By Timothy George and Collin Kelley
Boo at the Zoo: One of Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festival returns for just four days: October 22, 23, 29, 30. Find your way through magical paths, sample sweet treats, meet whimsical characters, all while exploring more than 1,000 animals from around the world. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume, as there will be a Boo Costume Contest. zooatlanta.org
Georgia A-Scary-Um: For the third year, the Georgia Aquarium is transforming for the Halloween weekend, Oct. 29-31. Not only will the Aquarium be decked out with Halloween-themed decorations, but there will be music, candy stations, craft tables and costume contests throughout the day. georgiaaquarium.org
Spiralween: Park Tavern is hosting their original Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, Oct. 29. Expect outrageous costumes, live music, DJs and dancing. Girlz Girlz Girlz will be performing live and DJ Jazzy and Wats will be lighting up the dance floor. Think you have the sexiest, most exotic, original costume idea? Put it to the test in the $1,000 costume contest. For more information, visit spiralentertainment.com
Netherworld Haunted House: Get your fright on just outside the Perimeter at the haunted house, which has provided thrills and chills for 14 years. Last y ear it was ranked the #1 haunted house in America by USA Today and Fangoria. This year’s haunted house is open nightly in October and the weekend of Nov. 4-5 at the Georgia Antique & Design Center, 6624 Dawson Blvd. in Norcross. More than 100 actors and cutting-edge tech will bring to life zombies, gargoyles, vampire and Gatorzilla. Admission is $22-28. fearworld.com
Goblins in the Garden: Get the kids to don their favorite costumes for an afternoon of treats and activities at this annual Halloween-themed event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Sunday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $12 to $15. While you’re there, make sure to check out the Scarecrows in the Garden on display for Halloween. atlantabotanicalgarden.org
Mummies and Milkshakes: The seventh annual event will be held in the reception hall of the Carlos Museum on the Emory University campus. Enjoy a milkshake as you watch funny vintage mummy cartoons and films. Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5. RSVP required by Wednesday, Oct. 27 by calling (404) 727-0519. carlos.emory.edu
Pumpkin Festival: Stone Mountain is holding the event all month long with entertainment and activities kids of all ages. Costume contests, scavenger hunts, trick or treating, storytelling and the Laser Show are all part of the fun. stonemountainpark.com
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade: Nationally known for being one of the biggest Halloween celebrations, this year’s event is set for Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon to 11 p.m. with live music, street entertainment, outdoor beverage vendors and restaurants and, of course the famous Halloween Parade at 4 p.m. L5Phalloween.com
Oakland Halloween Tours: Get a nigh time tour of famed Oakland Cemetery from Oct. 28-30. Guided tours start at 5:30 pm each night at the Bell Tower and last approximately one hour. Tickets must be purchased in advance at oaklandcemetery.org.
Fernbank BOO-seum Trick-or-Treat: Enjoy a frightening-ly fun Halloween party featuring games, crafts, hands-on activities and special treats for kids in costumes. Treats available while supplies last on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fernbankmuseum.org
