THURSDAY Oct. 30
DRESS UP: Kids up to age 12 can try out their trick-or-treat get-ups a day early and maybe win prizes at Discover Mills Halloween Costume Contest. Free. 5:30 p.m. (registration begins at 4 in the food court). 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-847-5000; www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=1241
TRUMP TUT: The Boy King and his entourage hit Atlanta next month, and adult tickets are almost $30. But you can see an impressive collection of mummies and other ancient Egyptian relics now at the Michael C. Carlos Museum for just $7 (suggested donation). 571 S Kilgo St. on the Emory University campus. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-727-4282; www.carlos.emory.edu
FRIDAY Oct. 31
GO HAUNTING: You know you want some candy. Well, head on over to Glenwood Park’s Halloween Costume Crawl, where children can trick-or-treat at area retailers from 3-5 p.m. then meet in the bocce ball court where a costume winner will be revealed. Adults can party from 7-9 p.m. Free. 3-9 p.m. Glenwood Park, 924 Garrett St. S.E., Suite E, Atlanta. www.glenwoodpark.com
FIND A FEST: There’s sweet stuff to be had at KidsFest in Woodstock City Park, too. There will also be moonwalks, carnival games, pumpkin bowling, apple bobbing, magicians and face painting. 3-7 p.m. Free. Arnold Mill Road at Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. 770-926-8852; www.woodstockga.gov
GET GOODIES: Trick-or-Treat at Mall of Georgia. Participating merchants offer goodies and sweets to costume-clad children ages 12 and younger. Masks not allowed. 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 678-482-8788; www.mallofgeorgia.com
SATURDAY Nov. 1
GET ARTY: If you live in Fulton County, you can visit the High Museum of Art for free today (or any first Saturday of the month). Fulton County residents who show proof of residency may tour current exhibitions and the permanent collection. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4444; www.high.org
GET SPOOKED: In Mexico, they call it Dia de los Muertos. On the Day of the Dead (which actually takes place over several days), some believe the spirits of the departed are allowed to visit the living. Young Blood Gallery will celebrate the holiday with the opening of a show of decorative miniature coffins by local and national artists. Free. 7-10 p.m. 636 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-254-4127; www.youngbloodgallery.com
GET READY: Guess who’s here already? While the Halloween candy is still rumbling in your belly, Santa’s on his way to the Mall of Georgia’s “Santabration.” St. Nick arrives at 3 p.m. in the Village Pavilion. Activities include live entertainment and holiday festivities culminating in the annual tree lighting at dusk and a screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 678-482-8788; www.mallofgeorgia.com
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