Whether you’re looking for Halloween thrills or holiday cheer, we’ve got you covered with our list of seasonal festivals and attractions throughout the Southeast.

GEORGIA

Montrose — Haunted Montrose, Sept. 26-Nov. 31, features a haunted house and other scary attractions, a maze, food and a scare-free zone. 478-376-4559, www.hauntedmontrose.com.

Flinstone — Forest of Fear, Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 28-Oct. 26, features haunted woods, swamplands, corn fields and dark passages. 706-820-2531, www.blowingscreamsfarm.com.

Tifton — Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Oct. 5-26, features games, train rides, a maze, pumpkin picking and children’s activities. 229-391-5200, www.abac.edu/museum.

Warner Robins — Nevermore Hills Haunted Trail, Oct. 11-12, 18-20, 24-27, 30-31, features haunted barns and a variety of trails. 478-923-6600, www.museumofaviation.org.

Ringgold — Haunted Depot, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 11-26, features hayrides, ghost tours and haunted house. 706-935-5290, www.cityofringgold.com.

Blackshear — E.L. Cravin’s Haunted Funeral Parlor, Oct. 18-Nov. 2, features parlor tours and storytelling. 912-614-8419, www.thehauntedparlor.com.

Braselton — Antique & Holiday Festival, Oct. 26-27, features antiques, arts and crafts, holiday gifts, mill tours and food. 706-684-0369, www.downtownbraselton.com.

Hartwell — Scarecrow Bash & Monster Mash, Oct. 31, features candy stroll, scarecrow displays, food, dance, music and costume parade. 706-376-8590, www.hart-chamber.org.

Columbus — Christmas Made in the South, Nov. 1-3, features arts and crafts, food and entertainment. 706-327-4522, www.madeinthesouthshows.com.

Calhoun — Festival of Trees & Mistletoe Market, Nov. 4-Dec. 8, features Christmas trees, wreaths, handcrafted gifts and silent auctions. 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com.

Dawsonville — Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, through Nov. 18, features a 12-acre corn maze, pumpkin patches, hay rides and Halloween-themed activities. 888-674-7952, www.uncleshucks.com.

Lookout Mountain — Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights, Nov. 22-Jan. 4, features an illuminated fantasyland of a million sparkling lights, dozens of seasonal scenes, dinners with Santa and his elves, cookie decorating and holiday music. www.seerockcity.com.

Warm Springs — Candlelight Tour Festival Nov. 16-18, features shopping by candlelight, carolers, horse-and-carriage rides and city tours. 706-655-3322, www.warmspringsga.com.

Pine Mountain — Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens, Nov. 22-Dec. 30, features holiday light and sound shows, shopping, dining and story time with Mrs. Claus. 706-663-2281, www.callawaygardens.com.

Dahlonega — Old Fashioned Christmas, Nov. 22-Dec. 22, features caroling, theater, music, wine sampling, visits with Santa, trolley and carriage rides, a parade and live Nativity scene. 706-864-3513, www.dahlonega.org.

Helen — Festival of Trees, Nov. 27-Dec. 14, features trees, wreaths, a silent auction, a parades and the lighting of the village. 706-865-5356, www.helenga.org.

Augusta — Elf on the Shelf Adoption Party at Barnes & Noble, Nov. 27, features storytime, elf adoptions and other children’s activities. 706-737-0012, www.barnesandnoble.com.

Milledgeville — Antebellum Christmas, Dec. 3-23, features decorated governor’s mansion and candlelight tours. 478-445-4545, www.gcsu.edu/mansion.

Forsyth — Hometown Holidays Parade, Dec. 5, features floats, cars and go-carts, marching bands, dance troupes, beauty queens, carolers, Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday treats. 478-994-9239, www.forsyth-monroechamber.com.

ALABAMA

Huntsville — Scarecrow Trail, through Oct. 31, featues scarecrows, hay bale art, hay rides and a sorghum maze. 1-800-930-4447, www.hsvbg.org.

Harpersville — Old Baker Farm Pumpkin Patch, Sept. 28-Oct. 31, features a pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting farm and hay rides. 205-672-7209, www.oldbakerfarm.com.

Union Springs — Fall Fastival & Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 1-31 (except Sundays), features pumpkin picking, hay rides, inflatables, hay mountain, corn maze, live entertainment and games. 334-534-6976, www.dreamfieldfarms.com.

Silverhill — Pumpkin Patch Express, Oct. 1-31, features train rides, haunted maze and barn, snacks, pumpkin picking and children’s activities. 251-978-3050, www.waleswest.com.

Greenville — Haunted Firehouse, Oct. 4-31, features scary activities and concessions. 334-382-3251, www.greenvillehauntedfirehouse.com.

Montgomery — ZooBoo, Oct. 11-13, 18-20 & 25-31, features games, treats, costumed characters, educational presentations and haunted rides.

334-240-4900, www.montgomeryzoo.com.

Beatrice — Ghost Stories at Rikard’s Mill, Oct. 18-26, features a pumpkin toss, pumpkin paintings, ghost stories and a haunted swamp trail. 251-575-7433, www.tokillamockingbird.com.

Delta — Halloween on the Mountain, Oct. 25-26, features campsite decoration and costume contests, trick-or-treating and scary stories. 256-488-5115, www.alapark.com/cheaharesort.

Gadsden — Let It Snow: An Indoor Winter Wonderland, Nov. 1-Jan. 31, features snow for snowball tossing, snowman building and other activities. 256-543-2787, www.culturalarts.org.

Henager — Christmas at Eddie’s, features theme-decorated trees, strolls, ornaments and an open house. 256-657-3841.

Mobile — Christmas Jubilee 2013,

Nov. 13-16, features gifts, live entertainment, food, Art Walk, Hall of Wreaths, a silent auction and Girls Night Out. 251-471-3348, www.juniorleaguemobile.org.

Huntsville — Santa’s Village, Nov. 29-Dec. 23, features seasonally trimmed trees, music, snow, reindeer, toymakers, crafts, shopping and Santa. 256-564-8100, www.earlyworks.com.

Montgomery — Christmas Lights Festival, Dec. 5-7, 12-15, 19-31, features holiday decorations, horseback rides, shopping at Santa’s Craftshop, food and nightly entertainment. 334-240-4900, www.montgomeryzoo.com.

Tuscumbia — Plantation Christmas at Belle Mont, Dec. 8, features docents dressed in 18th century clothing, homemade treats, vocalists and ballroom dancers. 256-383-0783, www.colbertcountytourism.org.

Decatur — Historic Decatur Christmas Tour, Dec. 14, features self-guided tours of traditionally decorated homes and historic buildings, Carriage rides, holiday treats, carolers, a handbell choir and Christmas decorating tips. 256-250-2028, www.decaturchristmastour.com.

FLORIDA

Pensacola — Snowball Derby, Dec. 4-8, a 300-lap, all-star race features at Five Flags Speedway. 850-944-8400, www.5flagsspeedway.com.

Flagler Beach — Holiday at the Beach, Dec. 6-7, features lights, Christmas trees, a holiday gift fair, live music, children’s activities and Santa. 386-931-7111, www.cityofflaglerbeach.com.

St. Augustine — Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour, Dec. 14-15, features tours of historic inns, food, chocolate and wine. 904-824-4301, www.staugustinebandbtour.com.

Panama City Beach — New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop, Dec. 31, features live music, seafood, children’s activities, an 800-pound, glowing beach ball and fireworks. 850-236-9974, www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.

Orlando — Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (special-ticket event), select nights through Nov. 1, features trick-or-treating in Magic Kingdom park, parades, fireworks, food and characters. 407-939-5277, disneyworld.disney.go.com.

Orlando – Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights (special-ticket event), select nights through Nov. 2, features multiple haunted houses, including one with a “Walking Dead” theme and live shows. Not recommended for children under 13. 407-224-4233, www.universalorlando.com.

Orlando – Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld (included with regular park admission ), weekends in October. features trick-or-treating, special entertainment, food and activities for kids. 1-888-800-5447, www.seaworldparks.com.

Tampa – Howl-o-Scream at Busch Gardens (special-ticket event), select nights Sept. 27-Oct. 26, features haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment. Not recommended for children under 13. 1-888-800-5447, seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa.

Orlando — Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (special-ticket event), select nights in November and December, features holiday-themed live entertainment, fireworks, parades and food in Magic Kingdom park. 407-939-5277, disneyworld.disney.go.com.

Orlando – Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (included with regular park admission), Dec. 7-Jan. 4, features special parades and live entertainment. 407-224-4233, www.universalorlando.com.

Orlando –SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration (included with regular park admission), select dates Nov. 23- Dec. 31, features special shows and attractions. 1-888-800-5447, www.seaworldparks.com.

Tampa – Christmas Town at Busch Gardens (special-ticket event), select dates Nov. 29-Dec. 23, features snow, holiday lights and Santa’s house. 1-888-800-5447, www.seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa.

LOUISIANA

New Iberia — Halloween Children’s Festival, Oct. 24, features games, concessions, a costume contest and cake walk. 337-369-2337, www.iberiatravel.com.

Natchitoches — Christmas Festival of Lights, Nov. 23-Jan. 6, features music, arts and crafts, shops, galas, children’s activities and fireworks. 1-800-259-1714, www.christmasfestival.com.

Lafayette — Noel Acadien au Village, Nov. 30-Dec. 23, features illuminated holiday displays, carnival rides, nightly entertainment, holiday shopping and local foods. 337-981-2364, www.acadianvillage.org.

New Iberia — Sounds of the Season with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, Dec. 1, features familiar Christmas songs and classical selections. 337-364-1603, www.iberiacultural.com.

Port Allen — Reflections of the Season, Dec. 5-24, features holiday displays, food and craft vendors, mule-driven wagon rides, music and ice fishing. 1-800-654-9701, www.westbatonrouge.net.

Lake Charles and Sulphur — Southwest Louisiana Christmas Lighting Festival, Dec. 5-7, features land and water parades, gingerbread houses, gift shopping, food, Sulphur’s Christmas Under the Oaks Festival and fireworks. 1-800-456-7952, www.visitlakecharles.org.

DeRidder — Miracle on Washington Christmas Festival, Dec. 7, features a parade, shopping, live music, children’s activities and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 1-800-738-5534, www.beauregardtourism.com.

New Iberia — Magic on the Main, Dec. 8, features guided tours of homes in New Iberia’s historic district. 337-369-6446, www.shadowsontheteche.wordpress.com.

Delcamber — Boat Parade, features holiday music, decorated boats and family activities. 337-658-2422, www.delcambreboatparade.com.

MISSISSIPPI

Hernando — Cedar Hill Farm’s Pumpkin Patch , Corn Maize & Trail of Terror, Sept. 26-Nov. 2, features, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin smashing, pony rides, campfires, food, a hay fort, petting zoo, maze and haunted trail. 662-429-2540, www.gocedarhillfarm.com.

Horn Lake — Fright Night, select nights in October, features a haunted trail and a not-so-scary Disney character trail for younger children. 662-393-9897, www.hornlakechamber.com.

Olive Branch — PumpkinFest &Chili Cook-Off, Oct. 26, features trick-or-treating, jack-o’-lantern contests, a scavenger hunt and children’s costume parade. 662-893-0888, www.olivebrancholdtowne.com.

Bay St. Louis — Cedar Rest Halloween Cemetery Tour, features historical re-enactments, food and candy. www.hancockcountyhistoricalsociety.com.

Biloxi — Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show, Nov. 9-10, features vendors, a 5K run/walk, Santa Village, choirs and food. 1-800-476-9336, www.christmascitygiftshow.com.

Biloxi — Christmas at Beauvoir, Nov. 11-Jan. 5, features tours, holiday decor, a miniature Victorian Christmas village and visits from Santa. 228-388-4400, www.beauvoir.org.

Natchez — Christmas in Natchez, Nov. 22-Dec. 22, features tours of decorated historic homes, holiday concerts, candlelight carriage rides and more. 1-800-647-6724, www.christmasinnatchez.com.

Tylertown — Christmas in the Park, Nov. 26-Dec. 31, features tours of light displays at Holmes Water Park. 601-876-2680, www.walthallchamber.com.

Pascagoula — Downtown for the Holidays, Dec. 6, features shopping, classic cars, carriage rides and more. www.cityofpascagoula.com.

Pass Christian — Christmas in the Pass, Dec. 6, features colorful decorations and Christmas trees, a lighted boat parade, live music, food and fireworks. 228-604-0014, www.mscoastchamber.com.

NORTH CAROLINA

Blowing Rock — Ghost Train Halloween Festival, Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 2, features train and carnival rides, haunted attractions, a maze, trick-or-treating and children’s activities. 1-800-526-5740, www.tweetsie.com.

Huntersville — Amazing Maize Maze, Sept. 27-Nov. 3, features a 7-acre maze with clues to solve. 704-875-3113, www.ruralhill.net.

Bryson City — Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express, Oct. 5-27, features train and hay rides, trick-or-treating and games. 1-800-872-4681, www.gsmr.com.

Scotts Hill — Halloween Festival, Oct. 11-13, 18-20, features a haunted barn and kiddy fun house, haunted hay rides, costume contests, games, food, prizes and fortunetellers. 910-686-9518, www.poplargrove.org.

Wrightsville Beach — Holiday Flotilla, Nov. 29-30, features illuminated ships, fireworks, a tree lighting ceremony, holiday shopping, music, food and children’s activities. 910-256-2120, www.ncholidayflotilla.org.

Concord — Speedway Christmas, Dec. 1-30, features holiday light displays, ice skating and slide, a live Nativity scene and drive-in movies. 1-800-455-3267, www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

Charlotte — Christmas at the Library, Dec. 2-23, features a live Nativity scene, carriage rides, caroling and festive music, story time, food, shopping and Journey of Faith tours at the Billy Graham Library. 704-401-3200, www.billygrahamlibrary.org.

McAdenville — Christmas Town USA, Dec. 2-26, features decorated homes and trees, live entertainment, hot chocolate and kettle corn. 704-823-2330, www.mcadenville-christmastown.com.

Asheville — Christmas at Biltmore, Nov. 2-Jan. 12, dozens Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, bows, poinsettias, miles of garland and thousands of ornaments. 1-800-411-3812, www.biltmore.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Mount Pleasant — Boone Hall Corn Maze, Oct. 1-Nov. 2, features an 8-acre maze, interactive contests and prizes. 843-884-4371, www.boonehallpumpkinpatch.com.

Pumpkintown — Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 12, features arts and crafts and music. 864-878-2607, www.pumpkintown.org.

Beech Island — Beyond the Gravestone, Oct. 12, feature a guided cemetary tours. www.southcarolinaparks.com.

Columbia — Boo at the Zoo, Oct. 18-31, features 803-779-8717, costumes, trick-or-treating, a dance party and other children’s activities. www.riverbanks.org.

North Augusta — Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, Oct. 26, features carnival rides, arts and crafts, live entertainment, games contests, a car show, a barbecue cook-off, food vendors and children’s activities. 803-441-4310, www.northaugusta.net.

Wellford — Holiday Lights Safari, Nov. 8-23, features a drive through 100 acres of lights, sculptures, holiday themes and herds of live animals. 864-472-2038, www.hollywild.com.

Charleston/James Island — Holiday Festival of Lights, Nov. 8-Dec. 31, features lights and displays, marshmallow roasting, an old-fashioned carousel and gift shop. 843-795-4386, www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.

Myrtle Beach — Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals, Nov. 14-17, gifts, food festivals, musicals, an illuminated drive through Christmas Wonderland and Victorian teas. 843-448-9483, www.dickenschristmasshow.com.

North Charleston — Holiday Market, Nov. 15-17, features, gifts, music, food, decorations, arts and crafts and Santa. 339-282-5550, www.gilmoreshows.com.

Little River — Intracoastal Christmas Regatta, Nov. 23, features a boat parade, food, fundraising activities and food. 843-249-8888, www.christmasregatta.com.

Greenville — Roper Mountain Holiday Lights, Nov. 28-Dec. 30, features drives and walks through lights and decorations, food and more. 864-355-8900, www.ropermountainholidaylights.com.

TENNESSEE

Knoxville — Horror Film Fest, Oct. 25-27, features shocking short films submissions from around the world. www.knoxvillehorrorfest.com.

Pigeon Forge – National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration at Dollywood, Oct. 2-Nov. 2, features free gospel concerts and special arts and crafts. 1-800-365-5996, www.dollywood.com.

Pigeon Forge – Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood, Nov. 9-Jan. 4, features special live entertainment and holiday lights. 1-800-365-5996, www.dollywood.com.

Nashville — A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nov. 15-Jan. 1, features decorations, lights, ice sculptures, slides, holiday riverboat shows, Radio City Rockettes and DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls. 615-458-2877, www.christmasatgaylordopryland.com.

Clarksville — Christmas on the Cumberland, Nov. 19-Jan. 4, features strolls through Victorian Village, Toyland, psychedelic tunnel and Penguin Mountain. 931-645-7476, www.cityofclarksville.com.

Knoxville — Regal Celebration of Lights, Nov. 29, features caroling, marshmallow roasting, Christmas tree lighting, hot cocoa, face painting and pictures with Santa. www.cityofknoxville.org/christmas.

Chattanooga — Ruby Falls Ruby Red Christmas, Fridays and Saturdays in December, features lights, decorations, falling snow, holiday music, carriage rides and crafting for kids. 423-475-8992, www.rubyfalls.com.

Franklin — Dickens of a Christmas,

Dec. 7-8, features costumed performers re-enacting scenes from Charles Dickens’ novels, period music, arts and crafts and 19th century foods. 615-519-8500, www.historicfranklin.com.

Rugby — Christmas at Historic Rugby, Dec. 14, features decorated historic buildings, seasonal music and food. 1-888-214-3400, www.historicrugby.org.

Compiled from Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events and staff reports.

If you find a mistake in the Travel Calendar, email scanady@ajc.com. Events are subject to change.