If you get a thrill from things that go bump in the night, these local celebrations of Halloween will get your heart pumping. And for those who don’t want to get spooked, we’ve listed some socially-distanced events to make this unusual Halloween season special. Editors note: Make sure to doublecheck the dates and hours of each event to be at the right time in the right place. In 2020, some events may be canceled at the last minute due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
SLEEPY HOLLOW FARM
September 26-November 1
Sleepy Hollow Farm in Cobb County opens to the public on Sept. 26, and will feature a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, sunflower fields, animal feeding, a kid’s area, family photography sessions, and much more. Hayrides cost $12. Wednesday – Sunday: 10am-6pm (must arrive by 5pm)
Tuesday 10/20 & 10/27: 10am-6pm (must arrive by 5pm).
Tickets: $12. Ages 2 and under are free WITH purchase of adult ticket.
628 Sleepy Hollow Rd.
Powder Springs, GA 30127
More info: https://sleepyhollowtrees.com/ or 770-880-8846
CORN ON THE COBB
September through November
Still Family Farm in Cobb County is hosting “Corn on the Cobb” on its 11 acres of farmland. This fall festival includes a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, hayrides, pump duck races, an heirloom tractor display, and more! Admission is $15 per person, plus applicable sales tax. Includes all activities. Children ages 4 and under are free with adult admission. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. ’til dusk, Sunday: 10:00 a.m. ’til dusk.
Tickets: $15 plus applicable sales tax. Ages 4 and under are free.
5682 Macland Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Please look for the logo’d sign at our main gate.
More info: https://www.stillfamilyfarm.com/ or 678-283-6951
GHOST TOURS
ROSWELL GHOST TOURS
Through October 3
Unlike some tours and haunted houses, these Ghost Tours tell stories of real hauntings without costumes to enhance imagination. Walking tour is 2 ½ hours.
Tour Fees: $20. Children (under 12): $10.
Roswell Town Square
610 Atlanta Street, Roswell 30075
More info/tickets: roswellghosttour.com or 864-517-0688
ACWORTH GHOST TOURS
Every Friday and Saturday in October
That time of year is approaching. Every Friday and Saturday in October again this year the City of Acworth will be offering walking Ghost Tours in Downtown Acworth. Acworth’s history and ghost stories are shared by a tour guide. Starts at 7:30pm. Walking tour is 1.2 miles, lasting 1 ½ hours. Meet at the plaza across from Acworth City Hall.
Tickets: $16
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth 30101
More info: AcworthGhostTours.com or 770-653-0756
HAUNTED WALKING TOURS
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
This tour is the original that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of the haunted city of Marietta by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. You will be taken to some of the most documented places on Marietta Square for ghost sightings. Make sure and bring your camera to perhaps capture one of these ghosts. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Advanced reservations required.
Adults (ages 13-64): $17. Children (ages 12 & under): $12. Seniors (ages 65+): $15.
131 Church Street, Marietta 30060
More info: ghostsofmarietta.com or 770-425-5755.
FLASHLIGHT TOURS
October 3, 10, 17, 24
On select Saturday nights in October, grab a flashlight and see the Root House set for a Victorian-style funeral. 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, and other curious artifacts related to death and mourning in the Victorian era will be on display. Please bring your own flashlight. Masks must be worn at all times while inside the Root House Facilities. 5-8pm.
Tickets: $10
William Root House Museum & Garden
80 N Marietta Parkway NW
Marietta, GA 30060.
More info: https://www.roothousemuseum.com/mourning.html or 770-426-4982
PUMPKIN PATCH
PUMPKIN PATCH- ST. ANDREW UMC
October 8-31
Purchase pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn and more! Monday-Friday: noon-8pm; Saturday: 10am-8pm; Sunday: noon-8pm. Admission is free. All proceeds from the patch support the Youth Ministry and Missions of St. Andrew United Methodist Church.
St. Andrew UMC
3455 Canton Road, Marietta 30066
More info: thepumpkinchurch.org or 770-926-3488
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
SIX FLAGS HALLOWFEST
Weekends through November 1
A Spooktacular Celebration of Freaky Frights, September 18-November 1
Gourd you loins, Six Flags is hosting a frightfully thrilling time at HALLOWFEST this year and we’re inviting you to get batty with us. Our haunted experiences are happening every weekend from September 18 through November 1, so mark your calendars (if you dare) for the spookiest season of the year!
Daily Tickets: $34.99.
Six Flags Over Georgia,
275 Riverside Parkway, Austell 30168
https://sixflags.com/overgeorgia/store/tickets
GLOW BY NIGHT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
September 19-November 1
Stone Mountain Park’s all-new Pumpkin Festival – Play by Day, Glow by Night, an outdoor extravaganza returns bigger, better and brighter this year. Visitors are welcome to celebrate the splendor of autumn during the park’s Pumpkin Festival, a family tradition featuring dozens of new scenes, thousands of jack-o-lanterns, a giant glowing pumpkin tree, costumed characters, glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, new storytelling adventures, new glow-along party parade, new glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs, new magic show, and more nighttime family-friendly experiences.
Daily Tickets: $26.95-29.95
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
More Info: stonemountainpark.com or 1-800-401-2407
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDEN
October 1-November 1
Scarecrows in the Garden brings to the Garden dozens of creations by local artists, crafters, youth groups and more. Entrants and visitors will delight in discovering their own personal favorites. Enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden every autumn. 9am-7pm.
Tickets: $18.95-21.95
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
More info: atlantabg.org or 404-876-5859
FOLKLORE HAUNTED HOUSE
October 2-November 1
Everyone loves a haunted house, come explore the 2 houses: The Manor and the Asylum ’67. Tickets: $22-25. Fast passes: $8.
Folklore Haunted House
5389 North Main Street, Acworth 30101
More info: folklorehauntedhouse.com
HALLOWEEN HIKES
October 23, 24, 30
Halloween Hikes at CNC are the perfect non–scary alternative to your traditional Halloween events. Go on a trail hike through the woods to meet costumed nature characters, learning all about their wild lives. An Atlanta tradition for 35 years, these hikes are a very important fundraiser for CNC. There is no ATM on site, but concessions are also available at the nature store. All Ages. Tickets on sale for CNC members starting October 1, general public tickets on sale starting October 9. 6-10pm.
Tickets: $12. Ages 2 & under are free.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075
More info: chattnaturecenter.org or 770-992-2055 ext. 236
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENTS
LITTLE FIVE POINTS HALLOWEEN VIRTUAL PARADE
October 17
This year’s parade is going virtual with participants having submitted videos wearing their spooky and gory finest. The virtual grand marshal will be that melancholy clown, Puddles Pity Party. The virtual parade is set for October 17 and 7pm and can be watched online at facebook.com/L5Halloween.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY
October 17
From noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 17 the church is hosting a Pumpkin Giveaway. The public is invited to come to the drive-thru experience to get a free pumpkin for the family and gifts for the kids. You can volunteer to serve by signing up at https://reopen.church/r/xqViWFuF or email admin@christunited.net.
1340 Woodstock Rd. Roswell 30075
More info: http://www.christunited.net/ministries/pumpkin-giveaway or 770-993-3945
FALL FESTIVAL OF FUN…DRIVE-THRU STYLE
October 31
Cobb PARKS, iHeartMedia Atlanta and Safe Kids Cobb County present the 21st Annual Fall Festival of Fun – “drive-thru style”. Wear your costumes and bring your goody bags for a fun drive-thru event. Participants are asked to stay in their car as they enjoy the fun characters (Princesses, Dinosaurs, Bob the Builder, and more!) located throughout the park. Don’t forget to stop at each station to collect goodies from the “Candy Fairy.” This event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4-8 p.m.
Al Bishop Softball Complex
1082 Al Bishop Drive,
Marietta, GA 30008.
More info: https://www.cobbcounty.org/parks/news/fall-festival-drive-thru-style or 770-528-8800.
FALL-O-WEEN FEST & OUTDOOR MOVIE
October 17
City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation beckons area ghouls, ninjas, superheroes and princesses to “Spook-Central Park” for its annual Fall-O-Ween Fest at Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, October 17 from 4-9 pm. Admission is free. Activities include Miss Gail’s Music Dance Party for toddlers, a witch hunt scavenger hunt, costume contests, a trick or treat trail where attendees will receive candy, crafts and more and a showing of Walt Disney Pictures’ Halloweentown! The field will be marked with family squares to ensure social distancing. Masks are encouraged while on site and attendees should monitor their own symptoms and should stay home if they are not feeling well. For your comfort, bring a blanket or low-back chairs.
Swift-Cantrell Park
3140 Old US Highway 41, Kennesaw 30144
More info: kennesawparksandrec.com or 770-422-9714
TRUNK-N-TREAT
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
October 25
Wear your costume and come enjoy trunk or treating. 3-5pm. Admission is free. Social distancing will be encouraged.
St. Andrew United Methodist Church. St. Andrew UMC
3455 Canton Road, Marietta 30066
More info: thepumpkinchurch.org or 770-926-3488
