ATLANTA — Atlanta is brimming with spooky fun this weekend, whether you're seeking haunted houses, eerie concerts, or family-friendly trick-or-treating. Here’s our pick of 11 spine-chilling events to make your weekend unforgettable!
Spooky Springs
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
Location: Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park, 70 Abernathy Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Description: A free, family-friendly Halloween event featuring trick-or-treat candy stations, face painting, fog machines, and food trucks.
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Haunted Maze at Buford Corn Maze
Date: All October long
Time: Friday-Saturday: 10 AM - 10 PM, Sunday: 10 AM - 11 PM
Location: Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, GA 30519
Description: Navigate a spooky, haunted maze filled with jump scares and surprises.
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Netherworld Haunted House
Date: Now through Nov. 9
Time: 7 PM – Midnight
Location: 1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
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
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
Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour
Date: Year-round
Time: Various times
Location: 131 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: Walk through Marietta Square and learn about the city's haunted history.
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Atlanta’s Boo at the Zoo
Date: October 26-27, 2024
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Description: A family-friendly Halloween event with trick-or-treating, costumes, and animal exhibits.
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Scarecrows in the Garden
Date: Multiple days until Nov. 3
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Description: Explore creative scarecrows from local participants, with opportunities for prizes.
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Hocus Poke-us: A Burlesque and Cocktail Experience
Date: Oct. 16–26, 2024
Location: Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Description: Enjoy burlesque performances and cocktails in a magical setting.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Live
Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 11 PM
Location: Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Description: Attend a live screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with audience participation.
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Pumpkin Festival
Date: Oct. 16 – Nov. 3
Location: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Description: Enjoy family-friendly attractions, storybook characters, and the World's Largest Pumpkin Drone & Light Show.
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Candlelight Concerts: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM
Location: Nobu Atlanta, 3520 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Description: Enjoy a candlelight concert featuring Halloween-inspired classical music.
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