HALLOWEEN IN ATLANTA:
THE BIG BOO We already know that otherworldly creatures roam Atlanta yearround, thanks to the city being a main filming site for productions such as “The Walking Dead,” “Zombieland,” “The Vampire Diaries” and “Stranger Things.” However, when the Halloween season rolls in, we welcome many new sinister spectres and wandering souls. Check out our list for the best things to do during Halloween in Atlanta. BY LIESL MERKEL
Woodland Spirits
Encounter ghostly visitors in the shadows, up in the trees, deep in the vistas and waiting in plain sight as you explore outdoors in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. Sept. 18-Nov. 8 Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org
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Fright Fest
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Scarecrows in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden DISCOVERATLANTA.COM
During the day, find family-friendly frights but as the night creeps in, beware of much scarier sights. Heart-pumping rides, new haunts and themed treats are captured within this seasonal spectacle. Sept. 18-Oct. 31 Six Flags Over Georgia www.sixflags.com/fright-fest
Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment during the day including a brand new magic show. Then, glow by night with not-so-spooky fun and a parade after the sun sets. Sept. 18 – Oct. 31 Stone Mountain Park www.stonemountainpark.com
Netherworld Haunted House
Two haunts - Rise of the Netherspawn and Return to Planet X in 3D - will terrorize guests in the best possible way with incredible over-the-top special effects, ghastly makeup, elaborate costumes and skilled stunt actors. Laser tag, escape rooms and behind-thescenes tours are also available. Sept. 24-25 Oct. 1-3, 6-10, 12-17, 19-31 Nov. 5-7,12-13 Netherworld Haunted House www.fearworld.com
Ghost Train
Find the annual Ghost Train in the nearby town of Villa Rica, Wednesday-
SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia
