7 Spook-tacular Halloween Parties And Events You Don’t Want To Miss
Halloweekend is just around the corner, and Atlanta sure knows how to party
Susan Swavely Susan Swavely - Staff Writer • October 20, 2023
Halloween is just around the corner, and Atlanta is filled with amazing things to do for Halloween!
Whether your thing is going to the scariest haunted house in the Southeast or grabbing a pumpkin spice latte from your favorite coffee shop and heading to a super fun corn maze, Atlanta has you covered.
If partying is your scene for the season, we’ve got some great news for you! This list of Halloween parties will knock your socks off! So put on your best costume and pick your favorite one, or party hop all weekend!
1. Halloween on the Roof at the Ponce City Market
The Roof at the Ponce City Market is hosting a two-parter Halloween extravaganza on Saturday, October 28th! For the first session, which takes place all day from 11am – 6pm, families and people of all ages are invited to an annual trick-or-treat event, where the kiddos can gather candy and play boardwalk games all day!
Then, as the sun sets and the moon rises high above (it’s a full moon, y’all!), the venue will transform into an exclusive 21+ adult evening! This part of the party will go from 7pm to midnight, where you can dance the night away at a scream queen prom themed party. And dress up in your absolute best costume–a costume contest will determine the winner of a prize valued at $1000!
For more details on the event, check out the Ponce City Market’s website!
2. Dinner With Dracula: A Virtual Murder Mystery Clue Chase
If you’re in the market for a haunting mystery party, look no further!
At this spooky dinner party, you can either participate as one of the descendants of Dracula’s destroyers or a voyeur, one hundred years after his demise. The dinner is supposed to be a celebration of ridding the world of the terrible force of Dracula, but plans change when one of the partygoers exhibits signs of turning into a vampire!
Work with your fellow party-goers to find out who the vampire is… all before dessert!
For tickets and more information, check out Fever’s website!
3. Heroes and Villains at the Battery
Live! at the Battery is hosting a huge Halloween party, and you don’t want to miss it!
On Friday, October 27th at 8pm, Live! at the Battery is having their Heroes & Villains-themed Halloween Party! Dress up in your favorite superhero or supervillain costume for a night of exhilarating suspense, where good versus evil will end in an epic showdown of FUN!
Guests can expect amazing music, delicious craft cocktails, photo ops in their costumes, and so much more.
This event is strictly 21+ and tickets are $20, which includes one drink ticket each! For all the details, check out Live! at the Battery’s website!
4. Twisted Circus ATL’s Dancing Dead Party
If you’re looking for the perfect mix of local art and incredible party, you’re in the right spot!
Twisted Circus ATL is an artist collective founded by local artist, Eric Nine. Twisted Circus is known for their amazing pop-up art events, and this one is going to be the best one yet! The Dancing Dead will be hosted on Friday, October 27th, from 8pm – 12pm(ish)!
‘The Dancing Dead’ will showcase new artwork, live performances by Eric Nine and his incredibly talented Twisted Circus entourage, an open bar full of delicious drinks, finger foods to keep you fueled all night, an amazing DJ, a costume dance party, a marching band, and so much more, all with free safe parking.
And let’s just say… expect the unexpected!
For more information, follow Twisted Circus ATL’s instagram @TwistedCircusATL
5. Trick or Drink Atlanta Halloween Bar Crawl
Get ready to experience the best bars that Atlanta has to offer—all in one night! Go back to the good old days of trick or treating, but with an adult twist. Every treat on your tracks will be a drink, so get your costume ready and prepare for an epic bar crawl around the city.
6. Noni’s ‘The Finale’ and Halloween Party
Beloved Italian spot, Noni’s is closing up shop at the end of the month, and they’re celebrating the end of an era with an epic Halloweekend party.
Join the community in celebrating one final time on October 28th at 5pm.
This Finale, celebrating the amazing journey Noni’s has had for the past 15 years will be a party for the ages. Grab dinner at the final dinner service at 5pm, and then raise a glass to the beloved neighborhood eatery at 8pm, when an all-star DJ line up will start the party!
The cover for the night is $1.50, and costumes are highly encouraged for all attendees! You can wear something spooky, funny or creative!
7. Take the kids Trick-0r-Treating at the Children’s Museum
If you’re looking for a child-friendly Halloween party, the Children’s Museum is just the spot!
The Children’s museum has great events for kids every day, and this season, they’re kicking off Halloween with some spooktacular family fun! For two Saturdays in October from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, get your costume on and head over to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta for trick-or-treating and a whole day of fun hands-on play.
They’ll have a live DJ at the CMA stage, candy galore, and more! The Children’s Museum is best suited for children under 9 years old! No adult entry is permitted without a child.
For more information, check out the Children’s Museum Website!
For other great Halloween activities for kids, check out our kid-friendly roundup here!