Ways to celebrate Halloween in metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - Halloween is fast approaching and that means haunted houses and spooky nights are in order! If you’re looking for ways to scare yourself and have some fun during spooky season, you’ve come to the right place.

Check below for Halloween events happening around Atlanta!

Netherworld Haunted House

WHAT: Classic Atlanta haunted house celebrated by USA Today returns with two new attractions this year: The Undying Horror and Parasitic.
WHEN: Weekends between Sept. 23 and Nov. 12. Also open Oct. 6, 11-13, 18-20, 24-27 and 31.
WHERE: 1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain

13 Stories Haunted House

WHAT: Atlanta haunted house brings three attractions this year, including asylum-set Vertigo Haunt.
WHEN: Weekends between Sept. 16 and Oct. 31.
WHERE: 320 Temple Ave., Newnan

The Village

WHAT: Haunted house event at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.
WHEN: Weekends between Sept. 30 and Oct. 31.
WHERE: 6905 Virlyn B Smith Rd., Fairburn

Boo at the Zoo

WHAT: Kid-friendly events at Zoo Atlanta.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30
WHERE: 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta

Nightmare’s Gate Haunted House

WHAT: Haunted house with three attractions: Nightmare’s Gate General Hospital, Terror Falls and The Hauntings of Longview Estate.
WHEN: Weekends between Sept. 23 and Oct. 31
WHERE: 3844 Longview Dr., Douglasville

Folklore Haunted House

WHAT: Haunted house with three attractions: Nightmare’s Gate General Hospital, Terror Falls and The Hauntings of Longview Estate.
WHEN: Weekends between Sept. 24 and Nov. 5. Also open Oct 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 and 31.
WHERE: 5389 N Main St., Acworth

Containment Haunted House

WHAT: Haunted house with zombie theme.
WHEN: Weekends between Sept. 16 and Nov. 5. Also open Oct 20, 24-27 and 31.
WHERE: 1320 Blairs Bridge Rd., Lithia Springs

Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival

WHAT: Festival featuring the world’s largest pumpkin light show.
WHEN: Sept. 17 to Oct. 30
WHERE: 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain

Paranoia Haunted House

WHAT: Haunted house themed around seemingly alive buildings and their inhabitants.
WHEN: Weekends between Sept. 30 and Nov. 5. Also open Oct. 20, 26, 27 and 31.
WHERE: 2075 Marietta Hwy., Canton

Camp Blood

WHAT: Summer camp-themed haunted house.
WHEN: Weekends between Sept. 23 and Oct. 29. Also open Oct. 30 and 31.
WHERE: 2277 Whooping Creek Rd, Carrollton

Little 5 Points Festival & Parade

WHAT: Yearly festival features first parade since 2018.
WHEN: Oct. 22 and 23
WHERE: Little 5 Points, Atlanta

Little 5 Points Ghost Tours

WHAT: Weekly ghost tours spotlight the spooky side of this Atlanta neighborhood.
WHEN: Oct. 1, 7, 14, 21-23, 28, 30 and Nov. 4
WHERE: Little 5 Points, Atlanta

Fox Theatre Ghost Tours

WHAT: Tour through ghostly events and unexplained sightings at the historic Midtown theater.
WHEN: Oct. 17 through 20, 24 through 27.
WHERE: Fox Theatre, Atlanta

Save the Video Store!

WHAT: Haunted house with a late 1990s, early 2000s pop culture horror theme.
WHEN: Sept. 16 through Oct. 16
WHERE: Underground Atlanta, Atlanta

Little Shop of Horrors

WHAT: Performance of iconic 1980s musical.
WHEN: Oct. 14 through 31
WHERE: New Theatre in the Square, Marietta

Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery

WHAT: Family-friendly pumpkin patch with a scavenger hunt and photo ops.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9
WHERE: Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween Spooktacular

WHAT: Symphony performs theme music of heroes and villains. Costumes encouraged!
WHEN: Oct. 16, 3 p.m.
WHERE: 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Coco in Concert

WHAT: Performance of the score to the 2016 film alongside a screening of the movie.
WHEN: Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, 3 p.m.
WHERE: 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta

Midtown Halloween Block Party

WHAT: Yearly block party with a costume contest with a $500 prize. Must be 21 or older to attend.
WHEN: Oct. 28 6 p.m. to Oct. 29 2 a.m.
WHERE: Colony Square, Atlanta

Pumpkins at Callaway

WHAT: Pumpkin festival at western Georgia resort.
WHEN: Weekends from Sept. 16 to Oct. 30.
WHERE: Callaway Resort & Gardens, 17617 US-27, Pine Mountain

Scarecrows in the Garden

WHAT: Scarecrow display and competition at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
WHEN: Oct. 1 to Oct. 30., closed Mondays
WHERE: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

Six Flags Fright Fest

WHAT: Halloween-themed festival at Six Flags theme park. Also includes kid-friendly activities in the afternoon.
WHEN: Sept. 17 to Oct. 31
WHERE: Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell

Live music at the Works

WHAT: Live performances at Westside community.
WHEN: Friday and Saturdays in October, also Oct. 13
WHERE: The Works, Atlanta

American Axes: Trivi-Axe

WHAT: Combo of axe-throwing and trivia competitions. Oct. 27 is a special Halloween-themed edition.
WHEN: Thursdays in October, 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Works, Atlanta

Wellness at The Works: Wicked Warriors Yoga

WHAT: Halloween-themed yoga class. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
WHEN: Oct. 26, 6 p.m.
WHERE: The Works, Atlanta

Trick or Treat at the Works

WHAT: Trick or threat through the Works’ food stalls Special kid-focused portion Oct. 29 at 10 a.m..
WHEN: Oct. 29 to 31
WHERE: The Works, Atlanta

Chattahoochee Food Works: Pumpkin Carving Contest

WHAT: Carve pumpkins and vote for your favorite!
WHEN: Oct. 27 to 31
WHERE: The Works, Atlanta

Victorian Funeral Exhibit

WHAT: Exhibit showcasing Victorian-era funeral rites, modeled after the death of an occupant’s father.
WHEN: Now through Oct. 30
WHERE: William Root House, Marietta

Trick or Treat at College Football Hall of Fame

WHAT: Children will be able to trick or treat in the college football museum. Admission for children is free when they arrive in costume.
WHEN: Oct. 29 to 31
WHERE: College Football Hall of Fame, Atlanta

Witches’ Night Out

WHAT: Adult trick-or-treating with live music, killer trivia and a costume contest.
WHEN: Oct. 13, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Halcyon, Forsyth County

Spirit Halloween Screening

WHAT: Screening of new horror film shot in Rome and preview of Rome International Film Festival.
WHEN: Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
WHERE: DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad St., Rome

“Sister Goes Sanderson” Hocus Pocus Movie Night

WHAT: Screening of Halloween classic.
WHEN: Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
WHERE: 3377 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta

Halloween Hikes

WHAT: Family-friendly hikes featuring costumed characters, face painting and Monster Mash dance party.
WHEN: Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell

East Point Halloween Festival

WHAT: Halloween festival with a costume contest.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 5 p.m.
WHERE: East Point City Hall

FrightZone Haunted House

WHAT: Haunted house at SkyZone Roswell.
WHEN: Now through Oct. 30
WHERE: SkyZone Roswell, 1425 Market Blvd. 100 a, Roswell

Boo Bash

WHAT: Halloween-themed party with costume and dance contests, face painting and seasonal crafts.
WHEN: Oct. 29, noon
WHERE: Town Center at Cobb

Trick or Treat with American Medical Response

WHAT: Trick or treating with first responders, including tours of emergency vehicles.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 1 p.m.
WHERE: 250 Hembree Park Drive, Suite 112, Roswell

Free Gyros at Grecian Gyros

WHAT: Free gyros for children ages 12 and younger who come dressed in a Halloween costume.
WHEN: Oct. 29 and 31
WHERE: Grecian Gyro locations in Dunwoody, Forest Park, Hapeville, Snellville, Tucker and Midtown

Georgia A-Scary-Um

WHAT: Scavenger hunts, Megalodon jaws photo ops and trick-or-treating at the world’s largest aquarium.
WHEN: Now through Oct. 31
WHERE: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

Stonecrest Fall Festival

WHAT: Festival with food, music, arts and entertainment.
WHEN: Oct. 29, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Browns Mill Recreation Center, Stonecrest

The Avenue Peachtree City Fall Festival

WHAT: Festival with Trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, hayrides and trunk-or-treat.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 5 p.m.
WHERE: The Avenue Peachtree City, Peachtree City

Springfield Baptist Church Harvest of Blessings

WHAT: Festival with trunk or treat, games, food and hay rides.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1877 Iris Dr. SE, Conyers

Avenue West Cobb’s Fall Festival

WHAT: Festival with trick or treating and pumpkin decorating.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Avenue West Cobb, Marietta

Stockbridge Fall Festival

WHAT: Festival with food trucks, games, a train for kids to ride and live music by DJ Greg Street.
WHEN: Oct. 29, noon
WHERE: Clark Community Park, Stockbridge

Howl-O-Ween Event

WHAT: Pet adoption event with trick-or-treating.
WHEN: Oct. 29, 10 a.m.
WHERE: LaGrange Animal Shelter, 1390 Orchard Hill Rd., LaGrange

Halloween Spooktacular

WHAT: Family-friendly event with a live DJ, face painting, costume contests and under can also enjoy trick-or-treating.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, 1000 Tanger Dr., Locust Grove

Trunk-or-treat

WHAT: Family-friendly trunk-or-treat.
WHEN: Oct. 29, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA, Atlanta

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Ways to celebrate Halloween in metro Atlanta | 2022

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