Sassy’s Photography Santa will visit Pals Watering Hole at 903 Harmony Road in Eatonton, GA, on November 7 from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Families can book an appointment for festive Santa photos, with packages starting at $20 for one digital image, $50 for three, or $75 for five. Advance booking is required.

Celebrate the holiday season at Bend The Trend’s Christmas Open House on November 6–7 in Greensboro, GA! Enjoy festive Christmas cocktails by Jon Altizer-Bieger of Table at the Lake, delicious light bites, and holiday shopping. Guests who spend $250 or more will receive 20% off their purchase. Bring friends and enjoy a festive shopping experience at 2101 Reynolds Walk Trail!

Celebrate the season at In High Cotton’s Holiday Open House in Madison, GA, on November 6–7 from 10 AM to 5 PM! Enjoy holiday shopping, refreshments, door prizes, and in-store wish lists while discovering unique gifts and festive finds. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun holiday shopping experience at this favorite Madison boutique.

Join In High Cotton in Madison, GA, for Holiday Decorating with Baley! Get inspired for the festive season with creative decorating ideas, seasonal touches, and holiday styling inspiration to make your home feel warm and inviting. Discover ways to refresh your holiday décor and bring Christmas cheer into every corner of your home during this special event at In High Cotton.

Halloween is going to be wild at Pals Watering Hole in Eatonton, GA! On October 31 at 9 PM, enjoy SCARYOKE, a costume contest, and drink and shot specials all night. Grab your crew, dress to impress, and celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled night of music, costumes, drinks, and spooky entertainment.

Celebrate Halloween at Lake Oconee Bistro in Eatonton, GA, on Saturday, October 31! Enjoy a festive evening of great food, delicious drinks, and Halloween fun. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their best costumes and participate in the costume contest. Gather friends and family for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Lake Oconee Bistro!

Halloween Night at Jalisco Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA, features a festive Halloween costume contest with grand prizes for the best costumes. Families can enjoy special Halloween treats for kids, live music, drink specials, and trick-or-treating. Join the spooky fun at Jalisco Lake Oconee for a memorable Halloween celebration filled with costumes, entertainment, and seasonal treats for all ages.

Join Mama T for Story Time at Lake Country Books and Gifts in Eatonton, Georgia, on Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM! Little readers are invited to enjoy a fun, family-friendly storytelling experience. Kids are welcome to wear their not-so-scary Halloween costumes for a festive morning filled with stories, imagination, and community fun. Celebrate Halloween with books and smiles at this beloved local bookstore!

Spooky Storytime in White Plains invites children and families to enjoy a fun Halloween-themed storytime at Greene County Library in Greensboro, GA. Little readers can listen to spooky stories, enjoy seasonal fun, and celebrate the Halloween season together. A festive library event for families and young children in White Plains and Greene County.

Halloween Storytime at Morgan County Library in Madison, GA, invites children and families to enjoy a festive reading experience filled with spooky stories, Halloween fun, and seasonal excitement. It’s a family-friendly way to celebrate the holiday, encourage a love of reading, and enjoy time together at the library.

Boots, Boos & Beef at Embry Cattle & Cuts in Eatonton, GA, is a family-friendly Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM. Enjoy free beef samples, discount drawings, cow and horse meet-and-greets, kids’ candy, and trunk-or-treat from 4–6 PM. Watch the Georgia Bulldogs game on the big screen while celebrating Halloween with locally raised beef and community fun!

Run through historic downtown Eatonton on Halloween morning during the Run in Putnam: Halloween 5K + Fun Run. Participants can enjoy a festive route, encounter a few of Eatonton’s most famous “live ghosts,” and are encouraged to dress in costume.

The 5K begins at 8:00 AM and covers 3.1 miles through downtown. Registration is $35, with prize money for the top three overall finishers and custom medals for age-group winners. The Fun Run begins at 8:30 AM and covers approximately 0.75 miles for children ages 3–10. Every finisher receives an award and plushie.

The event also features a costume contest with gift cards for Best Overall, Most Creative, and Scariest costumes. A free after-party at Livery Studio, 109 E Marion St., includes awards at 9:15 AM, local vendors, and food.

Packet pickup is available Friday, October 30, from 12–6 PM at the Eatonton Visitor Center and race morning from 7:30–8:15 AM at Livery Studio. Registration is online only.

Cars & Coffee invites the community to its Halloween Trunk or Treat event on October 31 from 8–10 AM. Participants can bring their cars or trucks to show off and donate a bag of candy, while children can wear costumes and trick-or-treat around the vehicles. Guests are welcome to dress up themselves or decorate their cars. This will be the last Cars & Coffee event until February, weather permitting.

Celebrate Halloween at Amici Madison in Madison, GA, on Friday, October 30, for a spooky night filled with costumes, candy, drink specials, games, and more! The Halloween Bash features a dance party starting at 8 PM with DJ Baby Bruh (Darren Ballard), plus a costume contest with first, second, and third-place winners. Bring your best Halloween costume and gather your friends for a fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and Halloween festivities in downtown Madison, Georgia.

Celebrate Halloween at Bruzze Brewing in Eatonton, GA, on Friday, October 30, from 7–10 PM! Enjoy cold craft beer, spooky vibes, great music, and Halloween fun with friends. Costumes are encouraged, so dress to impress and join the festivities. Don’t miss this exciting Halloween party filled with local craft beer, festive energy, and good times in Eatonton, Georgia!

The City of Greensboro and Greene County High School will present the 2026 Trick or Treat in Tiger Country on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Greene County High School. This free community event brings together local businesses, organizations, churches, clubs, and community groups to create a safe and festive Halloween experience for local families.

Cafe du Papa will be on-site serving up their delicious hot coffee, donuts, beignets and more Thursday evening.

Vendors will be located around the high school, with a vendor map and additional event information emailed to registered participants before the event.

Organizations and volunteers may arrive at 4:00 PM for setup, and all vendors must arrive by 5:00 PM and be fully set up before the event begins. Vendors are required to bring their own table and are encouraged to decorate their booth with seasonal or Halloween décor. Costumes are encouraged, and at least one adult must remain at each booth throughout the event. Vendors should plan to provide enough treats for more than 700 children.

All participation forms must be submitted by October 24, 2026.

The City of Madison’s Spooktacular Costume Parade invites children ages 13 and younger, costumed pets on leashes, and their families to Town Park on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:00–6:00 p.m. Participants will parade around the park, show off their costumes, collect treats from local businesses and organizations, and compete for prizes. Afterward, Madison police and firefighters will serve hallo-weiners, with safety vehicles available for kids and families to explore.

Putnam County, GA, invites families to celebrate Halloween on the Square on Thursday, October 29, from 4:00–6:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse in Eatonton.

Children can wear their favorite Halloween costumes, visit candy stations around the courthouse, and explore the Touch-a-Truck area for an up-close look at vehicles and equipment used by Putnam County departments.

The family-friendly event brings county departments and the local community together for an afternoon of Halloween fun, candy, costumes, and seasonal festivities. Families are encouraged to mark their calendars and join the celebration!

Halloween Fright Night is coming to the Greene County Recreation Soccer Fields on October 28 at 6:00 PM for an evening of spooky fun for all ages. The free community event will feature trick-or-treat booths, local food vendors, a costume parade, music, and plenty of Halloween fun. Organizers are also seeking vendors and volunteers to help make the celebration a memorable community event.

First Methodist Church Greensboro–Lake Oconee will host its Fall Festival on October 25 from 12–2 PM at its Lake Oconee Campus in Greensboro, GA. Families can enjoy an afternoon of games, food, Trunk or Treat, crafts, and seasonal fun. Admission is free, making it a great opportunity for families and friends to celebrate fall together.

Liberty United Methodist Church to Host 2nd Annual Harvest Jubilee on October 24

WHITE PLAINS, Ga. — Liberty United Methodist Church will host its 2nd Annual Harvest Jubilee on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the church, located at 3091 Liberty Church Road in White Plains.

The family-friendly community event will feature live music, pit-smoked barbecue, hayrides, a fire pit and s’mores, cake walks, games, a silent auction, and a raffle for a Pit Boss Austin XL Pellet Grill.

Admission is free, and everyone in the community is invited to attend.

This year, proceeds from the Harvest Jubilee will benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors, an organization serving individuals and families in need throughout Greene and Putnam Counties. Last year’s Harvest Jubilee raised $4,000 in support of the organization.

According to Pastor Chris Huskins, the Harvest Jubilee provides an opportunity for the church to bring people together, welcome neighbors, and support an organization serving the local community.

Raffle tickets for the Pit Boss Austin XL Pellet Grill are $10 each and are available from Liberty UMC members. The event will also feature a silent auction with items donated by local businesses, church members, and community supporters.

Founded in 1786, Liberty United Methodist Church continues its mission of “Growing in faith. Serving in love.”

Celebrate the beauty of fall at the Harvest Festival at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on October 24, 2026. From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, guests can enjoy an afternoon and evening of live entertainment, local artistry, delicious food, and community spirit.

The festival features performances by TopHouse, The Lee Boys, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and EG Kight, along with a vibrant Artist Market showcasing local and regional creators. Visitors can also explore festive food trucks, enjoy refreshing libations, and experience the warm atmosphere of this annual harvest celebration.

Whether attending for the live music, artisan shopping, great food, or simply to embrace the fall season, the Harvest Festival offers something for everyone.

The 8th Annual MAGallery Holiday Market runs October 24 through December 31, 2026, at Madison Artists Guild’s MAGallery in Madison, GA. Visitors can shop handcrafted gifts, original paintings, pottery, and artisan jewelry created by local artists. Open Monday through Saturday, 11 AM–5 PM, this juried holiday market offers unique gifts while supporting local artists and creativity.

Costume Storytime and Spooky Craft at Greene County Library is a fun Halloween event for children and families in Greensboro, GA. Enjoy a festive storytime, come dressed in costume, and get creative with a spooky craft. It’s a playful way for local kids to celebrate Halloween, enjoy the library, and make special seasonal memories.

🍩 Café du Papa Is Rolling Into Madison! 🎉

Café du Papa is bringing its delicious donuts and beignets to Madison’s 20th Annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off & CASI GA State Championship Open Cook-Off! Join us for a full day of chili, live music, local shopping, and small-town charm at Town Park.

The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. with live music, food vendors, and the Marketplace on the Great Lawn, featuring locally grown and produced foods, seasonal plants, handcrafted goods, and creations from regional artists. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore downtown Madison, support local vendors, and enjoy a fun fall day with family and friends.

🌶️ Love chili? Sample competing recipes starting at 12:30 p.m. and cast your vote in the People’s Choice competition! Sampling wristbands are $5 and include a spoon and ballot. Pick yours up starting at noon at the designated festival gates. Chili sampling runs until 2:30 p.m. or while supplies last.

🍩 Need something sweet? Stop by Café du Papa for delicious donuts and beignets—the perfect treat to enjoy while taking in all the festival fun! Grab a sweet bite, stroll the marketplace, enjoy the live entertainment, and make a day of it.

🏆 The celebration wraps up with the chili awards at approximately 3:30 p.m., recognizing the talented cooks and People’s Choice favorites.

Bring your appetite for something savory and something sweet, gather your friends, and enjoy one of Madison’s favorite fall traditions!

We’ll see you there for chili, community, and a little sweetness from Café du Papa! ❤️🍩

Farmview Market will host its Flavors of Fall Festival on October 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature a petting zoo, face painting, kids’ crafts, lawn games, and live music. Guests can shop the open-air Farmers Market, enjoy seasonal flavors from in-store suppliers, and sample Thanksgiving meals. The festival offers a festive way to kick off the fall season at Farmview Market.

Join Café du Papa at Lakepoint Community Church’s annual Trunk or Treat in Eatonton, GA, on October 18 from 4–6 PM. Enjoy candy, trunk games, glitter tattoos, festive treats, and family-friendly Halloween fun. This free community event is open to everyone, so bring family and friends for an afternoon of seasonal fun!

The Madison Lions Club Fair wraps up its 70th anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 17, in Madison, Georgia. The Saturday unlimited rides bracelet is $30 and includes access from the 1:00 PM matinee opening through closing. Guests can enjoy carnival rides, fair food, and family entertainment, including the Giant Wheel and thrilling Sky Diver attraction.

Greene County Library in Greensboro, Georgia, is getting ready for a month of spooky fun! Throughout October, the library will offer activities for all ages, including the 4th Annual Costume Swap, Costume Storytime, Pumpkin Decorating, and more. Families are encouraged to follow the library’s Facebook page and sign up for the newsletter for upcoming event details, dates, and registration information.