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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!

  • 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.

  • 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.​

  • 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.

  • Boo at the Zoo Atlanta

    Boo at the Zoo Atlanta

    Things to do in Atlanta. Halloween in Atlanta 2026. Boo at the Zoo is Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festival! Wake the Komodo dragon, gila monster and hooded vultures! Boo at the Zoo is FREE for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; FREE with general admission.  During the last three weekends of October from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., enjoy trick or treating, plenty of photo opportunities, themed entertainment and activities, costumed characters, and so much more. Costumes are welcome; please take a moment to read over our rules.  Boo at the Zoo is about creating special memories with the family, not necessarily to bring home the biggest haul of candy. Come for the candy but stay for the fun! This event is rain-or-shine; however, some activities may be delayed or canceled due to rain.  NEW FOR 2026: We’re expanding to a fifth day of Boo at the Zoo this year, and guess what? We’ll be hosting Boo at the Zoo on Halloween!

  • Rum Punch Brunch: Eat. Sip. Chill.

    Things to do in Atlanta. The Brunch Everyone is Talking About in Atlanta! The Best Rum Punch, Global Sounds, and Food Trucks. Returning for a historic 10th Season. Season X Begins — 10 Years of Culture. One Sunday at a Time. Rum Punch Brunch returns March 15th at Believe Music Hall. Every Sunday. For nearly a decade, Rum Punch Brunch has defined Caribbean culture in Atlanta. Now we enter Season X a celebration of ten years of music, movement, and unforgettable Sundays. This isn’t just brunch. It’s a cultural institution. From the moment you step inside Believe Music Hall, you enter a multi-level world of sound, flavor, and pure vibes.

  • Halloween Afternoon Tea

    Things to do for Halloween in Atlanta. Now open for bookings, the hotel’s annual Halloween Afternoon Tea offers a festive twist on the St. Regis tradition. Guests can join in Astor Court for a hauntingly beautiful afternoon of seasonal sweets, decadent savories, fine teas and champagne, with artful presentations inspired by the magic and mystery of Halloween. At $95 per person, the experience is now available to book for Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 via OpenTable HERE.

  • 9 MILE STATION IGLOOS

    Full service dining for dinner or brunch. 9 Mile Station igloos require a flat rental fee and can seat up to six guests, and are now all-ages at all time slots! Igloo reservations include general admission to The Roof, 2 hours reserved in one of our heated, decorated igloos, a dedicated server, and access to the entire 9 Mile Station menu. A $25 Food and Beverage minimum per person. Add on Ice Skate Rentals for only $5! Igloos are all ages (no age restrictions) and all food and bevearges are sold separately. All Skyline Park games ,rides and mini golf are sold separately.

  • The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits”

    When it comes to street art, Banksy stands unmatched as the world’s most famous and enigmatic artist. The Art of Banksy: "Without Limits" brings over 200 of his iconic works to Atlanta, featuring certified originals and authentic stencil reproductions alongside photographs, sculptures, murals, and the immersive Infinity Room.

  • Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – Atlanta

    Don’t miss Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, the ultimate real-life immersive adventure coming to Atlanta. Battle mobs and collect resources in a daring quest to save the villagers. Experience Minecraft in a whole new way—get your tickets today! Highlights🦸 Those who complete the quest will receive a rare, limited-edition Minecraft: Bedrock Edition in-game cape!⛏️ Practice your Minecrafting skills with a handheld Orb – chop down trees, collect resources, and fight mobs!📽️ Explore eight Minecraft rooms - gather resources for your quest in these interactive biomes💎 Mine for precious gems or fight spiders, creepers, and skeletons on your quest to save the villagers from the zombie attack💫 Use your Orb of Interaction and Minecraft knowledge to build your way through the escape portal👕 Buy merch and hang out with fellow Minecrafters at the Trading Post Special EventsCheck out these special events:🌟 Adult Nights - Second Thursday of each month starting December 10, 7 – 9 p.m.

  • Dave Chappelle Karmageddon

    State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Drive Atlanta, GA 30303

    Dave Chappelle will be performing live at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Things to do in Atlanta Atlanta date ideas