Spooky season is upon us! Halloween is more than just candy and haunted houses; it’s a time for the family to get together and celebrate something your kids will remember for the rest of their lives. Whether it be the first Halloween with your little one or you’re a tried and true expert on all things costume, trick or treating, and more, we have some great suggestions on how to celebrate with family-friendly Halloween events in Athens, GA.

2026 Family-Friendly Halloween Events:

Oct. 22: 

Walk-Thru-Boo @ Lay Park:

A spooky walk through Lay Park on Oct. 22, from 6-7:30 p.m. The walk is filled with ghouls, ghosts, zombies and more. This is a free family-friendly event, but use your best judgement on the appropriate age! All minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

Oct. 23:

Trunk or Treat at The Village at Malcom Bridge Shopping Center, Hosted by St. Mary’s Medical Center:

This free event will be held from 4-6 p.m. Bring your costumes, candy buckets and enjoy a safe and fun trunk or treat event! 

Athens Academy Trick or Treat Community Event:

Hosted from 5:30-7:30 p.m., this event will offer a free and safe environment for children of all ages to get their candy fix. 

Oct. 28:

Trick or Treat Trail:

This event will be hosted at Oconee Veterans Park from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Multiple vendors will be on site to deliver candy throughout the trail. Costumes are highly encouraged! 

Oct. 29:

Heard Park Spooktacular:

The Heard Park Spooktacular is a free event that runs from 4-6 p.m. With trunk or treating, carnival games, crafts, live music and more, this is an event not to be missed. 

18th Annual Trunk or Treat Hosted by Athens-Clarke Co. Police Dept. at JC Penney Parking Lot:

The 18th Annual Trunk or Treat is a free event hosted from 5:30-8 p.m. With over 30 decorated trunks, this fun event will be a great way to spend a spooky night!

Oct. 31: Halloween:

Trick or Treat at Athens-Clarke Library:

The library will be offering trick or treating from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is a great way to get a non-food based treat and maybe check some books out at the same time! 

Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade: 

A fun parade for all ages held on Saturday, Oct. 31. It begins at 8 p.m. and is a highly anticipated event. This is a free event. 

Of course, there are also traditional trick-or-treating in individual neighborhoods, but having extra excuses to dress up and show off those costumes is always fun! We also highly recommend carving a pumpkin to plop your baby in for those sweet or sassy Halloween pictures.