Half off Ghost Tour | Fernbank ‘Gold’ discount | ASO deal | Free ice cream & cookies

‘Darkside Tours’ half off

While driving on Interstate 285 this weekend, I saw a truck full of big, orange pumpkins. Yes, fall, October and Halloween are upon us. That doesn’t mean you have to be spooked out of your cash. Save 50 percent on Atlanta’s Darkside Tour — if you act fast. The nightly ghost tour is only $7.50 on Halfoffdepot.com, but only a handful of the certificates remain. This is a nightly walking tour that begins at 8:30 p.m. and lasts for 90 minutes.

Dinner and the Symphony

This is a superb combo well worth the money. For $35, you can enjoy a three-course buffet style dinner at the Fanfare next to Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center,  followed by an evening with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra during its World Premiere Weekend, Oct. 1-3. The ASO will feature Adam Schoenberg’s Finding Rothoko, plus Croatian-born Dejan Lazić, who’ll bring his world premiere of the Brahms Violin Concerto, transcribed for piano soloist in Pictures at an Exhibition. This is an offer for Atlanta Bargain Hunter readers. Mention Atlanta Bargain Hunter when you contact Russell Wheeler at the Woodrfuff Arts by calling 404-733-4807 or sending an email to russell.wheeler@woodruffcenter.org to purchase.

Discount for Gold! Exhibit at Fernbank

Gold, an exhibit exploring the beauty, value and historical significance of the precious metal, is featured at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History Sept. 26 through Oct. 9. Using this WSB-TV Family to Family coupon, you can buy one adult ticket and get a child’s ticket for half off.  The exhibit will showcase gold in a variety of forms, including jewelry, gold bullions, coins fro shipwrecks and more.

Ice Cream, Ice Cream — 2 ways

Let this be your friendly reminder that Carvel Ice Cream is giving away its Oreo Lil’ Rounders on Sept. 24. Stop by any participating Carvel shop between 3-7 p.m. on Thursday to try one of Carvel’s newest treats.

Here’s free ice cream deal, No. 2.

The Make A Wish Foundation and Cold Stone Creamery have partnered to host the “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social,” a fundraising event to benefit this worthy organization. Also on Sept. 24, enjoy a 3-ounce ‘Creation’ developed by 5-year-old wish child and 2009 Junior Tastemaster, Jack. He’s on to something, combining sweet ice cream with brownie, sprinkles and fudge. Jack’s Creation will be available from 5-8 p.m. in exchange for a donation to a local Make-A-Wish Foundation chapter. You can also visit your local Cold Stone Creamery from September 1-30 to purchase a Make-A-Wish® star.

Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

This makes perfect sense to me. My favorite desserts are cookies, just about any kind. And October is National Cookie Month. That’s a ‘holiday’ I can relate to. On Oct. 1, get a free Mrs. Fields chocolate chip cookie , from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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