Ultimate Guide to Halloween Fun in Atlanta for Families and Kids

Looking for Halloween fun in Atlanta? Get your costumes ready! We've got the lowdown on the best Halloween events for families and kids in Atlanta. These events have something for everyone, whether you like thrills, chills, or just want to make some fall memories.

Events for the Little Ones:

Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival

When: Fridays-Sundays until October 29, 2023
Go here for a day of family-friendly fun. There are daytime attractions for the kids and a laser show at night. Pumpkins everywhere!

Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags

When: Fridays-Sundays until October 29, 2023
It's like Six Flags' Fright Fest but without the scary parts. Take the kids on rides, find Halloween surprises, and explore Trick or Treat Town.

Not-So-Scary Options:

Fall-O-Ween Fest in Kennesaw

When: October 7, 2023
Costume contests, games, music and a movie at night. What's not to like?

Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery

When: October 7 & 8, 2023
It's a pumpkin patch in a cemetery. Spooky, but still family-friendly.

For the Thrill-Seekers:

Fright Fest at Six Flags

When: Fridays-Sundays until October 29, 2023
When the sun sets, Six Flags turns creepy. This one is for people who like scares!

Netherworld Haunted House

When: Select nights until November 11, 2023
Warning: this is seriously scary. Don’t take little kids or anyone who can’t handle nightmares.

For Culture Buffs:

Dia de Muertos Roswell

When: October 28, 2023
Celebrate this Mexican holiday with fun and community spirit.

Haints and Saints/Day of the Dead Parade in Decatur

When: October 29, 2023
A Halloween parade with a Day of the Dead twist. Get creative with your costumes!

For Nature Lovers:

Chattahoochee Nature Center Halloween Hikes

When: October 27-29, 2023
Guided hikes to meet forest animals and learn how they live.

Pumpkins at Callaway

When: Select nights until October 29, 2023
After the sun goes down, check out the glowing pumpkin forest at Callaway Gardens.

More Fun Options:

Fox Theatre Ghost Tours

When: Select nights until October 11, 2023
Tour this historic venue and hear stories of hauntings.

HarvestFest at Marietta Square

When: October 21, 2023
Arts, crafts, touch-a-truck and pie-eating contests. And don't forget the Halloween kids festival!

Zoo Atlanta's Boo at the Zoo

When: October 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023
Wear your costumes and enjoy games and dancing at the zoo.

Remember, always check event details before you go. Now, mark these events on your calendar and have a spooktacular Halloween! 🎃