Spooky Season in Downtown Macon
Your Ultimate Downtown Halloween Guide
From ghost tours to bar crawls, downtown Macon is THE place to celebrate Halloween this October!
Legends & Lore Tours at Hay House
Experience one of Architectural Digest's "13 Most Beautiful Haunted Destinations Around the World" after dark! This spine-tingling tour takes you behind the scenes at the historic Hay House, where you'll hear tales of unexplained noises, mysterious lights, and real-life ghost sightings.
Arrive early for complimentary spirits (wine, beer, or soda) and explore the ground level before your 90-minute tour begins at 6:00 PM sharp.
Haunts & History on the Hill
Take a walking ghost tour through Macon's haunted Intown neighborhood! Learn the history of College Hill Corridor's historic structures and hear spine-tingling tales of the spirits that inhabit them. This tour highlights ghost stories and legends surrounding some of Macon's most haunted buildings.
Shuster's Candy and Creamery
Shuster's will have Halloween specials Friday, October 24, through Friday, October 31. You can find the new ice cream and candy store at 616 Poplar Street.
Here's the New Sweet & Spooky Menu:
Eye Scream Cones – any flavor scoop in a frosted sugar cone, loaded with candy eyes. $6.50
Spooky Sammies – 2-scoop ice cream sandwiches rolled in Halloween sprinkles. $7.50
Cemetery Sundae – 3 scoops buried under whipped cream, Oreo “dirt” crumbles, gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and headstone waffle cone cookies. $12
Stranger Things Bar Crawl
Will Byers is missing, and only YOU can save him! Crawl through downtown Hawkins (er, Macon ) to uncover glowing letters from Joyce's wall and piece together the secret password. Crack the code to unlock the portal to the Upside Down, where a Stranger Things-themed DJ keeps the party going all night.
Along the way, sip Hawkins-inspired cocktails, dodge Demogorgons, and show off your best '80s or Stranger Things cosplay—from Scoops Ahoy uniforms to Eleven's iconic look.
2nd Annual Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl
The party doesn't stop on October 31st! The 2nd Annual Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl returns bigger, spookier, and more BOOzy than ever. Crawl through 10+ haunted hotspots, summon spirits (both kinds!), and compete in the costume contest for cash prizes.
• 4 complimentary shots or cocktails
• Exclusive discounted drink & food specials
• Professional photographer
• Best Dressed Costume Contest
• Entry to Registration Party & Official After Party
• Halloween bar crawl map + official lanyard
• No cover at 10+ participating bars
Scream Queens: A Ghouls Nigh Out
Friday, October 24th, 2025 | 7:00 pm | Emerson at Plum
Calling all witches, vamps, and glam ghouls—it's time to slay the night away! Join us for Scream Queens, the ultimate Halloween girls' night out packed with spooky glam and killer vibes. Sip on Halloween-themed cocktails, dance the night away with a live DJ, compete in the costume contest for fierce prizes, and shop the witchy vendor market. Whether you're channeling Bride of Frankenstein or your inner bad witch, bring the squad or your boo and come dressed to kill. With photo ops and more surprises throughout the night, this is THE Halloween party you don't want to miss!
Gimme Gimme Disco Party at Capitol
Friday, October 31 | 7 pm | The Capitol Theatre
Calling all Dancing Queens! Here we go again! If you can’t get enough ABBA then do we have the dance party for you. We are a DJ-based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80's like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, & Cher (DISCO ATTIRE ENCOURAGED). So honey honey, take-a-chance and you’ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life!
There will be a costume contest with cash prize at the event as well. This is an all-ages event.
Freaky Friday
Vice Bar | Friday, October 31 | 10pm - 1am
Get ready for a spooky twist on Macon's music scene! Local musicians will dress up as other local musicians and perform their songs in this hilarious and talented tribute night. It's a night of musical costumes, creative covers, and Halloween fun. Come see who's impersonating who and enjoy the best of Macon's music community with a freaky twist!
18th Annual Thriller Parade
Middle Georgia's largest Halloween street party is back! Hayiya Dance Theatre's Annual Thriller Parade brings thousands to downtown Macon to watch 100+ zombie dancers recreate Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller."
This family-friendly event features a fantastic 2-hour pre-show and a street afterparty. Thriller is a Party With A Purpose, supporting Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives.
Downtown Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular
Calling all ghouls, goblins, and little monsters! Downtown Macon's businesses are rolling out the orange carpet for the most fang-tastic trick-or-treating experience in town. Start at the Otis Redding Center for the Arts outdoor amphitheater for a map of businesses and we will be passing out plenty of candy!
Get the interactive map by clicking here.
- Start at Otis Redding Center for the Arts
- Historic Girl Scouts of Georgia
- Holliday Dental
- Macon Centreplex
- Magnolia Soapbox Derby
- NewTown Macon
- Real Property Management
- Riverside Storage
- Visit Macon
- WGXA
-Downtown Business Stops
- Baldinos
- Bohemian Den
- Braddock’s Cask & Table
- Cashman’s Pub
- Daisy Tequila Bar
- Fall Line Brewing Co.
- Fig and Ivy
- Gangham Grill
- Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
- Hay House
- Hello Boba Cafe
- Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
- Jalapenos
- Just Tap’d
- Kudzu Seafood Company
- Lawrence Mayer Florist
- Macon Scentz
- Macon Water Ice
- Mossy Creek Natural
- NewTown Macon
- Ocmulgee Brewpub
- Oliver’s Corner Bistro
- Overlook on First
- Pet Party Palace
- Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen
- The Rookery
- Serenity Entertainment Complex
- Shuster’s Candy and Creamery
- Social Duck
- Sweet Eleanor’s
- Theatre Macon
- The Vintage Thread
- Vice Bar
- Wear
- Wellness Hug
- Wesleyan Leadership Lab
- Your Pie
Classics at The Bibb - Clue Screening
Movies are returning to The Bibb! The historic Bibb Theatre, which closed over 40 years ago, comes alive again as we celebrate the 49th anniversary of the classic film Clue. Watch the movie projected onto the theater's façade in Third Street Park.
Bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy this free, outdoor screening under the stars.
Halloween Glass Making Classes
Get crafty this Halloween season with hands-on glassblowing workshops!
Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshop
Choose your colors and use optic molds to create your very own blown glass pumpkin. Perfect for all skill levels—whether you're a first-timer or a returning glass artist. Bring friends and enjoy this unique creative experience!
Hanging Glass Ghost Class
Learn basic hot glass techniques as you shape molten glass into whimsical, spooky ghost forms that can hang from windows, doorways, or walls. Want extra spookiness? Add an optional glow-in-the-dark finish!
Molten and Mud Pumpkin Patch
Macon Arts Alliance | Through October 31 | Check event for times
Treasure Chest Self Storage/Drop Ship
Saturday, October 25
Ahoy, Macon! Captain John is guardin' the spookiest treasure trove this side o' the Elm! Join us for a swashbucklin' good time with FREE food and drinks, bouncing houses, face painting (2:30-4:30 PM), hay rides, and FREE candy bags for all little pirates and ghouls.
Paid vendors will be on-site offering shaved ice, nachos, cheese, and more. Sweet Treats by Lady K will have candy apples for $3 each.
Don't miss this event, or ye'll walk the plank o' boredom! Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult on hay rides.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rocky Returns! Come out to The Grand for a classic Halloween tradition—The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Brad and Janet, a very square engaged couple, stumble upon Dr. Frank-n-Furter's castle full of enigmatic and loud characters engaging in sinful delights.
Rocky Horror is an interactive musical experience like no other that will leave you doing the Time Warp all the way home! Join our cosplayers and wear a costume of your own! This year, a live shadow cast is BACK at The Grand—this interactive experience can't be missed!
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Keep the dark, moody Halloween vibes going! The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is coming to Macon with an epic new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal hits.
Experience your favorite rock anthems reimagined in an intimate candlelit setting—the perfect way to extend your spooky season celebration with a hauntingly beautiful musical experience.
Psychic Faire
Luna Eclipse Botanica at 362 Cotton Avenue | 12-7 pm | October 25
Luna Eclipse Botanica will have tarot readings, wine and mingle! This store has spiritual supplies and you can also schedule a spiritual consultation!
Halloween Tips
- Downtown parking available
- Bring your camera for costume photos!
- Downtown is walkable - wear comfy shoes
- Hashtag #DowntownMacon in your social posts so we can see the fun!
Quick Dates
- Oct 17, 24, 30: Legends & Lore
- Oct 22: Stranger Things Crawl
- Oct 25: Thriller Parade
- Oct 25, 27, 29: Haunts & History
- Oct 26: Clue at The Bibb
- Oct 31: Rocky Horror + Trick-or-Treat
- Nov 1: Boos & Booze Crawl
- Nov 2: Rock Orchestra by Candlelight