Weekend Watch: Halloween events happening in Middle Georgia
From haunted trails to downtown trick-or-treating, here are some ways to celebrate Halloween weekend.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween weekend is here, and Middle Georgia has plenty of ways to celebrate. From haunted trails and a horror-comedy musical to downtown trick-or-treating and costume contests, there are activities for families, theater fans and Halloween enthusiasts.
Here are five events happening across the area from October 29 through November 1.
Evil Dead: The Musical
Horror fans and theatergoers can catch Evil Dead: The Musical, presented by MLT After Dark at Macon Little Theatre from October 29 through November 1.
The production combines campy horror, comedy and catchy musical numbers for an over-the-top theatrical experience that celebrates friendship, fear and classic horror tropes.
Macon Little Theatre is located at 4220 Forsyth Road in Macon. Admission is listed at $17 to $27. For more information, call 478-471-7529. Check with the theater for individual performance times.
Haunted Trails
Those looking for a scare can visit Haunted Trails, a Halloween experience presented by the Museum of Arts and Sciences and Macon Little Theatre on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31.
The event features two haunted trail experiences each day, with creepy surprises and eerie encounters along the way.
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is located at 4182 Forsyth Road in Macon. Specific operating times and admission details were not included in the event information provided, so guests should check with organizers before attending.
Trick-or-Treat Downtown Macon
Families can enjoy a Halloween tradition in downtown Macon on Saturday, October 31.
From 4 to 7 p.m., downtown businesses will open their doors for trick-or-treating. The event offers families a walkable way to collect candy and celebrate Halloween together. Organizers say hundreds of families participate each year.
The event is free and takes place throughout downtown Macon.
Halloween Party and Costume Contest at The Rose Room
Those ready to show off their Halloween costumes can head to The Rose Room in downtown Macon for a Halloween party and costume contest on Saturday, October 31.
The evening will feature a live vinyl DJ from 8 p.m. until midnight. Costume awards are scheduled for 11:30 p.m., with winners receiving a gift card and a T-shirt.
The venue will also offer “A Rose from the Dead” craft cocktail specials beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is free.
The Rose Room is located at 378 Second Street in Macon.
Trunk or Treat in Warner Robins
Families in Warner Robins have another opportunity to celebrate Halloween Friday night.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The event listing identifies Warner Robins as the location but does not provide a street address in the information available. Attendees can visit the Eventbrite listing for additional details.
