Frightful Fun

By Collin Kelley

Netherworld

The classic haunted house is open all month long at 6624 Dawson Boulevard in Norcross. Named one of the scariest haunted houses in the world year after year, it’s worth the trip outside the perimeter to have the pants scared off you. Find out more at fearworld.com.

Chambers of Horror

With The Masquerade leaving North Avenue to make way for a mixed-use development, this will be the last year to have the bejeezus scared out of you inside the historic mill. This adult only haunted house runs Oct. 1 to Nov. 2 and the storyline visitors will enter is all about weaponized zombies, secrete government plots and lots of blood. Tickets are available at the door or online ranging in price from $22 for general admission to $60 for VIP. For more, visit chambersofhorroratl.com.

Candler Park Fall Fest

The annual festival returns Oct. 3-4 from noon to 9 p.m. each day. A 5K, live music, more than 100 artists booths, kid zone and Tour of Homes are all part of the weekend. For more, visit fallfest. candlerpark.org.

LakeFest in Pine Lake

DeKalb County’s smallest city will host two days of art, music, food and family fun on the shores of beautiful Pine Lake on Oct. 3-4. Now in its 15th year, the festival showcases handmade art and crafts by 45 local and regional artist vendors, live music, a kids’ carnival, chalk art and sand sculpture contests, a poetry reading, pet show and parade. Admission and parking are free.

Halloween and fall festivals around Intown

A full listing of events is available at pinelakefest.com.

Oakland Cemetery

On Oct. 4 the 36th annual Sunday in the Park Victorian street festival brings Oakland Cemetery’s past to the present. From noon to 6 p.m., explore the cemetery’s splendor with living history demonstrations, guided walking tours, a Victorian costume contest, live music and dance performances, children’s area, food trucks, beer tents and much more. Attendees are also invited to participate in the Victorian costume contest and photography contest, or explore inside some of Oakland’s grand mausoleums, which are only opened once a year during Sunday in the Park.

Tickets to this daylong celebration are $7 and children under 3 years old are free. Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours will span two weekends on Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 29-31. Experience the cemetery after dark on guided walking tours.

Tickets range from $13 to $25 and are available in advance at TicketAlternative. com. Visit oaklandcemetery.com for more details.

Scarecrows in the Garden

The Atlanta Botanical Garden goes all in for Halloween with its annual display of 100 scarecrows from Oct. 8-31. Kids are invited to dress up in their best costumes for Goblins in the Garden on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which will feature crafts, storytelling, pony rides and train rides.

Fest-of-Ale happens every Thursday in October from 5 to 10 p.m. with seasonal brews and live music. Local chefs will square off on Oct. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. for the Great Pumpkin Carving Contest. For details on all the Halloween and fall events, visit atlantabg.org.

Pace Academy Fall Fair

The 52nd edition of the Fall Fair (this year’s theme is A Sweet Day & Knight) will be held Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attractions will include dozens inflatables, rides, a haunted house, food and a street fair featuring artists and vendors offering items ranging from unique jewelry, toys and children’s accessories to gourmet specialty foods. For more information, visit paceacademy.org.

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade

The 15th annual tradition will see thousands congregate in L5P on Oct. 17 to enjoy the artists market, food, drinks, live entertainment and one of the best Halloween parades the South has to offer. The parade begins at 4 p.m. Costumes are encouraged! For more information, visit l5phalloween.com.

Fall Festival on Ponce

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces will host the fifth annual Fall Festival on Ponce Oct. 17-18 at Olmsted Linear Park. There will be more than 125 displays of fine art and crafts, folk and “outsider art.” There will also be a children’s area, local gourmet food, beverages and a small stage for acoustic musical performances. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit festivalonponce.com for more information.

Krog Masquerade

The street party returns to the iconic Krog Street tunnel that connects the Old Fourth Ward and Cabbagetown on Oct. 17. There will be live entertainment, street performers, food and more during this “avant-garde European style masquerade ball.” Masks will be required for entry into the tunnel and attendees must be 21 or over. The festivities begin promptly at 8 p.m. and will end at 1 a.m. Tickets are $40-50 for general admission or $100 for VIP. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit krogmasquerade.com.

Atlanta Arts Festival

The 9th annual event returns to Piedmont Park on Oct. 24-25. There will be an artist’s market, art demonstrations, classes, food, live music and more. Admission is free. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit atlantaartsfestival.com.

Hocus Pocus

Jerusalem House will hold its 16th annual Halloween party, “Hocus Pocus,” Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to midnight at W Atlanta - Midtown. Each year, the event attracts hundreds of costumed guests and is the largest fundraiser for Atlanta’s oldest and largest provider of permanent supportive housing for homeless people with HIV/AIDS. General admission tickets are $75. For more information and tickets, visit jersusalemhouse.org/tickets.

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