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Published September 24, 2024

From ghouls and ghosts to witches and pumpkins, Halloween in Atlanta is a wicked good time. While the kids may get dressed up to go trick-or-treating, there is plenty to do for adults looking to have a spooky time. Explore our grown-up guide to find your next spine-chilling night out.

Eat, Drink and Be Scary

Live! From The Crypt: Halloween Party Atlanta

This crypt-tastic world provides a haunting atmosphere with themed cocktails and a costume contest. Make sure you dress up as someone ready to dance because there will be a live DJ spinning ghastly grooves. This spooky party is happening on Oct. 26 with doors opening at 8 p.m. You must be 21 years or older to attend.

Where: 825 Battery Ave. SE

Haunted Seas at the Georgia Aquarium

Starting Oct. 4, your favorite exhibits at the Georgia Aquarium will have a spooky touch to them. Ocean Voyager will be filled with pirates sharing ghostly tales and hidden treasures. Find the Tropical Diver gallery transformed into a Mermaids’ Grotto. Then explore the River Scout’s Haunted Jungle Cruise with ghostly sights and sounds.

Where: 225 Baker St. NW

Sips Under the Sea: Halloween

This themed cocktail party at the Georgia Aquarium is the perfect 21+ event to get in the Halloween spirit. Sips Under the Seas is happening Oct. 25 from 7-10 p.m. and again on Halloween night from 7-10 p.m. Each event will have cocktails, dining options, a live DJ and access to the main galleries. This is a ticketed event.

Where: 225 Baker St. NW

Midtown Halloween Block Party

Secure the perfect costume for the Midtown Halloween Block Party happening on Oct. 25. A wristband gets you access to more than 35 establishments with no cover fee. There will also be complimentary shots, exclusive food and drink specials, and a $500 costume contest at Politan Row. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. Tickets are limited. Participating spots include McCray’s Tavern, The Nook, My Sister’s Room and more.

Where: 1197 Peachtree St. NE

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival andamp; Parade

This is a weekend full of events you won’t want to miss. The two-day event on Oct. 19-20 features live music, an art and vintage market, neighborhood ghost tours, a skate park, and food and drink vendors. There will be street performances by Beastly Buskers, three stages of non-stop live music and a monster sticker hunt. The parade is happening Sunday at 2 p.m. It is the biggest Halloween celebration in the Southeast. Our insider guide to the parade has everything you need to know before going.

Where: Intersection of Moreland and Euclid Avenues NE

Halloween on The ROOF

When the sun sets on The ROOF at Ponce City Market the night of Oct. 26, prepare for a spooky evening. Halloween on The ROOF will be a scene for a haunted carnival with sinister DJ beats, bone-chilling cocktails and even a costume contest. The event is happening Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 p.m. to midnight for adults 21 and up. Get your tickets now.

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Grab a Drink at Azotea Cantina

If you find yourself in Atlantic Station, stop by Azotea Cantina to taste their La Catrina. The name stands for a Mexican symbol for the Day of the Dead. The drink consists of egg whites, triple sec, agave, lime juice, hibiscus syrup and Campo Bravo Tequila Reposado.

Where: 245 18th St NW

Tacos andamp; Tequilas? Yes Please!

Get the squad out of the group chat and out to Tacos andamp; Tequilas for their La Llorona. The Spanish phrase translates to mean “The Weeping Woman.” The story goes that a venegeful spirit haunts bodies of water and wails for her deceased children. The drink has agave, lime juice, triple sec, blackberry pure and 400 Conejos.

Where: 650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE and 4279 Roswell Rd NE #103

Fernbank After Dark

It’s Fernbank…after hours. Fernbank After Dark happens every second Friday of each month. In October, it turns spooky with Fernbank After Dark: Potions and Poisons. You’ll discover the history and science behind the mysterious brews and elixirs. Get your tickets now for the event happening Oct. 11 from 7-11 p.m.

Where: 767 Clifton Road NE

Keep Calm and Spook On

NETHERWORLD Haunted House

Ready for a fright? Grab your friends to check out one of the scariest haunted houses in the Southeast. Experience WAKE THE DEAD with vampires, wraiths and the restless dead battling apocalyptic warriors. Or see Mr. Grendel’s Birthday Party of Horrors with ancient medieval monsters disguised as jesters and clowns invading the secret government base. No matter what, this haunted house will get your heart racing. It will be open the following dates:

Sept. 20, 21, 27, 28

Oct. 3-6, 9-14, 16-20, 22-31

Nov. 1-3, 8-9

Where: 1313 Netherworld Way in Stone Mountain

Folklore Haunted House

The spookier the haunted house, the better? Then make your way to the suburbs for Folklore Haunted House. The Winters Estate will have you face-to-face with the unimaginable horrors that have occurred in the home. Try not to scream at the Maze of Madness with monsters and madmen that change daily. No matter when you go, there will always be a new fright lurking.

Where: 5389 North Main St., Acworth

Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest

This year marks 30 years of Fright Fest. Happening Sept. 14-Nov. 3, there will be 15 haunted attractions to explore. Guests can get immersed inside Jigsaw’s twisted mind through the SAW maze. Stranger Things superfans can find the perfect haunting experience, too. Other experiences include Camp Slasher, Crimson Vein and Promenade Theater. There will be a sensory deprivation maze immersing guests in total darkness.

Where: 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Cemetery

The tradition of Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Cemetery continues for the 18th year. There will be a new route this year with tour guides sharing the captivating tales of the cemetery’s notable residents. There will be live music at the start of the tour, craft beer and cocktails to enjoy.

Oct. 17-20′ Oct. 24-27

Oct. 23 — VIP Night

Where: 248 Oakland Ave. SE

Little Five Points Ghost Tour

We know Little 5 Points is one of the best spots to hang out for a drink or to explore a thrift store, but did you know about the restless spirits that haunt the streets? Little 5 Points Ghost Tours show off the creatures lurking in the afterlife. The tours can sell out fast so make sure to get your tickets in advance.