On the Farm Field Day
Iron Lion Farm 975 Sandy Cross Road, Carlton, United StatesThe Regenerative Institute of Community Education will host demonstrations, workshops and exhibits educating beginning sustainable farmers and land owners. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. FREE! bit.ly/OntheFarmFieldDay
Library Spooktacular
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in for crafts, games or to check out some spooky books. Costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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. 25, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 27, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
SJS Annual Fall Festival
St. Joseph Catholic Church 958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, United StatesEnjoy carnival games, a dunk booth, hay rides, a cake walk, concessions and more. Games cash only. 2–7 p.m. FREE! www.sjsathens.org
Sip ‘n Shop Date Night
Elations 4100 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesMingle and receive a free glass of wine with a valid ID. Last Fridays, 4 p.m.–12 a.m. www.shopstarship.com
Movie Night in the Studio
Heart Stone Therapeutic Healing 834 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Inside Out 2 with snacks and blankets. 5 p.m. FREE! www.heartstoneth.com
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. Oct. 25, 5–9 p.m. Oct. 26, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
Death & Mourning: Candlelight Tour
Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones during the Regency Era by touring a parlor and dining room adorned in mourning decor. Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Parents’ Night Out
Merritt Music Academy 115 Sycamore Dr ste 202, Athens, GeorgiaJoin us for a not-so-spooky night of music, pizza, games and more. Ages 6–12. 6–8:30 p.m. $25. www.meritmusicacademy.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
11th Annual Haunted Hayride
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a spooky ride through the covered bridge and around the park as well as childrens activities, vendors and more. 6:30–10 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Matilda JR
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Studio Athens presents a musical based on Roald Dahl’s timeless story performed by children ages 8–14. Oct. 24–25, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Karen Morgan
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesFormer Athens native Karen Morgan headlines with support by comedian Barbara Dooley. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–200. www.facebook.com/@AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
Hocus Pocus
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesScreening of the Halloween classic on the lawn with concessions and costumes encouraged. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
The Hothouse
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesTrue-to-life improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions featuring Bradley Bazzle, Jade Fernandez, Matt House and LeeAnn Peppers with opener Maggie Collette. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment celebrating Halloween with a costume contest. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Zumba ’80s Party
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this high-energy dance party in ’80s attire. 9:30 p.m. $12–15. www.d3fit.com/sd3-events
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
11th Annual Vulture Festival
ACC Landfill Outdoor Classroom 5700 Lexington Rd., Winterville, GA, United StatesCelebrate “nature’s clean-up crew” and learn about the importance of vultures and the role of ACC’s landfill property with a bird walk, costume contest and more. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/vulture
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaEnjoy decorating stations, hayrides, s’mores, hot chocolate, a photo booth and haunted tea room. Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. $10/children, $15/adults. www.classiccityflowers.com
Mutt Strut: Best in Show
Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a dog talent show, agility course, costume contests, dog wedding ceremonies, vendors and activities. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10. www.athenshumanesociety.org
Stash the Cash
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesEscape the Space celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a city-wide scavenger hunt with puzzles for a $100 cash prize. 10 a.m. FREE! www.escapethespace.com/cash
Halloween Art Camp
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCreate eerie and enchanting crafts that celebrate the Halloween season. Ages 7–14. 10 a.m. $25 (OCAF members), $50 (non-members). www.ocaf.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. 25, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 27, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Library Spooktacular
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in for crafts, games or to check out some spooky books. Costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Artist Talk
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesJasen Machen and Chris Young will share the inspiration and techniques behind their photography and woodworking pieces. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Fall Pottery Sale
Caroline Montague Pottery 180 Clarkewoods Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCaroline Montague, Mary Mayes and other potters will have a selection of items for sale. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Call 706-340-9091 for more information.
STEAM Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna and explore seasonal science experiments. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Majority Rules
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about ranked choice voting with guest Mayor Kelly Girtz and a discussion to follow. 11 a.m. $12. www.betterballotgeorgia.org/athens_majority_rules_screening
West Broad Farmers Market Fall Festival
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaThis annual fall festival will feature pumpkin painting, a photo booth, carnival games and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Teen Maker’s Market
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse handmade items made by local teens. Grades 6–12. 12–5 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Pumpkin Carving Contest
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBring your own pumpkin or purchase one at the event to carve and enter into the contest for a prize. Supplies provided. 1–10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Matilda JR
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Studio Athens presents a musical based on Roald Dahl’s timeless story performed by children ages 8–14. Oct. 24–25, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com
Commemorating Conroy
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThere will be a presentation on author Pat Conroy’s life and work with readings, discussions, trivia and prizes. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Artisan Market
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors and participate in a pumpkin carving competition. 2–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/oakhousedistillery
Wild Rumpus Goblin Gathering Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse locally crafted art, decor and more then watch the parade from above. 2–11:45 p.m. www.globetavern.com
Trunk or Treat Adoption Event
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy trunk or treating, a costume contest and meeting animals up for adoption. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/164/Adoption-Center
Fright on the Firefly
Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United StatesDress up the entire family for a spooky stroll along the trick-or-treat trail. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Jittery Joe’s 30th Birthday Celebration
Jittery Joe's Roaster Tasting Room 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with live music, face painting, food pop-ups, birthday cake and more. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.jitteryjoes.com
