Halloween. Whether you’re in it for the costumes, the candy or the pumpkin beer, we have your guide to Atlanta foodie events for kids of all ages.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Halloween at Atkins Park. Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar, 794 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta. 404-876-7249. atkinspark.com. Costumed kids can get a free kids meal during dinner service.
Thursday, Oct. 27
Costumes on the Woof. 6:00 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $5 doggie costume contest entry. Loews Atlanta Hotel, 1065 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, 404-745-5745. loewshotels.com/atlanta-hotel. Dress up your pooch for a costume contest on the hotel's outdoor terrace, with proceeds benefiting Best Friends - Atlanta. Guests will get two complimentary Halloween cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, access to a photo booth and a gift bag.
Mummies and Mixers. 7:00 p.m. In advance: $20 for members, $25 for Emory students and alumni, $30 for everyone else. $40 at the door. Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta. 404-727-2623. Party with the mummies while enjoying small plates from fave Atlanta caterers and drinks mixed by Atlanta mix master Julian Goglia. Gallery docents will be sharing fun facts about the museum's mummy collection, while a Boris Karloff classic will be playing in the Reception Hall. RSVP online at carlos.emory.edu/mummiesandmixers.
Halloween at Atkins Park. Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar, 794 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta. 404-876-7249. atkinspark.com. Scary movies will serve as background for a ghoulishly good evening. They'll be tapping a cellared 2014 Southern Tier Warlock keg and hosting a pumpkin carving contest. The contest starts at 10 p.m. with registration at 9. Atkins will provide the pumpkins so get there early to get in on the competitition. Carvers can sip on a complimentary Southern Tier Pumpking.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Saints & Sinners Ball. 8:00 p.m. $20 in advance online; $25 at the door. Park Tavern, 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, 404-249-0001. parktavern.com. Radio 105.7's third annual Saints & Sinners Ball will feature live music performances from Foals, Bear Hands (get it?) and Kiev plus themed drink specials and plenty of surprises throughout the night. The event is for ages 21 and up. Tickets available at radio1057.com or parktavern.com.
Trick or Drink. 7-10 p.m. Free. Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta. 770-765-1000. www.experienceavalon.com. Celebrate Halloween adult-style with specialty drinks in the plaza. There will be a DJ so make sure your costume allows for shimmying and shaking.
Halloween at Atkins Park. 10:00 p.m. Oct. 27. Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar, 794 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta. 404-876-7249. atkinspark.com. DJ Lion hosts the Saturday night Halloween party.
Halloween Three Taverns Tap Takeover at The Iberian Pig. The Iberian Pig, 121 Sycamore St, Decatur. 404-371-8800. www.theiberianpigatl.com. Sip on Belgian-influenced brews while dining on Spanish cuisine. Costume contest and prizes.
Sunday, Oct. 30
Sunday Supper South. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30. $250 for James Beard Members; $275 for non-members. Ponce City Market, 657 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, 404.365.0410 ext. 22, www.sundaysuppersouth.com. This Witches of Eastwick themed event brings together an all-female lineup of chefs for a family-style meal celebrating the Southern culinary experience. Some are local like Asha Gomez and Savannah Sasser while others hail from out-of-town or from neighboring states. Event proceeds directly benefit the James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program.
Halloween Bash. El Felix, 1130 Avalon Blvd, Suite 1030, 678-248-5239. The fun starts at 2 p.m. with spooky drink specials and free koozies along with a live artist competition and face-painting. Kids in costume receive a treat in the form of a cheese quesadilla. Bands will play from 3 to 6 p.m.
Halloween Bash. Superica, 99 Krog St NE, Suite C. 678-791-1310. supericaatl.com. The fun starts at 2 p.m. with spooky drink specials and free koozies along with a live artist competition and face-painting. Kids in costume receive a treat in the form of a cheese quesadilla. Classic Halloween films will play in the dining room and bands will play from 3 to 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 31
Halloween at Atkins Park. Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar, 794 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta. 404-876-249. atkinspark.com. Halloween Costume Contest. Get to work on your best idea because the winner takes home $500!
Halloween at Krog Street Market. 4:00 p.m. Free. Krog Street Market, 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta. 770-434-2400. krogstreetmarket.com. Trick or treating, costume party, live music and drink specials from vendors are on tap for Halloween night at this popular Inman Park market. Trick or treating runs from 4 to 6 p.m., costume party, music and drinks 7-11 p.m.
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