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Halloween Events Near Atlanta 2026

33 haunted houses, pumpkin patches, family events and festivals around Atlanta, GA, each checked against its own official site for 2026 dates. Scare levels and ages are our suggestions; always check the venue's own guidance.

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Haunted house

Folklore Haunted House

5389 N Main St, Acworth, GA
Suggested age Teens+

Two immersive haunted houses plus a games midway and horror-themed shop in downtown Acworth; sells out most nights.

  • two haunted houses
  • midway of mayhem
  • horror boutique
When
2026 ticket calendar: Sept 26-27, Oct 1-4, 9-11, 16-18, 22-25, 29-31, Nov 1, 6-7, 2026
Hours
Most nights 7:30pm–11:00pm, later on Fri/Sat
Price
General admission from $29.99; RIP fast pass +$17
Age note
Not recommended for children 12 & under
Haunted house

Four Scythes Haunted Attraction

235 Castleberry Rd (Horton Hall, Cumming Fairgrounds), Cumming, GA
Suggested age Teens+

Volunteer-run nonprofit haunted attraction at the Cumming Fairgrounds with three sets, including a slaughterhouse maze and a clown-themed carnival maze.

  • nonprofit haunt
  • clown maze
  • benefits local charities
When
Oct 8-18 (nightly during Cumming Country Fair & Festival), plus Oct 23-24 & 30-31, 2026
Price
Around $25 per person; +$10 fairgrounds gate fee during fair dates
Age note
Not recommended for children under 12
Haunted house

NETHERWORLD Haunted House

1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, GA
Suggested age Adults Only

Nationally ranked Halloween haunt marking its 30th season, with two indoor/outdoor haunted houses: Curse of the Collector and Beyond Oblivion.

  • two haunted houses
  • live actors
  • special effects
When
September 18, 19, 25 & 26; October 2-4, 6-12, 14-31; November 1, 6 & 7, 2026
Hours
Hours of Operation Vary By Night
Price
Time/date-specific tickets, reserved half-hour entry windows
Age note
No official minimum age listed by venue; considered too intense for young children
Haunted house

Nightmare's Gate Haunted House

3844 Longview Dr, Douglasville, GA
Suggested age Adults Only

Three linked haunted houses just west of Atlanta: a swamp-themed maze, an AI-lab horror maze, and a haunted-estate walkthrough.

  • three haunted houses
  • live actors
When
Every Friday & Saturday, Sept 18 – Oct 31, plus every Sunday in October, 2026
Hours
Fri–Sat 8:00pm–midnight; Sun 8:00pm–11:00pm
Price
General admission ~$45; fast pass ~$90
Age note
Not recommended for young children; live actors and intense scares
Haunted house

Paranoia Haunted House

2075 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA
Suggested age Adults Only

Two themed haunts (an industrial processing facility and a vampire-infested inn) with costumed performers working the outdoor queue line.

  • two haunted attractions
  • live actors
  • outdoor queue performers
When
Select nights Sept 26–Oct 31, 2026
Hours
Evenings; discounted Sun/Thu
Price
Base ticket $25; combo (both attractions) $35
Age note
Not intended for young children; live actors, strobe effects
Haunted house

The Ungrounded: Thriller Escape

480 Deckner Ave SW, Atlanta, GA
Suggested age Teens+

Zombie-themed outdoor escape experience in Atlanta combining riddle-solving with actors and glow-in-the-dark splatrball gameplay; max 8 per group.

  • outdoor escape trail
  • zombie actors
  • splatrball elements
When
Select dates Sept 26-Nov 7, 2026
Hours
Reserved timed entry; setup about 10 minutes, escape about 25 minutes; arrive at least 10 minutes prior to time slot
Price
$42 per person
Age note
Minimum age 8; under 18 must be with someone 21+
Haunted house

Trail of Terror at Lanier Islands

7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA
Suggested age Teens+

Open-air haunted trail with about 50 costumed performers across 13 scenes on the Lake Lanier Islands waterfront; card payments only.

  • outdoor trail
  • 13 scenes
  • cashless entry
When
Select nights Sept 26–Nov 7, 2026, new location at Margaritaville Lanier Islands
Hours
Kids hours from 6pm on select nights; normal operations from 8pm
Price
$34.99 individual / $24.99 groups 15+; fast pass $64.99
Age note
Recommended ages 16+ unless with an adult; early 'kids night' hours on select dates
Pumpkin patch

Big Springs Farms Fall Festival

2100 Sugar Pike Rd, Woodstock, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Cherokee County farm with a corn maze, gem mining, jump pillow, and farm train alongside a fall pumpkin patch.

  • corn maze
  • gem mining
  • bounce houses
  • jump pillow
  • farm train
When
Opening day Saturday, September 26, 2026
Hours
10am–6pm (opening day)
Price
No admission or parking fee
Age note
All ages
Pumpkin patch

Buford Corn Maze

4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Gwinnett County corn maze and pumpkin patch with a jumping pillow, hayrides, pony rides, and an optional nighttime Haunted Forest.

  • corn maze
  • jumping pillow
  • hayrides
  • pony rides
  • Haunted Forest (select nights)
When
September 11–November 15, 2026
Hours
Mon–Thu 10am–7pm, Fri 10am–midnight, Sat noon–midnight, Sun 10am–10pm
Price
See site for admission
Age note
All ages; separate Haunted Forest add-on is more intense
Pumpkin patch

Burt's Pumpkin Farm

5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd, Dawsonville, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Longtime North Georgia pumpkin farm with a new 45-foot drive-through pumpkin attraction and daily hayrides through the 2026 season.

  • 45-foot drive-through pumpkin
  • hayrides
  • pumpkin sales by weight
When
Sept 1–Nov 10, 2026
Hours
Sept–Oct: 9am–6pm daily; Nov 1–10: 9am–5pm
Price
Free entry & parking; hayrides $10/person
Age note
All ages
Pumpkin patch

Cagle's Family Farm Fall Festival

362 Stringer Rd, Holly Springs, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Multi-generation family farm event near Canton/Holly Springs with pumpkins, a tractor ride to the lake, and an optional bonfire with marshmallows.

  • hayride to the lake
  • bonfire add-on
  • pumpkins
When
September 25–November 1, 2026
Hours
Fri 5–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–6pm
Price
General admission $15 (ages 3+); optional $5 bonfire/tractor add-on
Age note
All ages
Pumpkin patch

Pettit Creek Farms Pumpkin Fest

337 Cassville Rd, Cartersville, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Cartersville farm's Pumpkin Fest with hayrides, a petting zoo, and pumpkin patch, running weekends in September and daily (Tue–Sun) through October.

  • hayrides
  • petting zoo
  • pumpkin patch
When
Sept 19, 20, 26, 27, plus all of October 2026
Hours
Tue–Fri 2:30–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm
Price
See site for admission
Age note
All ages
Pumpkin patch

Randy's Pumpkin Patch

1460 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Local seasonal pumpkin patch in Lawrenceville with evening and weekend hours through Halloween.

  • pumpkin patch
When
October 1–November 1, 2026
Hours
Mon–Thu 5–9pm, Fri 5–10pm, Sat 12–10pm, Sun 12–9pm
Price
See site for pricing
Age note
All ages
Pumpkin patch

Scottsdale Farms Pumpkin Patch

15639 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Garden center near Alpharetta/Roswell with a free-to-browse pumpkin patch (pumpkins priced by weight), plus hayrides, a corn maze, and a zip line.

  • hayrides
  • zip line
  • corn maze
  • farm animals
When
Opens September 10, 2026
Hours
Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 9am–6pm (regular store hours)
Price
Free to walk the patch; pay by weight for pumpkins
Age note
All ages
Pumpkin patch

Sleepy Hollow Farm Fall Fest

628 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Powder Springs, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Family farm fest with a corn maze, tractor rides, a 9-hole putt-putt course, and a kids' play area; note the farm is not growing its own pumpkins in 2026 but will still sell them.

  • corn maze
  • tractor rides
  • putt-putt course
  • Nature Ninja play area
When
Sept 19–Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Wed–Fri noon–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm; closed Mon/Tue and Columbus Day
Price
$12 weekdays / $15 weekends; pumpkins sold separately
Age note
All ages
Pumpkin patch

Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

125 Bannister Rd, Dawsonville, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Large corn maze and pumpkin patch in Dawsonville with farm activities by day and an optional haunted corn trail on October Friday/Saturday nights.

  • corn maze
  • pumpkin patch
  • The Dark Rows haunted corn trail (Fri/Sat nights in Oct)
When
Sept 19–Nov 8, 2026; hours vary by month
Hours
Sept: Fri 4-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm; Oct: Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm; Nov: Fri 4-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Price
See site for admission/attraction pricing
Age note
Family attraction; separate Haunted Trail add-on is more intense
Family event

Boo at the Zoo

800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Zoo Atlanta's daytime Halloween festival with a trick-or-treat trail, carnival games, crafts, and roaming costumed characters across five event days.

  • trick-or-treat lane
  • carnival games
  • costumed characters
When
Oct 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31, 2026 (expanded to 5 days for 2026)
Hours
9:00am–4:00pm
Price
Free with general admission; free for members and under-3
Age note
All ages; costumes encouraged, family-friendly guidance on site
Family event

Day of the Dead: Haints & Saints Halloween Parade

229 Bell St (Decatur Cemetery), Decatur, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Community Halloween and Day of the Dead parade from Decatur Cemetery into downtown Decatur, with costumes, floats, and a closing music jam on the square.

  • community parade
  • costumes/floats welcome
  • Dia de los Muertos
When
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Hours
6:00pm-8:00pm
Price
Free
Age note
All ages
Family event

Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat

767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Suggested age All Ages

No-tricks Halloween candy trail through Fernbank Museum with themed tables, crafts, and dinosaur exhibits; bring your own trick-or-treat bag.

  • themed candy tables
  • crafts
  • costumes encouraged
When
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Hours
During museum hours
Price
Included with general admission; free for members
Age note
All ages
Family event

Goblins in the Garden

1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Family Halloween day at the Atlanta Botanical Garden with a kids' costume runway, pony rides, live music, and pumpkin decorating.

  • costume runway
  • pony & train rides
  • pumpkin decorating
  • runs alongside Scarecrows in the Garden exhibit
When
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Hours
10:00am–4:00pm
Price
Free with garden admission
Age note
All ages
Family event

Haunted Seas

225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA
Suggested age Adults Only

Weekend Halloween-themed strolling entertainment throughout the Georgia Aquarium, with a separate 18+ evening cocktail event on select October Fridays.

  • strolling performers
  • pirates & mermaids characters
  • adults-only after-hours option
When
Oct 2-Nov 1, 2026, weekends; After Hours adult events Oct 16 & 30
Hours
Sat/Sun 11:00am–6:00pm; After Hours 7:30–10:30pm on select Fridays
Price
Included with general admission; After Hours ~$29.99 members/$49.99 non-members
Age note
All ages for the daytime event; After Hours is 21+
Family event

Howl on the Green

Duluth Town Green, Duluth, GA
Suggested age All Ages

City of Duluth's free Halloween celebration on the Town Green with trunk-or-treat, a costume contest, and a mad-science stage show.

  • trunk-or-treat
  • costume contest
  • science show
  • pet-friendly
When
Friday, October 23, 2026
Hours
6:00pm–9:30pm
Price
Free
Age note
All ages, pet-friendly
Family event

Johns Creek Trunk or Treat

11360 Lakefield Dr, Johns Creek, GA
Suggested age All Ages

City of Johns Creek's official trunk-or-treat at City Hall, run by the police department and city recreation staff.

  • trunk-or-treat
  • police & city sponsored
When
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Hours
6:00pm–8:00pm
Price
Free
Age note
All ages
Family event

Monster Mash

1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Indoor Halloween dance party at the Center for Puppetry Arts with trick-or-treating, a kids' DJ, walk-around puppet characters, and a new mask-making station.

  • trick-or-treating
  • kids' DJ dance party
  • mask-making station
  • puppet characters
When
Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24, 2026
Hours
See site for session times
Price
Ticketed; see site for pricing
Age note
All ages
Family event

Spookhouse Annie

1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Family puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts featuring goofy Halloween monster characters; ticket includes museum galleries.

  • puppet show
  • included museum admission
When
Runs Oct 14–Nov 1, 2026
Hours
See site for showtimes
Price
Ticketed; combo pricing available with Monster Mash
Age note
All ages; goofy, not scary per venue
Family event

Spooky Springs

Abernathy Greenway Park, Sandy Springs, GA
Suggested age All Ages

City of Sandy Springs' free Halloween event at Abernathy Greenway Park with candy stations, face painting, and food trucks.

  • trick-or-treat candy stations
  • face painting
  • food trucks
When
Saturday, October 24, 2026 (confirmed via official city page; resolves earlier Oct 24 vs Oct 26 conflict in favor of Oct 24)
Hours
5:00pm–7:00pm
Price
Free
Age note
All ages
Family event

Truck or Treat

4770 N Peachtree Rd (Brook Run Park), Dunwoody, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Dunwoody Parks & Recreation's annual Truck or Treat at Brook Run Park, presented with Dunwoody Police and the local HOA.

  • truck-or-treat
  • police & HOA sponsored
When
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Hours
From 5:00pm
Price
Free
Age note
All ages
Theme park event

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA
Suggested age Teens+

Six Flags Over Georgia's after-dark Halloween event with haunted mazes themed to SAW and The Conjuring, scare zones, and live shows; rides included with admission.

  • haunted mazes
  • scare zones
  • live shows
  • rides
When
Select nights (Fri–Sun) Sept 12–Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Evenings, park stays open after dark for the event
Price
Bundles from $69
Age note
Not recommended for children under 13; costumes/face coverings prohibited on guests
Theme park event

Stone Mountain Park's Pumpkin Festival

1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Day-to-night pumpkin festival at Stone Mountain Park with a glowing light trail, jack-o'-lantern displays, a drone/fireworks show, and a new pumpkin parade.

  • glow-by-night lights
  • drone & light show
  • hay maze
  • pumpkin parade
When
Fri–Sun, Sept 19–Nov 1, 2026, plus Columbus Day Mon Oct 12
Hours
Skyride from 10am; festival/night attractions from 2pm
Price
Included with Daily Attraction Ticket or Mountain Membership
Age note
Family event, no scares
Theme park event

Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Over Georgia

275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Daytime, no-scares Halloween event at Six Flags Over Georgia with a kids' trick-or-treat trail, costume contest, and character meet-and-greets.

  • trick-or-treat trail
  • costume contest
  • inflatable corn maze
  • character meet-and-greets
When
Select days (Sat/Sun daytime) Sept 12–Nov 1, 2026
Hours
12:00pm–5:00pm
Price
From $45; family pack $35/ticket (4-ticket minimum)
Age note
Family/kids event; Trick-or-Treat Trail aimed at ages 12 and under
Fall festival

Downtown Alpharetta Scarecrow Harvest

Downtown Alpharetta, Alpharetta, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Self-guided scarecrow display throughout downtown Alpharetta made by local families, schools, and businesses, with a puzzle/scavenger hunt and public vote.

  • 150+ scarecrow displays
  • scarecrow puzzle hunt
  • scavenger hunt
  • public voting
When
October-November 2026 (21st annual)
Price
Free
Age note
All ages
Fall festival

HarvestFest and Scarecrows in the Square

Glover Park / Marietta Square, Marietta, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Marietta Square's annual fall festival with vendors, live music, and family activities, paired with a month-long scarecrow display around the square.

  • scarecrow display/contest
  • vendors
  • live music
  • kids activities
When
Festival day Oct 17, 2026; Scarecrows in the Square display runs Oct 5–Nov 1
Hours
9:00am–5:00pm (festival day)
Price
Free
Age note
All ages
Fall festival

Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade

Little Five Points district, Atlanta, GA
Suggested age All Ages

Neighborhood-wide Halloween festival and costume parade in Little Five Points with vendors, food trucks, live bands, and a community-center haunted house.

  • 120+ vendors
  • parade with floats
  • live bands
  • 3D haunted house at community center
When
October 17-18, 2026; parade Sunday at 1:00pm
Hours
Sat-Sun 12pm-7pm; parade Sunday at 1:00pm
Price
Free
Age note
All ages during day; costumes can be elaborate/adult-oriented

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Quick Answers

What Halloween events are on near Atlanta in 2026?

BooMap lists 33 Halloween events near Atlanta with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites: 7 haunted houses, 9 pumpkin patches and corn mazes, 14 family events and 3 fall festivals.

What are the scariest haunted houses near Atlanta?

The most intense haunts in this guide are Folklore Haunted House, Four Scythes Haunted Attraction, NETHERWORLD Haunted House, Nightmare's Gate Haunted House, and 2 more, rated 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.

When do haunted houses open near Atlanta in 2026?

The earliest opening in this guide is NETHERWORLD Haunted House on September 18, 2026. Each haunt's full 2026 dates are listed on this page.

Which pumpkin patches and corn mazes are open near Atlanta in 2026?

Big Springs Farms Fall Festival, Buford Corn Maze, Burt's Pumpkin Farm, Cagle's Family Farm Fall Festival, Pettit Creek Farms Pumpkin Fest, and 4 more. Dates, hours and prices for each are on this page.

What Halloween events near Atlanta are good for young kids?

Not-scary picks suggested for all ages include Big Springs Farms Fall Festival, Burt's Pumpkin Farm, Cagle's Family Farm Fall Festival, Day of the Dead: Haints & Saints Halloween Parade, Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat, and 18 more.

Are there free Halloween events near Atlanta?

Yes: Burt's Pumpkin Farm, Day of the Dead: Haints & Saints Halloween Parade, Downtown Alpharetta Scarecrow Harvest, HarvestFest and Scarecrows in the Square, Howl on the Green, and 5 more list free admission on the official site.

When is trick-or-treating near Atlanta in 2026?

Official hours announced so far: Decatur, October 24 to October 30, 10am to 8pm. We add towns as they announce.

Not Confirmed for 2026 Yet

These usually run every year, but we couldn't confirm 2026 dates on their official sites yet. Check with the venue before you go. Seen one open, or know the dates? Tell us and we'll check it.

Haunted house

13 Stories Haunted House

320 Temple Ave W, Newnan, GA
Suggested age Adults Only

Long-running 54,000-square-foot haunted house in Newnan with multiple linked attractions including Vertigo and Zombie Alley.

When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Family event

Roswell Trunk-or-Treat at City Hall

Roswell
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Family event

Smyrna Halloween event

Smyrna
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet

Trick-or-Treat Times 2026

Official hours set by each town. Most towns announce in early to mid October; we update this page as they do.

Decatur2026-10-24 to 2026-10-30, 10am–8pm source
AlpharettaNot announced yet
AtlantaNot announced yet
BrookhavenNot announced yet
DunwoodyNot announced yet
Johns CreekNot announced yet
LawrencevilleNot announced yet
MariettaNot announced yet
RoswellNot announced yet
Sandy SpringsNot announced yet
SmyrnaNot announced yet

Halloween Near Atlanta: Other City Guides

How We Check Every Listing

Every event here was found through local guides and then confirmed on the venue's or organizer's own website, with dates for 2026. We check each one for closures. Events we couldn't confirm yet are listed separately and clearly marked, and we recheck them every week. Scare levels (1 to 5 ghosts) and suggested ages are our read of what the venue says. Dates and hours can change, so check the official site before you go.

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