Halloween at CNC
40 Years of Nature, Culture, and Community
Halloween Hikes returns for its 40th year at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! This milestone celebration highlights the many ways cultures around the world honor the season—from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to the colorful traditions of Día de los Muertos. Along the Halloween Hikes Trail, you’ll meet some of CNC’s resilient resident raptors, amphibians, and mammals that call the Chattahoochee Watershed home. Halloween Hikes happens October 24-26. Tickets are required.
Ticket sales open October 8 with CNC member presale starting October 1. Halloween Hikes is a seasonal festival that is not included with general admission or CNC membership.
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The Haunted Quest
Embark on The Haunted Quest – An Additional Hike Experience
Take your Halloween adventure to the next level with an immersive scavenger hunt through the night woods. Halloween Hikes and The Haunted Quest happens October 24-26. Tickets are required.
>>Solve eerie clues and puzzles
>>Guide a wandering soul through the forest
>>Outsmart mischievous spirits with the will-o’-the-wisp as your guide
Enjoy Halloween at CNC
Explore the Trails
Wildlife Walk
Halloween Treat
Make your Halloween meaningful by joining us for 40 years of Halloween Hikes.
Every ticket supports CNC’s mission to connect people with nature and protect the Chattahoochee Watershed.
>> Learn about CNC’s ongoing conservation and education programs
>> Become a member and enjoy free admission all year
>> Donate or volunteer to help protect Georgia’s native species and habitats
Walk the Halloween Hikes Trail This October
Make your Halloween unforgettable with an evening stroll on CNC’s lighted woodland trails. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Halloween Hikes as you encounter costumed characters, wildlife, and cultural traditions that bring the season to life. Halloween Hikes happens October 24-26.
>> Guided, family-friendly hikes through the autumn woods or experience The Haunted Quest for more adventure.
>> Meet costumed resident raptors, amphibians, and mammals along the way
>> Ticket sales open October 8 with CNC member presale starting October 1. Halloween Hikes is a seasonal festival that is not included with general admission or CNC membership.
Admission, Reservations & Hours
Plan Your Visit
General admission: $20 Adults | $16 Seniors (Ages 65+) & Students (Ages 13-18) | $14 Children (Ages 3-12) | Children 2 & under are free
Member reservations are required for special events, Family Fun Days, and Sunset Sips. Group Rates are available for groups of 15 or more with advance reservations.
Pets are not permitted on the property, with the exception of service animals. CNC is open rain or shine. CNC is a smoke-free facility. Bike parking is available, but bikes are not allowed on the property.
If you arrive after 4:30PM, you are welcome to browse the upper level of the Discovery Center, but return another day to experience the exhibits, Wildlife Walk, and grounds.
Visit the CNC Calendar for days CNC may be closed. For inclement weather, please check our Facebook page or call 770.992.2022 x238.
Check Our Calendar for all Upcoming Events!
We offer events through the whole summer that make it easy to get outside!
Winter Gallery
Enchanted Woodland Trail
Sixth Annual “Double Vision for Kids” Winners
Winter Gallery
Enchanted Woodland Trail
