LIST: Fall and Halloween events across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry
Published: Oct. 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - From fall festivals to haunted attractions, here are events happening across the region.
Beaufort County
Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens
- What: Historic Beaufort Foundation’s festival features a Saturday walking tour of historic homes and churches, including the Robert Smalls House and The Oaks. Sunday includes brunch and a tour at Frogmore Manor.
- When: Oct. 16-18. Saturday tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday tour: 9-11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m.
- Where: Historic sites in Beaufort and Frogmore Manor, 59 Frogmore Manor Road, St. Helena Island
- Admission: Saturday: $75 for members, $85 for nonmembers. Sunday: $175 for members, $200 for nonmembers.
- More information: Historic Beaufort Foundation
Bryan County
Halloween on the Hill
- What: Annual spooky-themed community and student event hosted at Richmond Hill Middle School
- When: Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Richmond Hill Middle School, 503 Warren Hill Road
- Admission: $10 per wristband
- More information: Halloween on the Hill
Wicked South Haunted Forest
- What: Wicked South Haunted Forest is a seasonal Halloween attraction in Pembroke featuring haunted trails, new spooky scenes and community fundraising.
- When: Weekends through Nov. 1. Fundraisers are Oct. 17 and 23.
- Where: 3001 Lawrence Church Road, Pembroke
- More information: Wicked South Haunted Forest
Bulloch County
Haunted Forest of Statesboro
- What: The Haunted Forest of Statesboro is a long-running outdoor Halloween attraction located at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds.
- When: October 26-31; Monday through Thursday from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 PM to midnight.
- Where: Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds, Statesboro, GA
- More information: Haunted Forest of Statesboro
Watersville Station Fall Festival
- What: The festival features hayrides, a small haunted house, live music, food vendors, crafts and kids’ activities.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 6 p.m.
- Where: Watersville Station, 1888 Bell Road, Brooklet
- More information: Watersville Station
Chatham County
Fall Harvest Family Night
- What: The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens will offer storytelling, games, educational activities, fall photo spots and a pumpkin patch. Concessions will be available.
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah
- More information: Fall Harvest Family Night
Fall Harvest Picnic
- What: Forsyth Farmers’ Market’s picnic features locally sourced food, live music, pumpkin painting and kids’ activities. Proceeds support its community programs.
- When: Sunday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Daffin Park, Victory Drive and Waters Avenue, Savannah
- Admission: $35 for adults, $15 for ages 5-12; free for children 5 and younger
Spirits in the Stacks
- What: Live Oak Public Library’s Halloween fundraiser features cocktails, light bites, music, costumes and creepy challenges. Proceeds support its digital book collection.
- When: Friday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Historic Bull Street Library, Savannah
- Admission: $120 per couple
- More information: Live Oak Public Library
Trick or Treat on River Street
- What: Children and families can trick-or-treat at participating River Street merchants.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m.
- Where: River Street, Savannah
- More information: Savannah’s Waterfront
Effingham County
Fall Fun Fest
- What: The festival features games, bounce houses, face painting, a Treat Trail, costume contest and Cake Walk.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 10. Quiet Hour is 11 a.m. to noon; festival runs noon to 5 p.m.
- Where: Clarence E. Morgan Complex, 1750 Georgia Highway 119 South, Springfield
- Admission: Free
Madrac Farms
- What: A fall pumpkin patch with family activities and concessions.
- When: Saturdays and Sundays in October: Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests must arrive by 5 p.m. The farm is closed Nov. 1.
- Where: 580 Ralph Rahn Rd, Rincon, GA
- Admission: $13 per person; free for children 3 and younger. Military members and first responders pay $10 per person.
- More information: Madrac Farms
Magnolia Grove Festival
- What: The free festival includes a 5K, living history tour, masquerade ball and silent auction, treat trail, pumpkin patch, farmers market and artisan vendors. Fundraising supports local causes and nonprofits.
- When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18
- Where: New Ebenezer Retreat Center, Rincon
- More information: The Southern Heritage Market
Spooktacular Stroll and Trunk or Treat
- What: Rincon’s first lighted Halloween parade will travel from City-Club to Freedom Park, where Trunk or Treat follows.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 24. Parade at 4 p.m.; Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Where: Begins at Citi-Club at Lost Plantation, winds through the neighborhood and concludes at Freedom Park in Rincon, GA 31326
- More information: Spooktacular Stroll and Trunk or Treat
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