The West Georgia Community Gets Ready for Halloween

Courtney Bixby

Carrollton will be holding several Halloween-themed events this year for families to attend. As we approach the week of Halloween, look out for the spooky events in your area that all members of the family, even dogs, can enjoy. 

The festivities will kick off this weekend on Oct. 25 with a free showing of Hocus Pocus at the Amphitheatre in Adamson Square. The movie will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to get the community in the holiday spirit. On Oct. 26, the annual Trick or Treat will be held in downtown Carrollton from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kids can show off their best costumes and merchants in the square will be passing out candy. Outstanding costumes will be recognized with prizes. During this time there will also be a dog Halloween costume contest hosted by Dande Doggico, where the winner receives a free bath. 

The Keep Carroll Beautiful organization has also arranged for their annual Green Run along the Carrollton greenbelt to help raise money to put back into the community. The run will begin at 8 a.m. and awards will follow at 9 a.m. 

Local Ties brewing company will be hosting Brews and Boos on Oct. 26, a Halloween party from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. with a costume contest beginning at 8:30 p.m. The event is limited to only those 21 and over and will feature drinks and a dessert bar. Prizes will be given out for first, second and third place as well as the best group costume and the scariest costume. Local Ties will also be holding Scaryoke, on Oct. 30 where you can show off your vocal range in your best costume.

Historic Banning Mills, a Whitesburg ziplining destination, will be holding moonlight tours Saturday night. The tours will begin at 8:30 p.m. and last until approximately 10:30 p.m. The cost is $109 per person, and you will skip to levels two, three and four with only the glow of the moon to guide you. Costumes are welcome as long as you can wear a helmet and harness properly. 

Newnan will also be hosting Halloween events this weekend. Munchkins and Masquerades, the annual trick or treat for families will be held Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by a local market where costumes are encouraged. The local market will include food, music and local vendors. 

Senoia, on the other hand, will be hosting the Moonlight on Marimac Masquerade on Oct. 26, encouraging guests to wear masquerade attire, but make it spooky. The masquerade will feature a live band, an aerialist, fire performances and a strolling magician. Knife and Stone will be providing food and refreshments. The masquerade is 18 and older, and general admission begins at 6 p.m.