ATLANTA — Here is a look at some of the upcoming events in the Atlanta area.
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Now-Nov. 1
Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must-see” (The Washington Post), the Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.
Oct. 30
Dress up for a night of fantasy and mischief for Midtown Halloween Block Party.
Oct. 31
Step into a haunted world filled with eerie decor, live DJs, roaming performers and stilt walkers, mysterious fortune tellers, haunting photo moments, spooky surprises, wicked themed cocktails, and costume contests with killer prizes. This is a Halloween party you don’t want to miss!
Enjoy free admission to 10+ Virginia Highland establishments (no cover charges), complimentary shots, exclusive food & drink specials, food trucks, DJ’s & live music. $500 Costume Contest!
Join 2000+ on a wild & crazy Halloween-themed bar crawl on Saturday, October 31st!
Halloween Party at Roaring Social Alpharetta
This Halloween, step into a night of mystery, music, and mayhem at Roaring Social Alpharetta. The night kicks off with live music from Band X from 8 PM–11 PM, followed by DJ Blaze from 11 PM- 2 AM, setting the stage for a Halloween celebration filled with dancing, drinks, and plenty of mischief. Sip on seasonal cocktail specials crafted just for the occasion, and come dressed to make an entrance.
Halloween Party at Roaring Social Decatur
This Halloween, step into a night of mystery, music, and mayhem at Roaring Social Decatur. Our underground social club will transform into a hauntingly unforgettable hideaway filled with eerie energy, themed cocktails, and thrilling entertainment.
Celebrate Halloween at Lingering Shade with fall cocktails, appetizers + a free doggie biscuit with a cocktail purchase!
Daily Chew Halloween Block Party
The Atlanta café is inviting the community to stop by for a festive morning of Halloween fun, with activities for all ages, local vendors and plenty of seasonal treats.
Howl-O-Ween Pup Parade & Beltline Crawl
Kick it off with a Pup Costume Parade from the Fourth Ward Skatepark to the Krog District at 11:30 am. Then take your dog trick-or-treating like they’re a kid from noon - 2pm along the Eastside Beltline at the Krog District! Show off your doggie’s costume, enjoy some Halloween fun, and maybe even take home a prize for best costume.
Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival takes over the Zoo for two full spooktacular weekends and Halloween this October! Enjoy trick-or-treating, fa-boo-lous photo ops, themed live entertainment, carnival games and activities, costumed characters, and more thrills around every corner.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1
The 2026 tour will feature renowned U.S. military demonstration teams including the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels, international military demonstration teams, along with aircraft demonstrations from various military branches and civilian aircraft piloted by some of the world’s best aviators.
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The wait is over! Netherworld Haunted House opens its milestone 30th Season of screams with two all-new haunted experiences, CURSE OF THE COLLECTOR and BEYOND OBLIVION: LEGACY OF EVIL.
For everyone who has ever loved a toy! Step behind the curtain and into the magical world of The Toy Factory Experience, a brand-new immersive experience making its global premiere at Pullman Yards! Created for the young and young at heart, The Toy Factory Experience transforms Atlanta’s historic industrial landmark into a world filled with playful characters, exciting adventures, interactive games, immersive environments, and plenty of surprises. Explore the secrets of the factory, let your imagination run wild and even build a toy of your own!
Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin 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!
Head to Acworth to celebrate Halloween.
After years in the shadows… the screams return. Trail of Terror is officially BACK for Fall 2026 — bigger, darker, and in an all-new location. Enjoy a full bar, excellent food, live music every night, and VIP booths available for purchase…only at the Buford Trail of Terror!
Now - Nov. 1
Dive into a sea of spook-tacular fun at Georgia Aquarium’s Haunted Seas! Get swept away in haunting legends, whimsical characters, and Halloween magic around every corner. From daily themed dolphin and sea lion presentations to a completely transformed atrium decked out in eerie décor, there’s frightful fun for the whole family. Come in costume and get ready for a hauntingly good time.
Beat The Bomb, the world’s first immersive social video game company features an all-new edition of Haunted Mission, its limited-time Halloween experience. This year’s Haunted Mission is entirely new, with five original Halloween games created exclusively for the experience and a Red Slime Bomb finale. Teams of two to six players will navigate through dark rooms, past ghosts, and around a graveyard’s worth of obstacles before facing The Bomb.
Atlanta’s favorite fall tradition returns with colorful community creations by local schools, families, artists, businesses and nonprofits. In celebration of the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s 50th Anniversary, they’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.
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