Hauntingly Fun Halloween Happenings
It’s time to get spooky! From costume contests to scary treats and boo-sy drinks, Atlanta is serving up endless ways to celebrate Halloween. For revelers still on the prowl for a hauntingly fun time, here’s a handful of happenings for all tastes.
Score, Sip and Be Scary This Halloween at Puttshack
Celebrate the spirit of Halloween at Puttshack Atlanta with spooky cocktails, a costume contest, a live DJ, delicious eats, and tech-infused mini golf. Beginning Friday, October 28th through Monday, October 31st, guests wearing creative Halloween costumes will have the chance to win a $500 gift card to the popular ‘eatertainment’ destination in West Midtown. Before or after a round or two on one of the four high-energy, mini golf courses, competitors are invited to delve into the innovative, globally-inpired menu and discover the “Boo!” in Puttshack’s boozy Spooky Painkiller that comes with ghostly smoke and a bone-chilling twist. On Saturday and Sunday, Puttshack will also have a live DJ to keep the cool vibes flowing throughout the weekend. Kids can also get into the trick-or-treat action with free Puttshack stickers before putting their game faces on. On Halloween, Monday, October 31st, mini golf enthusiasts who buy one game can get their second game for 50% off from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Puttshack Atlanta is open seven days a week and is located at 1115 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit Puttshack.com or call (404) 738-7888. Stay connected via Instagram & Twitter @Puttshack.
Barre 3, Brunch, and Boos at TWO Urban Licks
TWO urban licks’ Barre, Brunch, and Boos is back again this Halloween, and it’s going to be spooktacular. On Saturday, October 29, food and fitness fanatics are invited to participate in a 45-minute Barre3 class followed by a cool down with a complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa for ages 21 and up. Starting at 9:45 a.m., experience a full-body workout of strength, cardio, and the mind on the patio overlooking the Atlanta BeltLine. Attendees are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, and a towel. Stick around after barre for 10% off brunch favorites, including Fat Elvis French Toast, Crab Cake Benedict, TWO Breakfast, and more. Tickets are on sale for $15. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barre3-brunch-boos-tickets-423400160277?aff=ebdsoporgprofile to purchase. Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. TWO Urban Licks is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in the Old Fourth Ward at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. Stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks and Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks.
Tricks, Treats, Dogs & Eats at ParkGrounds
ParkGrounds is hosting a howling good time for humans and their furry friends during Tricks, Treats, Dogs & Eats on Sunday, October 30th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Inviting revelers and their pups to celebrate Halloween on the expansive, dog-friendly patio, the neighborhood haunt will have the Four-Legged Foodie food truck dishing out their signature, healthy offerings for pups. As an added bonus, all dogs sporting costumes will receive a complimentary treat from the popular food truck and be entered for the chance to win gift cards from ParkGrounds. Guests can also be among the first to try ParkGrounds new breakfast and lunch menu while sipping on boo-zy cocktails, cold craft brews, coffee and more. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. ParkGrounds is located at 142 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. For more information visit www.parkgroundsatl.com or call 678-528-9901. Stay connected on Instagram and Facebook at @parkgrounds.
A Spooktacular Halloween at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar
Join ENZO Steakhouse & Bar for a Spooktacular Halloween on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests are invited to listen to hair-raising beats while enjoying bone-chilling food and cocktail specials including black spaghetti with octopus ragù, black charcoal focaccia, a smoked Caronte cocktail made with black smoked bourbon, and pumpkin limoncello shots. Revelers donning their best costume will have the chance to win a $200 gift card to the new hot spot. Seating will be available on the expansive, dog-friendly patio that will be decked out in Halloween decorations and inside in the art-filled dining room and vibrant bar area. Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio’s full dinner menu will be available. For more information or to book a reservation, visit https://enzo-itl.com or call 770.756.9188. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is located in the Town of Trilith at 300 Trilith Pkwy, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @enzoitl.
Halloween Happenings at Red’s Beer Garden
Hoppy Halloween! Eat, drink and be scary during this spooky season at Red’s Beer Garden. Red’s self-serve coolers are filled to the brim with bone-chillingly cold pumpkin beers and ciders until sold out. For those looking to trick or treat themselves to a challenge, beginning Tuesday, October 18th, beer lovers can try their luck by guessing the mystery beer on draft with every beer purchase. Guests who guess correctly will receive a free brew at their next visit. Since Red’s is closed on Halloween, the party starts early on Sunday, October 30th. Revelers simply have to show up in a costume to receive a free draft lager Mystery beer winners will also be revealed. Red’s Beer Garden is located at 1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. For more information, visit www.redsbeergarden.com or call 770-637-2299. Follow Red’s and stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/redsbeergarden or Instagram @redsbeergarden.
Día de Muertos Festival Returns to Roswell
For the third year, Día de Muertos Festival will return to the grounds of Roswell City Hall for a a lively afternoon and evening filled with fun, community spirit, remembrance, food, beverages, live entertainment and much more. Welcoming all ages and free to attend, the event will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is presented by the City of Roswell in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico. Celebrating the vibrant and beloved Mexican tradition, festivalgoers are invited to enjoy Aztec dancers, an Oaxaca group, and a mariachi band along with free candy sugar skull face painting and an array of Mexican cuisine from authentic tamales to savory empanadas. For those ages 21 and up, a tequila and margarita tasting experience showcasing the unique flavors Mexico will be available for $35. Tequila lovers will receive eight tokens that can be used to taste any combination of six types of specialty margaritas and four types of tequila. At 5 p.m., attendees wearing their best Day of the Dead costumes can compete in the Catrina and Catrin costume contest for their chance to win cash prizes. The festival will also have an ofrenda, a traditional altar honoring friends and family that have passed, for guests that would like to bring a small memento or photo of a loved one. For more information about the third annual Día de Muertos Festival, to register for the costume contents, and to purchase tickets to the tequila and margarita tasting, visit www.RoswellGov.com/DayoftheDead.