Weekend Watch: Macon Bacon Fall Festival, Halloween Pub Crawl and more happening in Middle Georgia
From fall festivals and trick-or-treating to hockey, Halloween crafts and a downtown pub crawl, here are five events to check out Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for something to do around Middle Georgia this weekend?
Macon Bacon Fall Festival
Kick off the weekend with the Macon Bacon Fall Festival on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Luther Williams Field, located at 225 Willie Smokie Glover Drive in Macon.
The free event will feature pumpkin painting, food and drinks, carnival games, candy and other fall activities. Children can also run the bases from 7 to 8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged.
GA Peach Properties and Macon Mayhem Trunk or Treat
Families can enjoy a free afternoon of Halloween fun Saturday at the Macon Coliseum lawn. GA Peach Properties and the Macon Mayhem are hosting their sixth annual Trunk or Treat from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The event will feature candy, bounce houses, music and other Halloween activities. Attendees will also have opportunities to win free Macon Mayhem tickets.
The Trunk or Treat takes place ahead of the team’s season opener later that evening.
Macon Mayhem Season Opener
Hockey fans can head to the Macon Coliseum Saturday night as the Macon Mayhem take on the Birmingham Bulls. The season opener is scheduled for 6 p.m.
41NBC’s Tyrik Wynn will be stepping onto the ice-side action as your in-game host for the season opener, filling in for Bill Connelly while he is away.
Halloween Pub Crawl in Downtown Macon
Adults looking for a night out can take part in the Halloween Pub Crawl in downtown Macon on Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
The event will feature a costume contest, games and prizes. Participants must be at least 21 years old, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Organizers say tickets will not be sold at the door.
Tickets and additional information are available at https://dothecrawl.com/Macon/Halloween. Attendees should plan a safe ride home and drink responsibly.
Ghouls Night In: Craft Night at Gottwals Books
For a spooky but creative evening, Gottwals Books in Warner Robins is hosting Ghouls Night In: Craft Night on Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
The event will feature a book-folding craft, with participants able to choose from a flying bat, spooky ghosts or a cute pumpkin design. No prior crafting experience is needed.
Gottwals Books is located at 1903 Watson Blvd. in Warner Robins. Organizers note that completing the craft may take two to four hours.
