The weather is cooling down, fall is upon us and it is time to start thinking about Halloween! Atlantic Station, the vibrant mixed-use community in Midtown Atlanta, is welcoming the crisp weather with festive events throughout October. Create a spooky mask, enjoy a family-friendly thriller and trick or treat at Atlantic Station’s top spots with fun and free events all month long.
· The 2016 Spooky Film Festival takes over Atlantic Station’s Central Park each Friday night, Oct. 7-Oct. 28, with creepy and fun classics starting at dusk! Make sure to arrive early to get a good spot, bring a blanket and enjoy these ghoulish Hollywood favorites under the stars:
o Oct. 7 – Twilight
o Oct. 14 – Monster House
o Oct. 21 – The Sixth Sense
o Oct. 28 – Hocus Pocus
· Salute the changing leaves and cooler weather with Fall Fun in Central Park! Perfect for every little ghoul and goblin, enjoy free Halloween crafts (including make-your-own spooky masks) before the movie. The Midtown Bridge Church hosts the fun beginning at 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm, October 28. in Central Park.
· Bring the little monsters for a night of trick-or-treating at Atlantic Station! Participating restaurants and retailers will be open with special treats for trick-or-treaters from 5-6 p.m. on Oct. 31. Look for the special trick or treat window decal or check with Concierge for participating retailers.
In addition to great events all month long, Halloween HQ is returning for another season of spooky looks. With Atlanta’s largest collection of costumes, makeup and more, Halloween HQ is the place to get everything you need for Halloween. Halloween HQ is located next to Dillard’s, and store hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Atlantic Station always offers the full experience, so look for special restaurant menus before, after or even during the activities. Many restaurants offer delicious to-go options as the perfect addition to the event experience. Atlantic Station stores will be part of the fun as well. Stop by Concierge for information on which retailers are participating. For the latest information on upcoming events, visit atlanticstation.com and engage with Atlantic Station on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.