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- Oct 30Fri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 1 (select nights through Nov 7) Evenings, check schedule
Buford Trail of Terror at Lanier Islands
Lanier Islands Resort, 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
The Buford Trail of Terror is Lanier Islands' open-air haunted trail, running on select Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from late September through November 7, including Friday October 30, Saturday October 31, and Sunday November 1. Guests brave a spooky trail filled with scares designed for thrill-seekers at 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Admission is $34.99 per adult, with discounted rates for groups of 15 or more and fast pass upgrades available. The attraction is cashless and recommended for ages 16 and up unless accompanied by an adult. Check the official dates page before heading out.
More details - Oct 30Fri Oct 30 9:00 PM
Given to Fly: The Pearl Jam Experience
37 Main, 37 East Main St, Buford
Given to Fly, a Pearl Jam tribute act, rocks 37 Main in downtown Buford on Friday, October 30 at 9:00 PM. The show recreates the grunge greats' biggest hits with full band energy on the rock cafe's stage. Tickets are $13, and a full menu of food and drinks is available throughout the night. It is a high-energy way to kick off Halloween weekend in the heart of Buford.
More details - Oct 31Sat Oct 31 9:00 PM
Nightmare on Mainstreet Halloween Party with Stealing 3rd
37 Main, 37 East Main St, Buford
37 Main hosts Nightmare on Mainstreet, its Halloween party featuring live music from Stealing 3rd, on Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 PM. Costumes are welcome for a night of dancing, drinks, and live entertainment in downtown Buford. Admission is free, making it an easy night out on Halloween. Arrive early to grab a table at 37 East Main St.
More details - Oct 29Thu Oct 29 Check venue for start time
Karaoke Night at 37 Main
37 Main, 37 East Main St, Buford
Take the Mic Karaoke Night returns to 37 Main in downtown Buford on Thursday, October 29. Guests can grab the mic and sing their favorites with a full menu of food and drinks on hand. The weekly karaoke night draws a lively crowd in the heart of Buford's dining district. Check the venue's calendar for start time and any cover.
More details - Open daily through Halloween Mon-Thu 10 AM-7 PM, Fri 10 AM-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun 10 AM-10 PM
Buford Corn Maze
4470 Bennett Rd, Buford
Named one of the Top 35 Corn Mazes in America by Country Living Magazine, this 32-acre family farm offers a giant corn maze, sunflower fields, a butterfly farm, jumping pillow, hayrides, and pony rides. The farm is open daily through Halloween, with extended evening hours for its haunted experiences. The Nightmare Express haunted maze also runs on select nights on the same grounds. Check the official site for daily hours and tickets at 4470 Bennett Rd.
More details - Thu Oct 29 & Fri Oct 30 (final nights) Evenings
Nightmare Express at Copper Creek
Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford
Nightmare Express is a haunted corn maze experience at Copper Creek on the Buford Corn Maze grounds, running Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through October 30. Guests choose between Family Time and Scare Time ticket options depending on how much fright they can handle. The final nights this week are Thursday October 29 and Friday October 30. It pairs perfectly with a daytime visit to the corn maze at 4470 Bennett Rd.
More details - Oct 30Fri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 1 Check resort schedule
Murder Mystery Weekend at Lanier Islands
Lanier Islands Resort, 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
Lanier Islands Resort hosts a Murder Mystery Weekend from Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1, a three-day whodunit experience set against the lake resort. Guests take part in an interactive mystery with meals and events woven through the weekend. It pairs naturally with the resort's Trail of Terror haunted attraction and its other Halloween programming. Check the resort for itinerary details and package pricing.
More details - Nov 13Fri Nov 13 to Sun Nov 15
Songwriters at the Lake 2026
Lanier Islands Resort, Buford
Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival, presented by Ingles, takes over Lanier Islands Resort from Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15 with music from morning until midnight across eight stages. The festival is headlined by Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the Allman Brothers Band, who performs Chuck Leavell & Friends on Saturday evening. The announced lineup of 20-plus Southern songwriters includes Randall Bramblett, Jimmy Hall, Joanna Cotten, and Michelle Malone. An All-Shows Pass is $129 and includes resort gate entry, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Georgia Mountain Food Bank.
More details - Thursdays, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (recurring)
Kids Night at Bubba's
Bubba's, Buford
Kids Night at Bubba's in Buford gives families a low-key dinner out with activities to keep little ones entertained. The weekly evening runs every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Kids can enjoy activities while parents share a meal, making it an easy family night out. It is a favorite weekly gathering in the Buford area throughout the fall.
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