Halloween is only Days Away

Halloween is only eight days away for this 2023 year and you may be wondering what you can do with the children or where to go for that fun trick or treating experience. BC News and Stories, LLC has compiled a list of festivities and fun that you and your children can do to experience that fun dress up holiday.

Here in Brooks County, Georgia this holiday is celebrated in a number of ways. From festivities to haunted houses, to trick or treating, there’s something for everyone.

1)   Pavo Haunted House—this amazingly fun, scary, and thrilling haunted house is located in Pavo, GA and only open for two more nights, Oct. 27^th & 28^th. Thre is a fee of $12 to get in and children under 10 are not recommended.

2)   Creepin’ on Court—this is your long historical way of celebrating, going house to house for those treats while saying those famous “Trick or Treat” words. This will be held on North Court Street, in Quitman on Halloween night beginning at 6 p.m. Don’t miss out on the entire street’s decorations.

3)   Want some action? Well Fright Night Men’s Softball Tournament is looking for some teams to play at the Brooks County Boys & Girls Club (Recreation Fields) Friday night, October 28, 2023. Be sure to contact Sky if interested in playing at (229) 560-5264 for details.

4)   Badcock in Quitman, GA is also giving some spooky fun to everyone. On October 28^th Badcock in Quitman will be hosting Hometown Trunk or Treat from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event was hosted by Ameris Bank, Chiropractic Works Health Center, Coyocan Mexican Restaurant, Food Lion, El Rosal, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, State Farm Bubba Highsmith, and Stone's Home Center. There is sure to be something for all with fun, food, and candy.

5)   If festivals are more your style well you have to visit Boston, GA. They have a slew of happenings going on there. October 26^th, the Buzzery will have live music with Liz Olivero beginning at 5:30 p.m. Then October 27^th Boston Minimarathon and festival will kick off with live music in Watt Park showing Far2Fresh. On October 28^th, Trunk or Treat will begin on Main Street at 6 p.m. and live music for their Halloween party at the Silo with The Skinks.

6)   Pineview Community Church, towards the southern area of Brooks County, will be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 29^th, with food, fun, and yep you guessed it-its free. They are located at 6300 Madison Highway, Quitman, GA.

7)   Morven, GA isn’t going to be left out either. Morven Baptist and Lawson Peach Shed is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Candy, Snacks, Games, and fun for everyone. This event is sponsored by Morven, Morven Baptist Church, Pauline Baptist Church, and other local churches.

8)   Barney, GA is still going strong as well, but a bit differently. Burton Brooks Orchards is hosting their annual 77^th Revival AAA Glidden Tour Car Show on October 26^th featuring pre-WWII cars & trucks. BBQ Grill master food truck will be there and of course your favorite ice cream and market for fresh vegetables, pumpkins and homemade goods too.



Surrounding areas like Thomasville, Lowndes, Cook, Colquitt counties in Georgia and Madison, FL are all doing things as well. Be sure to check out the local events section and see if you can find something for your family to enjoy this spooky season. Happy Halloween from BC News and Stories, LLC