Spooky Season 2026
Halloween in Downtown Macon
Downtown Macon goes all out for Halloween. Jump to ghost tours, shows, crafts, nightlife, and our Halloween night lineup.
Haunted History
Ghost Tours & Paranormal Events
Hear the stories behind Macon's most haunted streets, homes, and stages.
Macon Macabre Walking Tours
Visit Macon leads a 1.5-hour walk through downtown's nightlife district, packed with ghost stories, infamous local crimes, and lesser-known Macon history.
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Presented by: Visit Macon and Rock Candy Tours
Rocky Horror tie-in: The October 30 tour ends at The Grand, just in time for the show.
Haunts & History on the Hill
Hay House leads a walking ghost tour through Macon's Intown neighborhood, sharing the legends behind some of the College Hill Corridor's most haunted buildings.
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Tickets: $50 per person
Good to know: Reservations are required and spots are limited. Wear comfortable shoes.
Paranor-Macon
Macon's first paranormal convention brings ghost hunters, psychics, cryptid fans, and UFO believers together for two days of panels, classes, and vendors.
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Highlights: Paranormal Investigation 101, How to Hunt for Bigfoot, and a Bigfoot yelling contest
After dark: Fort Hawkins ghost hunts and Rose Hill Cemetery lantern tours (separate tickets)
Tickets: Start at $10. Military, first responders, teachers, and kids 12 and under get in free.
Location: Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr
Legends & Lore Tours at Hay House
See Hay House after dark and hear tales of unexplained noises, mysterious lights, and real ghost sightings at one of Architectural Digest's "13 Most Beautiful Haunted Destinations Around the World."
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Tickets: $50 per person
Arrive early: Enjoy a complimentary drink and explore the ground floor before the tour.
Location: Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave
Macon Beyond: Spirits & Song
Enjoy dinner, Appalachian ballads, and Southern storytelling, then stay for a live paranormal investigation on The Grand's historic stage.
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Your hosts: Carrie Genzel of Visit Macon's Macon Beyond series, spiritual medium Morrighan Lynne, and lead investigator Jonathan Morgan
Tickets: Start at $35. Past investigations have sold out, so book early.
Frights & Laughs
On Stage & Screen
Catch spooky comedies and cult classics in downtown's historic theatres.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Theatre Macon puts a hilarious spin on the classic vampire tale. Grab your friends and sink your teeth into a night of theatre downtown.
Get TicketsThe Rocky Horror Picture Show
Do the Time Warp with a live shadow cast at The Grand's classic Halloween tradition. Costumes are encouraged!
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Tickets: $22.65, with a prop bag included so you can play along
Make a night of it: That evening's Macon Macabre tour ends at The Grand right before showtime.
Hocus Pocus at The Grand
The Sanderson sisters cast their spell on The Grand's big screen on Halloween night. See how it fits into the evening in our Halloween Night lineup.
Make Something Spooky
Halloween Crafts & Workshops
Take home a one-of-a-kind decoration from one of downtown's art studios.
Glass & Ceramic Classes at stARTup Studios
Blow your own glass pumpkin or make spooky ceramic decor like a witch hat luminary. Every class is open to all skill levels.
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Glass classes: Provided by Blazing Paddles Studio
Dates: See the full class schedule and book your spot on stARTup Studios' website.
Pumpkin Painting & Ceramic Classes at The 567
Choose from seasonal classes like Watercolor & Wine pumpkin painting, the Resin Pumpkin Workshop with MADE by MK, and ceramics. No art experience is needed.
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Bars, Crawls & Costume Parties
Grab your costume and your crew for downtown's grown-up Halloween fun all month long.
Switch Macon's Halloween Spookeasy 21+
Switch Macon has transformed into a spooky speakeasy with themed cocktails, over-the-top decor, and events all month long.
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Upcoming events: Ghouls Night Out, Halloween Drag Brunch, Halloween Trivia with Jason, Fall Festival, and the Halloween edition of Sing Along Brunch
Good to know: Events fill up fast, so book early.
3rd Annual Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl 21+
Crawl through 10+ downtown bars, summon spirits of both kinds, and compete in the costume contest for cash prizes.
What's included
4 complimentary shots or cocktails, plus exclusive drink and food specials
A professional photographer and the Best Dressed Costume Contest
Entry to the Registration Party and Official After Party
A crawl map, official lanyard, and no cover at 10+ bars
Ghostbusters Bar Crawl 21+
Ghosts have escaped containment downtown, and the Ghostbusters need your help trapping them at every stop.
What's included
Your own proton pack, a ghost hunting map, and themed cocktails along the way
A Ghost Neutralizer shot at the official afterparty at JBA Bar & Nightclub
A chance to win $100 in downtown gift cards when you turn in your completed map
Note: Rain or shine. Tickets are nonrefundable and limited.
Saturday, October 31
Halloween Night in Downtown Macon
Spend the whole night downtown! Families can start with trick-or-treating and a movie, then the grown-ups can keep the party going.
For the Whole Family
Downtown Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular
More than 40 downtown businesses open their doors to hand out candy along a safe, walkable route.
An interactive map and list of participating businesses will be released Halloween week.
Hocus Pocus at The Grand
Watch the Sanderson sisters on the big screen and snap a photo with their look-alikes before the movie.
Get TicketsFor the Grown-Ups (21+)
Downtown Halloween Bashes
Once the little ones have their candy, it's the grown-ups' turn! Downtown's biggest venues are throwing Halloween parties with live music, themed drinks, and costume contests. Dress up and hop between spots all night long.
Where to party: The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom, Late Night, JBA, Reboot Retrocade + Bar, Grant's Lounge, Churchill's Cigar Lounge, Vice Bar, and Switch Macon
Check each venue's social media for lineups, times, and costume contests.