With Halloween just around the corner, parents and guardians – or a few fun-loving adults – might be interested in finding out what goes bump in the night around Union County. There’s a lot yet left to do in the time leading up to the spookiest day of the year and beyond.
Festivities began this week with a big night at Union County Middle School’s Trunk or Treat, organized by the Union County Future Farmers of America. Children came out in their best costumes on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym parking lot.
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Looking ahead, North Georgia Technical College will hold its Tech or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5-7 p.m. The second annual Tech or Treat is a family-friendly event and is free to the public.
One of the most popular events in the county is the Boo Bash, held annually at Meeks Park, this year on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4-7 p.m. Along with the plethora of free candy stops, treat vendors will be available for an additional purchase.
Otherwise, activities like bouncy houses and facepainting will be spread out in the main field, and the Haunted Sorghum Mill is due to make its return as well. The Boo Bash costume contest starts at 6 p.m. and includes categories for ages 5 and under, 6 to 12 and 13 to 18.
Originally scheduled for Oct. 3, Family Glow Night will now light up Downtown Blairsville on Halloween night from 6:30-9 p.m. Costumes are welcome, and along with all sorts of dazzling sights, families can participate in fun activities like glow-in-the-dark putt-putt, glowing cornhole or just hang out and listen to the DJ.
Thanks to sponsorships by Nelson’s Tractor, the Mountain Shelter Thrift Store and River City Bank, admission to Family Glow Night is free.
To spread the frightful fun over multiple days, head over to the Nottely Marina Oct. 30-31 or Nov. 1. From 6:30-8:30 p.m., brave 13 stops to pick up both edible and non-edible treats – if you dare.
Themed stops include Cross Bone Cove, the Pumpkin Path, Pumpkins Gone Bad, Disco for the Dead, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, Deadly Diner, Cannibal Cantina, the Wandering Witches, Elvira’s Villa, Boo’s Bash, Dolly’s Dollhouse, Out of This World and Last Stop Lane.
Carpooling is highly recommended at the Marina due to limited space, and be sure to contact the Marina at 706-745-3638 ahead of time. Most walkthroughs last about 30 minutes. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and public restrooms are not available.
Luke’s Place will offer a teen costume party on Oct. 31 from 6-9 p.m. The hope is to include an apple bar with toppings and drizzle, although donations are requested to make it a reality.
Toppings might include chopped peanuts, mini M&Ms, Heath pieces, mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, and potential drizzle options could include caramel, Nutella, peanut butter and chocolate syrup. Those interested in providing ingredients should message the Luke’s Place page on Facebook.
Last but not least, Vogel State Park’s Fall Festival will last all day on Oct. 31, beginning at 10 a.m. Campers staying in the park are welcome to participate in the camp and cottage Halloween decoration contest, which will conclude with judging at 3 p.m.
Campground trick-or-treating starts at 5:30 p.m., and Possum Holler becomes a spooky site of chilling tales when ghost stories start at 7 p.m. Also included are activities like live music, a rubber duck race at Wolf Creek at 4:30 p.m. with an individual duck for $5, hayrides at noon and a cake walk 2 p.m. at $1 per person per round.
Regardless of what families choose to do among the many options, the North Georgia News wishes everyone a fun and save Halloween!
