It’s spooky season in the mountains!! And there’s so many ‘spooktacular’ Halloween and Haunted events happening in the North Georgia area over the next few days. From trick or treating, haunting shows, Halloween parties and more, there’s no shortage of fa’boo’lous fun to be had!
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BLUE RIDGE:
CATE Farms is hosting a Pumpkin Festival and Halloween Bash on October 17th, and you're invited to join in on all the fun! This family friendly event will include hayrides, upick pumpkins, bounce houses, a petting zoo, free candy for the kids, and so much more! All the fun runs at CATE Farms on October 17th from 10am-4pm.
Visit CATE Farms on Halloween afternoon from 2pm-5pm for some family friendly Halloween fun! There will be face painting, candy, costumes, concessions, pumpkins and more! You won't want to miss it!
Does your kiddo love art and all things Halloween? Then come celebrate at Splatter That Studios in Downtown Blue Ridge on October 17th from 6pm-8pm. This fun family friendly event will feature arts & crafts, fun games, a Halloween Scavenger Hunt, and a costume parade where guests will help select the winners. This will be a fun Halloween event for the whole family!
The Dark Rows Haunted Corn Trail
Not far from Blue Ridge in Dawsonville, GA spooky fun awaits at Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch! Open every Friday and Saturday night in October, this Haunted Corn Maze promises thrilling delights. You’ll make your way through the haunted maze with only the light of the moon to guide you. Just be warned you won’t be alone… Tickets for the Haunted Corn Maze are $24 a person and include most of the fall activities on the farm as well!
Get into the spooky spirit with showings of all your favorite Halloween flicks at the Swan Drive In! On October 24th the Drive In will be hosting a Dusk till Dawn Horrorthon! Spend the night at the Drive In and watch all your favorite horror movies, guaranteed to give you a shudder! Plus, FREE breakfast to those who make it through the night!
And on October 31st the Swan Drive In will be hosting a special Trunk or Treat event! At 10:30am set up begins for those participating in the trunk or treat decorating contest and trick or treating begins at noon. Then at 3pm winners will be announced for the best costume and best trunk decorations. Following the Trunk or Treat event, stick around for a Halloween double feature of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Scream. Come on out for this fun, free Halloween event!
Did you know that Blue Ridge is haunted!? Well now’s your chance to learn all about it on the Haunted Blue Ridge Ghost Tour! And for Halloween Weekend only, Blue Ridge Ghost Tours will be hosting LIVE Ghost Tours, where your scares come to "life." The "Ghosts" will meet you at their haunts to tell you their stories, in all their ghostly glory! Tours are October 17th, 23rd, 24th, and the 30th and on Friday nights in November. Reserve your spot on this ghostly Blue Ridge Tour today!
Dress up and head to Project Chimps October 24th & 25th for “Chimp or Treat”. Not only will kids get a goodie bag full of treats but they’ll also get a close-up look of the chimpanzees in their habitat. Tickets are $11 per child under 12 and include a free adult ticket, additional adult tickets are $38. And tickets are available from 10:30am-2pm, actual tour time is dependent on check in time.
It's Murder Mystery time and Kerith House Winery is putting on a fun Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery Dinner on October 30th! Join Kerith House for an enchanted evening glamour and intrigue, including an interactive show, 3-course dinner, and a glass of wine. Evening wear and Venetian masks are encouraged but not required. Reserve your spot for this exciting event today!
Get out in nature and support a great cause, at the Haunted Hike located at Fannin County Middle School's Nature Trail. Enjoy a spooky walk on the trail and help support the STEAM program with your donations. Join us on the trail October 30th from 7pm-9pm, recommended for ages 10 & up.
Boat Dock Bar & Grill at Lake Blue Ridge Marina may be closing for the season, but they’re going out with a bang! Come on out October 31st for Boat Dock Bar & Grill’s Annual Bon Voyage Halloween Party. Wear your best costumes and drop by for some fun 11am-9pm!
Stop by Blue Ridge United Methodist Church on Halloween for Trunk or Treat fun! There will be candy for the kids, live music, free smores & hot chocolate, and hayrides.
More Halloween fun awaits the kiddos with trick treating in Downtown Blue Ridge on Halloween night! Not only will there be lots of candy but there will also be a costume contest and a pet costume contest for cats & dogs! The fun starts at 5pm!
Sing along to your favorite Halloween hits at Grumpy Old Men Brewing's Scaryaoke Party on Halloween night! 'Stay Puffy' Grumpy Old Men Brewing's new Marshmallow Stout will be released that day as well. Come on out for good music, drinks, and Halloween fun from 4pm-7pm on Halloween night.
L'Atelier and Copper Fox Books are teaming up for a darkly delicious literary dinner, inspired by the gothic genius of Edgar Allan Poe, on Halloween night. Craft The Raven Black Garlic Pasta with Browned Butter Morel Sauce, a Masque of the Red Death Velvet Skull Cake, and enjoy the Chef's special Black Sesame Sourdough. Come dressed to impress in your best costume and get ready to create a gothic feast that Mr. Poe himself would surely love!
Head to Morganton Point for Halloween fun starting at 7pm on Halloween night. Trick or treat from the campers and then enter the pumpkin carving contest to win big! *Pumpkins must be submitted to the office by 5pm with prizes awarded to the winning entries. The event will take place throughout the Morganton Point Campground. Follow posted event signs and staff directions once on-site.
The Tri-State Community Band and area Middle School Band Students will be performing a Halloween Concert at Fannin County High School at 6pm on Sunday, November 1st. There will be music from The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Monster Under the Bed, Carmina Burana, Thriller, The Inferno, Army of the Nile, Sine Nomine, Swarm, and so much more! Kids in costume are welcome, and treats are available for all!
Copper basin:
Dine among the orchard trees at this spooky, murder mystery dinner at The Folk Collaborative on October 24th & October 30th! Each of the dinner's four courses will be thoughtfully served alongside the next chapter of the mystery, drawing you deeper into a tale filled with unexpected twists, eerie characters, and long-buried secrets. Register in advance so you can receive all your info and costumes to become your character before the big event. Come ready for a magical autumn evening beneath the trees, bring your sharpest instincts, and prepare for a Halloween celebration unlike any other.
Copperhill Brewery Halloween Events
Get ready for a fun Halloween themed night of two stepping at Copperhill Brewery's Halloween Line Dancing Night on October 19th from 6:30pm-8pm. Learn the basic line dance moves and then stick around after the class for great music & brews. Get ready to come in your best costume and dance the night away!
Come on out to your favorite local brewery on Halloween night for a fun & festive costume party! There will be live music from The Ministers of Truth, a costume contest, and of course plenty of beer! Come on down to Copperhill Brewery on October 31st from 5pm-8pm for all the fun!
Bring the kiddos to enjoy some trick or treating in the Twin Cities from the local merchants! The event is FREE and open to all children. The Halloween fun starts at 6pm on October 31st!
Enjoy a spooktacular train ride with Blue Ridge Scenic Railway on Halloween night! The train will journey from Blue Ridge to the Copper Basin for their Halloween festivities. Along the way, the crew will be all decked out in their best costumes and passengers will vote for their favorite. The crew will also be passing out candy to the kiddos and keeping the Halloween spirit high on your journey to the Copper Basin! Seats are limited for this one night only event so make sure to reserve your spot early!
BLAIRSVILLE:
Look forward to more spooky fun line dancing at the Union County Civic Center on October 24th! Join in and learn to line dance or bring your honey and do your own “thing” to some great, spooky classics. And get ready for some specially choreographed Halloween dance classics such as Monster Mash and Witchy Woman. Line dancing is 6pm-9pm on October 24th and admission is $5 at the door.
Tech or Treat at North Georgia Technical College
Enjoy trick or treating fun at the local North Georgia Technical College campuses on October 29th from 5pm-7pm. Both the Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses will have spooky fun, sweet surprises, and fun for all ages!
Kick off the Halloween festivities early on October 28th with Trunk or Treat at the House of Prayer in Blairsville. There will be food, candy, and hayrides for the whole family to enjoy! Come on down!
Get ready to party at Paradise Hills adult costume party! Come dressed in your costumes and receive a free wine tasting. And bring in a carved pumpkin for the chance to win some awesome prizes. There will also be live music so you can “boo”gie it up on the dance floor! The fun kicks off Halloween at 11am.
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Start your Halloween off with a fun Pet Parade in Blairsville at 11am on Halloween! Dress your pet up in their most 'pawesome' costume and meet in the parking lot behind Keen Creations by 10:30 am. Participants will then stroll around the Blairsville Square and finish at Safe Pet Project Thrift Store where costume judging will take place. Prizes will be awarded for the top costumes!
Head to the stunning Vogel State Park this fall for beautiful scenery and a fun Fall Festival on October 31st! There will be food & craft vendors, hayrides, a duck race, live music, storytelling, and even trick or treating at this year's Festival! The fun runs on Halloween from 9:30am-8:00pm at Vogel State Park. A $10 daily park pass or an annual park pass is required for entry.
Lucky's Taqueria & Cantina in Blairsville is hosting a Halloween DJ Night + Costume Contest on Halloween night from 6pm-8pm! Come dressed to impress for your chance to win a Lucky's gift card. Plus get ready to dance the night away with music from DJ Dave at Ambitious Entertainment. Plus, their Halloween Pop-Up will be in full swing, and they'll have special Halloween food and drink menus available as well. Come on down for a fun night at Lucky's!
Enjoy a spooky night of fun at Cress Creeks Farm on October 17th! Dress in your Halloween best and enjoy light hordoerves, desserts and creepy potions at our punch bar, grab a flashlight and brave the maze, only for those who dare! Plus dance the night away to music from DJ Quinn!
Halloween at Roo Mountain Vineyards
Roo Mountain Vineyards is setting up a spooky wine tasting experience, The Haunted Barrel Room, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October. Guests will enjoy four carefully selected Roo wines or ciders, each paired with a hauntingly delicious spooky bite and a ghost story inspired by local legends, Appalachian folklore, and unexplained happenings from beyond the veil. This annual tradition sells out every year so be sure to secure your spot soon!
Also happening at Roo Mountain Vineyards on October 30th is a Halloween Dance Party! There will be delicious food & drinks, a dance floor and live DJ, and a costume contest. Tickets are $15 a person, with all proceeds benefiting the local food pantry.
Enjoy some drive thru trick or treating fun at Highland Crossing Shopping Center across from O’Rileys in Ellijay on October 30th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. The shopping center will be decked out spooktacular decor! Drive thru for trick or treating, and there will be both allergy free & candy free treat bags as well!
Every year the town of Ellijay puts on a 5K race in memory of Saydee and raises money for the SayStrong Foundation. This year's event features Halloween thrills, family fun, yummy food & treats, and a DJ! And for the running portion there will be a 5K run, a 1-mile fun run, a Tot Trot for the little ones, and even a ghost runner option. Come on out to Ellijay River Park on Halloween morning from 9am-11am for all the fun!
Come on out for trick or treating fun at the Ellijay Lions Club on Halloween! There will be candy, games, and a costume contest for both families and individuals. Bring the kids out and have a great time from 6pm-9pm at the Ellijay Lions Club!
Hiawassee has its own Halloween fun at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! There will be a haunted village set up in the Pioneer Village on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, and trick or treating fun on the 30th. You can even enjoy tricks & treats on Halloween night, at the Haunted Pioneer Village and then the Rodney Carrington comedy show in the Anderson Music Hall that night. Come on down for spooktacular weekend at the Fairgrounds!
beyond:
Haunts & Harvest is back and this time in Murphy, NC! Learn more about the area with haunting tales and legends told by local storytellers. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Enjoy this spooky night of stories on October 23rd from 6pm-7:30pm at 33 Valley River Ave., Murphy, NC.