Planning your free candy route: Places to trick-or-treat in metro Atlanta

Haunted Hall of Fame returns in 2022 more haunted than ever with trick-or-treating and more on Oct. 29, 30 and 31.
Courtesy of the College Football Hall of Fame

Are you ready to hit the streets for some of the best candy in metro Atlanta? We’ve got a few tips for you on where to go so that your night is filled with fun and treats. Check out our list below:

Haunted Hall of Fame

If you’re looking for a fun way to scare up some Halloween fun, the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is the place to be on Oct. 29 and 30! Kids 12 and under get in free when they arrive in costume. Then, they can trick-or-treat throughout the Hall, filling their bags with candy all day long.

Location: Downtown - 250 Marietta St NW; Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30; Admission: Kids 12 and under free (costume required); Website: cfbhall.com

Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat

Fernbank is hosting “Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat” this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be decorated tables filled with treats and activities, including the “Mad Science” and a “Creepy Crawlies” table. Additional activities include a “Witch’s Hat” ringtoss and a make-your-own candy bag station.

Location: Druid Hills - 767 Clifton Rd; Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29; Admission: Included with general admission; Website: fernbankmuseum.org

Flick-or-Treat night at Coolray Field

Family movie night just got better. The Gwinnett Stripers are hosting Flick-or-Treat night at Coolray Field, and you won’t want to miss it! It’s a fun way to celebrate Halloween, and it’s super affordable.

Your kids will be thrilled to dress up in their favorite costumes and collect candy from 4-5 p.m. Then, they can catch “Scooby Doo” on the big screen starting at 5 p.m.

Location: Gwinnett - 2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; Time: 4 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29; Admission: $2 in advance, $5 day-of; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Halloween on The Roof

What’s more fun than trick-or-treating? Trick-or-treating on a rooftop with unlimited rides and games, that’s what! This Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., head to The Roof at Ponce City Market for tons of treats, boardwalk games and rides.

Location: East Atlanta - 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29; Admission: $22-$30; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Trilith Trick or Treat

Celebrate Halloween in Fayetteville with Trilith! Come dressed in your best costume and trick-or-treat along the parkway. There will be a pet parade, costume contests, games, music and more!

Location: Fayetteville - 305 Trilith Pkwy Suite 315, Fayetteville, GA 30214; Time: 4-6:30 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29; Admission: Free; Website: trilith.com

Trick Or Treat at Chattahoochee Food Works

All weekend long at Chattahoochee Food Works, its delicious food stalls are handing out goodies to celebrate Halloween. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed up and get ready to have a blast!

And don’t forget about the costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. They will be giving away some great prizes, so if you can keep the kids from a sugar crash, don’t miss it!

Location: West Midtown - 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW Suite 130; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29 through Monday, Oct. 31; Admission: Free; Website: chattahoocheefoodworks.com

Monster Mash

It’s a puppetry smash! The Center for Puppetry Arts’ atrium will transform into a Halloween dance party complete with trick-or-treating. Other activities include a puppet-building activity, storytime with The Good Witch Aretta, and more!

Location: Downtown - 1404 Spring St NW; Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29; Admission: $25; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Boo at the Zoo

Get ready to make some memories and have a blast at Zoo Atlanta this weekend.

There will be treats for everyone, from sour to sweet. You can meet whimsical, kid-friendly characters, take in the merry-not-scary sights, and make Halloween memories for the whole family. Don’t forget your costume!

Location: East Atlanta - 800 Cherokee Ave SE; Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30; Admission: Free with general admission.; Website: zooatlanta.org

Halloween Flag Football Homecoming

East Point is hosting the ultimate kid-friendly Halloween party, and it’s free! There will be games, bounce houses, music, tons of vendors, yummy food, lots of candy and more.

Location: East Point - 3009 Randall St, East Point, GA 30344; Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Oct. 29; Admission: Free; Website: eastpointcity.org

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