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.
Pumpkins at Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain
Select dates in September & October: 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.
FairyTale Village in Alpharetta
Sept. 10 - Nov. 1, 2025: Head to North Point Mall to experience the Not-So-Frightful Halloween Village at FairyTale Village. Explore enchanting rooms, meet live characters, stroll through the Pumpkin Wood and Mushroom Maze, and more. FairyTale Village is an indoor experience with storybook-themed rooms, live actors, and puppets designed to spark wonder, creativity, and connection. Designed for Pre-K through 5th grade.
Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival in Stone Mountain
Sept. 13 - Nov. 2, 2025 (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, the Enchanted Forest, and glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs.
Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell
Sept. 13 - Nov. 2, 2025 (Saturdays & Sundays): Visit Six Flags Over Georgia for family-friendly fun during the day. Enjoy Trick or Treat Town plus games and fall festivities from pumpkins to corn stalks and hay bales to scarecrows.
Great Pumpkin LumiNights at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta
Sept. 19-Oct. 26, 2025 (select days): Enjoy an illuminated wonderland filled with towering pumpkin sculptures, glowing entertainment, impressively carved pumpkins, and incredible pumpkin spice treats at Wild Adventures Theme Park.
Enchanted Pumpkin Patch at Rock City in Lookout Mountain
Sept. 26 - Oct. 31, 2025: 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. A petting zoo will be open Fridays through Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. See magic shows, hear live music, and taste seasonal treats like campfire s'mores and warm apple cider.
Yahoo Farm Haunted Treasure Forest Hayride & Cosmic Corn Maze in Jasper
Saturday nights in October 2025: Take a hayride and navigate the corn maze after dark with glow bracelets and flashlights.
Haunted Seas at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta
Oct. 3 - Nov. 2, 2025: Enjoy themed dolphin and sea lion presentations, eerie décor, pirate tales and hidden treasures, a spine-tingling Haunted Jungle Cruise, and more. On weekends, trick-or-treat through the Georgia Aquarium with surprises at every turn.
Macon Witches Float in Macon
Oct. 5, 2025, float departure at 3:30 p.m.: Wear costumes and decorate your flotation devices to join this fun event on the Ocmulgee River in Macon. A guest judge will select a winner for Best Dressed to win a $100 gift card presented by Visit Macon. Bring a feminine product donation for Macon Periods Easier the day of the event, and your name will be entered to win spell-binding prizes like a free paddle excursion from Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions.
The Ringgold Haunted Depot in Ringgold
Oct. 17-18, 24-25 & 31, 2025: 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 at the Zoo in Atlanta
Oct. 18-19 & 25-26, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Dress in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating at Zoo Atlanta, photo opportunities, themed entertainment and activities, costumed characters, and more.
Boo Fest in Lawrenceville
Oct. 24, 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.
Swamptacular at Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross
Oct. 24-26, 30-31 & Nov. 1-2, 2025: Wander through candy zones for trick-or-treating, enjoy local food trucks, and brace yourself for the thrills of Haunted Island. Climb aboard the Ghost Train Ride for a chilling journey through the darkened swamp, and enjoy seasonal activities, games, and surprises around every corner.
Haunted Evenings at Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston
Oct. 24-25 & Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2025, 4-10 p.m.: Enjoy a hayride, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick-or-treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and more.
Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell
Oct. 24-25, 2025, 6-10 p.m. & Oct. 26, 5-9 p.m.: Experience the mystery of a guided night hike or a haunted quest during the 40th Annual Halloween Hikes. Take part in world music, crafts, campfire, and festival fun. It’s the perfect non-scary alternative to traditional Halloween events for all ages. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Lil’ Witches & Warlocks Magical Moonlight Walk in Conyers
Oct. 25, 2025, 6-8 p.m.: Wear costumes and bring flashlights to Big Creek Haynes Nature Center for a 1.7-mile walk through the forest led by a master gardener. Hear tales of the forest’s ecological history and spine-tingling secrets of the creatures that climb and claw to the treetops.
Fox City Witches Walk in Forsyth
Oct. 25, 2025, 6 p.m.: Dress in your finest witchy attire and walk for a great cause.
Monster Mash at Game Changer at Lanier Islands in Buford
Oct. 25, 2025, 5-9 p.m.: Join this free Halloween party for all ages at Game Changer at Lanier Islands. Enjoy truck-or-treating, tasty bites, games, music, and a costume contest with awesome prizes.
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle in Athens
Oct. 25, 2025, 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.
Howl-oween in Cumming
Oct. 25, 2025, 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.
Movies Alfresco featuring “Beetlejuice” in Cumming
Oct. 25, 2025, 8 p.m.: Bring lawn chairs and blankets for this outdoor movie that is sure to put a spell on you. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Dinner & a Boo-vie in Suwanee
Oct. 25, 2025, 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
2025 date TBA: Visit this free event at Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park for trick-or-treat candy stations, face painting, music, food trucks, and more.
Trick or Treat at Avalon in Alpharetta
2025 date TBA: Enjoy a fang-tastic Halloween celebration for kids of all ages during Avalon’s trick-or-treating event. Collect candy from participating retailers for a chance to win a family fun prize package.
Halloween PathParade & Carnival in Braselton
Oct. 25, 2025: 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
Oct. 25, 2025, 5-7 p.m.: Bring your entry and a candle/light to the pavilion by the Trading Post for a chance to win prizes.
Trick or Treat at the Callaway Home at Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange
Oct. 31, 2025: 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.
Tricks, Treats, and Tricorns at Fort King George State Historic Site in Darien
Oct. 31, 2025, 5-7 p.m.: Join the annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating inside the fort's walls.
Spooky Skele-bration in Olde Town Conyers
Oct. 31, 2025, 5:30-9:30 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!
Louder Together: Breaking the Silence Halloween Bash in Dalton
Nov. 1, 2025, 2-10 p.m.: Expect live music, local talent, food trucks, art vendors, kids' activities, and a dash of spooky fun at this free event for all ages. Costumes are welcome! Prizes will be awarded for the most creative outfits.
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.
Strange LaGrange Walking Tours in LaGrange
Fridays, Sept. 5 - Nov. 21, 2025: Join the entertaining spirit guide and docent Lewis Powell, who guides fellow ghost hunters on a tour through historic downtown, the LaGrange Art Museum, City Hall, and more. Learn about history and get in the spooky spirit with this family-friendly event!
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell
Sept. 13 - Nov. 2, 2025: Experience the thrill rides at Six Flags Over Georgia along with special Halloween frights at night.
Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain
Select dates Sept. 19 - Nov. 8, 2025: Intended for teens and adults, 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.
Scream Zone at Buford Corn Maze in Buford
2025 dates TBA: Immerse yourself in a vampire-themed 3-D experience complete with special 3-D glasses. Your mission: escape the ravenous resident vampires and navigate the chaos of captives trapped alongside you. The Haunted Forest is appropriate for ages 10+. Younger children may enter with a guardian.
Dark Rows Haunted Corn Trail at Uncle Shuck’s in Dawsonville
Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 3-31 & Nov. 1, 2025: 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
Oct. 4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 30-31 & Nov. 1, 2025: 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, Oct. 4 - Nov. 8, 2025: 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. 7-8, explore the forest with the lights out (not recommended for children under 16).
Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek State Park in Rutledge
Oct. 25, 2025, 1:30-9:30 p.m.: 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
Oct. 18 & 31, 2025: 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.
Haunted Forest in Statesboro
Oct. 23-25 & Oct. 29-31, 2025: Experience this local Halloween tradition at the Statesboro Kiwanis Fairgrounds, which raises money for the Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch County. Not intended for young children.
Halloween events for adults only, no kids allowed
These spirited Halloween events are made for mature audiences.
Brews and Boos Haunted Pub Crawl in Lawrenceville
Sept. 26-Nov. 1, 2025: Ages 21+, enjoy tall tales with no holds barred and bawdy songs performed in some of the finest establishments in Lawrenceville, accompanied by a frosty cold libation.
Trick or Drink at Avalon in Alpharetta
2025 dates TBA: Don your most frightening frocks and stop by Avalon for a fa-boo-lous celebration filled with adult-only supernatural moonlit fun, including specialty cocktails and a live DJ.
Sips Under the Sea Halloween Party at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta
Oct. 31, 2025: Join this spooky edition of Sips Under the Sea, an 18+ event that includes signature cocktails and mocktails, live DJ, and terrifying décor throughout the aquarium.
Hallo-Wine Celebration at Paradise Hills Resort and Winery in Blairsville
Oct. 31, 2025, 12-6 p.m.: Wear costumes and enjoy free wine tastings along with live music.
3 Nights of Halloween Tours with Shannon Scott in Savannah
Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2025, 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).
