Atlanta’s Best 2025 Spooky Kids Halloween Events & Things To Do

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, fall festivals, spooky ghost tours and haunted fun for older kids. Check out our ideas for at-home celebrations.

Special Events

Colony Kids On The Square at Colony Square

Play with crafts, games and more around the theme of “Scare On The Square: Little Monsters Bash.” Oct. 28.

Howl-o-ween at McDaniel Farm Park

Celebrate wolves and coyotes with keepsake wolf prints, a storytime and s’mores around a campfire. Oct. 30.

The Great Pumpkin Walk at Fayetteville Square

Stroll the historic square to see the many creative pumpkins on display. Through Oct. 30.

Tales from the Rails at The Southern Museum

Learn ghostly Civil War tales and railroad folklore on these special guided tours. Oct. 31.

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center

Full of eerie excitement, this event includes viewings of “The Great Monster Chase! 4D,” Halloween giveaways, candy stations, exclusive snacks and more. Through Oct. 31.

Halloween Spooktacular at Lake Lanier Islands

Watch a golf cart parade, join the costume, dance to a DJ and more. Nov. 1.

Buck’s Buckhead Haunted Cave at Buck’s Sports Barn

Get your scare on with this haunting cave with options for kid-friendly to adult horror. Through Nov. 1.

Haunted Halloween Night Tours at Peachtree City

Board a decorated golf cart for a one-hour tour of the best Halloween sights and sounds of Peachtree City. Through Nov. 1.

Haunted Seas at Georgia Aquarium

Dive into interactive stations in Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver and River Scout, and enjoy trick-or-treating on the weekends. Through Nov. 2.

Halloween at CMA at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Celebrate all month long with activities, including building your own haunted house, joining in a spooky cooking show and more. Through Nov. 4.

A Scarecrow Show

Boo Y’all Scarecrow Contest in Historic Roswell

See this family-friendly scarecrow display. Through Oct. 28.

Scarecrow Showcase at McDonough Square

Tons of different scarecrows will come alive with fun designs, and you can vote for your favorite. Through Oct. 31.

SQUAREcrows at Historic Gainesville Square

See displays from businesses, non-profits and organizations. Through Oct. 31.

Scarecrow Invasion in Downtown Woodstock

View inventive scarecrows from local businesses and groups, and vote for your favorite. Through Oct. 31.

Scarecrow Contest at Campbellton Street

See scarecrow creations from churches, organizations, businesses and families. Through Oct. 31.

Scarecrows in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden

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 Nov. 2.

Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Explore the woodlands stuffed with creations around the theme “Forest Forms: Woodland Wonders.” Through Nov. 2.

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. 2.

Scarecrow Harvest in Downtown Alpharetta

The downtown area features more than 150 scarecrows from tons of local groups. Through Nov. 2.

Petrifying Performances

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

This musical experience features “Thriller,” the theme from “The Addams Family” and more. Oct. 30-31.

Spookhouse Annie at Center for Puppetry Arts

Dave is invited to Annie’s haunted house for a playdate, where he meets goofy and fun Halloween monsters. Through Nov. 2.

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at Onstage Atlanta

Isolated on a train and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer. Through Nov. 2.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Woodstock Arts Theatre

This play includes a comedic twist to the tale of Dracula and famed vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing. Through Nov. 2.

Macbeth at Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Are three witches and their magical prophecies behind this tragic tale, or are the events caused by the all too human desire for power? Through Nov. 2.

Murder, She Improvised! at Dad’s Garage

This improvised show includes a new twist on a whodunit murder mystery with a new theme each week. Through Nov. 14.

Frightfully Fun Festivals

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 Nov. 2.

Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

This festival for younger kids includes dressing up for fall themed activities, trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating and more. Through Nov. 2.

Bewitched by the Movie

A Graveyard Smash

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. 29.

Spooktacular Dance Party & Trick-or-Treating at Sugarloaf Mills

Show off your best moves, enjoy festive tunes and collect sweet treats as you shop. Oct. 31.

Trick-or-Treat Events

Sloomooween Trick-or-Treat

Sloomooween Trick-or-Treat at Sloomoo Institute

Enjoy trick-or-treating fun and sensory experience. Oct. 31.

Munchkin Masquerade at Main Street Newnan

This downtown trick-or-treat event is specifically for little ones. Oct. 31.

Halloween Treat at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Come dressed in costume for free admission. Oct. 31.

Trick or Treatment Tour at Hemphill Water Treatment Plant

Tour the City’s drinking water treatment facility, and enjoy games, treats and a costume contest. 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.

Fall Fest at The Avenue West Cobb

Go trick-or-treating from store to store, meet your favorite movie characters, visit the balloon artist and more. 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.

Hapeville Community Trick or Treat Map in Hapeville

Locations across Hapeville will be participating in a trick-or-treat. Oct. 31.

Potions on The Plaza at Town at Trilith

While the youngsters enjoy trick-or-treating, you can taste creations from the Potion Bar + Prosecco Station. Oct. 31.

Trunk-or-Treats

Truck or Treat at Brook Run Park

Enjoy live music, food trucks and candy at the Dunwoody Food Truck Thursday Finale. Oct. 30.

Truck or Treat at The Battery Atlanta

Collect candy from cleverly decorated Halloween cars and trucks. Oct. 31.

Haunts for Tweens

The Dark Rows: Haunted Corn Trail at Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

This nighttime adventure is only lit by the light of the moon for a spooky, haunted trail through the cornfield. Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

13 Stories Haunted House in Newnan

This walk-through attraction includes a haunted house, Project Wasteland and Carnival Craze Escape Adventure. Through Nov. 1.

Paranoia Haunted House in Canton

This haunted house features two themed attractions for the brave to try to conquer. Through Nov. 1.

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

Watch your back in the Scare Zones, walk through a haunted house and more featuring the scariest frights by night. Through Nov. 2.

Haunted House at Make A Scene Studios

Walk through 13 rooms with more than 100 animatronics spooky props. Through Nov. 2.

Folklore Haunted House in Acworth

Different scary experiences for the brave. Through Nov. 8.

Netherworld Haunted House at Stone Mountain

Explore thrilling haunted houses, “Monsters Attack!,” “Oblivion: Return of the Mangler” and “Grendel’s Feast.” Through Nov. 8.

Hopper’s Cabin Escape Room at Sleepy Hollow Farm

This outdoor escape room adventure centers a themed “Stranger Things” game. Through Dec. 28.

Pumpkins at Callaway at Callaway Gardens

Beyond Atlanta:

Howl-o-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge

Enjoy spooktacular events and treats, such as Boo Bingo, arts and crafts, an immersive trick-or-treat trail and more. Through Oct. 31.

Enchanted Pumpkin Patch at Rock City

Walk through this glowing autumn wonderland featuring lighted jack-o’-lantern displays, whimsical pumpkin lanterns, hay bale mazes and more. Through Oct. 31.

Rails, Wizards & Spells at Tennessee Valley Railroad

Experience a trip through the enchanted forest for a ride to remember. Through Oct. 31.

Ghost Train at Pine Mountain Gold Museum

Featuring a family-friendly hour, enjoy free candy and Halloween decorations before the track transforms into a rolling haunted house. Through Oct. 31.

A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant State Park

Participate in the campsite decoration and costume contests, play games, watch a fall movie, and enjoy delicious food. Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

Night of the Living Safari at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park

Fall activities include scarecrows on the Safari Drive Thru, a pumpkin toss, photo opps, animals and more. Nov. 1.

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 Nov. 1.

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 Nov. 1.

Past events:

Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle in Downtown Athens

Enjoy this festive Halloween parade. Oct. 25.

Howl-O-Weenie at Fowler Park

Have a howlin’ good time with games, food, contests, costumes and dachshunds. Sept. 27.

Where the Wild Things Are at Historic Fourth Ward Park Amphitheater

This immersive, Halloween-themed experience brings together local folklore, giant mythical creatures and their fantastical stories, along with shadow puppetry and live music. Oct. 4.

Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery

Enjoy the autumn season and Halloween activities with a variety of pumpkins, a seasonal photo booth, a kids’ area and more. Oct. 4-5.

NITWITS: Spooky Season at Newnan Theatre Company

See your fears come to life in this haunting and hilarious improvised show. Oct. 3-4.

Family Fall Festival & Trick or Treat Trot at Pinckneyville Park

This family festival features games, raffles, food, face painting, STEM activities, a fundraising race and more. Oct. 4.

Movies On The Square at Colony Square

Watch “Monsters Inc.” on the jumbo screen, and grab takeout from an onsite restaurant. Oct. 2.

Movies by Moonlight at Heritage Amphitheatre Lawn

View “Practical Magic” for a fun experience under the stars. Oct. 3.

Flicks on the Green at Peachtree Corners Town Green

Watch “Hocus Pocus” against the backdrop of the night sky. Oct. 4.

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. 11.

Moonlit Movie Series at Downtown Dallas

Watch “Hocus Pocus” for a family-friendly scary movie. Oct. 10.

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. 10-11.

Ghost Hunters Investigation at Gwinnett Historic Courthouse

Search for paranormal activity in the historic courthouse. Oct. 17-18.

Spooky Mill at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

Young children will love the bounce house obstacle course, carnival games, crafts and spooky stories, while tweens will go on a tour to find ghosts. Oct. 18.

Boo Bash at Alpharetta Community Center

Wear family-friendly costumes for a dance party, carnival games, treat bags and more. Oct. 18.

Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center

Wear your costume to enjoy activities themed around “Haunted History.” Oct. 18.

Spooky Science Saturday at Tellus Science Museum

Come in costume for a museum-wide scavenger hunt, make contact with an alien, decorate a treat bag, twist through a “corn” maze and more. Oct. 18.

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. 19.

Halloween Magic Show at Aurora Theatre

Watch magician Arthur Atsma perform in this Halloween-themed special. Oct. 18.

Sleepy Hollow: A Family-Friendly Ballet at Wadsworth Auditorium

Southern Arc Dance presents this whimsical retelling of Washington Irving’s classic tale as a ballet. Oct. 18-19.

Smyrna’s Spooky Festival at Smyrna City Hall

Listen to a DJ, trick-or-treat through Market Village, play on inflatables, and watch “Hotel Transylvania.” Oct. 17.

Olde Town Fall Festival at Olde Town Conyers Pavilion

Arts and crafts vendors, food, kids’ activities, live entertainment, costume contests and more. Oct. 18.

HarvestFest at Marietta Square

This festival includes an arts and crafts show, contests, touch-a-truck, Halloween Happenings for kids and more. Oct. 18.

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade in Little 5 Points

This wickedly cool Halloween event features a parade, live music, a 3D haunted house, an artist market, ghost tours and more. Oct. 18-19.

Forum Flicks at The Forum Peachtree Corners

Kick back, relax and watch “Halloweentown” on the big screen. Oct. 14.

Movies Under the Stars at Mall of Georgia

Enjoy music, entertainment, face painting and more before a screening of “Ghostbusters.” Oct. 18.

Spooktacular Skate Party at Pinckneyville Park

This skate party includes a DJ, crafts, games, costume contests, candy and more. Oct. 17.

Halloween Fun House at East Roswell Park

Kids ages 8 and younger can come dressed in costumes for face painting, magic shows, arts and crafts, games, trick-or-treating and more. Oct. 17.

Kids HallowINK at Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

Celebrate with trick-or-treating, games, food and more. Oct. 17.

Fall Garden Boo Fest at Dacula Park

Dress up in your favorite costume for crafts, cooking demos, games and fall gardening activities.  Oct. 18.

Train, or Trunk, or Treat! at Southeastern Railway Museum

Enjoy trains, trick-or-treating, contests and more for family fun. Oct. 18.

Boo Bash at Town Center at Cobb

Come dressed in costume for goody bags, pumpkin decorating, photo props, glitter tattoos and more. Oct. 18.

Fall Festival Trunk or Treat at Thurman Springs Park

Wear your favorite costume to enjoy festive treats and fall fun. Oct. 18.

Howl on the Green in Downtown Duluth

This family-friendly event includes sweet treats, great food, mystical creatures, aerialists, iconic characters and entertainment. Oct. 24.

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. 24-26.

Halloween Haunted House Chocolate Family Event at Chamberlains Chocolate Factory and Café

Choose your 3D haunted house to decorate together. Oct. 25.

Mr. Shorty’s Boo Bash at Shorty Howell Park

This frightfully fun evening features games, costumes and spooky surprises. Oct. 25.

Halloween Afternoon Tea at St. Regis Atlanta

Enjoy fine teas and treats inspired by the magic of Halloween. Oct. 25-26.

Pumpkin Painting and Story Time at Wild Aster Books

This fun-filled family activity includes creative pumpkin decorating and a special story. Oct. 26.

Halloween – Día de los Muertos at Plaza Fiesta

Enjoy candy, costume contests, music and prizes. Oct. 26.

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. 26.

Dracula at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

The ballet version of this vampire tale blends eerie atmospheric elements with expressive dance. Oct. 23-26.

Dead Air: A Halloween Radio Event at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Presented by Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, experience a spine-tingling night of live radio drama. Oct. 24-25.

Dracula at Gas South Theater

See this captivating vampire drama performed by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. Oct. 24-26.

Cardboard Spooky Show at The Supermarket

Listen to ghostly autumn tales and traditions with this interactive performance, and create your own spider web and spiders with pre- and post-show crafting time. Oct. 26.

Halloween at Hogwarts + ASO at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Come dressed in costume for a spooky and cheerful Halloween concert. Oct. 26.

Spooky Pumpkin Decorating at OneStop Centerville

Decorate your own mini pumpkin with colorful paint, stickers and bright markers. Oct. 25.

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. 25.

Halloween Jambooree at Logan Farm Park

Come dressed up for a spooky good time with games, rides, food, music, costume contests and more. Oct. 25.

Pumpkin Festival at Historic Courthouse Square

Enjoy fall festivities with a DJ, an inflatable corn maze, petting zoo, a Trick or Treat Village, pumpkin displays and more. Oct. 25.

Spirits & Spice Festival in Downtown Newnan

Eat, drink and get spooky. Oct. 25.

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. Oct. 25.

Summerhill-O-Ween in Summerhill

Have a hauntingly good time with costumes, pumpkins, spooky surprises, festive decorations and treats. Oct. 25.

Spooky Fridays on The Lawn at Ashford Lane

Each Friday, watch a spooky, silly and scream-worthy Halloween favorite on the big screen. Oct. 24.

Harry Potter Movie Series

Visit a Movie Tavern location to relive the magic of this movie series on the big screen. Oct. 20 and 26-27.

Lights, Camera, Avenue at Avenue East Cobb

This Monster Movie Night will feature a showing of “Halloweentown.” Oct. 23.

Monster Mash at Center for Puppetry Arts

This Halloween dance party is filled with trick-or-treating, a DJ and more themed activities. Oct. 25.

Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta

Visit the Trick or Treat Lane, make themed crafts, play carnival games and more at this special event. Oct. 25-26.

BOO Fest at Lawrenceville Lawn

Collect goodies along the Treat Trail at this evening of thrills and adventure. Oct. 24.

Trick-or-Treat & Fall Festival at The Avenue Peachtree City

Enjoy trick-or-treating, face painters, live characters, a magician and more. Oct. 24.

Trick or Treating at Avalon

Pick up a trick-or-treating map to stop by participating retailers for candy and treats. Oct. 25.

Candy Crawl at Depot Park

Enjoy trick-or-treating. Oct. 25.

Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at Fernbank Museum

Enjoy themed tables full of goodies, crafts and activities for candy collection. Oct. 25.

Halloween Fest at Bogan Park Community Recreation Center

Go trick-or-treating, have a blast in the kid’s zone, and shop vendors. Oct. 25.

Tick or Treat at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary

Go trick-or-treating at this animal sanctuary. Oct. 25.

Boo Bash at Avenue East Cobb

Go trick-or-treating, listen to live music, get your face painted, play in the bounce house and more.  Oct. 25.

Emily’s Trick or Treat at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church

Explore more than 50 different trick-or-treat stations, dance to music from a DJ, try axe throwing and more. Oct. 25.

Spooky Springs at Abernathy Greenway Park

Halloween fun includes trick-or-treating candy stations, a face painting station, a DJ and food trucks. Oct. 25.

Halloween at Halcyon

Meet farm animals, go trick-or-treating, greet special characters, make crafts and more. Oct. 25.

Dinner & a Boo-vie at Town Center Park

Go trick-or-treating along Town Center Avenue, play on inflatables, watch movies and more. Oct. 25.

Monsters and Movie on Main at Lilburn City Park

Trick-or-treat at the businesses along Main Street before entering the park with kids’ activities and “Beetlejuice.” Oct. 25.

Trick-or-Treat at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Get into the spooky spirit with crafts, a costume parade, music, trick-or-treating and more. Oct. 25-26.

Fall Fest at North Point Community Church