Georgia’s Best Halloween Activities from Sweet to Scary
When the weather starts to get cooler and pumpkins start appearing on front porches, you know Halloween is on its way. For weeks leading up to October 31, you’ll find the Halloween spirit thriving at festivals, parades, haunted houses, ghost tours, and more throughout Georgia.
From sweet to scary, there are things to do for Halloween in Georgia that are perfect for anyone’s scare tolerance. Afraid of your own shadow? Put on your superhero costume and head to all-ages events that lean heavily into pumpkins and candy. Think you’re tough enough to take on Freddy Krueger? Be our guest at some of the scariest haunted houses in the country.
Plan a Halloween season to remember with this list of the top Halloween events and activities throughout Georgia.
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Great for preteens, teens, and older
Best Halloween events for kids and all ages
Fill your calendar with family-friendly fun for kids and all ages at these sweet and not-so-scary events.
Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell
September 12 - November 1, 2026 (select days): Visit Six Flags Over Georgia for family-friendly fun during the day. Enjoy a Halloween costume parade, live shows, seasonal food and candy, plus fall festivities for all ages.
Pumpkins at Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain
September 19 - November 1, 2026 (select days): See hundreds of jack-o-lanterns light up the night and walk through the Enchanted Pumpkin Forest featuring Foggy Hollow. By day, discover some of Georgia's biggest pumpkins, find your way through family-favorite Cason's Corn Maze, and relax with fall-inspired refreshments in Cason's Beer & Wine Garden at Callaway Resort & Gardens.
Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival in Stone Mountain
September 19 - November 1, 2026 (select days): Play by day and glow by night as you enjoy family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring some of your favorite classic storybook characters at Stone Mountain Park. Don't miss the Pumpkin Drone & Light Show, Cinderella's Tree Lighting Show, the nighttime pumpkin parade, and glow-in-the-dark experiences.
Enchanted Pumpkin Patch at Rock City in Lookout Mountain
September 18 - October 31, 2026: Visit Rock City to see a seasonal spectacle of large-scale pumpkin installations, spooky decor, and fall family fun. See thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, and enjoy activities like face painting, pumpkin painting, and a tractor hay bale maze. See magic shows, hear live music, and taste seasonal treats like campfire s'mores and warm apple cider.
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange
September 24 - October 31, 2026: Gather your whole pack and their costumes, and plan a getaway to Great Wolf Lodge for spooky special treats, games, and Halloween activities. Follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail, join the Monster Bash Dance Party, play Boo Bingo, and more.
Haunted Seas at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta
September 25 - November 1, 2026: Enjoy themed dolphin and sea lion presentations, eerie décor, and hidden treasures. On weekends, trick-or-treat through the Georgia Aquarium with surprises at every turn.
Great Pumpkin LumiNights at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta
September 26 - November 1, 2026 (select days): Enjoy an illuminated wonderland filled with towering pumpkin sculptures, glowing entertainment, impressively carved pumpkins, and incredible crave-worthy treats at Wild Adventures Theme Park.
Yahoo Farm Haunted Treasure Forest Hayride & Cosmic Corn Maze in Jasper
October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026: Take a hayride and navigate the corn maze after dark with glow bracelets and flashlights.
Symphony at Sunset with the ASO: Halloween Spooktacular in Alpharetta
October 11, 2026, 6-8 p.m.: Dress in costume and experience a spellbinding symphony of Halloween classics performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta. Enjoy festive activities like face painting, photos with Halloween backdrops, games, crafts, and more before the concert. There's something for every ghost, goblin, wizard, and superhero in the family.
The Ringgold Haunted Depot in Ringgold
October 16-31, 2026: A perfect destination for all fright levels, the Ringgold Haunted Depot offers an all-ages hay ride through a dark and winding nature trail, ghost tours full of history and mystery in Ringgold's haunted downtown area, a cozy bonfire with s'mores and other tasty treats, scary showings of Halloween movies, and more.
BOO Bash in Dallas
October 17, 2026, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Dress in costume for the costume contest, and enjoy pumpkin painting, bounce houses, and more activities for kids in downtown Dallas.
Boo at the Zoo in Atlanta
October 17-18 & 24-25 & 31, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Dress in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating at Zoo Atlanta, photo opportunities, themed entertainment and activities, costumed characters, and more.
Haunted Cruise-In Halloween Edition in Cumming
October 22, 2026, 6-8 p.m.: Bring the family, dress in costume, and enjoy a frightfully fun night as Halloween-themed classic car participants hand out candy.
Boo Fest in Lawrenceville
October 23, 2025, 6-10 p.m.: Dress in costumes and enjoy free family activities and entertainment on the Lawrenceville lawn. Visit the treat trail for candy and Halloween goodies.
Haunted Evenings at Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston
October 23-24 & Oct. 30-31, 2026: Enjoy a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick-or-treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and more.
Howl-oween in Cumming
October 24, 2026, 4-8 p.m.: Dress in costume and bring Fido for pet-friendly trick-or-treating, pet adoptions, pet-friendly vendors, spooky music, and a storefront decor contest.
Dinner & a Boo-vie in Suwanee
October 24, 2026, 5-10 p.m.: Wear your best costume, and bring blankets and chairs for this outdoor event that includes trick-or-treating along Town Center Avenue merchant storefronts, inflatables, games, food trucks, sweets, plus a double-feature movie.
Spooky Springs in Sandy Springs
October 24, 2026, 5-7 p.m.: Visit this free event at Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park for trick-or-treat candy stations, face painting, music, food trucks, and more.
Haints & Saints - Day of the Dead Halloween Parade in Decatur
October 25, 2026, 6-7 p.m.: All ages are invited to join this Halloween parade with a Dia de los Muertos twist. The parade starts at the Decatur Cemetery and ends with a musical jam session and celebration downtown. Cars and floats are welcome.
Spooky Skelebration in Olde Town Conyers
October 29, 2026, 5-7 p.m.: Enjoy trick-or-treating and ghostly surprises in the downtown entertainment district. After 7 p.m., adults will want to wear their costumes and join the restaurants, bars, and shops for specials, deals, and thrills!
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle in Athens
October 31, 2026, 8 p.m.: All are invited to dress in costume and march in the parade in downtown Athens. Enjoy multiple stages, sound and lights, trapeze and pole performers, fire performers, dance and step troupes, installations, and a massive DJ throw-down. The Dance Party and Spectacle goes on until 11 p.m.
Halloween PathParade & Carnival in Braselton
October 31, 2026: Dress in costume and decorate your golf carts for this parade and party on the Braselton LifePath. At 10 a.m., decorated golf carts, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, wagons, and walking groups will parade along the LifePath. After the parade, enjoy carnival games, inflatables, and a food truck.
Halloween in the Park: Trick-or-Treating at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain
October 31, 2026: Trick or treat and enjoy a scavenger hunt around the campground.
Trick or Treat at the Callaway Home at Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange
October 31, 2026, 5-7 p.m.: Kids in costume get full-sized candy bars at this annual event at Hills & Dales Estate. Enjoy the free festivities, including spook-tacular ghostly garden décor.
Top Halloween activities for preteens, teens, and older
Be prepared for goosebumps and screams at these spine-tingling and thrilling Halloween attractions and events aimed at preteens, teens, and older.
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell
September 12 - November 1, 2026: Experience the thrill rides at Six Flags Over Georgia along with special Halloween frights at night.
Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain
Select dates September 18 - November 7, 2026: Now in its 30th year, this haunted house is routinely rated as one of the best in the country. Created by film and television professionals, Netherworld is also notable for its movie-quality special effects, amazing actors, unique themes, and extremely detailed sets. Intended for teens and adults.
Dark Rows Haunted Corn Trail at Uncle Shuck’s in Dawsonville
Fridays and Saturdays, October 2-31, 2026: Ages 12 and under must be with a parent to experience this outdoor haunted attraction open on Friday and Saturday nights in October. Take a wickedly fun nighttime journey through the twisted cornfield trails lit only by the glow of the moon.
Wicked South Haunted Forest in Pembroke
October 3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 29-31 & November 1, 2026: Children under 15 must be with an adult to navigate this chilling and spooky outdoor attraction near Savannah.
Zombie Farms near Athens
Fridays and Saturdays, October 3 - November 7, 2026: Walk 3/4 mile through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters who will scare you, entertain you, and sometimes even make you laugh. Best for ages 10+. On Nov. 6-7, explore the forest with the lights out (not recommended for children under 16).
Scream Zone at Buford Corn Maze in Buford
Select dates September 26 - mid-November, 2026: Immerse yourself in a 3-D experience complete with special 3-D glasses. Your mission: escape the Twisted Hollow and navigate the chaos of captives trapped alongside you. The Haunted Forest is appropriate for ages 10+. Younger children may enter with a guardian.
Haunted Forest: The Last Sighting at Fort McAllister State Park in Richmond Hill
October 17-18, 2026, 8 p.m.: Follow a fading trail through abandoned camps and forgotten evidence. Whatever happened here was never meant to be found. This will be a 10-minute walk-through with flashing lights, live actors, fake blood, fake gore, intense jump scares, disturbing scenes, and low lighting. Recommended for ages 13+. Anyone 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek State Park in Rutledge
October 24, 2026: Visit the Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. PG tours from 1:30-4:30 p.m.; PG-13 tours from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Moonlight Zip Line Tours at Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg
October 24 & 31, 2026: Wear a costume and soar across 900- and 1,000-foot-long zip lines as high as 200 feet above Snake Creek Gorge. Traverse eight sky bridges up to 80 feet high and experience the 1,500-foot Big Daddy high-speed zip. Conquer the 600-foot Sky Trek Suspension Bridge and the half-mile-long Screaming Eagle, all illuminated by moonlight. Must be a minimum of 10 years old and 90 pounds to participate.
Halloween events for adults only, no kids allowed
These spirited Halloween events are made for mature audiences.
Wicked Harvest Adult Costume Party at Cress Creeks Farm in Ellijay
October 17, 2026, 7-10 p.m.: Dress in costume for this adults-only event and enjoy a live DJ in a spooky barnyard setting spinning themed tunes for the dance floor. Enjoy light snacks and desserts along with punch bar potions. Wander through the corn maze by flashlight if you dare!
Haunted Seas After Hours at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta
October 30, 2026: Join this eerie edition of After Hours at Georgia Aquarium, an 18+ event that includes signature cocktails and mocktails, live DJ, and terrifying décor throughout the aquarium.
3 Nights of Halloween Tours with Shannon Scott in Savannah
October 30 - November 1, 2026, 5-8 p.m.: Tour Bonaventure Cemetery by lantern light and hear stories about secret societies, sacred geometry, root doctor rituals, and heinous crimes. See the place that inspired “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Attendees receive signed seasonal poster art and freshly baked Halloween goodies. Ages 18+ (parental discretion advised).
Hallo-Wine Celebration at Paradise Hills Resort and Winery in Blairsville
October 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: Wear costumes and enjoy free wine tastings along with live music.
Halloween Costume Party at CeNita Vineyards in Cleveland
October 31, 6-9 p.m.: Dress in costume, and enjoy live music, a food truck, and award-winning wine.
