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- calendar_today October 13, 2026
Halloween Fun for Families in the Chattahoochee Valley
As Halloween approaches, families throughout the Chattahoochee Valley can look forward to a variety of kid friendly Halloween events. Local organizations and businesses are offering safe and exciting activities for children and their families to enjoy throughout October.
Ongoing Events Through October 31
- Uptown Scarecrow Trail: Visitors are invited to stroll along Broadway in Uptown Columbus to view creative, colorful scarecrows lining the sidewalks. Community members can show their support by voting for their favorite scarecrow on Uptown’s Facebook page. (Broadway, Uptown Columbus)
- Ghostly Globes and Balloon Spider Displays: Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange features the "Ghostly Globes"—a private, hour-long Halloween experience inside glowing globes filled with life-sized festive items. This is part of the resort’s Howl-O-Ween festivities, which also include festive décor and a signature trick or treat trail. The Balloon Spider installation adds to the fun for all ages. Bookings are available online. (150 Tom Hall Parkway, LaGrange, Ga.)
Highlight Halloween Events by Date
Saturday, October 17
- Clingstones “Not So Scary” Halloween Movie Night: The Columbus Clingstones invite families to an evening of Halloween-themed activities, entertainment, and a movie under the stars at Pinnacle Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hayrides until 7:00 p.m., followed by a screening of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion at 7 p.m. Kids 12 and under enter free; tickets for ages 13 and up are $15. (Pinnacle Park, 100 4th Street)
Saturday, October 24
- Broadway’s Boos Bash & Scream on the Green: Families can dress up, trick or treat along Broadway from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and enjoy a movie night featuring "Casper" at FIS Green Space at 7 p.m. (Uptown Columbus)
- Little Garden of Horrors: The Columbus Botanical Garden hosts a lawn screening of "Little Shop of Horrors," along with a fun house, live Birds of Prey show, owl pellet and carnivorous plant dissections, carnival games, and more. This event, including a spooky bar and concessions, is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for ages 13 and up. Tickets are required. (3603 Weems Road)
Sunday, October 25
- BOOtanical Not-so-Scary Halloween: The Columbus Botanical Garden offers a trick or treat event featuring carnival games, inflatables, and various activities for families. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and tickets are required. (3603 Weems Road)
Special Events Leading Up to Halloween
- Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest & Parade (Friday, October 30): CARE Humane Society hosts their fourth annual event at New Realm Brewery in Auburn, Ala. Pet owners are encouraged to dress up their pets for a fun evening, with every entry supporting the organization and local animals. The event is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (207 S. College Street, Auburn, Ala.)
Halloween Night: October 31
- Halloween Scream on the Green: The Columbus Civic Center Amphitheater hosts an evening of kid friendly Halloween fun, featuring horse rides, pumpkin carving, candy giveaways, movies, and more. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with movies starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but attendees must RSVP. (400 4th Street)
Getting Involved and Staying Safe
With a range of kid friendly Halloween events, families in the Chattahoochee Valley have ample opportunities for festive fun. From trick or treat trails and movie nights to costume contests and creative displays, there are activities to delight children of all ages while ensuring safe celebrations throughout the season.
Source: wrbl.com.
