Not-so-spooky fun scheduled for Halloween in Southwest Georgia
by FOX 31 Staff
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As the traditional Halloween day quickly approaches on Monday, October 31st, many folks across South Georgia are getting costumes ready for their holiday celebrations.
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Many communities are gearing up for fall festivals, trunk-or-treats and much more.
Here is a list of events in SWGA communities to mark on your calendar:
ATKINSON COUNTY
- Spooky Dance Party will be held at Pearson Elementary School on Friday, October 28 during connection time.
- Pearson Police Department announced the city will be trick-or-treating on Monday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BROOKS COUNTY
- The Brooks County Fall Festival will be held on November 5 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the courthouse.
CALHOUN COUNTY
- Trick-or-treating will be available at all Edison businesses on Monday, October 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Pataula Charter Academy will have a trunk or treat on October 27 at 5:30 p.m.
CLINCH COUNTY
- Clinch County Memorial Hospital will be having a Monster Ball Trunk or Treat on October 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
COFFEE COUNTY
- As the traditional Halloween day quickly approaches on Monday, October 31, many citizens have questions regarding Halloween activities this year. In the Douglas city limits, trick-or-treating should take place between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Monday, October 31.
COLQUITT COUNTY
- Head over to the Moultrie Police Department on Monday, October 31st for Trunk or Treat. If you are a business or organization that would like to set up a trunk, please call (229) 985-3131.
- Downtown Moultrie is getting in the Halloween spirit. Here's a list of holiday events.
COOK COUNTY
- Street of Sweets is happening in the City of Adel on October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Reed Bingham Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival will be held on October 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Reed Bingham Trick or Treat around the campgrounds will be held on October 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
CRISP COUNTY
- Crisp Area Harvest Festival - October 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cordele Farmers Market
DECATUR COUNTY
- On October 29, in Bainbridge, GA Glorify will be hosting a community-wide trunk and treat and a concert with I AM THEY, a Christian worship group. The fun starts at 5 p.m.
- Scare on the Square will be held on October 31 - organizers say there will be free candy and a costume contest that starts at 5 p.m.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY
- Jones & Sons Repair are hosting a Truck or Treat on October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1040 Clark Avenue, in Albany.
EARLY COUNTY
- Annual Trunk or Treat will be held at the Early County Jail on October 31, 2022.
- Pumpkins on the Square will happen on October 27 at 5:15 p.m.
IRWIN COUNTY
- The Irwin County Hospital will have a trick-or-treat on Monday, October 31 from 5 to 7 p.m.
LANIER COUNTY
- The Lanier County Sheriff's Office is hosting trick or treaters on Monday, October 31 between 5 and 8 p.m. at the sheriff's office.
LEE COUNTY
- 10/21/22 from 5-7 pm- Tricks and Treats at Flint RiverQuarium/Thronateeska: This event has a candy trail between the two organizations. We typically see 800-1000 people during this window.
- 10/29/22- 10a-2p Boo at the Zoo at Chehaw: This event occurs on the main zoo loop. We see over 2500 people during this window. In addition to candy give aways we have special spooky animal shows plus over 15 games and activities.
- Leesburg Police Department and the Lee County Fire and Emergency Services are once again teaming up for Pumpkin Patrol at Indian Oaks.
LOWNDES COUNTY
- Hahira Police Department posted to their Facebook page that trick-or-treating will be on Halloween between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- Halloween Candy Caravan will be held on Saturday, October 29 between 5 and 7 p.m.
MITCHELL COUNTY
- Trunk or Treat will be held on October 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mitchell County Ag Center.
- In Pelham, trick or treat night will be observed Saturday, October 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pelham Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a trunk or treat at the same time.
SUMTER COUNTY
- Plains will be having a trunk or treat on October 29 from 5-8 p.m. on Main Street.
TERRELL COUNTY
- Fall Festival Saturday, October 8, at the historic Log Cabin, 293 Stonewall Street, Dawson. The Festival is sponsored by Terrell County Historic Preservation Society as they use funds to continue restoration of Log Cabin. There is no admission fee; there are plenty of vendors and activities for children. The hours are 9:00am until 4:00pm.
THOMAS COUNTY
- The City of Boston Recreational Department is hosting the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 29th from 6 to 8 p.m.
TIFT COUNTY
- Pet a friendly farm animal or gather around for a spooky story at the annual Trick or Treat in the Village event on Oct. 29 at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Georgia Museum of Agriculture. Children can participate in a costume contest, have their faces painted by Happy Sunrise Paintings, catch a hayride around the Village, or join the fun in yard games from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The costume contest will take place at 1 p.m. in front of the Village Drug Store. Candy will be available throughout the Village while supplies last.
- Downtown Tifton trick-or-treat will be held on Monday, October 31 from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Twisted Carnival Haunted House will be open at 6:30 p.m. on October 27-29 and October 31st.
- Halloween at Donatello's will be held on October 29 at 7 p.m.
TURNER COUNTY
- Ashburn Trick or Treat in the Street will be held on October 31 from 6-8 p.m. Line up at Ashburn City Hall.
- Pre-K Trick or Treat will be on Friday, October 28 at 9 a.m.
- 2nd Annual Turner County Middle School Fall Festival will be held on October 27 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WORTH COUNTY
- Sylvester First Baptist Church Fall Festival - Wednesday, October 26 from 5-7 p.m.
- Fall Festival Respite Event will be held on November 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church in Sylvester.
- Pinson United Methodist Church Family Fall Festival will be held on November 6 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- SGSR Traffic Control Division will have a drive through only, trunk or treat at Unity Baptist Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on October 27
- The City of Sylvester will celebrate Halloween on Monday, October 31. During Halloween day, PTV's, golf carts and Polaris vehicles will be allowed on city streets.
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If you know of a Halloween event and don't see it on the list, be sure to let us know. You can email the newsroom at newsdesk@wfxl.com.