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FREE: 🎃👻SPOOKY MILL RETURNS TO AUTREY MILL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th

SPOOK-TACULAR FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

September 30, 2026

Beware! Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center is haunted! A spell has been cast which will once again transform the mill into the annual SPOOKY MILL on Saturday, October 10th from  2PM -9PM.  

Join us for our beloved Spooky Mill celebration! Explore our beautiful nature preserve while enjoying carnival games, seasonal crafts, a haunted hike, exhibits, concessions, and more. Costumes are encouraged for all ages, and there are plenty of not-so-spooky surprises around every corner.

Perfect for families with young children (between 2 PM – 5 PM) and all ages from 5 PM – 9 PM, this event offers a festive way to celebrate the season in a safe and natural setting. Come celebrate Halloween with us—if you dare!

This is a family event designed for all ages. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 16 years of age.

This event has become a signature fundraiser for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, where we blend science, nature, and history in a wonderfully "spooktacular" way. The funds raised from Spooky Mill directly support our animal care, ensure that children in need can participate in our programs and school break camps, and allow families to enjoy our Visitor Center at no cost.

Your family is encouraged to dress in their scariest, silliest or wackiest costumes and join them for this rain or shine event. 

Activities for all ages:
For the youngest ghosts and ghouls, we will have a bounce house obstacle, carnival games, crafts, and spooky stories.

Entry into the event, parking and trick-or-treating is FREE! Single $1 tickets will be sold for food and other activities.

"Unlimited" Wristbands - Access all of our carnival games, concessions, exhibits, and more! Order online HERE

Rules for the wristband:

~One popcorn & soda 

~One s'mores kit

~3 turns on the inflatable slide

On the event date, please stop by our welcome tent to receive your wristband and enjoy the activities. If you have any questions before then, please email Meg Murray at meg.murray@autreymill.org.

Spooky Mill provides families with a safe and kid friendly environment for Halloween Family Fun. This event will offer families a chance to Trick-or-Treat in the Heritage Village, become spooked in the (not too scary) Haunted House, jump around in a bouncy houses, enjoy concessions, great games, fun activities, and lots more!

For more information about Spooky Mill please visit www.autreymill.org or call 678-366-3511.


Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center is located on 46 acres of woodlands and wetlands in the Johns Creek area. Open year round, Autrey Mill offers opportunities for visitors to explore nature and historical buildings from Johns Creek. Autrey Mill offers a variety of programs, including special events like Spooky Mill, daily classes of nature- and history-based curriculum for all ages, public programs, summer camps, field trips, and a natural history museum feature both native and exotic animals. For more information, please visit our website at  www.autreymill.org.



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