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Atlanta Halloween GUIDE:
👻 Atlanta’s spookiest season is here — and we’ve rounded up every haunted house, trick-or-treat event, and Halloween happening you won’t want to miss. From kid-friendly candy crawls to adults-only costume parties, our Atlanta Halloween Guide has it all.
Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta – Oct 25–26; crafts, costume parades, and candy stations.
🔗 https://www.atlantaparent.com/best-halloween-events-near-me-atlantaBrick-or-Treat Monster Party (LEGO Discovery Center) – Through Oct 31; indoor event for little ones.
🔗 https://www.atlantaparent.com/best-halloween-events-near-me-atlantaTruck-or-Treat at The Battery Atlanta – Kids collect candy from decorated vehicles; music and games.
🔗 https://www.atlantaparent.com/trick-or-treat-drive-through-halloween-fun-in-atlantaSloomooween Trick-or-Treat (Sloomoo Institute) – Oct 25–26 & 31; sensory-friendly slime fun with candy.
🔗 https://www.atlantaparent.com/best-halloween-events-near-me-atlantaTrick-or-Treat at The Avenue West Cobb – Oct 31; outdoor plaza candy event.
🔗 https://www.atlantaparent.com/best-halloween-events-near-me-atlantaATL Halloween Candy Crawl (Downtown) – Oct 25–26; multi-stop downtown event with prizes.
🔗 https://discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloweenEast Atlanta Village (EAV-O-Ween 2025) – Oct 25, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the East Atlanta Village business district. Businesses will hand out treats at participating storefronts. 🔗 https://eastatlantabiz.com/event-6302027 East Atlanta Business Association
High Street (Dunwoody) “Hauntings at High Street” – Oct 31, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at High Street, 101 High St., Dunwoody/Atlanta metro. Free trick-or-treat route + costume contest + live music. 🔗 https://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/high-street-halloween/ Atlanta on the Cheap
Midtown Garden District (MNA Halloween Bash & Trick-or-Treat) – Oct 31, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Penn Ave between 6th & 7th St. Businesses in the Midtown Garden District host a block-party + candy route. 🔗 https://midtownatlanta.org/mnahalloweenbash/ Midtownatlanta.org
Krog District Trick-or-Treat on Krog Street – Oct 23, 2025. Participating businesses and tenants of the Krog District (including Krog Street Market) host trick-or-treating, music and treats. 🔗 https://discoveratlanta.com/event/detail/trick-or-treat-on-krog-street/ discoveratlanta.com
Midtown Halloween Block Party – Oct 25, 6 p.m., 1197 Peachtree St NE. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/grown-up-guide-to-halloween-in-atlanta/
Mai Tais & Monsters Hulaween Costume Party – Oct 31, 7 p.m., Trader Vic’s, 255 Courtland St NE. 🔗 https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2025/10/35-halloween-events-parties-and-pop-ups-around-atlanta
Amore e Amore “A Nightmare on Highland” – Through Oct 31, 467 N. Highland Ave NE. 🔗 https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2025/10/35-halloween-events-parties-and-pop-ups-around-atlanta
Wicked Hideaway Pop‑Up – Oct 3–Nov 2, 33 Peachtree Place NE. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/grown-up-guide-to-halloween-in-atlanta/
Pumpkins, Pints & Barbecue Bites – Oct 23, 6–9 p.m., 656 N. Highland Ave NE. 🔗 https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2025/10/35-halloween-events-parties-and-pop-ups-around-atlanta
Atlanta Official Halloween Bar Crawl – Oct 31–Nov 1. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Beyond The Grave Rave with DJ Sir Luke – Oct 31, at Park Tavern. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
ATL HALLOWEEN CANDY CRAWL – Oct 25-26, at Centennial Olympic Park. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Spirits in the Sky: Halloween Party – Oct 31-Nov 1, at St. Julep Rooftop. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
NETHERWORLD Haunted House – Sept 19–Nov 8 (various dates), 1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/stories/things-to-do/grown-up-guide-to-halloween-in-atlanta/
Folklore Haunted House – Weekends through Nov 2, 5389 N. Main St., Acworth. 🔗 https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2025/10/35-halloween-events-parties-and-pop-ups-around-atlanta
Atlanta Horror in Grant Park – Oct 24-26 & Oct 31, 6–10:30 p.m., 840 Cherokee Ave SE. 🔗 https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2025/10/35-halloween-events-parties-and-pop-ups-around-atlanta
Haunted Seas at Georgia Aquarium – Oct 23-29, at Georgia Aquarium. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Legends and Lore at Rhodes Hall – Oct 24, at Rhodes Hall. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
The Ghastly Dreadfuls – Oct 23–Nov 2, at Center for Puppetry Arts. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Fright Fest Atlanta – Multiple dates until Dec 4, at Six Flags Over Georgia. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Haunted History Tours at the Fox Theatre – Multiple dates until Nov 28, at Fox Theatre. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Boo at the Zoo – Oct 25-26, at Zoo Atlanta. 🔗 https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2025/10/35-halloween-events-parties-and-pop-ups-around-atlanta
Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade – Oct 18-19, at Little Five Points. 🔗 https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2025/10/35-halloween-events-parties-and-pop-ups-around-atlanta
Halloween on The Roof – Nov 1, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., at Ponce City Market (675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE). 🔗 https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2025/10/35-halloween-events-parties-and-pop-ups-around-atlanta
Howl‑o‑ween at McDaniel Farm Park – Oct 30. 🔗 https://www.atlantaparent.com/best-halloween-events-near-me-atlanta
Trick‑or‑Treat at Children’s Museum of Atlanta – Oct 25-26. 🔗 https://www.atlantaparent.com/best-halloween-events-near-me-atlanta
Brick‑or‑Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center – Through Oct 31. 🔗 https://www.atlantaparent.com/best-halloween-events-near-me-atlanta
Scarecrows in the Garden – Oct 23–Nov 2, at Atlanta Botanical Garden. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Ghost Tours at the Fox Theatre – Multiple dates until Oct 30, at Fox Theatre Atlanta. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Día de Muertos Festival – Nov 2 (-ish), at Historic Oakland Cemetery. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Trick‑or‑Treat on The Roof (All Ages Event) – Nov 8, at Ponce City Roof. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
Halloween Farm Festival – Oct 25, at Donaldson-Bannister Farm. 🔗 https://www.discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/halloween/
- Grant Park – Gorgeous historic homes, major community participation, safe sidewalks.
- Inman Park – Classic Halloween vibe with porch parties and family-friendly crowds.
Virginia-Highland (VaHi) – Big decorations, walkable, and houses close together. Business district Candy Crawl on October 29th – Candy Crawl
Midtown Garden District – Townhouse clusters and festive decorations make it easy for kids to fill buckets fast.
Candler Park / Little Five Points – Creative and spooky decorations; Page Avenue is a local favorite.
Old Fourth Ward – Near the BeltLine, with friendly neighbors and high candy volume.
Kirkwood – Family-oriented, lots of community-organized routes and events. Checkout the Witches Ride on the 30th- Annual Kirkwood Witches Ride
Oakhurst (Decatur) – One of Atlanta’s most talked-about trick-or-treat destinations; Mead Rd & W. Hill St are hot spots.
Cabbagetown – Quirky and festive; smaller but great for younger kids.
Reynoldstown – Close to BeltLine Eastside Trail; good for short, safe walking loops.
Avondale Estates – Residents go all out with haunted houses, lights, and family fun.
Brookhaven (Ashford Park & Drew Valley) – Strong turnout, organized routes, and family block parties.
Historic Brookhaven / Chastain Park – Wide streets, luxury homes, and heavy candy hauls.
East Point (Rugby Ave & Bryan Ave) – Legendary neighborhood-wide participation and friendly crowd.
College Park (Rugby Avenue area) – Known for decades as one of the best south-side trick-or-treat areas.
- Roswell (Downtown Historic District) – Main Street and Canton Street have trunk-or-treats and high participation.
Dunwoody (Donaldson-Bannister Farm & nearby streets) – Hosts Halloween Farm Festival and neighborhood trick-or-treating.
Smyrna (Forest Hills & King Springs) – Walkable, community-organized routes and trunk-or-treat events.
- Marietta Square – Downtown hosts safe trick-or-treating with local businesses
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