From haunted houses to dining experiences to trick-or-treating, there’s plenty to do this weekend to celebrate Halloween across Metro Atlanta. Here are a few suggestions.
Netherworld
Now through Nov. 7
Stone Mountain
The ultimate haunted house is celebrating 30 years of thrills and chills
Pumpkin Festival
Now through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10:30 am – 5 p.m.
Stone Mountain Park
Experience family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring classic storybook characters.
Halloween Pasta Classes
Now through Sunday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
Bellina Alimentari
Guests are encouraged to come in costume while learning to make fresh pasta.
Midtown Halloween Block Party
Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
A bar crawl, DJs, live music, and a costume contest at Politan Row at Colony Square are part of the night of fun.
Legends at Lore at Rhodes Hall
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.
Rhodes Hall
Tour the 1904 “Castle on Peachtree” and hear some of the spine-chilling experiences and encounters reported by guests and staff, while also discovering the history of Rhodes Hall and the Rhodes family.
Haunted Seas
Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Georgia Aquarium
From daily themed dolphin and sea lion presentations to a transformed atrium decked out in eerie décor, there’s frightful fun for the whole family. Come in costume and get ready for a hauntingly good time.
Scarecrows in the Garden
Now through Sunday, Nov.1, 9 am – 7 p.m.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens are filled with colorful community creations by local schools, families, artists, businesses and nonprofits. In celebration of the Garden’s 50th Anniversary, there’s a new category: Supersized Scarecrows. These larger-than-life scarecrows will take over the new Great Lawn Garden, reaching heights up to 12’ tall.
House of Shadows
Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Pullman Yards
An immersive Halloween show to make friends with your shadows! Masks, art, song, dance and performances with special musical guests and more.
Art After Dark
Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m.
Suwanee Town Center
A night of dancing, live music and Halloween fun at Suwanee Arts Center. Dress to impress and compete in the costume contest while supporting the arts.
Bollywood Halloween Night
Friday, Oct. 30,9 p.m.
Lost Dog Tavern
A Friday night of DJ-led Bollywood music and dancing.
Hocus Pocus in Concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31 at 3 p.m.
Atlanta Symphony Hall
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will present Disney’s Hocus Pocus in concert “live to film” with John Debney’s score performed live by the orchestra along to the film.
Fall-O-Ween | Journal and Craft Night
Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m.
Halfway Crooks Brewery
Join Atlanta Journal Club and Crafted by Kasey for a crafty Hallows’ Eve filled with journaling, decorated polaroids, and Halloween nostalgia. Each guest will receive a Halloween pumpkin pail filled with journaling supplies to use throughout the evening.
Fright Night at Fernbank
Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Dance beneath towering prehistoric predators to a live DJ set with special performers and costume prizes. Indulge in spine-tingling cocktails, bone-chilling brews, and wickedly delicious small plates. Then, venture into the mysterious world of the special exhibit, The Secret World of Elephants.
Beltline Halloween Night Bar Crawl
Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m.
Atlanta Beltline
Dare to crawl through haunted hotspots on the Eastside Trail as you summon spirits dance with the undead, and compete for cash in your creepiest costume contest.
Wicked Hideaway
Now through Sunday, Nov.1 at 5 p.m
AltaToro
Step into the spellbinding world of Wicked Hideaway, AltaToro’s festive Halloween pop-up. The patio is transformed into a dazzling halloween haven, complete with ghoulishly fun décor, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, twinkling lights and live shows on Friday and Saturday.
Ponce City Market
Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31
Costume and karaoke contests, trick-or-treating, a haunted casino, and much more are taking place at the Old Fourth Ward shopping and dining destination.
MORE HALLOWEEN FUN
Dunwoody and Brookhaven schedule various Halloween celebrations
