Halloween is here! Ok, technically it’s tomorrow, but Halloween week is here and that’s really what counts. There are too many trunk or treats, costume contests and other themed events this week to keep count, so I kept those in the “Halloween” section and limited it to a quick sampling of different themes. If you don’t see something you like, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email and I can help you find whatever you’re looking for. Make sure to dress warmly for any season activities you get into this week, they’re calling for temps to dip briefly into the 30s!

Enough weather talk, let’s get to the good stuff!

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Events

1.🎄 Christmas Made in the South

Get a head start on your Christmas decorations for the year by shopping hundreds of artisans and makers at this nationally recognized holiday craft show! Here you’ll find personalized ornaments, fine art, clothing, gourmet food items, toys, photography and so much more. One admission covers all three days of shopping, decor, and festive finds.

• Location: Columbus Convention & Trade Center

• Date: Fri., Oct. 31 – Sun., Nov. 2

• Time: Fri 10 AM–7 PM; Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM

• More Info: Christmas Made in the South

2.🤠 Boots on the River – Fall Edition

Are you ready for the biggest line dance event in West Georgia? Come experience line dance workshops, live performances and fun for everyone. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, everybody can participate. There will be food trucks, cold drinks and even prizes for the best-dressed!

• Location: Columbus Civic Center Amphitheater

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 1

• Time: Gates open 4 PM

• More Info: Boots on the River

3.🎸 The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Come experience your favorite rock anthems like never before. The Rock Orchestra is a group of classical musicians playing amazing musical covers of some of the greatest rock hits of all time. We’re talking AC/DC, Guns n Roses, Metallica, Motorhead and newer artists as well. The entire performance is set against a breathtaking setting of hundreds of lit candles (thus the name). If you’re not quite sure what this is, here’s a video I found of a recent set in a much smaller venue than ours will be. Previous set.

• Location: RiverCenter – Bill Heard Theatre

• Date: Friday, Oct. 31

• Time: 8:30 PM

• More Info: The Rock Orchestra

4.🔬 Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends

Here’s a fun event for the little ones out there. Most likely, they’ll need no introduction to Ada Twist, Scientist, but for the rest of us, this is now an animated preschool television show based on a beloved book series. This specific event is a lively musical adventure based on those beloved children’s books! Ada and her friends explore the wonders of science through song and discovery.

• Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

• Date: Monday, Nov. 3

• Time: 11:30 AM

• More Info: Ada Twist, Scientist

5.🎶 Jarfest 2025

Jarfly is celebrating their 7th anniversary with their 3rd edition of Jarfest! Come see a long and diverse group of musical acts and party all day long. The event is kid and dog friendly according to their site, so make it a family affair!

• Location: Jarfly

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 1

• Time: 1 PM – 11 PM

• More Info: Jarfest 2025

Fall Festivals, Themed Events & Trunk or Treats

• Spooktacular Trunk or Treat - Thursday, Oct 30, 5PM, Boxwood Rec Center

• Salvation Army Trunk or Treat - Thursday, Oct 30, 5PM, 5201 Warm Springs

• Operation Cops & Treats - Thursday, Oct 30, 5:30PM, 510 10th St (Police Dept)

• Halloween Beer Run - Thursday, Oct 30, 6PM, Scofflaw

• Halloween Bike Night - Thursday, Oct 30, 6PM, Extreme Powersports

• Halloween at the Museum - Friday, Oct 31, 4PM, Naval Museum

• Boos & Brews Halloween Party - Friday, Oct 31, 4PM, The Tap

• A Very Twihard Halloween - Friday, Oct 31, 4PM, Macon Rd Library

• Halloween Party at The Loft - Friday, Oct 31, 9PM

Music

• Stix at Six - Thursday, Oct 31, 6PM, The Pearl

• Scaryoke at Pineapple Jack’s - Thursday, Oct 30, 9PM

• EMO Night - Friday, Oct 31, 6PM, Scofflaw

• Scaryoke at The Bottom - Friday, Oct 31, 6PM

• Dixie Red - Friday, Oct 31, 8:30PM, Wild Wing Cafe

• Midland Commons Concert Series - Saturday, Nov 1, 6:30PM

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