Looking to scare up some fun this year? Check out the Halloween festivities going down at your favorite metro Atlanta bars and restaurants.
Oct. 20
Abbey of the Holy Goats Brewery : The brewery's party will feature beer Jell-o shots, special Halloween beers, a photo booth, costume contest and scary movie screenings.
4-10 p.m. 4000 Northfield Way, Roswell. 470-282-1444, abbeyoftheholygoats.com/
Oct. 27
Java Cats Cafe: The cat cafe's Freak Me-OWT Halloween party will feature dancing, food, costume contests (for both humans and kitties) and beer. Tickets include in and out access to the car lounge and two beers per person.
9 p.m.-midnight. 415 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta. 470-305-7575, javacatscafe.com.
Maggie's Neighborhood Bar and Grill: The tavern will offer drink specials, a raffle, games and a costume contest in the days leading up to Halloween.
5 p.m. 2937 N. Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta. 404-636-5300, meetatmaggies.com/
Old Fountain Tavern: The party will feature a DJ, live music, drink specials and a costume contest with a $100 cash prize.
9 p.m. 1250 Auburn Road, Dacula. 470-299-6305, facebook.com/oldfountaintavern/
Pure Taqueria: Check out drink specials, a DJ and costume contest.
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Locations in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Duluth, Inman Park, Roswell and Woodstock. 678-240-0023, puretaqueria.com/
Oct. 28
Eclipse di Luna Dunwoody: Celebrate Halloween at the restaurant's Monster Bash, featuring live music, a costume contest with a chance to win $1,000, drink specials and giveaways from Bacardi and Absolut Vodka.
8 p.m. Free with RSVP before 10 p.m., $10 admission after 10 p.m. Eclipse Di Luna, 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta. 678-205-5862, eventbrite.com/e/monster-bash-2017-halloween-party-tickets-19898894128#tickets
il Localino: Check out a special spooky menu and a costume contest with cash prizes, including $200 for first place and other prizes.
467 North Higland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-222-0650, illocalino.com/
Loca Luna: Enjoy live music, a costume contest and drink specials at the bar's LocaWeen celebration.
8 p.m. Free admission before 10 p.m. 550 Amsterdam Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-875-4494, loca-luna.com
Meehan's Public House Vinings: The Irish pub will house a superhero-themed Halloween party with festive food and drinks and a costume contest. Kicking off the night will be a party for dogs on the canine-friendly patio with a costume contest, doggy photo booth, treats and toys.
Dog party starts at 3:30 p.m., human party starts at 7 p.m. 2810 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta. 770-433-1920, meehanspublichouse.com/location/vinings
Pauley's Crepe Bar: Wear your spookiest costume for a chance to win a cash prize, plus enjoy a DJ and drink specials. Groups of four or more women who RSVP will receive a bottle of champagne upon entry.
9 p.m. 935 Marietta St., Atlanta. 404-549-2469, eventbrite.com/e/halloween-party-at-pauleys-tickets-38539444516?aff=es2
The Roof at Ponce City Market: This Day of the Dead bash will offer complimentary popcorn, unlimited rides on the slide and Heege Tower, live entertainment, drink specials and a dance party, as well as a la carte food and amusement park games. Costumes are encouraged.
8 p.m.-midnight. $45 in advance, $50 at the door. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-dead-on-the-roof-at-ponce-city-market-tickets-37674720102
Twisted Tavern: Enjoy live music, drink specials, giveaways from Fireball whiskey and a costume contest with cash prizes.
9 p.m. 4450 Nelson Brogdon Blvd. NE, Buford. 678-714-0302, twistedtavern.net/
Oct. 29
Cooks & Soldiers: Celebrate Sunday Funday, Halloween-style with a pumpkin carving on the patio and a trick-or-treat surprise, with sales from each pumpkin going to benefit local non-profit The Giving Kitchen. Food and drink will be available for purchase a la carte. Kids and pets are welcome.
3-5 p.m. Oct. 29. Pumpkins will be for sale for $15. 691 14th St. NW, Atlanta. 404-996-2623, cooksandsoldiers.com/
Oct. 31
Double Zero: Indulge in a four-course Halloween dinner featuring holiday-themed dishes and beverage pairings. The best costume, as chosen by bar manager and sommelier Nick Dolby, will win a bottle of wine.
6 p.m. $49 per person. 1577 North Decatur Road, Atlanta. 404-991-3666, doublezeroatl.com
The Iberian Pig: The restaurant will host a "Best Laid Plans: An Old Hollywood Whodunnit" murder mystery dinner show. The evening will feature a three-course dinner with a whole-roasted pig, sides, dessert and two drinks per person.
6 p.m. $70 per person, not including tax and gratuity. 121 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-371-8800, theiberianpigatl.com/
The Mercury: The Ponce City Market spot's Monster Mash will feature food and drink specials, a DJ, photo booth and a costume contest with the chance to win $250. A kids' area will offer Halloween games, bobbing for apples and Halloween treats.
6-11 p.m. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. 404-500-5253, themercuryatl.com/
Sugo: The Italian spot will play classic scary movies during a pre-fixe dinner.
Oct. 31. 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. 770-817-8000, sugorestaurant.com/
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