As the warm weather disappears and brings in colder and icier weather, people await the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes and going to Haunted Houses. Each year, people get excited for all the things to do during the fall season, starting off with the Halloween festivities and ending with Thanksgiving. Atlanta is one of the hubs of recreational activities, bringing in more and more people to the events annually. Although it’s a city life, there are countless numbers of activities to participate near the Halloween season. If you’re like me and school and work has been taking over, it gave me just enough time to realize that I only have a week to do most of these things.

1. Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade

Little 5 Points is a place that most of the ATLiens are particularly familiar with. They have a parade and festival each year, getting people together to celebrate the festivities of Halloween. There are live performances, pumpkin carving and people are dressed up in variety of costumes and it's also free!

2. Taste of Atlanta

If there are any food lovers, this one is for you! Taste of Atlanta is an annual event which happens around October, introducing the best types of foods and creations that will definitely be worth it. In merely 3 days, around 90 local favorites will create their best dishes and present it to the crowd. Beer/wine tasting along with interactive cooking demos will be available as well.

3. Six Flags Fright Fest

Another crowd favorites would be the SixFlags Fright Fest. Who said Six Flags only had to be during the warm seasons? The theme park is decorated to fit the Halloween season and there are customized haunted houses, scare zones and spooky rides. There's nothing better than scary-themed rides that will be thrilling enough to make you come back.

4. Capturing the Spirits of Oakland Cemetery

The Oakland Cemetery is known for it's stories and history, making it one of the best historic sites to visit in Atlanta. They have a Halloween tour each year, guiding through the beautiful Victorian-lit gardens, presenting the different stories of the historical events that have taken place in the area. If you're looking to leave with a sense of mystery, this would be a great event to sign up for.

5. Netherworld Haunted House

Last but not least, Netherworld is a must when it gets closer to Halloween. It is said to be one of the biggest and the best haunted houses in America. The scare tactics and special effects are incorporated to make you jump. This self guided, walk through haunted house will surely give you a chill.