Bear Holloween
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with spooky delights, animal encounters and more. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Oktoberfest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate Oktoberfest with soft pretzels, rootbeer floats and a seasonal movie. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Porchfest 2024 Kick-Off
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up your pre-ordered Porchfest merch, play Athens history trivia and grab food from Cafe Racer. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
DanceATHENS 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 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
Walk Thru Boo
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAJoin an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. Ages 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.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
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Moon Circle & Sound Bath
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in this practice for the Aries full moon. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. $10–15 suggested donation. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Comedy+Music Variety Show
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian Levi Crumley hosts a variety show featuring Lanny Farmer, Colton Stokowski, Liv Taylor, Nancy Heiges, Risalah Osbourne, Big Magic, Libbaloops and DJ Charlieflower. The Upstairs Bar & Comedy Club. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
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
Rivers Alive Cleanup
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the annual Georgia Waterway Cleanup as part of the largest single volunteer effort to beautify Georgia’s water resources. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/riversalive
Free Vaccine Clinic
Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve vaccines for dogs and cats with proof of local residency. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenshumanesociety.org
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
TSPLOST Submission Workshop
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALocal government officials will be available to walk people through the project submission process. Oct. 8 & 10, 6–8 p.m. Oct. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/tsplost
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
Flavors of Fall Festival
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesThis annual festival kicks off the fall harvest season with live music, hay rides, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.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
Fall Skies Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore what will be visible in the fall sky. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Family Day: A Perfect Model
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about portraits while participating in fun Art Cart activities. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Introduction to Sustainable Trails
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn 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 StatesTake 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
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
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Family Fun Day
585 Vine St. Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Black Market
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis 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 StatesThe 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 StatesChoose 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 StatesBring your Sonny Angel blind box trades and swap with the community. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop 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 StatesDuring 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
DanceATHENS 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 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 StatesThis all-levels Pilates class will benefit The Tyanna Foundation and its local outreach. 4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
“Over the Garden Wall”
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the animated TV series adventure. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Fall Party
Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United StatesEnjoy 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 StatesJuror 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, GABrowse 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 StatesThis 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 StatesExperience 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., WintervilleA 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 StatesBoybutante 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 StatesBuddha 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 AthensThis 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 StatesEnjoy 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
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
