Fall Activities in Athens, GA

Currently updating for 2020!  Remember to double check that the event is still happening before you head over.  Have fun, but be safe!

Please leave me a comment and let me know of others that you find!  I’ll be happy to add to the list!

Various Days throughout October:

Milledge Avenue Baptist Church Pumpkin Patch: We have pumpkins of all sizes for sale. The cost of the pumpkin depends on the size and kind.  Come on out to our front lawn and pick out a few pumpkins  Pumpkins arrive October 4!

Zombie Farms: Haunted Trail WILL be open for 2020!

Fearopolis: Haunted house, haunted maze, and more! Opens for the season September 26, 2020!

Washington Farms: Corn Maze, Farm Activities, Pumpkin Patch, and more.  Information and hours on their website.  Tickets sold online only!

Six Flags HallowFest: Gourd you loins, Six Flags is hosting a frightfully thrilling time at HALLOWFEST this year and we’re inviting you to get batty with us. Our haunted experiences are happening every weekend (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) now through November 1, so mark your calendars (if you dare) for the spookiest season of the year!

Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival: Play by day, Glow by night!

Watkinsville Haunted History Ghost Tours: Walking tour to hear the spooky legends and tales of Watkinsville.  Limited dates available.  Book online.

October 15-17:

Athens Laser Show: The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it’s a Drive-in! Avoid the crowds, keep the family safe! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show! 2 action packed mind blowing shows per night! Choose from 8pm or 10pm shows! The family friendly Laser Shows include the latest and some of the greatest Musical hits, Mind Blowing Lasers and fantastic Graphic Effects!  We have a dedicated “Tail-Gate” seating area for every vehicle! Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments!  Imagine a night out with the family or friends for way less than a movie… Folks it’s only $25 per car -no matter how many people you pile in it!

October 17:

Oconee Fall Festival: Join Rocket Field in Downtown Watkinsville, GA from 9 AM – 4 PM.  Masks encouraged.

October 22:

YMCA Trunk or Treat: Lots of new details for this fun event.  Be sure to visit their website for details and how to register.  Must pre-register to participate.

Curbside Trick or Treat at Lowes: Must pre-register.  Includes treats and a free kid-sized Pumpkin.

Drive-Thru Boo:  Celebrate Halloween with a socially-distanced, ghoulish time! Join us at a “Drive Thru Boo” at one of three locations in Athens – East Athens Educational Dance Center, Lay Park, or Memorial Park!  Drive through a specially designed Halloween area, pick up a sanitized goody bag (while supplies last!), and have a frighteningly good time. Costumes appreciated but not required.  This is a free event and no registration is required. For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

October 23:

Movies by Moonlight: Drive in:  Celebrate Halloween with a Drive In Movie showing of family favorite “Hocus Pocus” on Friday, October 23 at Georgia Square Mall in the JC Penney parking lot.  This event is FREE, but a ticket is required for each vehicle as space is limited.  Tickets are available from Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. until Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m., or until the event is sold out. You must present a receipt to attend the event. Tickets will not be available on the night of the event. One ticket per vehicle is required.

October 24:

Train or Treat: Come celebrate Halloween at the Southeastern Railway Museum! This year’s event will be hosted where everyone is expected to wear masks and maintain social distances between family groups.  There will be tables with sponsors handing out candy, a mask/costume contest and music.  There will NOT be apple cider or other refreshments.

No Tricks, Our Treat: Hosted by International Bar and Grill -Kids in Costumes eat free and will get a goodie bag.  Valid for kids 10 & under on kids menu only. 1 kids entree with an adult entree purchase.Dine-in only.

October 26:

One Spooky Craft Bag: Starting Monday, October 26th, pick up your free tote bag of Halloween surprises through curbside pickup at the Athens Library, or in the Children’s Department during our Grab-and-Go hours! Each bag contains fun Halloween activities, non-edible Trick-or-Treat prizes, a collectible button, vintage crafts and coloring sheets! Grab one for each of your children, while supplies last.

October 30:

Drive-Thru Trick or Treat – Watkinsville: Come trick or treat with the merchants of downtown Watkinsville!! October 30, 4:30 till 6:30
It will be a drive through around rocket field!  Drive through only! No walk up.

Drive-Through Trunk or Treat – Oconee Music: Oconee Music has partnered with Brella Studios and Oconee Preschool Academy to bring you a family fun and socially distanced community trunk or treat! Grab your costumes and join us as we welcome the holiday spirit with yummy treats and allergy friendly surprises!

Trunk or Treat with ACCPD and Clark Co Sheriff’s Office: Trunk or Treat returns! CDC guidelines will be strictly enforced to help keep all our special ghouls and ghosts safe! Face masks are required and social distancing will be enforced.

October 31:

Pumpkin Carving Contest at J&J Flea Market: Join in on all of the spooky (socially distanced) fun with this year’s Pumpkin Carving Contest at J&J Flea Market. All pumpkins must be carved before arriving at the flea market, there will be no carving at J&J Flea Market. The contest display table will open inside of Stuffed at 8am. Voting is open to shoppers once your pumpkin is on the display table. Voting will be monitored by J&J staff. Voting will be done at 2pm, and the winner will be announced directly after counting! Prize TBA. We will not be doing our normal trick-or-treating this year at the market, but we are looking forward to trick or treating next year!

Foxfire Woods and Farm: Tickets and pre-registration required. Come out on Halloween for a safe afternoon of trick-or-treating at the farm! Wear your favorite farm animal…or superhero…or whatever costume you choose – and enjoy a casual afternoon walking the farm. Staff will be on-site to answer questions and provide candy to children who attend. Arrive at 2:30 and enjoy the farm until 6:00. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy family time under our pavilion.

Grove Chapel Church: Come enjoy a 10 acre Trunk or Treat Hayride!!! Event is outside and all attempts will be made to observe social distancing guidelines. We are starting this event at 5pm and running till 7pm. We will have hotdogs, chips and drinks. We look forward to see everyone!

Fall Crafts to do at Home:

• Spooky Spider Cookies
• Vampire Doughnuts
• Cookie Monster Sandwich Cookies
• Creepy Crawly Bug Soap
• Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn Treats