Community Events

From late September and through October, Haunted Montrose is celebrating years of striking fear into visitors' hearts. Located down a dark, deserted road, Haunted Montrose lures you in for a scare and fills your dreams with nightmares. The fear starts at different times every day, so follow the link to find your scare time and ticket link!

Everyone gets the VIP treatment at Haunted Montrose with a Timed VIP Experience ticket for $28! Pick your date, your 30-minute time slot, and show up 5 minutes early.

An Urban-Pop Streetwear Fashion Expo, FashionFest is an immersive ever-evolving platform giving attendees an insider’s look into the world of urban and pop culture. Combining elements of a festival and an exhibition, bringing together diverse aspects of the streetwear-business fashion world.

FashionFest offers attendees the opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most fascinating brands and business minds in urban and pop fashion culture. Attendees will enjoy live musical performances, explore the curated marketplace to shop limited edition goods; and experience cutting-edge technology and sourcing while learning business principles to grow and expand your fashion brands.

Ride the Rails Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13.

40-minute 5-mile round trip ride in open air railroad motor cars departing the Historic Depot, traveling through the Iron Bridge over the beautiful Toccoa River, climbing the grade out of the river valley, and then reverse to the depot. At the depot, view the extensive museum quality model railroad representing the L&N railroad in the Tri-State area, circa 1948-52.

The first trip departs at noon; the last at 3 p.m. Model Railroad is accessible.

Suggested Donation: MOTOR CAR Ride - $15, age 13 and above; $5, children 3-12; under 3 free.

HAND CAR - $2  - Per person/per trip. Mini Hand Car Ride and entry to Model Railroad free to all ages. Free parking. A fun and economical family outing day.

We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!

Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.  

• Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. 

DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m.

COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41

AGE RANGE: 4 and up

AGE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.  
• Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.  
  • There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.

Oktoberfest features traditional and contemporary Bavarian Style music performed by both Bavarian and American artists. Dancing, food, drink and fun!

The traditional Oktoberfest parade will be Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 noon.

The tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest will follow at the Festhalle Fussen Biergarten.

Dates:

Sept. 5-8 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 12-15 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 19-22 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 26-Oct. 27 (nightly)

Times:

Monday through Thursday, 6-10:30 p.m.

Friday, 6 p.m.-Midnight

Saturday, 1 p.m.- Midnight

Sunday,  1- 7 p.m.

For more information call 706-878-1908 or visit www.helenchamber.com

Cherry Log Fall Festival - first two weekends in October, Oct. 5-6 and 12-13.

Great Southern style breakfast beginning at 7 a.m., yummy lunch until 3:00 pm (or when food runs out).  Locally famous biscuits, arts, crafts, home canned goods, bakery treats, fried pies, fresh fruit and vegetables, hot boiled peanuts, hot dogs, hamburgers and musical entertainment.

For more information call (706) 273-1023.

Second Annual Hall County

Artist Educator Exhibition

• Sept. 6-Oct. 25

• Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Reception: Friday Oct. 25, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Come enjoy the start of Augusta Through Fresh Eyes, an art exhibition celebrating the talent of high school and college students in the CSRA at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

View their latest work, enjoy light refreshments, and support these local artists. All the art is for sale and will remain displayed until the end of the exhibit on Nov. 1. All sales support the ongoing preservation of Sacred Heart.

The opening reception is from 5-7-p.m, Oct. 8, in the Sacred Heart Great Hall and is free to attend.

Celebrate the splendor of autumn at Rock City’s Fall Colors, where pumpkins and hay bales decorate this charming seasonal event.

Feel fall and stroll the gardens as the colors change and take in the beauty of new native sunflower and wildflower patches. Overhead, the autumn glow of hanging lanterns guides the way through the Grand Corridor and the Hall of the Mountain King.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of old-time and bluegrass performances. See the seasons change before your eyes!

In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in our rural areas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is honored to present Queer Perspectives, a juried exhibition in Fall 2024.

Join us every weekend at the Callaway Discovery Center for our Woodland Workshops Series! Woodland Workshops is a hands on workshop for children of all ages.

• Sept. 21-22 - Animal Track Molds
• Sept. 28-29 - Bee/Bug Hotels
   
• Oct. 5-6 - “Pebbles” the Stone Snake
• Oct. 12-13 - Make a Garden Stone
• Oct. 19-20 - Monster Pumpkins
• Oct. 26-27 - Monster Pumpkins
   
• Nov. 2-3 - Pinecone Bird Feeder
• Nov. 9-10 - Leaf Pounding
• Nov. 16-17 - Animal Track Molds
• Nov. 23-24 - Gourd Birdhouses
• Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - Dried Leaf Art
   
• Dec. 7-8 - Wood Ornaments
• Dec. 14-15 - Wood Ornaments
• Dec. 21-22 - Make a Winter Wreath
• Dec. 28-29 - Make a Garden Stone

NETHERWORLD Haunted House, one of Atlanta’s longest-running immersive experiences, is back with more creepy creatures, terrifying monsters, and frightful fun this scary season! The attraction will feature two new haunts: Wake the Dead and Mr. Grendel's Birthday Party of Horrors. Both haunts will feature intricate sets, otherworldly effects, and live monsters! 

After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the festival-styled Midway, packed with Halloween spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks and more.

Haunt goers can also discover more fun at NETHERWORLD’s House of Creeps monster museum, or five epic escape rooms at Escape the Netherworld. 

All tickets are time and date specific. Please arrive during the timeslot listed on your ticket. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry. For more details on the haunts and to purchase tickets, visit www.fearworld.com. 

* Please check www.fearworld.com for specific times and pricing. 

Open Nightly Sept. 27-28, Oct. 3-6, 9-14, 16-20, 22-31-Nov. 3  

Closing Weekend – Nov. 8-9 

Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt: A Fall Adventure for Families at Savannah Rapids Park

Are you looking for a fun and active way to get your family outdoors this fall? Look no further than the Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt at Savannah Rapids Park! From Oct. 1-31, this exciting fall-themed scavenger hunt offers a perfect opportunity for kids and families to explore the beauty of Columbia County while enjoying the festive spirit of autumn.

What to Expect

The Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt is a family-friendly event that encourages kids to stay active while hunting for hidden fall-themed décor throughout the park. Here's what you need to know:

• Event Dates: Oct. 1-31
• Location: Savannah Rapids Park, a beautiful outdoor space perfect for fall fun.
• Time: Anytime during the park’s opening hours—ideal for a weekend adventure or a weekday afternoon!

How to Participate

Participation in this fun event is simple and free! Follow these steps to join the scavenger hunt:

1. Stop by the Columbia County Visitors Center (located at 3300 Evans to Locks Road in Martinez). The Visitors Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
2. Pick up your checklist and map, which will guide you to all 13 fall-themed decorations hidden around Savannah Rapids Park.
3. Search the park for the hidden decorations, and check them off your list as you find them.
4. Once you've found all 13, return to the Visitors Center to submit your completed checklist. Kids will receive a fall-themed prize (while supplies last) as a reward for their participation!

Atlantic Station’s Creator’s Market returns this month, kicking off Saturday, Oct. 5 and recurring every Saturday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 7 p.m.) in October, except for Oct. 20. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the market will have altered hours (1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Shop local and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the creators of the South.   

The Anchor of Hope Golf Tournament  will be hosted at River Forest in Forsyth on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at noon. The proceeds from the tournament serve families facing developmental disability by funding a monthly Parents’ Night Out respite program, a Supplemental Scholarship financial aid program, a monthly Parent Support Group, and allow the development of new programs to meet our community’s specific needs.

Oktoberfest features traditional and contemporary Bavarian Style music performed by both Bavarian and American artists. Dancing, food, drink and fun!

The traditional Oktoberfest parade will be Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 noon.

The tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest will follow at the Festhalle Fussen Biergarten.

Dates:

Sept. 5-8 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 12-15 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 19-22 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 26-Oct. 27 (nightly)

Times:

Monday through Thursday, 6-10:30 p.m.

Friday, 6 p.m.-Midnight

Saturday, 1 p.m.- Midnight

Sunday,  1- 7 p.m.

For more information call 706-878-1908 or visit www.helenchamber.com

Age Range: 5-11

When school is out, Camp is in!

We are here to engage and excite your young learners ages 5-11 during Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break.

Safari Camp is a great opportunity to engage young explorers in learning about the wild world around them and beginning their journey of conservation stewardship. Through Zoo explorations, up-close animal encounters, STEAM-based projects, hands-on science activities, environmental games and more, campers learn about attainable strategies and goals to combat environmental issues and are charged with finding simple ways that they can make a difference.

Fall Camp Dates:
October 14-18
November 25-27

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  

Extended care available for $15/day from 8-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5 p.m. Must be purchased for whole camp session; cannot be purchased for individual days.

THEMES: Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. Young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun! 

Oct. 14-18 - Diversity Design: Celebrate the diversity of animals on Earth through this week-long investigation of Zoo Atlanta’s animal ambassadors and the conservation issues that their wild counterparts face. Specifically, participants will take on the role of designers and engineers as they learn about animal habitats, adaptations and conservation issues; then use their creative minds to design a game or interactive experience that represents them. This program culminates in a Zoo Atlanta Animal Conservation Festival, where student-designed and built games and interactive experiences will be presented in a fun, festival-like environment.

Nov. 25-27 - Conservation Connections: As human populations rise and native habitats decline, instances of confrontation between humans and animals have increased. Join us as we explore the complexities of balancing animal welfare with human well-being on the African savanna. Campers will learn about the animals of the African savanna, getting to know the species and the individuals in our care. Throughout the week, campers will place themselves in the shoes of various characters and stakeholders as they investigate the difficulties, advantages, and possibilities in promoting conservation initiatives for all. 

Non-Member Cost:

• Oct. 14-18 (5-day pricing): $400/week
• Nov. 25-27 (3-day pricing): $240/week

Member Cost:

• Oct. 14-18 (5-day pricing): $320/week
• Nov. 25-27 (3-day pricing): $192/week

Second Annual Hall County

Artist Educator Exhibition

• Sept. 6-Oct. 25

• Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Reception: Friday Oct. 25, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Come enjoy the start of Augusta Through Fresh Eyes, an art exhibition celebrating the talent of high school and college students in the CSRA at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

View their latest work, enjoy light refreshments, and support these local artists. All the art is for sale and will remain displayed until the end of the exhibit on Nov. 1. All sales support the ongoing preservation of Sacred Heart.

The opening reception is from 5-7-p.m, Oct. 8, in the Sacred Heart Great Hall and is free to attend.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of wine and trivia at Cork & Glass on these upcoming dates:

• October 14
• October 28
• November 11
• November 25

Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Test your wine knowledge with trivia hosted by The Trivia Zone while savoring a tasting of four exceptional wines. Plus, enjoy exclusive offers throughout the event!

Special Offers:

• 10% off wine bottles during trivia
• 20% off when you purchase all four tasting wines
• 5% off your dinner at Casa Nuova (dine-in or to-go)
• 50% off your first month when you join our Wine Club on trivia day

Don’t miss out on these fantastic evenings of great wine, great company, and friendly competition!

Location:

Cork & Glass
5670 Atlanta Hwy Suite A2, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Tag your trivia team, and let’s raise a glass to wine-filled fun! Cheers!