Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Showcase of Homes
Reynolds Lake Oconee 1341 Linger Longer Road, Greensboro, GA, United StatesBrowse the architecture, interior design and landscape of some of Reynolds Lake Oconee’s most impressive private residences. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lakeoconeeshowcaseofhomes.org
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Whammo-Ween
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GASpaceball Bazaar’s pop-up featuring local and regional artists, vintage items and more with music by JXP, Inc. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/spaceballentertainment
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.theindiesouth.com
Heritage Walk: Tour of Linnentown
Linnentown Lane S. Finley St. and Cloverhurst St., Athens, GATour this lost neighborhood of Athens with Hattie Thomas Whitehead, former resident and author of Giving Voice to Linnentown: A Memoir. 2–4 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
SLAW (Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling)
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAn independent arm wrestling charity benefit tournament for Project Safe with music by Luke Fields of Bit Brigade. 6–9 p.m. $15. www.slawladies.org
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Salsa Dancing Social
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCome have fun on the dance floor and learn some new moves. No partner or experience required. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Midnight Iguana Fall Festival
Midnight Iguana Tattoo 800 Oglethorpe Ave, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly live music, food, a costume contest and more. 12–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthenGeorgiasBestTattoos
Athens VHS Fest 2023
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSecond annual festival celebrating analog media with vendors, tape swaps, live music, live visuals and more. 1–7 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com
Black Market
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate black and minority business owners, entrepreneurs and culture with art, music, and more. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
Athens Plant Community Sale and Swap
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaLocal growers offer houseplants, perennials and plant related supplies for sale as well as a free swap table. 2–6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Fair Fashion Spooky Swap
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBring clothes and costumes to swap or browse the secondhand outfits available. 1–4 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (members). www.instagram.com/fairfashionuga
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Murder Mystery Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDuring this group activity, participants will use a case file to solve a mysterious disappearance. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Night of Spite
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the power of words shaped by life’s trials and tribulations during this open mic by sharing your story. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
The Cottage Percentage Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe nonprofit will have an informational table set up with its board of directors present. 4–10 p.m. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Haunted House
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAThe CCSO and Sheriff John Q. Williams host a local haunted house. Ages 10 & up. Oct. 26 & 30, 5–8 p.m. FREE! (canned food donation). www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
Chilling Tales
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Storyteller Donna Butler for spooky folktales from southern Appalachian and Celtic traditions. Ages 11 & up. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Carnaval de Negros y Blancos
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the history of Carnaval through its music, theater, dance, community, diversity and joy. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Annual Fall Festival
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAFamily-friendly event featuring trapeze performances, hay rides, a haunted house, cake walk, trick-or-treat bags and more. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
Freak Fest ’23
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaDuring this Wild Rumpus kick-off party, enjoy live music, art and food vendors, DIY activities and a costume contest. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
October Harvest Dinner
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesLocal chefs will cater a four-course meal with pre-dinner drinks, live music by Comer String Collective and a Halloween costume contest. 6–9 p.m. $70. www.soswhiskey.com
Night Hike
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a guided hike and discover local trails by moonlight. Registration required. Ages 8 and up. 6:30–8 p.m. $2 ACC residents, $3 non-residents. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Monster Mash Fashion Bash
Sister Louisa's Church Bar 254 W Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesThis Halloween fashion show features models walking down the runway wearing local designer fashion while bands play live music followed by a DJ dance party. 8 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/byv_trubb
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
ACCPD Haunted House
ACC Police Department 3035 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesThis haunted house features hours for children, then a scarier general public haunt. Oct. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 2–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 29, 1–5 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 6–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 30, 5–10 p.m. (general public). FREE! (canned food donation). www.accgov.com
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Ecstatic Dance
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1:30–3:30 p.m. $10–15 (children under 12 free). www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Hogwarts Halloween
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA magical themed program filled with owlery, potions, herbology, quidditch and Halloween fun. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Dia De Los Muertos Fundraiser
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesCasa de Amistad of Athens hosts a donation based potluck dinner with arts and crafts, raffles, a costume contest and a folkloric dance presentation. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/athensamistad
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens AthensAll are invited to participate in the costumed parade marching through downtown and ending in a dance party. There will be a pre-parade Rumpus Rally at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. 5–8 p.m. (rally), 8–11 p.m. (parade & spectacle). FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
ACCPD Haunted House
ACC Police Department 3035 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesThis haunted house features hours for children, then a scarier general public haunt. Oct. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 2–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 29, 1–5 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 6–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 30, 5–10 p.m. (general public). FREE! (canned food donation). www.accgov.com
Heritage Walk: Tour of Hot Corner
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United StatesTour one of the most prosperous historically African American business districts in the South with artist and speaker Broderick Flanigan. 2–4 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Jack-‘O-Lantern Jog
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA Halloween-themed Fun Run and 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. Costumes encouraged. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $22. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Halloween Fest Trunk or Treat
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your costume and enjoy a cake walk, games, fire pit, free food and more. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com