List: Halloween events happening around metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The public is invited to embrace the spirit of Halloween at several events happening this weekend around metro Atlanta.

• PARKS Fall Festival of Fun
  • Drive-thru-style event, costumes, goodie bags for every child
  • Saturday, Oct. 28
  • 4-10 p.m.
  • Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta
  • The event is free, but those interested in going are asked to register in advance here.
• Cobb County Police Department’s first Trunk-or-Treat
  • Enjoy fun Halloween decorations and candy with first responders.
  • Saturday, Oct. 28
  • Noon - 4 p.m.
  • CCPD headquarters: 545 Fairground Street, Marietta
  • Free event
• Home Depot Backyard’s 6th Annual Fall-O-Ween Celebration
  • Friday, Oct. 27 – Movie Night, 6-10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 28 – Festival, 2-6 p.m.
  • More info
• Halloween Spectacular and the Music of Fleetwood Mac for Kids
  • Sunday, Oct. 29
  • Doors open at 11 a.m., Show at 12 p.m.
  • The Garden Club at Wild Heaven Beer - West End: 1010 White St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
  • Tickets
• Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center
  • Don your costumes and enjoy a variety of games, crafts, music, and culinary delights. The firepit area will host concessions, providing a cozy space for families to refuel while enjoying the atmosphere. Each evening will feature a food truck near the pavilion. For the adults, a cocktail bar will be offered.
  • Oct. 27, 28, 29
  • Chattahoochee Nature Center: 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075
  • Tickets and more info
• DeKalb County Police Department’s Police Athletic League’s 2nd Annual PAL Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk
  • Saturday, Oct. 28
  • 9 a.m.
  • Registration is $35
• Something’s Brewing at The Works
  • Spooky, fun-filled Halloween event best suited for ghouls and goblins ages 3-13, but guests of all ages are welcome. There will be candy stations, crafts, entertainment and more.
  • Saturday, Oct. 28
  • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • The Works (The Makers Building): 1295 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
  • Tickets
• Trunk or Treat
  • Bring a bag for candy and dress up.
  • Sunday, Oct. 29
  • 4-6 p.m.
  • Episcopal Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: 1795 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
• Michael Shapiro’s Frankenstein - The Movie Opera
  • Making its East Coast debut with The Atlanta Opera. As a tie-in to Halloween, audience members are encouraged to come in costume.
  • Saturday, Oct. 28
  • Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre: 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Tickets
• Halcyon’s 4th Annual Halloween Celebration
  • Alongsidetreats, attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including meeting and grooming farm animals, face painting, balloon twisting, caricatures, dog adoptions with FurKids, and meet-and-greets with beloved characters like Barbie and Spiderman.
  • Saturday, Oct. 28
  • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Halcyon: 505 Lakeland Plaza #302 Cumming, Georgia 30040
  • Tickets
• Chimp or Treat
  • A family-friendly event where children (and adults) can come trick or treat while touring the chimpanzee sanctuary.
  • Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29
  • 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  • Project Chimps: Morganton, GA
  • Tickets
• Spooktacular Halloween Weekend: Flicks and Tricks at Central Plaza
  • REEL Friday at Trilith Movie Series: Trick or Treat Scooby Doo!, Friday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
  • 240 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214
• Spooktacular Halloween Weekend Fun Family Activities - Event Schedule:
  • Trilith Trick or Treat Extravaganza, Saturday, Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m.
  • 3:30 p.m. - Kickoff: UGA/FL Game
  • 3:30 p.m. – pre-carved pumpkin contest submission drop-off (through 6:30 p.m.)
  • 4 p.m. – Trick or Treating starts (Be sure to bring a bucket or bag)
  • 5:15 p.m. - People Costume Contest (Ages 0-5)
  • 5:30 p.m. - People Costume Contest (Ages 6-11) 6 p.m. – Pet Parade and Costume Contest (Both begin at Pet Wants store)
  • 6:30 p.m. - People Costume Contest (Ages 12-18)
  • 6:45 p.m. - People Costume Contest (Ages 19+)
  • 7 p.m. - Pumpkin Carving Contest winner announced
  • 240 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Register for contests and parade
• Six Flags 2023 Fright Fest
  • Select nights through Oct. 29
  • Six Flags Over Georgia: 275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168
  • Tickets and more info

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