{"id":16208,"date":"2025-10-22T20:50:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T20:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/16208\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T20:50:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T20:50:23","slug":"events-around-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/16208\/","title":{"rendered":"Events around the Big Bend and South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TALLAHASSEE, FL \u2014 As the Holiday Season gets underway, there are many events already being announced. Below are some of the events from now through December happening in our region.<\/p>\n<p>***This list will be updated as events are announced. <\/p>\n<p>    Big Bend<\/p>\n<p>October<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/bats-beasts-and-boos-tickets-1731018275259?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">North Florida Wildlife Center: Bats, Beasts, and Boos!:<\/a> October 25th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. There will be face painting, goat feeding, food, trick or treating, and more. Tickets are available. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1086116070172347\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fall Festival at Immanuel Baptist Church:<\/a> October 25th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. There will be carnival games, a corn maze, a chili cook-off, and more. This is a free family event. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1232908952200513&amp;set=pb.100064442599787.-2207520000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween Costume Party, &#8221; Trick or Skate&#8221; in Tallahassee: <\/a>October 25th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Jake Gaither Community Center. There will be skating, music, games, and food. This event is for all ages, and all are welcome. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/780612408203454\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10th Annual Trick-or-Treat Storywalk in Wakulla County:<\/a> October 25th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Azalea Park. This is a free family event. There will be food, candy, and more. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. All ages welcome. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2905443149654021?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween Symphony Spooktacular:<\/a> October 25th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Cascades Park. There will be trick-or-treating, costumes, games, food, and a ghoulishly good concert. Admission is free.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1147191227300136\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Medart Assembly of God Trunk or Treat Event in Crawfordville: <\/a>October 26th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. There will be free food, games, inflatables, and lots of candy. All are welcome.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1231245559033519&amp;set=pb.100064442599787.-2207520000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trunk or Treat Event in Tallahassee:<\/a> October 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Leverne Payne Community Center. This is a free family event. There will be candy, games, food, and more. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/631945806647871\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eden Springs Trunk or Treat in Crawfordville:<\/a> October 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. There will be music, games, candy, and a Creative truck decorating contest.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/825182253364275\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Palaver Tree\u2019s Nightfright: The Haunting Grounds in Crawdfordville: <\/a>October 30th &amp; 31st from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday and 7:00-10:00 p.m. It&#8217;s $10\/person, kids 6 and under get in free. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1291119928855050\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fall Festival in Crawfordville:<\/a> October 31st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Lake Ellen Baptist Church. There will be a trunk or treat, chili cook-off, games, and more. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1230063482485060&amp;set=pb.100064442599787.-2207520000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween Carnival in Tallahassee:<\/a> October 31st from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Lawrence-Gregory Community Center. There will be a bounce house, games, candy, and more. This is a free family event, and all are welcome<\/p>\n<p>November<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1307692781152083\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween\/All Souls&#8217; Rock N Roll Bonfire and Horror Walk in Crawfordville: <\/a>November 1st from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Palaver Tree Theater. There will be live music, a bonfire, food, and more. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1768014980505966\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fall Festival at the Tallahassee Farmers Market: <\/a>November 8th from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. off Kerry Forrest Parkway. There will be live music, vendors, a firetruck, a petting zoo, story time, and more. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bradleysfunday.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">54th Annual Bradley&#8217;s Fun Day in Tallahassee: <\/a>November 22nd from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Bradley&#8217;s Country Store. There will be over 100 craft vendors, live entertainment, several food options, wagon rides, and more. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1205351564755544\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wakulla Springs Makers Market: Holiday Craft Show: <\/a>November 29th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs. There will be local artisans, handmade gifts, crafts, and plenty of holiday cheer. All are welcome. <\/p>\n<p>December<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/701894442849272\/?rdid=8ydYsNreJ9Im2gcG#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Movies in the Park in Tallahassee: <\/a>December 10th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Kleman Plaza. They&#8217;ll be showing &#8220;The Santa Clause.&#8221; This is a free event and all are welcome. You&#8217;re encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to set up on the grass.<br \/>\n    South Georgia<\/p>\n<p>October<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/680513071155190\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Witches Night Out in Valdosta: <\/a>October 23rd from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in Downtown Valdosta. The first 50 witches get their own broomstick. Come out to enjoy a night out with music, drinks, a costume contest, and all the spooky vibes. Organizers say the night is all about fun, friendship, and a little bit of mischief under the moonlight.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1262849139209548&amp;set=a.223086606519145\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Free Movie Night in Valdosta:<\/a> October 25th at Unity Park. They&#8217;ll be showing &#8220;The Haunted Mansion&#8221; beginning at Dusk. Admission is free. You&#8217;re encouraged to bring your own snacks, chair, and blanket. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/670932432699761\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">6th Annual Festi-Fall in Valdosta<\/a>: October 30th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Unity Park Amphitheater. This is a family-friendly event. There will be candy, games for all ages, and more. Costumes are encouraged but not required. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1279854357273816\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4th Annual Downtown Merchants&#8217; Trick-or-Treat in Thomasville: <\/a>October 31st from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a night of trick or treating by visiting participating shops for tasty treats and festive fun.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2910530555824569\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">All Hallows&#8217; Fair Trunk or Treat in Thomasville:<\/a> October 31st, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at All Saints&#8217; Episcopal Church. There will be candy, food trucks, fair games, and more. <\/p>\n<p>November<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1559841428717001\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Open House in Valdosta:<\/a> November 2nd from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in Downtown Valdosta. Kick off the holiday season with seasonal favorites, take a photo with Santa, and enjoy holiday decorations. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1242733654309705\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thomasville Winterfest 2025:<\/a> November 2nd from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Thomasville Fairgrounds. There will be local vendors, food trucks, live music, and more. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1062041589150194\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fall Festival 2025 in Thomasville: <\/a>November 2nd from 4:00-7:00 p.m. off Smith Ave. This is a free family event. There will be inflatables, carnival games, prizes, snacks, candy, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/762987602786859\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2025 Community Christmas Tree Lighting in Valdosta:<\/a> November 28th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse Lawn. There will be live music, Santa, and more. <\/p>\n<p>December<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/764632263217283\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2025 Downtown Thomasville Christmas Parade:<\/a> December 1st, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cSongs of the Season,\u201d and it will bring your favorite holiday music to life in a magical way.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/818122910548105\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">26th Annual Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade:<\/a> December 6th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The parade will start at Woodrow Wilson Drive and Patterson Street, traveling south along Patterson before ending at the old Bank of America building downtown. This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;The Polar Express.&#8221; Come out and enjoy the holiday magic, twinkling lights, and festive cheer. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1151146813631082\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">39th Annual Victorian Christmas in Thomasville:<\/a> December 11th &amp; 12th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Downtown Thomasville. The annual holiday-themed festival features several activities, including visits with St. Nick, a Christmas movie, holiday entertainment, local shopping opportunities, carriage rides, and more. <\/p>\n<p>If there&#8217;s an event you&#8217;d like us to add to this list, please email us at allwtxlabc27news@wtxl.com <\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? 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