Introduction to Sustainable Trails

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn all the basics of safe tool usage and trail construction in this hands-on workshop. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Historic Athens Heritage Walk

Contact for Location GA, United States

Take a guided tour to learn the history of Athens neighborhoods like Normaltown (10 a.m.), Cobbham (12:30 p.m.) and Buena Vista (2 p.m.). Registration required. $25 each. www.historicathens.com

Family Fun Day

585 Vine St. Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy music and trunk or treat with information about the voting process and how to spot fake news. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.sheatssocialservices.org

Athens Black Market

College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

This market supports, celebrates and promotes culture and diversity featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs. 12–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org

Sheila Fest

Traditions of Braselton 196 Traditions Way, Jefferson, United States

The eighth annual festival features live music, food trucks, vendors, kids activities and more in benefit of local nonprofits. 12–11 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.sheilafest.com

DIY Charm Bar Pop-Up

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Choose your charms and a chain, then use tools to create your own necklace. Ages 10 & up. 12:30–3 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com

Sonny Angel Trading Party

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your Sonny Angel blind box trades and swap with the community. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom

Event Series Board Games

Board Games

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Meet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2​​–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! ​​www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Take Flight

East Athens Educational Dance Center 390 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United States

During this fall dance concert the accelerated dance program students will display their skills and talents in a variety of styles. 3 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.accgov.com/myrec

Buzz Bash

Odum School of Ecology 140 E. Green St., Athens, GA

The annual fundraiser for UGA Ecology will feature local food, drinks, honey and live music. 3–6 p.m. $60. ecology.uga.edu

Event Series DanceATHENS 2024

DanceATHENS 2024

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

This annual celebration unifies the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com

Pink Pilates Fundraiser

Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United States

This all-levels Pilates class will benefit The Tyanna Foundation and its local outreach. 4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com

Event Series Fall Party

Fall Party

Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United States

Enjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm

Juror’s Reception

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Juror Erin Dunn will discuss the 2024 Juried Exhibition “Compulsion.” 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Food Truck Fest

El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GA

Browse different food truck offerings, watch Halloween movies and enter a raffle for prizes. 6 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/el_carretonero_athens

AFMDS Contra Dance

Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United States

This community dance features caller Amanda and Rob Setilli and live music by Rusty Rooster String Band. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org

Night Hike

Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Experience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 6:45 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

Magic Hunks

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

A male revue “Most Wanted” tour. 7 p.m. $14.95 & up. www.marigoldauditorium.com

Boobutante

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Boybutante AIDS Foundation’s Halloween-themed ball returns and invites attendees to dress up. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $30. www.40watt.com

Gods and Goddesses Costume Party

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Buddha Broccoli Art Gallery presents a party with live performances, vendors and a costume contest. 9 p.m. $10. www.akademiabc.com

Athens to Atlanta Road Skate

Downtown Athens Athens

This 42nd annual event features a 49 mile route to Dacula and 87 miles route to Atlanta. Registration required. 7 a.m. www.a2a.net

Fall Market

Molly's Coffee Co. 8830 Macon Hwy Bldg 100, Athens, United States

Enjoy vendors, door prizes, yoga, a photo booth, games and a food truck. 9 a.m. (yoga), 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (market). FREE! www.mollyscoffeeco.com

Event Series Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival

Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival

Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, Georgia

Enjoy 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

UGA Trial Garden Fall Plant Sale

UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United States

This annual sale will feature tropical houseplants, succulents, and cacti curated from the garden’s greenhouse collection. 10 a.m.​​–3 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Indie South Porchfest Vendor Market

815 N Chase Street 815 N Chase St., Athens, United States

Browse booths by artists, makers and vintage curators during Porchfest. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/historicathens

Financial Planning Series

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Financial professionals Ning Pan and Greg Wheeler discuss the basics of college savings and financial aid applications. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Screenagers: Elementary Edition

Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the documentary about the impact of too much screen time, social media pressures, problems with early exposure to cell phones and more with a follow-up discussion. Reservation required. 8:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Event Series Tiny Tales at the Zoo

Tiny Tales at the Zoo

Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy 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

Event Series Beginner Guitar Club

Beginner Guitar Club

Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Teen D&D Club

Teen D&D Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Love in Our Stories of Sorrow

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Share your story or listen and support others who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org