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What's on in Grant Park, Atlanta
15 events are listed in Grant Park, Atlanta across 3 venues, Oct 12 to Dec 31.
Last checked Oct 12. Dates and ticket links come from the venue or its ticket seller.
Where it is happening
Oakland Cemetery (10), Zoo Atlanta (3), Grant Park (2)
October 2026
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
Costumed storytellers after dark, 5-11 PM. Runs Thu-Sun across two weekends; this is the first. 20th year, and it sells out.
Boo at the Zoo
Oct 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31. Costumes, trick-or-treat stations.
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
Second of the two Thu-Sun weekends, 5-11 PM. 20th year, and it sells out.
LifeLine Animal Project's Spooky Pooch 5K
A Halloween 5K benefiting LifeLine Animal Project, with a mini festival from 8:30 AM to noon for anyone not running; last year's sold out.
November 2026
Día de Muertos
Day of the Dead festival hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico, noon-5 PM.
Epitaphs: The Immortality of Words
Tracing Their Service: Veterans History at Oakland
Atlanta Halal Fall Festival
50+ halal food vendors, an artisan market and a kids' zone, noon-8pm both days. Run by the Atlanta Muslim Festival Collective.
December 2026
Cookies with Santa
Santa photo, holiday crafts and snacks, with same-day zoo admission. Separate ticket (under-3s free); on sale later this fall.
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
Zoo Year's Eve
An early countdown every hour, DJ, crafts and photo spots, 11 AM-4 PM, so little ones see the ball drop and still nap. Free with general admission; tickets go on sale later in 2026.
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