Atlanta’s Best 2026 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

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. Oct. 1-31.

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. Oct. 1-31.

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. Oct. 2-Nov. 1.

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. 3-4.

Love the Leaves Hike and S’more at Simpsonwood Park

Enjoy a guided hike through autumn scenery, and gather around the campfire for s’mores. Oct. 9.

Trick or Treat Totes Family Workshop at Roswell Visual Arts Center

Design and personalize your very own trick-or-treat bag. Oct. 10.

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. 10.

Boo Bash at Alpharetta Community Center

Wear family-friendly costumes for a dance party, carnival games, treat bags and more. Oct. 17.

Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center

Wear your costume to enjoy activities themed around “Haunted History.” Oct. 17.

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. 17-18, 24-25 and 31.

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. 18.

The Great Pumpkin Walk at Fayetteville Square

Stroll the historic square to see the many creative pumpkins on display. Oct. 19-28.

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. Oct. 20-Nov. 1.

Monster Halloween Reading Party

Come in costume for a Halloween-themed read-aloud with the authors and illustrator of “The Princess in Black and the Trick-or-Treating Trouble.” Oct. 22 and 24.

Howl on the Green in Downtown Duluth

This family-friendly event includes sweet treats, great food, mystical creatures, aerialists, iconic characters and entertainment. Oct. 23.

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. 23-25.

Where the Weird 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. 24.

Halloween on the Green at Midland Greenway Amphitheater

Celebrate with food trucks, costume contests, music and games. Oct. 24.

Halloween Fireworks at Lake Lanier Islands

Enjoy Halloween festivities and a fireworks show. Oct. 24.

Halloween – Día de los Muertos at Plaza Fiesta

Enjoy candy, costume contests, music and prizes. Oct. 25.

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. 25.

Colony Kids On The Square at Colony Square

Play with crafts, games and more around the theme of “Scare On The Square.” Oct. 27.

Mr. Shorty’s Boo Bash at Shorty Howell Park

This frightfully fun evening features games, costumes and spooky surprises. Oct. 30.

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.

Scarecrows in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden

A Scarecrow Show

Boo Y’all Scarecrow Contest in Historic Roswell

See this family-friendly scarecrow display. Oct. 1-29.

Scarecrow Contest at Campbellton Street

See scarecrow creations from churches, organizations, businesses and families. Oct. 1-31.

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. Oct. 1-Nov. 1.

Scarecrow Invasion in Downtown Woodstock

View inventive scarecrows from local businesses and groups, and vote for your favorite. Oct. 3-31.

Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Enjoy creative scarecrows inspired by “Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover.” Oct. 3-Nov. 1.

Scarecrow Showcase at McDonough Square

Tons of different scarecrows will come alive with fun designs, and you can vote for your favorite. Oct. 4-31.

Scarecrow Harvest in Downtown Alpharetta

The downtown area features more than 150 scarecrows from tons of local groups. Oct. 4-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. Oct. 5-Nov. 1.

SQUAREcrows at Historic Gainesville Square

See displays from businesses, non-profits and organizations. Oct. 15-31.

Scarecrow Invasion in Downtown Fayetteville

Decide which of the Main Street businesses has the best scarecrow. Oct. 30-Nov. 23.

Scarecrows on Main in Kennesaw

Walk through a scarecrow display with decorations from residents, families and more. Through Nov. 1.

Family Concert: Halloween, Hogwarts & More at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Petrifying Performances

The Bottle Tree at Dad’s Garage

This Halloween sketch comedy showcases stories uncovering the secrets of the bottle tree. Oct. 2-30.

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? Oct. 3-25.

Halloween Spooktacular: Symphony at Sunset with the ASO at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Experience a spellbinding symphonic experience with Halloween classics. Oct. 11.

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. Oct. 14-Nov. 1.

An Evening with Poe at Newnan Theatre Company

Enjoy a night of Poe’s most famous short stories. Oct. 15-25.

Go Back for Murder at OnStage Atlanta

This play is an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel “Five Little Pigs.” Oct. 16-Nov. 8.

Sleepy Hollow at Wadsworth Auditorium

Southern Arc Dance presents this whimsical retelling of Washington Irving’s classic tale as a ballet. Oct. 17-18.

Ever After Twisted Tales at Alpharetta Arts Center

Learn what your favorite fairy tale characters are up to in this playful dance murder mystery. Oct. 18.

Halloween Spooktacular at Dad’s Garage

Enjoy this spooky celebration featuring an improv Halloween-themed show, reverse haunted house and more. Oct. 18.

Dracula at Gas South Theater

See this captivating vampire drama performed by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. Oct. 23-25.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at The Chapel on Sycamore

This musical experience features “Thriller,” the theme from “The Addams Family” and more. Oct. 23 and 30.

Family Concert: Halloween, Hogwarts & More at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Come dressed in costume for a spooky and cheerful Halloween concert. Oct. 25.

Tuned to Terror at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Presented by Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, experience three haunting audio dramas with live sound effects. Oct. 29.

Halloween Magic Show at Aurora Theatre

Watch magician Arthur Atsma perform in this Halloween-themed special. Oct. 31.

HarvestFest at Marietta Square

Frightfully Fun Festivals

Easterseals North Georgia Family Fall Festival & Trick or Trot at Pinckneyville Park

Help raise funds and increase awareness for young children with disabilities with this race. Oct. 3.

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. 10.

Spooky Fest at Smyrna Village Green

Dress up in your costume for a DJ, trick-or-treating, spooks, a pet parade and more. Oct. 16.

HarvestFest at Marietta Square

This festival includes an arts and crafts show, contests, touch-a-truck, Halloween Happenings for kids and more. Oct. 17.

Boo Bash at Downtown Dallas

Celebrate with pumpkin painting, a costume contest, bounce houses and kids’ activities. Oct. 17.

Fall Fest at North Point Mall

Enjoy seasonal treats, balloon twisters, face painting, characters and a costume contest. Oct. 17.

Boo Bash at Town Center at Cobb

Come dressed in costume for goody bags, games, photo opportunities and more. 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. 17.

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. 17-18.

Fall Garden Boo Fest at West Gwinnett Park

Dress up in your favorite costume for crafts, cooking demos, games and fall gardening activities.  Oct. 24.

Hunter’s Harvest Fall Festival at Hunter Memorial Park

Dress in costume for vendors and a Kids Zone with inflatables and fall activities. Oct. 24.

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. 24.

Spirits & Spice Festival in Downtown Newnan

Taste different chilis with a cook-off, go on the Twisted Trolley Tour ride, enjoy kids’ activities and more. Oct. 24.

Halloween Jambooree at Logan Farm Park

Come dressed up for a spooky good time with games, rides, food, music, costume contests and more. Oct. 24.

Pumpkin Festival at Historic Fayetteville Courthouse Square

Enjoy fall festivities with a DJ, an inflatable corn maze, petting zoo, a Trick or Treat Village, pumpkin displays and more. Oct. 24.

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. 24.

Fall Fest at North Point Community Church

Movies by Moonlight at Heritage Amphitheatre

Bewitched by the Movie

Movies On The Square at Colony Square

Kick back to watch “Hocus Pocus” under the stars. Oct. 1.

Screenings on The Green at High Street

Grab a complimentary blanket to watch “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Oct. 1.

Movies Under the Stars at Ashford Lane

Each Friday, watch a spooky, silly and scream-worthy Halloween favorite on the big screen. Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23.

Movies at The Strand at Strand Theatre

This series includes screenings of “Wicked,” “Hocus Pocus,” “Halloween” and more with an organ pre-show. Oct. 3, 9, 15, 22, 24 and 29-31.

Movies by Moonlight at Heritage Amphitheatre

The community voted on the special spooky-themed movie for a night viewing. Oct. 9.

Movies Under the Stars at The Village Amphitheatre

Solve a mystery with “Scooby Doo: The Movie.” Oct. 10.

Forum Flicks at The Forum at Peachtree Corners

Enjoy watching “Hocus Pocus” on the big screen. Oct. 13.

Community Night at The Works

Watch “Beetlejuice,” create your own Halloween lantern, and enjoy Halloween specials from participating retailers. Oct. 15.

Movie in the Park at Fayetteville City Center Park

Cozy up for an autumn night viewing “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Oct. 16.

Coca-Cola Film Series at Fox Theatre

Join special screenings of the 1920 silent classic “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and “The Ring” with live music. Oct. 20-21.

Movie Mondays at Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center

Enjoy a movie screening of “Casper” with complimentary popcorn. Oct. 26.

Movies at The Wadsworth at Charles Wadsworth Auditorium

Watch along to try to solve the mystery in “Clue,” and enjoy a special themed activity. Oct. 30.

Boo Bash at Phipps Plaza

Enjoy a spooktacular evening with a DJ, yard games, raffle prizes, “Coco” on The Green and more. Oct. 30.

Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert with the ASO at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Watch this classic Halloween film with the score performed live by the orchestra. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1.

Monster Munchkins Bash

A Graveyard Smash

Spooktacular Skate Party at Pinckneyville Park

This skate party includes a DJ, crafts, games, costume contests, candy and more. Oct. 16.

Monster Mash at Center for Puppetry Arts

This Halloween dance party is filled with trick-or-treating, a DJ and more themed activities. Oct. 17 and 24.

Monster Munchkins Bash at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center

For ages 2-5, enjoy Halloween-themed crafts, dancing and tasty treats. Oct. 21.

Mother & Son Halloween Dance at Gainesville Civic Center Ballroom

Enjoy dancing, a costume contest, catered dinner, raffles and more. Oct. 29.

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

What a Treat!

Well-O-Ween at Community Resource Center at Sawnee Avenue

Come in costume for wellness activities and family fun. Oct. 10.

Haunted Cruise-In Halloween Edition at Cumming City Center

View decorated cars, and enjoy Halloween candy. Oct. 22.

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. 23.

BOO Fest at Lawrenceville Lawn

Collect goodies along the Treat Trail at this evening of thrills and adventure. Oct. 23.

Trick or Treating at Avalon

Pick up a trick-or-treating map to stop by participating retailers for candy and treats. Oct. 24.

Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at Fernbank Museum

Enjoy themed tables full of goodies, crafts and activities for candy collection. Oct. 24.

Trick or Treating at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary

Go trick-or-treating at this animal sanctuary. Oct. 24.

Halloween Fest at Bogan Park

Go trick-or-treating, have a blast in the kid’s zone, and shop vendors. Oct. 24.

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. 24.

Halloween at Halcyon

Meet farm animals, go trick-or-treating, greet special characters, make crafts and more. Oct. 24.

Fall Fest Trick-or-Treating at Ashley Park

Go trick-or-treating, shop homemade goods, and enjoy activities. Oct. 24.

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. 24.

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. 24.

Spooky Springs at Abernathy Greenway Park

Halloween fun includes trick-or-treating candy stations, a face painting station, a DJ and food trucks. Oct. 24.

Dinner & a BOOvie at Town Center Park

Go trick-or-treating along Town Center Avenue, play on inflatables, watch movies and more. Oct. 24.

Munchkin Masquerade at Main Street Newnan

This downtown trick-or-treat event is specifically for little ones. Oct. 30.

Trick or Treat on the Square at Historic Gainesville Square

Trick-or-treat at downtown businesses with costume contests for four different categories. Oct. 30.

Fall Festival at The Avenue Peachtree City

Enjoy trick-or-treating, characters, balloon artists, a bounce house and more. Oct. 30.

Halloween Treat at Chattahoochee Nature Center

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

Trick or Treat on The Roof at Ponce City Market

Enjoy trick-or-treating, games, a parade for kids and more. 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.

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 more. Oct. 31.

Halloween Skelebration at Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater

Trick-or-treat, play carnival games, make crafts, bounce on pumpkin inflatables and more. Oct. 31.

Hapeville Community Trick or Treat Map in Hapeville

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

Candymania at Riverdale Town Center

Wear your Halloween costume for candy and a free movie. Oct. 31.

Truck or Treat at Brook Run Park

Trunk-or-Treats

Fall Festival Trunk or Treat at Thurman Springs Park

Wear your favorite costume to enjoy festive treats and fall fun. Oct. 17.

Trains and Trunks or Treat at Southeastern Railway Museum

This annual celebration features trunk-and-treating, trains and candy. Oct. 17.

Trunk or Treat at Johns Creek City Hall

Presented by Johns Creek Recreation & Parks and Johns Creek Police, wear your best costume to enjoy candy, treats and kids’ activities. Oct. 21.

Carvin’ in Crabapple at Broadwell Pavilion

Bring your own pumpkin to carve and decorate the best jack-o’-lantern, before heading across the street for a trunk-or-treat with a costume contest, games, food trucks and more. Oct. 24.

Trunk or Treat Car-nival at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

Enjoy creatively decorated trunks, games, candy and kid-friendly spooky tunes. Oct. 24.

Trunk or Treat at Austell Presbyterian Church

Enjoy free food, candy, games and crafts. Oct. 25.

The Great Fall Festival at The Battery Atlanta

Collect candy from cleverly decorated Halloween cars and trucks, and enjoy fall festivities. Oct. 25.

Truck or Treat at Brook Run Park

Enjoy live music, food trucks and candy. Oct. 29.

Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at Unity North Atlanta Church

Go trunk-or-treating, explore the spooky woods, ride a festive train and more. Oct. 30.

Trek & Treat Fest + 5K Run at George Pierce Park

Enjoy the trunk-or-treat celebration with goodies, games and more, or join in the race. Oct. 31.

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

Haunts for Tweens

Nightmare Express at Pine Mountain Gold Museum

Go on an eerie Halloween-themed train ride. Oct. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 29-30.

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. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31.

Haunted House at My Secret Garden

Walk through this haunted experience with spooky props. Oct. 3-31.

Zombie Farms in Winterville

Walk through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. Oct. 3-Nov. 7.

Four Scythes Haunted Attraction at Cumming Fairgrounds

Dive into an eerie adventure with an unsettling ambiance. Oct. 8-31.

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. 24.

Paranoia Haunted House in Canton

This haunted house features two themed attractions for the brave to try to conquer. Through Oct. 31.

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. 1.

13 Stories Haunted House in Newnan

This walk-through attraction includes a haunted house, Project Wasteland and Carnival Craze Escape Adventure. Through Nov. 7.

Netherworld Haunted House at Stone Mountain

Celebrate 30 years of spooks at this iconic attraction with monsters, characters and scary storylines. Through Nov. 7.

Trail of Terror at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Walk this terrifying trail for twisted pirate minions, psychopathic clowns and more. Through Nov. 7.

Folklore Haunted House in Acworth

Different scary experiences for the brave. Through Nov. 7.

Hopper’s Cabin Escape Room at Sleepy Hollow Farm

This outdoor escape room adventure centers a themed “Stranger Things” game. Through Dec. 31.

Pumpkins at Callaway at Callaway Gardens

Beyond Atlanta

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. 23-24 and 30-31.

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. Oct. 24.

Lantern Lane: Fall Fun Trail at Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site

Enjoy fun on the farm with a lantern lit treat trail, carnival games, pumpkin decorating and more. Oct. 24.

Rails, Wizards & Spells at Tennessee Valley Railroad

Experience a trip through the enchanted forest for a ride to remember. Through Oct. 25.

Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle in Downtown Athens

Enjoy this festive Halloween parade. 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.

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.

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. 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 Nov. 1.

Past events:

Howl-O-Weenie at Brook Run Park

Have a howlin’ good time with games, food, contests, costumes and dachshunds. Sept. 26.