James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park near Summerville has several more Halloween-themed and fall activities scheduled for the remainder of October, including nighttime hikes, Halloween hayrides, pumpkin painting and a sunset paddle.
Families across Chattooga County will have several opportunities to celebrate Halloween this year, with community events scheduled in Summerville, Trion, Menlo and Lyerly.
Those looking for a little Halloween excitement can take a ride through Rome’s haunted past later this month as the Rome Area History Center presents its Haunted on Broad Trolley Tours.
The Lyerly Fire Department is getting ready for a night of Halloween fun with a Trunk or Treat and Movie Night planned for Saturday, October 31, at Lyerly Park.
The event will run from 5 until 9 PM, with trick-or-treating scheduled from 5 until 7 PM. Anyone interested in participating is welcome to set up a trunk and hand out treats.
The Fire Department will provide free hot dogs, and concessions will also be available for purchase.
Following the Trunk or Treat, a free outdoor movie will begin at 7:30 PM. Families attending the movie are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
The event is open to the community and provides families with an opportunity to enjoy Halloween activities together in Lyerly.
Trunk or Treat: 5–7 PM
Outdoor Movie: 7:30 PM
Location: Lyerly Park
Admission: Free
Concessions: Available for purchase
Halloween will bring a full day of family activities to downtown Summerville later this month, with the annual Halloween Walk and Pumpkin Palooza planned for Saturday, October 31.
Activities will be centered around the East Washington Street Streetscape area and the Historic Summerville Depot.
Pumpkin Palooza will run from 10:30 AM until 3 PM in the Depot area, featuring food and craft vendors along with other activities.
The annual Halloween Walk will take place from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM along the downtown Streetscape, giving youngsters an opportunity to dress up and take part in the Halloween festivities.
A costume contest is scheduled for 11:30 AM at the Open Air Stage.
Organizers are also planning a candy walk and other daytime activities, followed by nighttime events. A blood drive is also being held in connection with this year’s Halloween activities.
Residents should check with individual cities and towns for their separate evening trick-or-treating times and locations.
The October 31 festivities are being presented by Summerville Main Street and the Optimist Club.
Anyone interested in becoming a Pumpkin Palooza vendor can contact Susan at 706-728-0456.