ALL HALLOW'S EVE is Oct. 31, leaving you with only a few more days for frights and fun. Atlanta has plenty of haunted attractions to make your spine tingle, but if spook houses and trick-or-treating don't do it for you there are plenty of other options to choose from. Here are a few Halloween events that offer something other than a cheap thrill or a bag of candy.

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Atlanta Horror Fest: This four-day event kicks off with a zombie walk from Oakland Cemetery to downtown Atlanta, followed by horror bands like Death Becomes You and Sleazoid Mafia 666, monster movies, a costume contest and a "Carrie"-themed prom.

• THE 411: $7-$30. Oct. 27-30. Noon-3 a.m. Oct. 27; 2 p.m.-3 a.m. Oct. 28; 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 29; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Oct. 30. Lenny's Bar, 486 Decatur St. S.E., Cabbagetown. 404-577-7721, www.lennysbar.com. Eyedrum, 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.E., Suite 8, Cabbagetown. 404-522-0655, www.eyedrum.org, www.atlantahorrorfest.com.

HeXxt 1-Year Anniversary Event: It's been a year since this underground dark arts night started, and the monthly multimedia celebration includes performances by goth/industrial bands Helltrash, Venus Falling and Wykked Witch and a suspension show by Psychotic Suspensions.

• THE 411: $20, 18 and over. 9 p.m. Oct. 28. Spring4th Center, 726 Spring St., Midtown. 678-933-8048, www.gethexxt.com, www.spring4th.com.

Halloween on the Green: Depending on your point of view, watching the movie "Casper" could be a fun or frightening experience. Luckily, there will be hayrides, trick-or-treating and more to help get you through.

• THE 411: Free. At dusk Oct. 28. Town Green on Main Street in Duluth. 770-497-5312, www.duluth-ga.com.

A Nightmare on Cheshire Bridge Road: Hosted by former WWE Diva and "Dancing With the Stars" participant Stacy Keibler, this upscale Halloween costume bash features tarot readers, a haunted bedroom, a costume contest with cash prizes and DJs spinning hip-hop, rock and dance.

• THE 411: $18 advance; $25 door. 10 p.m. Oct. 28. Fever, 1789 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta. 404-214-0151, www.feveratl.com.

Silver Scream Spook Show: Professor Morte (aka local rocker/artist/horror enthusiast Shane Morton) hosts this fright fest that includes a ghoulish burlesque show, a costume contest, magic tricks, raffling of dead bodies (not necessarily human) and a screening of the Vincent Price classic "The Tingler."

• THE 411: $6 matinee; $10 late show. 1 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28. The Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave., Midtown. 404-873-1939, www.plazaatlanta.com.

Halloween Fun Night: Local comedy troupe Sketchworks puts a jovial twist on Halloween with music, spooky video clips, hors d'oeuvres, a costume contest, raffle prizes and, of course, comedy.

• THE 411: $5 suggested donation (includes free raffle ticket and drink ticket). 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Sketchworks Theatre, 3041 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-499-8181, www.sketchworkscomedy.com.

Frightmare Before Christmas: A demented circus theme plays out with performances by zombie clowns Jackyl & Hyde, PsiVamp and others. Plus, there will be a costume contest with cash prizes and free zombie makeup.

• THE 411: $18 advance; $20 in costume at the door; $25 without costume. 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-577-8178, www.masq.com.