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Halloween Weekend 2023 in Atlanta: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

Enjoy trick-or-treating, a parade, and more during Zoo Atlanta's Boo at the Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo
Enjoy trick-or-treating, a parade, and more during Zoo Atlanta's Boo at the Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo
10/25/23 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Halloween weekend? Here are some Halloween events and activities to add to your list.

Families celebrate all-things monsters, candy, and fall with special Halloween weekend events in Atlanta! Go wild at Boo at the Zoo; score a candy touchdown at Haunted Hall of Fame at the College Football Hall of Fame; and entertain the fam at the Center for Puppetry Arts' Monster Mash. Atlanta also offers lots of easy (and free) ways to trick-or-treat before Halloween night this weekend—collect candy at the Lawrenceville BooFest on Friday; then visit Trick-or-Treat at Avalon and Halloween at Halcyon both in Alpharetta on Saturday. 

Let our Atlanta Halloween Guide be your go-to for spooktacular ideas like Halloween party snacks, last-minute Halloween costume ideas, and the scoop on the Best Atlanta Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat. From all of us at Mommy Poppins, have a fun and not-too-scary Halloween! 

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Bounce and eat sweets (preferably not at the same time) during Halloween weekend at Avalon. Photo courtesy of Avalon
Bounce and eat sweets (preferably not at the same time) during Halloween weekend at Avalon. Photo courtesy of Avalon

Things To Do This Halloween Weekend in Atlanta

Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell - Final weekend! Through Sunday, October 29, 2023
Kids Boo Fest includes all the fun of Fright Fest but without the scary stuff. During daytime hours on weekends in September and October, families head to Six Flags Over Georgia for family-friendly rides, cute Halloween surprises, and Trick or Treat Town.  READ MORE

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell - Final weekend! Through Sunday, October 29, 2023
Things that go bump in the night have amassed at Six Flags Over Georgia. Every weekend in September and October, the theme park turns into a devilish attraction at night.  READ MORE

Oktoberfest in Helen

Helen - Final weekend! Through Sunday, October 29, 2023
Head north about 1.5 hours to join the German celebration in Helen for its 53rd year. Visitors embrace all things Bavarian from food to beverages to music and dancing. Kids enjoy the festivities too with their own dance floor (and the always kid-favorite chicken dance).  Learn more about Helen, GA by reading our review of this quaint Bavarian town! READ MORE

Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival

Stone Mountain - Final weekend! Through Sunday, October 29, 2023
The Pumpkin Festival takes place Friday-Sunday until October 29. Ticket holders enjoy family-friendly park attractions and not-so-spooky Halloween-themed entertainment throughout the day. At night the whole park glows and visitors enjoy a pumpkin-themed laser show (additional cost).  Learn more about Stone Mountain Park by reading our guide of this awesome Atlanta attraction. READ MORE

Spooky Slime at Sloomoo

Buckhead - Final weekend! Through Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Kiddos come to Sloomoo for seasonal-slime making like  "Bubble, Bubble Toil & Trouble," "Pumpkin Guts," "Costume Party" and "Candy Corn Fluff."  READ MORE

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours

Atlanta - Through Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Legendary Oakland Cemetery brings in the spooky season with its annual Capturing the Spirit tours, "designed to enlighten rather than frighten." READ MORE

Lawrenceville BooFest

Lawrenceville - Friday, October 27, 2023
Bring the kids to the City of Lawrenceville's BooFest for candy, fun, and spooky scares. Kids will walk BooFest Treat Trail, where local businesses and organizations decorate booths to pass out candy, in a safe way. READ MORE

Howl on the Green

Duluth - Friday, October 27, 2023
Families kick off Halloween weekend with this Duluth tradition on the city's Town Green. Visitors can expect food, treats and live entertainment. The event is fun for the whole family, even the furry ones.  READ MORE

Chattahoochee Nature Center Halloween Hikes

Roswell - October 27 - 29, 2023
Enjoy three special nights of not-so-scary guided Halloween hikes. Ticket holders are guided through the forest to meet woodland creatures and hear how they live. Expect an evening filled with world music, crafts, campfires, and more. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treating at Avalon

Alpharetta - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Families visit the concierge at Avalon to grab a map for this free scavenger hunt. Then they take off to participating retailers to snag treats.  READ MORE

Monster Mash at the Center for Puppetry Arts

Midtown - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Monster Mash is back at the Center for Puppetry Arts! Kids enjoy trick-or-treating, a Halloween dance party, and storytime while making puppets and meeting puppeteers. Wear costumes for photo ops!    READ MORE

Halloween at Halcyon

Alpharetta - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Trick-or-treaters get an early start on Halloween while helping a good cause. All of the ticket sales from this event go to Bald Ridge Lodge, a safe haven for at-risk boys. Families MUST register and purchase tickets in advance for either the 11:00am or 1:00 pm time slots.  READ MORE

Boo Bash at The Avenue East Cobb

Marietta - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Candy lovers head to The Avenue East Cobb the Saturday before Halloween for trick-or-treating, a costume party, face painting, a balloon artist and more.  READ MORE

Spooktacular Mini Golf & Trick-or-Treat

Roswell - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Aurora Cineplex hosts a family-friendly, trick-or treat event with not-so-scary costumed characters giving out candy and prizes. Kids enjoy Halloween-themed decor and photo ops with giant pumpkins, friendly ghosts, goblins and more. The event also features BOGO mini golf.   READ MORE

Monster Mash at Fernbank

Druid Hills - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Explore various Halloween-themed tables at Fernbank Museum plus crafts, games and activities.  READ MORE

The Learning Groove and Pete the Cat with Mr. Michael

Roswell - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Children and parents sing, dance, shake, laugh, wiggle and learn together as Mr. Michael gets silly with his guitar. Mr. Michael, music producer of the Pete the Cat Stories & Songs and co-founder of The Learning Groove with author Eric Litwin, shares his music and storytelling inspiration for a fun, interactive show.  READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Costumed kids hit the Children's Museum at night for this annual event which is happening twice this year! Guests play, dance to music from a live DJ, and of course, score lots of candy.  READ MORE

Boo at the Zoo

Grant Park - October 28 & 29, 2023
Zoo Atlanta hosts Boo at the Zoo for two weekends in October. Kids come dressed in costumes for a not-so-scary Halloween festival during the day. Families enjoy games, dancing and get to trick-or-treat all while seeing animals.  READ MORE

Haunted Hall of Fame at the College Football Hall of Fame

Downtown - October 28 & 29, 2023
Let your kids 12 and under go trick-or-treating (and get free admission!) when they dress up in costume at Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. READ MORE

The Great Trick-or-Treat at Atlanta History Center

Buckhead - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Dress up in Halloween costumes and head to the Atlanta History Center for trick-or-treating in the Goizueta Gardens. Families enjoy activities like face painting, a balloon artist, and other Halloween entertainment.  At 1:30pm, Atlanta History Center members and their guests can watch a movie and purchase snacks in the Woodruff Auditorium. READ MORE

Haints and Saints/Day of the Dead Parade

Decatur - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Decatur’s popular Halloween-themed parade, Haints and Saints, is back with a Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) twist. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to put on their best, weirdest, cutest or most beautiful costumes.  READ MORE

The Point's Pumpkin Painting Party

Druid Hills - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Get ready to decorate something really ghoulish! Join The Point Sunday, October 29th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM on The Lawn to paint a mini pumpkin to take home.   READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat at Ponce City Market

Old Fourth Ward - Monday, October 30, 2023
Children of all ages trick-or-treat at Ponce City Market's food hall on Monday, October 30. During the free event, restaurants and shops will be handing out over 1,000 pounds of candy to kids in costume!   READ MORE

Scream on the Green at Buckhead Village

Buckhead - Final night! Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Families enjoy Halloween-themed movies all October long at Fetch Dog Park at Buckhead Village. Every Tuesday at 7 pm, Fetch shows films while guests cozy up with their furry friends and a blanket.  READ MORE

Spooky Storytime at CAMP

Dunwoody - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Kids and parents head to the CAMPtheatre for a fun, Halloween-themed storytime. CAMP Counselors flip through books and encourage both kids and grown-ups to join in and help bring each book to life. CAMP Counselors lead families in games and music that correspond with the book. Each storytime sesh ends with a dance party fully-equipped with a parachute and bubbles. There will even be some tricks and treats. READ MORE

Dawsonville Trunk-or-Treat

Dawsonville - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Families love this annual trunk-or-treat event because it takes place on Halloween, giving kids a safe place to trick-or-treat and have fun. The free event includes carnival games, a bounce house, and hayrides. READ MORE

Munchkin Masquerade

Newnan - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The littlest Halloween fans get to trick-or-treat early in downtown Newnan! READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival at Cobb Vineyard Church

Kennesaw - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Families can trunk-or-treat at Cobb Vineyard Church on Halloween evening. In addition to visiting decorated cars with candy, kids can enjoy bounce houses, games, and prizes.  READ MORE

Halloween Trail of Tricks and Treats

Woodstock - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Costumed kids get to trick-or-treat on a Woodstock trail during Halloween night. Along the way, children will not only snag candy but also enjoy music, games, and crafts.  READ MORE
Virginia-Highland is a great spot to visit, especially during Halloween for the spooky candy crawl. Photo courtesy of Virginia Highland District
Virginia-Highland is a great spot to visit, especially during Halloween for the spooky candy crawl. Photo courtesy of Virginia Highland District

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Places featured in this article:

Area 51: Aurora Cineplex & The Fringe Miniature Golf
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve