Halloween Family Fall Fun Fest Events

There is a crisp chill creeping into the air at night. You are spotting more spiders hanging around in those outdoor corners. As you mow the yard for the last time this season, take notice that those pesky leaves are starting to fall. Stopping to look up at the trees, you see that the color change is coming into focus.

And pumpkin spice everything popped up in stores a few weeks ago.

Georgia has a few weeks left in October, and Halloween is right around the corner. It is increasingly difficult to find events that have not been canceled due to Covid. Even more difficult to find ones where you and your family can feel safe with the precautions being taken to ensure that exposure is kept to the absolute minimum.

There are still plenty of events throughout our neck of the woods and along the 316 corridor – what we at P&E lovingly refer to as “The Crescent” – that are taking extra precautions to protect from the pandemic. There are even a few new twists on old favorites, such as drive-in theaters, that are making a comeback with weekly Halloween themed movie offerings.

To the best of our knowledge, all these events are still happening based on confirming with the organizer, respective social media page, or website. That may change due to unforeseen events. We also tried to tailor these selections toward family-friendly alternatives to trick or treating for the little ones to still have that “Halloween” feel. The suggestions are grouped by county and are linked below with a short description.

If you have a suggestion for an event we don’t have listed feel free to reach out to Steven Singler, our Marketing Director, at (770) 962-0100 or Steven@wtp.legal.

                Enjoy, and Happy Halloween!

Gwinnett

Lawrenceville Ghost Tours: Much of downtown Lawrenceville was renovated at the turn of the century, awakening sleeping ghosts and sparked increased reports of paranormal activity, thus setting the stage for Lawrenceville, GA Ghost Tours.

Suwanee Trek or Treat: The City of Suwanee's annual Trek or Treat event offers families an afternoon filled with spook-tacular events and festivities for children, who are strongly encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume. This free admission, kid-friendly event is geared toward youngsters ages 10 and under. Featuring fall-themed games, contests, music, and inflatables, you’re in for a ghoulishly good time!

Lawrenceville Drive-In Movie Night: Our Drive-in Movie Series will take you back in time as we bring some of your favorite movies to Lawrenceville's Depot District. Bring your family and favorite snacks and enjoy a movie the way your grandparents did - from your car! The feature film on Friday, October 30th is fan-favorite “Hocus Pocus”.

Walton

Monroe Fall Fest: Originally scheduled for October 10th, now being held on Saturday, October 31st. Families can come to enjoy the sights, sounds, food, and activities of Downtown Monroe. Don't miss our annual Children's & Pet Costume Contests! 

MASKarade Party: Sponsored by the wonderful Walton Chamber of Commerce, this event is more tailored for mom or dad fun than for the kids. Includes a reverse raffle, costumes, cocktails, and a silent auction.

Barrow

Fright-day Movie Night: Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Each Friday night in the month of October, Fort Yargo will be showing spooky screenings of classic and cartoonish movies to celebrate the season. We encourage you to bring your own chair and blanket or cozy up in a truck bed. All films are rated PG and costumes are of course appreciated.

Hall

Trick or Treat @ Buford Village: Join us for our annual Trick or Treat Family Event at Buford Village! Dress in costume and trick or treat with our Buford Village merchants, while kids in costume eat free with an adult at Friends Maria’s Tex Mex restaurant. There is also a Spiderman meet and greet, free face painting, games, crafts, and more.

17th Annual Mother + Son Halloween Dance: This annual event in Gainesville, GA includes a catered dinner, dancing, costume contest, raffle, and much more! Located at the Gainesville Civic Center Ballroom.

Halloween Events Throughout the Greater Atlanta Area

You can find a great family-friendly listing of events for all ages right here, courtesy of Atlanta Parent magazine. The article also contains many suggestions for Covid safe ideas you can do in the comfort of your own home to make a socially distanced Halloween feel a little bit more like the fall fun you are used to.