Atlanta's Best 2022 Spooky Halloween Events for Kids

Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park / Photo by Steven Bridges

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

Enter your pumpkin for a chance to win $250. Oct. 28-30.

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

This community fall festival includes a trunk-or-treat, fun, candy, live music and games. Oct. 29.

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.