Frights, Feasts & Festivities: Atlanta’s Halloween Roundup

Witches, ghouls, and ghosts, oh my—Atlanta is in for a frightfully fun October. As spooky season creeps across the city, Halloween lovers can enjoy endless ways to celebrate. From costume contests with a view at Boone’s to frightful feasts at Amore e Amore, adult trick-or-treat delights from The Georgia Hemp Company and more, this year’s festivities promise to be wickedly wonderful.

Boone’s Swings into Spooky Season with a Halloween Patio Party

Boone’s is serving up a spooktacular good time this Halloween season with festivities for the whole family. On Thursday, October 23, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Buckhead favorite transforms into the ultimate haunted hangout. Guests can sip creepy-crafted cocktails, snack on Southern-inspired bites, and soak in scenic views of the Bobby Jones Golf Course while cozying up to the fire pits on the expansive patio. The night heats up with beats from DJ Grace Lamour and a costume contest—with a golf gift basket worth $200 up for grabs for the best-dressed ghoul. Continuing the fun the following week on Halloween night, Friday, October 31, Boone’s is bringing the magic to the Yates putting course with a family-friendly trunk or treat from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Little ghosts and goblins can show off their costumes, practice their putts, and load up on sweets from decked-out golf carts to kick off the evening. This Halloween, Boone’s is where tricks, treats, and tee times collide. Boone’s is located at Bobby Jones Golf Course at 2205 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. For more information, visit boonesatl.com and stay connected on Instagram and Facebook @boonesatl.

Scare Up Some Fun at TWO’s 6th Annual Barre, Brunch, and Boos! 

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, TWO urban licks and Barre3 are teaming up once again to treat fitness and foodie fanatics to a wickedly good time during the 6th Annual Barre, Brunch, and Boos. Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine with a hauntingly beautiful skyline view, guests will kick things off at 9:45 a.m. with a 45-minute, spellbinding sweat session led by Barre3 Buckhead. Open to all levels, the class uses a mix of large, small, and ghostly-good movements to strengthen and tone while centering body and mind. Attendees should bring their favorite yoga mat, towel, water bottle and, of course, their ghoul-friends. After class, adults 21+ can lift their spirits with a complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa, followed by 10% off brunch. Bonus: Free parking. No tricks, just treats. Tickets are $20 per person or $15 for Barre3 members. Space is limited. TWO urban licks is located in the Old Fourth Ward at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30306. Reserve a spot here or visit twourbanlicks.com or call 404.522.4622. Stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks, Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks. 

Spirits Rise at Vesper This Halloween Weekend

Spooky season descends on Vesper, and this year, the BeltLine favorite is stretching the sinister soiree all weekend long. The festivities kick off on Halloween night, Friday, October 31, 2025, where guests are summoned to arrive dressed to kill for a one-night-only costume contest with wicked prizes and boozy surprise treats. Hang among the spirits and sip on dangerously delicious cocktails crafted just for the occasion, then keep the celebration going as Día de los Muertos creeps in on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2. With eerie sips like the Grateful Dead, themed treats, and a rock mix soundtrack fueling the revelry, the weekend promises haunting indulgence in every shadow-draped corner of the Glenwood Park gem, where mischief and mayhem await. Vesper is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in Glenwood Park at 924 Garrett St. Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30316. For more information, visit www.vesperatl.com or call 404.343.1174. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @vesperatl. 

Frights, Feasts and Family Fun As Amore e Amore’s Nightmare on Highland Returns

The countdown to Halloween is officially on at Amore e Amore, and this year, it’s creeping in earlier than ever. Running through the entire month of October, the beloved ristorante has once again transformed into a haunted hideaway for its annual Halloween-themed pop-up, A Nightmare on Highland, complete with eerie décor around every corner, spine-tingling treats, specialty cocktails, and sinfully delicious Italian fare crafted by Professor Giovanni himself. Throughout the season, guests can reserve a table Tuesday through Sunday to dine among ghosts, ghouls, and over-the-top Halloween décor. The month-long spectacle builds to two back-to-back weekends designed for every kind of reveler—whether it’s little goblins on the hunt for candy or grown-ups looking to toast the witching hour with cocktails and costumes. On Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, family-friendly festivities kick off at 4 p.m. Kids 12 and under are invited to show off their most hair-raising looks in a festive costume contest while digging into a spooktacular kids’ menu, priced at $29.95 per child. Little ghouls and goblins can enjoy pizza bites and meatballs, along with child-sized portions of fan-favorites like cheese ravioli, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti and meatballs. Then, as the moon rises on Halloween night, it’s time for adults to raise spirits. On Friday, October 31, 2025, revelers 21 and up are summoned for a devilishly indulgent, adults-only evening. Guests can enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu for $125 per person, plus alcohol, tax, and gratuity, with seatings between 8 and 8:45 p.m. The night promises bone-chilling cocktails, a spellbinding set from a live DJ, a roaming magician, and a high-stakes costume contest brimming with prizes, praise, and plenty of boos and booze right up to the witching hour. For more information or to make a reservation for A Nightmare on Highland, visit www.amoreeamore.com or call 404-600-2176. Amore e Amore is conveniently located at 467 N Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @eatamoreatl.

Pumpkins, Pints & Barbecue Bites at Sweet Auburn BBQ

Sweet Auburn Barbecue is brewing up two nights of spooky fun with its annual Pumpkins & Pints costume and pumpkin carving parties, happening at both locations—Atlanta on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and McDonough on Tuesday, October 28, 2025—with sessions at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. For $15, guests can snag a pumpkin, carving kit, and their pick of potion before diving into an evening of frightful festivities. Between carving and costume strutting for a spook-tacular $50 gift card prize, partygoers can sip on chillingly good seasonal sips like the Caramel Apple Margarita, Witches Be Tripping, and Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Spice Martini, while horror classics flicker on the big screen. To top it all off, a Tarot card reader will be on-site with fortunes ready to be told for an additional cost—only for those brave enough to peek into the unknown. After all, what’s a party without a little magic, a few chills, and plenty of barbecue? Tickets are available at Sweet Auburn BBQ’s website, and space is limited. Sweet Auburn Barbecue is open seven days a week and located at 656 N. Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, and 1828 Jonesboro Rd., McDonough, GA, 30252. For more information, visit www.sweetauburnbbq.comor call 678-515-3550. Stay connected on Instagram and Facebook at @sweetauburnbbq. 

Halloween Comes Alive At Tio Lucho’s With Tricks, Treats and Tio’s Eats 

Halloween in Atlanta is stacked with parties, but Tio Lucho’s isn’t one to blend into the crowd. On Friday, October 31, James Beard Award-nominated Chef Arnaldo Castillo turns his Poncey-Highland restaurant into a full-throttle celebration, marrying his culinary point of view with the electric energy of the holiday. Tricks, Treats and Tio’s Eats will carry the neighborhood from daylight to last call, with beats, bites, and plenty of surprises along the way. It also happens to be Chef Castillo’s birthday, and the city is invited to join the toast. The lineup is as dynamic as the food. Presented by Caravedo Pisco, a DJ takes over the dining room from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., building momentum as the day turns into night. The restaurant itself will be reimagined for the occasion: the bar cleared for dancing, tables and benches pulled to the edges for gathering, and service designed for easy access. As the evening unfolds, fire dancers will ignite the crowd, and a costume contest will up the ante with prizes for best overall, funniest, and scariest looks. Late-night hunger will be rewarded with Chef Castillo’s version of party fuel. Think skewers of chicken and steak anticuchos hot off the grill, cachanga fry bread, and much more. Behind the bar, the mood stays sharp and spirited with martinis, Old Fashioneds, whiskey sours, Caravedo Pisco sours, margaritas, daiquiris, Paper Planes, Naked and Famous, and a Pisco punch feature. For those leaning into mischief, a cheeky “dirty” shot list and complimentary jello shots seal the deal. Tricks, Treats and Tio’s Eats is free to attend. For more information, call (404) 343-0278 or visit www.tioluchos.com. Tio Lucho’s is located in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE #6000. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tioluchosatl and Instagram at @tioluchos.

Ditch the Booze for Boos This Halloween with Nine Dot

Nine Dot is making it easy to enjoy the buzz without the frightful hangover this spooky season. With wickedly delicious cannabis beverages made for relaxing into fall, Nine Dot’s tropical punch coolers bring a special treat this Halloween, proving that boos go better without the booze. Perfect for sipping at home with a scary movie on the screen or haunting the night away with friends, these flavor-packed, non-alcoholic beverages deliver a smooth, social buzz in every can. Available in a low-dose 3mg option for the cannabis curious or a high-dose 10mg option for seasoned sippers, the Atlanta-born beverages are the ideal sip for spooky season. Nine Dot products are available online at www.DrinkNine.com and at select Atlanta-area locations, including Coastal Green Wellness in Decatur, West End Joint at Lee + White, Hop City at Krog Street Market, Kea Beverages, Home Grown, and more. For more information on Nine Dot, its product offerings, and where to find them, visit www.DrinkNine.com. Follow along on Instagram and TikTok at @DrinkNineDot. Nine Dot Cannabis Beverages are made in Atlanta, Georgia.

Creep it Real and Relaxed this Halloween, with The Georgia Hemp Company

Balance the fun and frightful moments this spooky season with relaxing essentials from The Georgia Hemp Company. With curated favorites put together by the brand’s expert team, consider their “Boo! Bundle” the ultimate adult trick-or-treat basket. Featuring a four-pack of infused beverages, 10-pack of gummies, vape, and free CBD joint, the bundle is perfect for indulging in a bit of self-care or treating a friend. For those looking to create their own fun this Halloween, The Georgia Hemp Company is also stocked with oils for recovery, beverages for sharing with the neighbors on Halloween night, delicious gummies for enjoying with a hilariously frightful movie, and more. Shop online or at one of The Georgia Hemp Company’s locations in the greater Atlanta area, including Abernathy, Decatur, Woodstock, Duluth, and Kennesaw. For more information on The Georgia Hemp Company and its product offerings, visit www.thegeorgiahempcompany.com. Follow The Georgia Hemp Company on Instagram and X at @theGAHempCo.