Atlanta, GA, October 21, 2025
News Summary
Atlanta is embracing Halloween with a mix of family-friendly events and haunted attractions. Meanwhile, Northside Hospital is expanding its facilities with a new 15-story patient tower, adding 300 beds, and is actively hiring healthcare professionals. Various themed activities, including dance events, food festivals, and haunted houses, will take place throughout the city, making it a vibrant Halloween season for residents.
Atlanta Celebrates Halloween with Festive Events, Haunted Attractions, and Expanding Healthcare Facilities
Atlanta is gearing up for a festive Halloween season in 2023, featuring a variety of family-friendly events, haunted attractions, and substantial developments in healthcare. Northside Hospital is expanding its services throughout Atlanta, building a new 15-story patient tower at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, which will boost its bed capacity by 300 beds. With this expansion, Northside Hospital is actively hiring registered nurses (RNs) and respiratory therapists (RRTs), welcoming experienced candidates and considering new graduates as well.
This Halloween, residents can enjoy various themed events and activities across the city. The Fall Cardio Dance event will take place at MARTA’s North Avenue Station on October 23, running from 6-7 p.m. and free to attend. Sweet Auburn BBQ invites guests to a festive Halloween experience on the same day, starting at 6 p.m. for a $15 admission, featuring pumpkin carving kits and themed cocktails.
On October 24, Snap Thai Fish House in Buckhead will host a Thai street food and live music event with carnival games from 6-9 p.m., and admission is free. Additionally, the LEGO Discovery Center in Buckhead will offer an adults-only Halloween night titled “Brick or Treat,” complete with games and costume contests for $20.99, also from 6-9 p.m.
October 25 brings even more Halloween fun with various events. Politan Row in Midtown will have live DJs, music, and Halloween-themed activities for a $25 entry from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. A creative market at Atlanta Utility Works will operate from noon to 7 p.m. featuring handmade and Halloween-themed arts and crafts, charging $5 for admission while children enter for free. The Halloween Farm Festival at Donaldson-Bannister Farm in Dunwoody will offer free pumpkin picking and hayrides from noon to 6 p.m.
October 25 will also feature an interactive floral pop-up experience at the Atlanta BeltLine, where visitors can create their bouquet from noon to 4 p.m. free of charge. Fernbank Museum will host a family-friendly event allowing kids to trick-or-treat among dinosaurs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with standard admission starting at $23.95. Hapeville’s Day of the Dead community event will run from 5-9 p.m., including live music, traditional dances, and food, all at no charge.
For those seeking a spookier experience, Paranoia Haunted House in Canton will be open through November 1, offering two separate haunted experiences at prices ranging from $25-35 per person. The 13 Stories Haunted House in Newnan, one of Georgia’s largest indoor haunts, operates through the same date, with tickets starting at $35. Additionally, the Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain, known for its elaborate sets and effects, will run through November 8.
Other notable events include the Little 5 Points Halloween Festival, featuring a parade and various activities on October 18-19, and the Midtown Halloween Block Party on October 25, which offers access to multiple venues, a costume contest, and complimentary shots for wristband holders. Several Halloween-themed pop-up bars will serve themed cocktails until November 2, such as Hocus Pocus at Mercantile Social and Wicked Hideaway at AltaToro. The Fox Theatre will offer haunted history tours and ghost tours on select October dates.
As October concludes, attendees can enjoy various Halloween parties and themed events including Boo’s Bash and Fright Night performances at venues around Atlanta on October 31.
Key Events Summary
| Date | Event | Location | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | Fall Cardio Dance | MARTA’s North Avenue Station | Free |
| Oct 23 | Sweet Auburn BBQ Festivities | Sweet Auburn BBQ | $15 |
| Oct 24 | Thai Street Food & Live Music | Snap Thai Fish House | Free |
| Oct 24 | Brick or Treat | LEGO Discovery Center | $20.99 |
| Oct 25 | Halloween Block Party | Politan Row Midtown | $25 |
| Oct 25 | Halloween Farm Festival | Donaldson-Bannister Farm | Free |
| Oct 25 | Trick-or-Treat among Dinosaurs | Fernbank Museum | $23.95+ |
| Oct 31 | Boo’s Bash & Fright Night | Various Venues | Varies |
FAQ
What is the significance of Northside Hospital’s expansion during Halloween 2023?
Northside Hospital is expanding throughout Atlanta, adding a new 15-story patient tower at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, increasing bed capacity by 300.
What events are happening in Atlanta for Halloween?
Atlanta will have various themed events including the Fall Cardio Dance, Sweet Auburn BBQ festivities, Thai street food event, Brick or Treat at the LEGO Center, and more.
When is the Halloween Farm Festival taking place?
The Halloween Farm Festival at Donaldson-Bannister Farm in Dunwoody will take place on October 25 from noon to 6 p.m., offering pumpkin picking and hayrides for free.
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Additional Resources
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Halloween Happenings in Metro Atlanta
- Atlanta News First: Little Five Points Halloween Celebration
- Discover Atlanta: Grown-Up Guide to Halloween in Atlanta
- AJC: 35 Halloween Events Around Atlanta
- Mommy Poppins: Best Neighborhoods to Trick or Treat in Atlanta
- Wikipedia: Halloween
- Google Search: Halloween events Atlanta
- Google Scholar: Halloween celebrations in Atlanta
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
- Google News: Atlanta Halloween 2023
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