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HAUNTED UNDERGROUND ATLANTA

Things to do in Atlanta for Halloween. TLANTA… MEET US UNDERGROUND AFTER DARK. 🩸 This October, something wicked takes over Downtown.Step inside HAUNTED UNDERGROUND — a 21+ Halloween experience filled with haunted spaces, multiple bars, wicked cocktails, live DJs, dancing, and plenty of things that go bump in the night. OCT 1 – NOV 1THURSDAY – SUNDAY21+ ONLY Dress scary. Dress sexy. Dress strange.Just don’t come alone. 👀 Follow @hauntedundergroundatl + @undergroundatlanta for private parties & exclusive event announcements.

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The Toy Factory Atlanta

Pullman Yards 225 Rogers Street Northeast, Atlanta, 30317

Step into a secret toy factory in Atlanta! Created by internationally acclaimed creative studio Dirty Monitor, the team behind groundbreaking experiences including Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and Monet: The Immersive Experience

Stone Mountain Park’sPumpkin Festival

Play by Day and Glow by Night as you enjoy one of Atlanta’s best Fall activities. Experience family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring favorite classic storybook characters!

Scarecrows inthe Garden

Atlanta’s favorite fall tradition returns with colorful community creations by local schools, families, artists, businesses and nonprofits. In celebration of the Garden’s 50th Anniversary, we’re going even bigger this year with a new, invitation-only category: Supersized Scarecrows. These larger-than-life scarecrows will take over the new Great Lawn Garden, reaching heights up to 12’ tall. Entries compete for prizes, including Golden Tickets – a year of Garden events – Family-level memberships, curated gift baskets from the Garden Gift Shop and more. Entries will also compete for the Visitor’s Choice Award! During your visit, scan the QR code in the Hardin Visitor Center to vote for your favorite scarecrow. Voters with valid email addresses will be entered for a chance to win a Family-level membership! Winners will be announced via the Garden’s social media and in person at the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival. 

Wicked Hideaway:Halloween Pop-Up Bar

Returning October 1st, step into the spellbinding world of Wicked Hideaway, AltaToro’s festive Halloween pop-up! our heated and covered patio will be transformed into a dazzling halloween haven—complete with ghoulishly fun décor, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, twinkling lights, and spooktacular photo ops that capture the magic of the season, plus enjoy fire shows every Friday & Saturday night. ​Guests can enjoy our full Latin-inspired tapas menus, along with exclusive Halloween-themed cocktails and sinfully sweet seasonal desserts. Wicked Hideaway will be open for dinner, and weekend brunch, making it the perfect spot to celebrate the season any time of day.​

SPOOKEASY : Halloween Cocktail Bar

Experience Halloween at the Spookeasy, a Halloween themed cocktail lounge, at Chattahoochee Food Works Experience Halloween at the Spookeasy, a Halloween-themed cocktail lounge located on the patio at Chattahoochee Food Works. Spookeasy will serve bespoke spooky cocktails all month long.SPOOKEASY HOURSThursday 5PM - 10PMFriday 5PM - 11PMSaturday 12PM - 11PMSunday 12PM - 10PMMonday - Wednesday for Private Parties Only Kitchen closes at 8:45pm on Thursday & Sunday, 9:45pm on Friday & Saturday

Fright Fest at Six Flags

Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS® When: Select Nights, September 12 - November 1, 2026 Where: 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168 What to expect: With pulse-pounding scares, innovative thrills, and scintillating shows, Six Flags Over Georgia leaves no tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled, and no fear untouched. Cost: Scare zones, live shows, and rides included with park admission; food, drink, haunted mazes and merchandise require separate purchase.

Haunted Underground:A Haunted Bar Experience

Atlanta, are you ready? Join us for a one of a kind Halloween Experience. 21+ to enter. Thursday through Sunday, at Underground Atlanta. ATLANTA… SOMETHING IS STIRRING BENEATH THE CITY. 💀 This October, descend into HAUNTED UNDERGROUND — a fully immersive, 21+ Halloween bar experience lurking beneath the streets of Downtown Atlanta. 🍸 Sinister cocktails💀 Hauntingly immersive spaces🎧 Live DJs👻 Multiple bars🔥 Dancing after dark🕸️ One seriously wicked atmosphere From October 2 – November 1, Thursday through Sunday, the Underground transforms into a twisted Halloween playground where the drinks are devilishly good, the music keeps you moving, and things get a little more unhinged after dark. Come in costume. Come dressed to kill. Or just come ready to get haunted. Follow @hauntedundergroundatl + @undergroundatlanta for private parties, special events & more.

UNO Tournament Atlanta [free]

UNO Tournament Atlanta [free]

Hosted by Meka | @miss_mekad on Instagram ​ ​Grab a seat and bring your best "draw four" energy. Twisted Tuesday is a free UNO tournament hitting Barrel Proof on Tuesday, September 15th from 6 to 9:30PM, with the tournament kicking off at 7:30PM, so arrive early to grab a drink (Happy Hour specials available), mingle, and lock in your spot at the table. Up to 32 players, quick bracket style rounds, and a fresh champion crowned by the end of the night. Winner walks away with a Barrel Proof gift card. Free to play, first come first served, come for the UNO, stay for the networking. ​**two hour parking validation available** ​​Game Day Itinerary ​Video from last week’s tournament - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdbkAELukAP/?stkn=MWNmNnE5bmcxZ3F2dA==