart and take her to prom. Oct. 28-30.
Jonathan’s Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary
Clue: On Stage at Marietta Theatre Company
On a dark and stormy night, the host of an unusual dinner party is dead – can you solve whodunnit? Oct. 28-Nov. 12.
Family Movie Night at Lawrenceville Arts Center
Enjoy the Disney films “Hocus Pocus” and “Coco” in the Grand Stage Theatre. Oct. 29.
Kiddie Costume Party at A Queen’s Tea Party at Atlantic Station
This photo experiences includes games, activities, treats and goodie bags. Oct. 29.
Totally Awesome Halloween Science at Tellus Science Museum
Creepy-crawly activities include making your own spider web rubbings, watching the Super Awesome Science Squad, exploring the life cycle of stars and more. Oct. 29.
Monsters and Movie on Main at Lilburn City Park
Celebrate Halloween with treats, kids’ activities and “Hotel Transylvania” on a giant inflatable screen. Oct. 29.
Trick-or-Treat at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Come dressed in your Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating, a live DJ, candy galore and more in this spooky funhouse. Oct. 29.
Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat at The Fringe
Come in costume to play BOGO mini golf, go trick-or-treating, and enjoy the kooky and spooky décor. Oct. 29.
South Forsyth Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat at Vision Baptist Church of South Forsyth
The Great Trick or Treat at Atlanta History Center
Come stroll through the Goizueta Gardens to gather early Halloween candy and enjoy entertainment, including decorations, a balloon artist, face painter and more. Oct. 29.
The Monster Mash at Center for Puppetry Arts
Wear your silliest or scariest costumes to celebrate Halloween with a decorations goblins, skeletons, jack-o-lanterns and more. Oct. 29.
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
A Halloween party with treats, games and hands-on activities. Oct. 29.
Trick or Treating at Avalon
Pick up a trick-or-treating map to stop by participating retailers for candy and treats. Oct. 29.
Halloween at Halcyon
Enjoy trick-or-treating, farm animals, balloon twisting, meeting characters from “Encanto,” fall décor for photos and more. Oct. 29.
Howl on the Green in Duluth
This family-friendly event includes sweet treats, great food, mystical creatures, aerialists, iconic characters and entertainment. Oct. 29.
Sprayberry Trunk or Treat at Sprayberry High School
Celebrate Halloween with festival food, activities for kids, spooky exhibits, costume contests, candy and more. Oct. 29.
Trilith Trick or Treat at Town at Trilith
Go trick-or-treating along the parkway, participate in costume contests, play games and more. Oct. 29.
Dinner & a Boo-vie at Town Center Park
Wear your costumes to enjoy two movies, and before the movies start, go trick-or-treating at several businesses. Oct. 29.
Peachtree City Fall Festival & Movie Night at Drake Field
Celebrate fall with delicious food, costume contests, games, entertainment and more. Oct. 29.
Trunk or Treat at Dunwoody Baptist Church
Enjoy inflatables, candy and fun at this community-wide event. Oct. 29.
Trunk-or-Treat at Shallowford Presbyterian Church
Stop by different cars for sweet treats. Oct. 29.
Tales from the Rails Ghost Tours at The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
Learn ghostly Civil War tales and railroad folklore on these special guided tours. Oct. 29.
Murder Mystery Lunch and Dinner at Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
Test your sleuthing skills while watching this crime unfold. Oct. 29.
Kids Candy Crawl at The Works
Start at Happy Mango for outdoor candy stations and walk through The Works for more spooky surprises. Oct. 29.
Kids Rooftop Trick-or-Treating at Ponce City Market
Kick off the Halloween weekend with trick-or-treating and unlimited games. Oct. 29.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at The Chapel on Sycamore
This multi-sensory musical experience features “Thriller,” the theme from “The Addams Family” and more as performed by the Edgewood String Quartet. Oct. 29 and 31.
Coco in Concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall
Watch “Coco” with the musical score performed live by the orchestra. Oct. 29-30.
Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta
Visit Trick-or-Treat Lane, make Halloween-themed crafts, play carnival games, help catch the Candy Thief and more at this special festival. Oct. 29-30.
Fun Spot’s Huge Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Fun Spot Atlanta
Every Saturday and Sunday in October, costumed kids can enjoy free trick-or-treating. Oct. 29-30.
Prince/Princess Halloween Extravaganza at The Lumberyard Office Lofts
A magical Candy Land experience awaits your prince or princess with music, crafts, candy, a costume contest and more. Oct. 29-30.
Happy Hauntings at Malibu Norcross
This family-friendly Halloween event occurs every Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 29-30.
Trick-or-Treat at Chattahoochee Food Works
Visit Chattahoochee Food Works in your costumes for trick-or-treating and goodies all Halloween weekend. Oct. 29-31.
Haunted Hall of Fame at Chick-fil-A Fan College Football Hall of Fame
Trick-or-treat throughout the Hall, and kids ages 12 and younger who dress in costume get free admission. Oct. 29-31.
Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie at Adult Recreation Center
This adaptive family-friendly movie will include a low-light setting, reduced volume, freedom to move around and light snacks. Oct. 30.
Halloween – Día de los Muertos at Plaza Fiesta
Enjoy candy, costume contests, music and prizes. Oct. 30.
Day of the Dead Haints & Saints Halloween Parade at Decatur Cemetery
This Halloween and Dias de los Muertos-themed parade will feature skeleton puppets, ghouls, zombies, superheroes, marching bands and more. Oct. 30.
The Phantom Of The Opera Silent Film with Live Organ Accompaniment at Strand Theatre
Get in the spooky spirit with this story about a menacing phantom and live organ pre-show. Oct. 30.
Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park
During the day, enjoy attractions and special fall entertainment with classic storybook characters, and at night, watch a nighttime parade and other glowing experiences. Through Oct. 30.
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours at Oakland Cemetery
Listen to the stories of the cemetery’s notable and notorious residents come to life as you walk through the cemetery’s beautifully lit Victorian Gardens. Through Oct. 30.
Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia
This new festival for younger ghosts and ghouls will include dressing up for fall themed activities, trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating and more. Through Oct. 30.
Scarecrows in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Search for your favorite scarecrow from dozens of creations by local artists, youth groups, businesses and more. Through Oct. 30.
Roswell Ghost Tour at Roswell Town Square
Learn about the paranormal phenomena experienced by Roswell residents, businesses and tour-goers with this walking tour. Through Oct. 30.
Munchkin Masquerade at Main Street Newnan
This downtown trick-or-treat event is specifically for little ones. Oct. 31.
Hapeville Community Trick-or-Treat Map in Hapeville
Locations across Hapeville will be participating in a trick-or-treat. Oct. 31.
Halloween Festival at East Point City Hall
Wear your costume to enjoy candy, food, games and a costume contest and prizes for the best kids’ costumes. Oct. 31.
Halloween Trail of Tricks & Treats at Rubes Creek Trail
Walk along the trail to enjoy music, characters, fun displays and trick-or-treating, and participate in costume contests. Oct. 31.
Trunk or Treat at Cobb Vineyard Church
Enjoy a night of trick-or-treating and fall fun. Oct. 31.
Trick or Treat on the Square at Historic Gainesville Square
Trick-or-treat at downtown businesses with costume contests for four different categories. Oct. 31.
Lawrenceville Ghost Tours at Aurora Theatre
Walk through historic Lawrenceville as you learn about local legends and paranormal investigations from a professional storyteller. Through Oct. 31.
Little Shop of Horrors at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square
This sci-fi musical depicts floral assistant Seymour Krelborn who finds a new, out-of-this-world breed of plant. Through Oct. 31.
Halloween Treat Trail at The Point
Creep and crawl through stores and restaurants in your most ghoulish getup to collect Halloween candy. Through Oct. 31.
13 Stories Haunted House in Newnan
A haunted house themed after human phobias, a psych ward, clowns and a zombie apocalypse wasteland. Through Oct. 31.
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia
Watch your back in the Scare Zones, walk through a haunted house, listen to a spooky sing-a-long and more featuring the scariest frights by night. Through Oct. 31.
The Village Haunted Experience in Fairburn
This outdoor haunt features a cursed village, and The Courtyard is a carnival-style midway with games, food and music. Through Oct. 31.
Fearopolis at Funopolis Family Fun Center
Special Halloween attractions include a haunted house experience and a haunted maze. Through Oct. 31.
Scarecrow Invasion at Downtown Woodstock
View inventive scarecrows from local businesses and groups, and vote for your favorite. Through Oct. 31.
Scarecrow Harvest at Downtown Alpharetta
The downtown area features more than 150 scarecrows from tons of local groups. Through Nov. 1.
Scarecrows In The Square at Historic Marietta Square
The square will be filled with creative, fun and colorful scarecrows from businesses, schools and groups from Marietta. Through Nov. 3.
SquareCrow Village at McDonough Square
Tons of different scarecrows will come alive with fun designs, and you can vote for your favorite. Through Nov. 3.
Containment Haunted House in Lithia Springs
This haunted house experience includes interactive scenes, intense scares, amazing actors and more in themed “The Awakening” and “Annihilation” experiences. Through Nov. 5.
Folklore Haunted House in Acworth
Three different scary experiences include for the brave. Through Nov. 5.
Paranoia Haunted House in Canton
This haunted house features two terrifying experiences for the brave to try to conquer. Through Nov. 5.
Woodland Spirits at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Drawing inspiration from literature’s many dark forests, search for spirits as you walk through WildWoods. Through Nov. 6.
Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain
Explore two thrilling haunted houses, “The Undying Horror” and “Parasitic,” before enjoying the midway with classic Halloween delights. Through Nov. 12.
Covington Ghost Tours in Covington
Explore the historic sites of Covington to learn about the town’s haunted history, and get a taste of the “Hollywood of the South.” Through Dec. 30.
Haunted Walking Tour in Downtown Marietta
Enjoy a lantern-led walk through Marietta listening to stories about the dead who still patronize the shops and restaurants. Through Dec. 31.
Escape Woods at Sleepy Hollow Farm
This outdoor escape room adventure includes a themed “Stranger Things” game, navigating a cursed forest, discovering an antidote to a terrible virus or outsmarting hunters who are trying to find your group. Through Dec. 31.
Georgia Tour Company in Senoia
Explore the filming sites for “The Walking Dead” or “Stranger Things,” or go a 90-minute stroll to see Senoia’s spirits. Through Dec. 31.
Beyond Atlanta:
Halloween Eerie Express at Tennessee Valley Railroad
Experience a spooky vintage train ride with an Eerie Fun House, storytelling, hot cider, blacklight mini golf, games, a bag of treats and more. Oct. 28-29.
A Spooky Evening at Victoria Bryant State Park
Participate in the decoration and costume contests, play games, watch a fall movie, and enjoy delicious food. Oct. 29.
Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle in Downtown Athens
Enjoy this festive Halloween parade. Oct. 29.
Ghost Train at Tweetsie Railroad
Go on a nighttime ride on the Ghost Train, trick-or-treat on Main Street, watch the Spooktacular Palace Show, enjoy frights in the Haunted House and more. Through Oct. 29.
BOO at the Zoo at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park
Come dressed in your costume to receive a free feed cup as you see animals in costume. Oct. 30-31.
Pumpkins at Callaway at Callaway Gardens
Explore 2,500 acres of pumpkins, sunflowers, fall topiaries and a corn maze, and at night, walk through a transformed garden with illuminating experiences, including a Pumpkin Tree. Through Oct. 30.
Howl-o-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
All month long, enjoy spooktacular events and treats, such as Boo Bingo, arts and crafts, an immersive trick-or-treat trail and more. Through Oct. 31.
Goblins & Giggles at Gaylord Opryland Resort
Seasonal activities include an interactive show, a scavenger hunt with Spookley the Square Pumpkin, trick-or-treating, an escape room and more. Through Oct. 31.
Past events:
Toddler Storytime: Pumpkin Palooza at Atlanta History Center
Learn all about pumpkins with arts and crafts projects, music and a storytime for ages 1-5. Oct. 5.
Movies On The Square at Colony Square
Watch “Halloween Town” on the jumbo screen, and grab takeout from an onsite restaurant. Oct. 6.
#ThrowbackThursday Movie Night at City Center Park
Sponsored by Brightmoor Healthcare, watch “Poltergeist” for a classic scary movie. Oct. 6.
Scaredy Cat Soiree at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
Dress up for a not-so-scary celebration with themed crafts, activities, characters and treats for ages 3-4. Oct. 7.
Boo Bash at Mall of Georgia
Enjoy a fall concert with the Atlanta Dance Party and a viewing of “Addams Family 2.” Oct. 8.
Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery
Enjoy the autumn season and Halloween activities with a variety of pumpkins, a seasonal photo booth, a kids’ area, a mini-scavenger hunt and more. Oct. 8-9.
Tot Spot at Atlantic Station
Designed for kids ages 5 and younger, enjoy a playtime with a Spooky Station. Oct. 11.
Mother/Son Halloween Dance at Bill Johnson Community Activity Building
Music, prizes, refreshments, pictures and fun as you dance the night away. Oct. 14.
Screen on the Green: Hocus Pocus at City Center Park
Enjoy a viewing of “Hocus Pocus.” Oct. 14.
HarvestFest at Glover Park
This festival includes an arts and crafts show, pie eating contest, touch-a-truck, Halloween Happenings for kids and more. Oct. 15.
Easterseals North Georgia Trick or Treat Trot Family Fall Festival & 5K at Thrasher Park
After the race, enjoy a festival with food, activities, games and prizes. Oct. 15.
Olde Town Fall Festival at Olde Town Conyers Pavilion
Arts and crafts vendors, food, kids’ activities, live entertainment, costume contests, a scarecrow showcase and more. Oct. 15.
Fall-O-Ween at Swift-Cantrell Park
Enjoy an evening of carnival games, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a Monster Mash dance party and more. Oct. 15.
Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center
Participate in crafts and activities featuring Ghosts & Ghouls. Oct. 15.
Halloween Spooktacular at Atlanta Symphony Hall
Show off Halloween costumes as you listen to the theme music of superheroes, villains, princes, princesses and more. Oct. 16.
Trunk or Treat at Johns Creek City Hall
Presented by the Johns Creek Recreation & Parks and Johns Creek Police, wear your best costume to enjoy candy, treats and kids’ activities. Oct. 19.
How to Snag a Sea Monster! at Center for Puppetry Arts
A monstrous waves washes a baby sea monster ashore, as the people of a small town try to figure out what to do with it. Oct. 20-23.
Voices of the Past – Lantern Light Tour at Jarrell Plantation Historic Site
Take a tour under the moonlight for stories of history and mystery. Oct. 21-22.
Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek State Park
Walk through the village filled with scenes of Halloween scares with a PG and a PG-13 tour. Oct. 22.
Fall Glow Festival at Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center
Bring your bag for a fun night of trunk-or-treating, a hayride and glowing games for ages 5 and older. Oct. 21.
Halloween Magic Show at Aurora Theatre
Watch magician Arthur Atsma perform in this Halloween-themed special. Oct. 22.
Train or Treat at Southeastern Railway Museum
Head to different decorated stations around the museum for trick-or-treating, join a costume contest, listen to live music and more. Oct. 22.
The Great Pumpkin Fest at Cherokee Veterans Park
Celebrate fall with a DJ, craft vendors, food, hayrides, axe throwing, a costume contest, trick-or-treating and more. Oct. 22.
Halloween Jambooree at Logan Farm Park
Come dressed up for a spooky good time with games, rides, food, music, costume contests and more. Oct. 22.
Annual Pumpkin Fest at Courthouse Square
Enjoy fall festivities with a DJ, an inflatable corn maze, petting zoo, a Trick or Treat Village, pumpkin displays and more. Oct. 22.
Spirits & Spice Festival in Downtown Newnan
Eat, drink and get spooky. Oct. 22.
Spooky Mill at Autrey Mill
Walk your way through a series of stations, including a bounce house, carnival games, campfire s’mores and a serpent house. Oct. 22.
Snellville Fall Festival at Snellville Towne Green
Play with inflatables, climb a rock wall, ride the train, participate in costume and dog costume contests and more. Oct. 22.
Halloween Fest at Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
Go trick-or-treating, have a blast in the kid’s zone, experience touch-a-truck, enjoy concessions and more. Oct. 22.
Boo Bash at Wills Park
Wear family-friendly costumes for a dance party, carnival games, treat bags, a movie after sundown and more. Oct. 22.
Creepy Crawlies at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
A spine-chilling day of family fun with creepy and crawly animals and spooky crafts. Oct. 22.
Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat at Thurman Springs Park
Celebrate fall and Halloween at this frightfully fun event. Oct. 22.
Scary Movie Night at The Works
Bring your blankets or chairs to view “The Addams Family” and enjoy cotton candy, popcorn and other treats. Oct. 22.
Haunted House at Mabry Middle School
Professor Fear has created a laboratory specifically designed to extract people’s deepest and darkest fears and turn them into nightmarish tools with “The Fear Master’s Lab.” Oct. 22.
Emily’s Trick or Treat at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church
This fundraiser includes more than 50 trick-or-treat stations, a magician, face painting, music by a DJ and more. Oct. 22.
Spooky Springs at Abernathy Greenway Park
Enjoy a not-so-frightful evening filled with Halloween fun, including trick-or-treating candy stations, a face painting station, photo op stations and food trucks. Oct. 22.
Parents’ Night Out: Halloween Science at Discover Science Center
At this Halloween-inspired event, kids will create potions, conduct science experiments and make slime. Oct. 22.
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade at Little 5 Points
Hunt for monsters, shop the Haunted Market with goods from locals, see the nightmares of an Old-School Freakshow, and watch the parade on its new route. Oct. 22-23.
Goblins in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Show off kids’ costumes with the Goblin’s Runway, enjoy fall activities, go on a train ride and more. Oct. 23.
Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Enjoy candy, food, games, music and more at this free festival. Oct. 23.
Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff at GracePointe Marietta Baptist Church
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – #2B at Synchronicity Theatre
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic duo is reimagined in this murder mystery comedy. Through Oct. 23.