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
Blood Red & Black
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Film Festival presents an encore screening of horror shorts. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athensgafilmfest
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
Athens Creepy Crawl
Downtown Athens AthensThis inaugural parade features trick or treating and a spooky scavenger hunt at participating businesses. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.3ravenstattoo.com/creepycrawl
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 rally at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. and after-party at Paloma Park. 5–8 p.m. (rally), 8–11 p.m. (parade & spectacle), 11 p.m.–2 a.m. (after-party). FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
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
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
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
Big Jump Festival
Skydive Monroe 535 Towler St, Monroe, United StatesESP’s annual family-focused fall festival will feature food trucks, inflatables, accessible activities and skydive watching. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. $5. www.espyouandme.org
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
Biggest Art Party Ever
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a blanket, project, musical instruments or whatever you want to make and enjoy an art trading table and live music. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Jack-O-Lantern Jog
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA Halloween-themed Goblin Fun Run and 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. Costumes encouraged. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $25. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Author Talk
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPoets James Crews and Claire Coenen will read from their works and discuss poetry as a compassionate practice. 2 p.m. $24.99 (book purchase required). www.avidbookshop.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesAmy Andrews will guide an exploration of the history of Prince Avenue. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Mario Kart 64 Tournament
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your skills and compete against fellow gamers. 2–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Trunk or Treat Halloween Fest
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. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com
Closing Reception
Tiger's Eye Gallery 675 Pulaski Steet, STE 1600, Athens, United StatesColeman Barks’ exhibition will be on view with a poetry reading by him and live music. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.tigerseyegallery.com
Fall Festival
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy games, prizes, a hot dog dinner, trunk or treat and more. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Spirits of Athens Haunted Ghost Tour
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a trolley tour with local haunted history expert Jeff Clarke and learn about the history of locations around the downtown area. Ages 21 & up. Oct. 24 & 27, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $48. www.athenstrollytours.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
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Fentanyl Dangers & Awareness
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesParent Angela King and former DEA Agent Armando Roche will discuss the dangers of fentanyl, access to Narcan and more. 12 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
