ATLANTA — Get ready, Atlanta—this weekend is loaded with Halloween thrills, from pulse-pounding haunted houses and spine-tingling ghost tours to vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebrations.
Whether you're in for a scream, just a little spooky fun or looking to celebrate family, here's our pick of 11 events to make your weekend unforgettable!
Netherworld Haunted House
Date: Now through Nov. 9
Time: 7 PM – Midnight
Location: 1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Price: $32+
Short description: Experience terrifying creatures and horror effects at this famous haunted house.
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Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia
Date: Now until Nov. 3
Time: 6 PM - Midnight
Location: Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Pkwy SW, Austell, GA 30168
Price: $45+
Description: Experience terrifying haunted houses, spooky scare zones, and thrilling night rides at this Halloween event. Family-friendly attractions are available during the day, but the scares ramp up after dark.
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Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour
Date: Year-round
Time: Various times
Location: 131 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060
Price: $20
Short description: Walk through Marietta Square and learn about the city's haunted history.
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Scarecrows in the Garden
Date: Multiple days until Nov. 3
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
Price: $26.95+
Description: Explore creative scarecrows from local participants, with opportunities for prizes.
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Pumpkin Festival
Date: Oct. 16 – Nov. 3
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Price: $39.99+
Description: Enjoy family-friendly attractions, storybook characters, and the World's Largest Pumpkin Drone & Light Show.
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Atlanta “Boos Fest” Halloween Bar Crawl
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Location: Multiple Locations, Midtown ATL (Kick-off at X Midtown (TEN))
Price: $24.99+
Description: Halloween festivities extend through the weekend, with Atlanta “Boos Fest” on Saturday, November 2. This Halloween Bar Crawl offers a party across themed bars in Midtown ATL, featuring spooky cocktails, incredible costumes, and a lively atmosphere.
Ages: 21+ with valid ID
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Dia de los Muertos Festival
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Woodruff Arts Center - Memorial Arts Building, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Price: Free
Description: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at this family-friendly festival honoring loved ones and Mexican-American culture. Enjoy live Mariachi music, traditional dancers, ofrendas, stilt walkers, interactive photo booths, food trucks, and a children’s area with face painting, storytelling, and games with prizes.
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Superica Day of the Dead
Date: October 30, 2024 - November 3, 2024
Time: Starting at 12:00 AM (restaurant hours may vary)
Location: Superica, 99 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Price: Free
Description: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Superica with special offerings honoring the Day of the Dead. Enjoy Mexican-inspired dining in a festive setting at one of Atlanta's favorite Latin restaurants.
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L5P Ghost Tours
Date: Multiple days until November 2, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Little 5 Points, 394 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Price: $30
Description: Haunt the historic streets of Little 5 Points with the L5P Ghost Tours, running every weekend until November. This kid-friendly tour explores the haunted history and eerie tales of one of Atlanta's spookiest neighborhoods. For those seeking an adult twist, join the "Booozy Ghost Tour Crawl" on Thursdays, featuring haunted bars and spirits of a different kind. Must be 21+ for the Booozy tour.
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Ghostbusters in Concert with the ASO
Date: November 1, 2024 - November 2, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Atlanta Symphony Hall at Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Price: $49.50 and up
Description: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s live concert experience. Enjoy a screening of the classic film with its iconic score performed by the ASO, led by conductor Thiago Tiberio. Featuring Elmer Bernstein's Grammy-nominated music and Ray Parker Jr.'s famous theme song, this concert offers a unique blend of cinema and symphony for fans of all ages.
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Fall-O-Ween: Dia de los Muertos Movie Night
Date: November 1
Time: 6 to 10:00 PM
Location: Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 Backyard Way Atlanta, GA 30313
Price: Free
Description: Enjoy a live Mariachi band, traditional dance performances, vendor village, food trucks, cultural crafts, and more, capped off by a movie on the lawn experience right next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium!
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