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Halloween Haunts
from DISCOVER ATLANTA NOW
by Atlanta CVB
HALLOWEEN IN ATLANTA: THE BIG BOO
Atlanta’s scariest haunts are just dying to welcome you, as are many family-friendly festivals and activities. Check out our list of Atlanta Halloween activities and plan your spookiest day this season.
BY LIESL MERKEL
Encounter ghostly visitors in the shadows, deep in the vistas and waiting in plain sight as you explore the outdoors in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. Sept. 17-Nov. 6 Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org
Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment during the day. Then, glow by night with not-so-spooky fun and a parade. Sept. 17-Oct. 30 Stone Mountain Park www.stonemountainpark.com
Fright Fest
During the day, find family-friendly frights throughout the park, but as the night creeps in, beware of much scarier sights. Sept. 17-Oct. 31 Six Flags Over Georgia www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
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Two new haunts will terrorize guests with Hollywood-quality special effects, cutting-edge theatrics, elaborate sets and terrifying monsters lurking in the shadows. Sept. 23-Nov. 12 Netherworld Haunted House www.fearworld.com
Ghost Train
Find the annual Ghost Train in the nearby town of Villa Rica, WednesdaySaturday, with Family Time at 6 p.m. and Scare Time at 8 p.m. Sept. 29-Oct. 29 Pine Mountain Gold Museum www.facebook.com/ PineMountainGoldMuseum
Awesome Autumn
Come for Scarecrows in the Garden, where decorated scarecrows line the garden paths. Fest-of-Ale happens Tuesdays-Sundays with specialty ales and music. Goblins in the Garden will be held Oct. 23. The month of October Atlanta Botanical Garden www.atlantabg.org
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AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD EXHIBIT Oct. 8, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023
Presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota and the California Science Center with support from NASA. Local presentation made possible by Genuine Parts Company, Delta Air Lines, Novelis and Romanoff Renovations.
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Woodland Spirits haunt the grounds at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Halloween Spooktacular
The orchestra, dressed in outrageous costumes, plays music for superheroes, villains, ghosts and goblins during this afternoon of family entertainment. Oct. 16 Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
These popular nighttime tours of the historic cemetery will feature costumed docents leading tours through the beautifully lit Victorian gardens. Oct. 20-30 Oakland Cemetery www.oaklandcemetery.com
Boo at the Zoo
Join the animals for Halloween activities throughout the zoo, sweet treats, decorations and more to celebrate the season. Oct. 22-23, 29-30 Zoo Atlanta www.zooatlanta.org
Dia de Muertos
While not Halloween, this holiday of joyful celebration is commemorated annually at Atlanta History Center with traditional Mexican dancing, food and entertainment. Oct. 31 Atlanta History Center www.atlantahistorycenter.com
For a complete list of Halloween events, please scan this QR code.
