Grown-Up Guide to Halloween in Atlanta

By Taylor Boser

Published September 21, 2026

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From ghouls and ghosts to witches and pumpkins, Halloween in Atlanta is a wicked good time. While the kids may get dressed up to go trick-or-treating, there is plenty to do for adults looking to have a spooky time. Explore our grown-up guide to find your next spine-chilling night out.

Eat, Drink and Be Scary

Midtown Halloween Block Party

Secure the perfect costume for the Midtown Halloween Block Party, Oct. 30. A wristband gets you access to more than 35 establishments with no cover fee. There will also be complimentary shots, exclusive food and drink specials, and a $500 costume contest at Politan Row. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. Tickets are limited. Participating businesses include McCray’s Tavern, The Nook, My Sister’s Room and more.

Where: 1197 Peachtree St. NE

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade

Halloween weekend in Little 5 Points is packed of events you won’t want to miss. The two-day event Oct. 17-18 features live music, an art and vintage market, wrestling, The Monster Sticker Hunt and plenty of spooky surprises.

Saturday night the Atlanta Circus Alliance will have a special Halloween performance. At the L5P Community Center from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday night, the Bat Cave Rave will have music, dancing and nightlife for attendees to enjoy.

The parade occurs Sunday at 1:00 p.m. This year’s theme is Cryptids, Creatures and Community Legends. Also, dress up your furry friends and enter Critters from the Crypt, the Little 5 Points Pet Costume Contest.

This is the biggest Halloween celebration in the Southeast.

Where: Intersection of Moreland and Euclid avenues NE

Amore e Amore

A Nightmare on Highland occurs at Amore e Amore. The restaurant features eerie décor around every corner, spine-tingling treats, specialty cocktails and sinfully delicious Italian fare.

There will be family-friendly celebrations on Oct. 24-25, with an adults-only event Halloween night on Oct. 31. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Where: 467 North Highland Ave.

Haunted Underground: A Haunted Bar Experience

This fully immersive experience will give you just the fright you’re looking for. With live DJs and sinister cocktails, come dressed in your finest costume and get ready to party. The pop-up is Fridays through Sundays in Oct. The final date to check it out is Sunday, Nov. 1.

The Wicked Pig

The Wicked Pig is popping up from the dead, this time in Midtown.

There will be Halloween-themed cocktails including the Red Blood Moon Margarita, Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini and Zombie Pig. Enjoy Halloween-inspired additions like the Spooky Coffin Dogs, Mummy Jalapeño Poppers, Bloody Good Queso and more.

The pop-up will be at Tin Lizzy’s open starting at 11 a.m. everyday.

Where: 77 12th Street NE

Wicked Hideaway: Halloween Pop-Up

AltaToro is hosting a Wicked Hideaway to get you in the spooky spirit. The heated, covered patio will have eerie décor, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, twinkling lights and spooktacular photo ops. The restaurant will serve themed-cocktails, along with a sinfully sweet seasonal dessert. There will be fire shows Friday and Saturday nights. The pop-up starts Oct. 1.

Explore Halloween pop-up bars throughout Atlanta for more spooky adventures.

Atlanta Beltline Halloween Night Bar Crawl

Crawl through more than six haunted houses on the Eastside Beltline Trail. The ticket includes spooky shots and cocktails, best dressed costume contest and more. Some of the participating spots are Eclipse di Luna, Northern China Eatery and CHIRINGA. It’s Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.

Keep Calm and Spook On

NETHERWORLD Haunted House

Ready for a fright? Grab your friends and visit one of the scariest haunted houses in the Southeast. To celebrate their 30th season of screams, experience a flight from their two haunts: CURSE OF THE COLLECTOR and BEYOND OBLIVION: LEGACY OF EVIL. Or Escape the NETHERWORLD with a series of exciting and challenging adventure games. No matter what, this haunted house will get your heart racing. It will be open the following dates:

Sept. 18, 19, 25, 26

Oct. 2-4, 6-12, 14-31

Nov. 1, 6, 7

Where: 1313 Netherworld Way in Stone Mountain

Folklore Haunted House

The spookier the haunted house, the better? Then make your way to the suburbs for Folklore Haunted House. The Winters Estate will have you face-to-face with the unimaginable horrors that have occurred in the home. And this year, they’re bringing something ancient, powerful and sinister for an even spookier experience. Try not to scream at the Maze of Madness with monsters and madmen that change daily. No matter when you go, there will be a new fright lurking.

The haunted house is open the following dates:

Sept. 26

Oct 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 22-25, 29-31

Nov. 1, 6, 7

Where: 5389 North Main St., Acworth

Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest

Fright Fest is bringing the spooky energy with a terrifying haunted maze, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live shows, along with specialty food and drink.

Check it out through Nov. 1.

Where: 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell

Haunted History Tours at Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre has a chilling past — one that you’ll want to hear about during the Haunted History Tours. For those who crave a deeper dive into the supernatural, book a Ghost Tour on select dates in October. Both tours share the same spine-tingling ghost tales that have made Fox tours legendary. However, Ghost Tours go one step further, offering exclusive areas not included on Haunted History routes, including the theater’s eerie sub-basement where countless legends (and spirits) reside. Expect shadowy figures in forgotten rooms, unexplained sounds and tales of performers and patrons who never truly left.

Haunted History Tours are available select dates in September. Ghost Tours are happening from Oct. 4-10.

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Cemetery

The tradition of Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Cemetery returns to Oakland Cemetery. Costumed storytellers will bring the tales of Oakland’s notable and notorious residents to life in living color. You’ll get to explore the mysterious beauty of the cemetery after dark and meet a few of the fascinating characters who made Atlanta the city it is today. There will be live music at the start of the tour, craft beer and cocktails to enjoy.

The event is Oct. 15-18 and 22-25.

Where: 248 Oakland Ave. SE

Little 5 Points Ghost Tours

We know Little 5 Points is one of the best spots to hang out for a drink or to explore a thrift store, but did you know about the restless spirits that haunt the streets? Little 5 Points Ghost Tours show off the creatures lurking in the afterlife. The tours can sell out fast so make sure to get your tickets in advance.

Visit our Halloween page for a complete list of events and check out our list of not-so-spooky things to do for Halloween with kids in Atlanta. Our Ultimate Guide to Atlanta’s best Halloween Experiences offers even more spooky and scary fun.

A Chicago transplant, Taylor loves exploring what makes Atlanta the place to be. Name a popular festival, food hall or brewery to check out and she will be there.