If you're tired of wandering around neighborhoods in the dark, watching your children dart across dimly lit streets, take a break this Halloween with a few festive events designed to make candy season a breeze.
These safe trick-or-treating options provide entertainment and fun for the whole family and offer more than just sweets. With magic shows, night hikes, hot air balloon rides and zoo animals, these events include a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Have a spooktacular holiday with your little ones this year at these not-to-miss Halloween experiences:
Magic Monday: Boo-Ween! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 7. $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for children, free for members, group rates available. Atlanta History Center. 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. 404-814-4000. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
Drop by the Atlanta History Center on October 7th for a lighthearted Halloween celebration. As part of the Magic Mondays program, this seasonal special includes a costume parade around the museum, fall-themed activities and creative play.
Credit: Courtesy of Lethal Rhythms
Credit: Courtesy of Lethal Rhythms
Owl-O-Ween. 6-11 p.m. Oct. 18-19. $19 for adults, $9 for children ages 3-12, free for children under 3, $15 for hot air balloon rides. KSU Sports and Entertainment Park. 3200 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw. 470-578-4849. www.owl-o-ween.com.
Don't miss out on one of the largest family-friendly Halloween events in the South. Hosted by Kennesaw State University, Owl-O-Ween is back with hot air balloon rides, a kid's playfield, trick-or-treating at the balloons, a kid's stage, live entertainment and more. Over 50,000 people expected to attend.
Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta History Center
Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta History Center
Atlanta History Center's Haunted Halloween. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct 18. $20 for adults, $15 for members, $10 for children. Atlanta History Center. 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. 404-814-4000. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
Ghouls and goblins take over Smith Family Farm October 18th as part of Atlanta History Center's Haunted Halloween event. Visitors will enjoy wizards making potions, a vampire saloon, not-so-scary trick-or-treating in the main building and much more.
Halloween Magic Show. 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 19. $7 per person. Aurora Theatre. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. www.auroratheatre.com.
The Halloween Magic Show returns to the Aurora Children's Playhouse for another exciting year. Magician Arthur Atsma will amuse the audience with Halloween-themed tricks, comedy and sleight-of-hand magic.
Boo at the Zoo. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19-20, 26-27. Included with zoo admission, free for members. Zoo Atlanta. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-9453. www.zooatlanta.org.
Spend your Halloween communing with the animals at Zoo Atlanta during Boo at the Zoo. Along with over 1,000 animals onsite, this event will feature Zoo Boo Town with themed activities, characters and treat stations while supplies last.
Halloween at Callanwolde. 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25. $10-$12 per person. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org.
The 5th Annual Calloween Spooky Celebration takes place October 25th with trick-or-treating, candy prizes, art activities, kid-friendly games, face painting, balloon artists, a dance party with DJ Willy Wow and a costume contest.
Halloween Hikes at CNC. 7-10 p.m. Oct 25-26. $12 per person, free for children ages 2 and under. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Bring your little ones on a non-scary guided hike around the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center this Halloween. In the 34th year, guests will meander in a group along a lighted trail, meet costumed characters and enjoy a bonfire, hot chocolate and s' mores.
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at Fernbank. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26. Included with admission, free for members. 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
Nobody understands children like Fernbank, especially during the Halloween season. The Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat event takes place October 26th and features candy stations in the Great Hall, hands-on activities, a DJ, themed games, LEGO Halloween Build-and-Take, a dinosaur dig, photo opportunities and an appearance from Giggy A. Dinosaur.
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