Your Ultimate Guide to Fall Fun in Hart County – 2026
Get ready for another spooktacular season in Hart County! October is packed with fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, candy, costumes, downtown fun, and plenty of activities for the whole family.
Whether you’re looking for a church fall festival, somewhere to fill those candy buckets, a day of shopping and live music, or just a fun way to enjoy the cooler fall weather, our Ultimate Guide to Halloween, Fall Festivals, and Trunk or Treats in Hart County has you covered.
Keep checking back—we’ll continue adding new events as they’re announced!
Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
First Baptist Church of Hartwell
81 E. Howell Street, Hartwell
October 14th | 6PM–8PM
Kick off the Halloween fun with an evening at First Baptist Church of Hartwell!
Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating, candy, inflatables, games, hot dogs while supplies last, and plenty of fun for the kids.
Bring your candy buckets and come enjoy a family-friendly evening right in Downtown Hartwell.
Trunk or Treat at Assembly Church of Hartwell
Assembly Church of Hartwell
1128 Liberty Hill Church Road, Hartwell
October 17th | 5PM–8PM
Assembly Church of Hartwell is inviting kids of all ages — and adults too — out for an evening of fall fun!
The night will include a bonfire, candy, games, prizes, and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and enjoy a relaxed evening with the community.
The Big Drop Fall Event
Bethany Baptist Church
2085 Bethany Bowersville Road, Canon
October 18th | 3PM–6PM
This one is BIG—literally!
Bethany Baptist Church Children’s Ministry is hosting The Big Drop, featuring a huge 5,000-piece candy drop for the kids.
The afternoon will also include games, prizes, balloon twisting, bounce houses, hayrides, a hot dog supper, and more.
Come hungry, bring the kids, and get ready for an afternoon packed with fall fun!
Bible Baptist Church Fall Festival
Bible Baptist Church
77 Bible Baptist Church Road, Royston
October 18th | 4PM–6PM
Bible Baptist Church is hosting a family-friendly Fall Festival packed with classic fall fun! Bring the kids out for trunk-or-treating, a bouncy house, hayrides, a cake walk, and more.
It’s a great Sunday afternoon option for families looking for candy, games, and a little fall fun before Halloween.
Hart County Farm Bureau Trunk or Treat
Hartwell First Methodist Church
October 22nd | 6PM–8PM
Hart County Farm Bureau is hosting a Trunk or Treat at Hartwell First Methodist Church!
Bring the kids, dress them up, and stop by for an evening of candy and Halloween fun with local families and community members. It’s another great chance to fill those candy buckets before Halloween week really gets underway.
Underneath the Shade Trees Artist Market
4821 Royston Highway, Canon
October 24th | 10AM–2PM
Spend your Saturday morning shopping local at the Underneath the Shade Trees Artist Market.
Browse handmade goods, artwork, and creations from local artists and makers while enjoying a beautiful fall day in Eagle Grove.
It’s a great stop to add to your Saturday plans before heading into Hartwell for the rest of the day’s festivities.
HartOberFest & Depot Day
Depot Street & Downtown Hartwell
October 24th | 10AM–8PM
One of Hartwell’s favorite fall traditions is back!
Depot Day transforms Depot Street into a bustling festival filled with arts and crafts vendors, handmade goods, food, shopping, children’s activities, and live entertainment.
Just around the corner, HartOberFest brings even more fun with live music, great food, bratwurst, and the beer garden at Southern Hart Brewing Company.
With both events within walking distance of one another, you can spend the entire day exploring Downtown Hartwell.
Shop, eat, listen to music, bring the kids, and make a day of it!
Scarecrow Saturday
Downtown Hartwell
October 24th | 2PM–4PM
Scarecrow Saturday has been rescheduled for October 24th, giving families another reason to head downtown during HartOberFest & Depot Day.
Enjoy an afternoon of kid-friendly fall activities including crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, and more while exploring all of the creative scarecrows around the Square.
It’s the perfect addition to an already fun-filled Saturday in Downtown Hartwell.
Flat Shoals Community Fall Festival
2999 Bowersville Hwy, Bowersville GA
October 25th | 3PM–5PM
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of FREE fall fun and food at the Flat Shoals Community Fall Festival.
This family-friendly event is all about enjoying the season together in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Please note: Absolutely no scary costumes or masks are allowed.
Mayor’s Monster Mash
Railroad Street Park
87 Jackson Street, Hartwell
October 28th | 4PM–6PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Hartwell Main Street invite everyone out for the annual Mayor’s Monster Mash! This FREE family event includes trick-or-treating, music, games, prizes, and plenty of Halloween fun. Dress up the kids, grab those candy buckets, and come celebrate Halloween at Railroad Street Park!
Boo Bash
Hartwell First Methodist Church
200 E. Howell Street, Hartwell
October 28th | 6PM–8PM
Keep the Halloween fun going after Monster Mash with Boo Bash at Hartwell First Methodist Church!
This FREE family event will take place in the church gym parking lot and will feature rides, bounce houses, face painting, fairy hair, games, prizes, and lots of candy.
With Monster Mash ending at 6PM and Boo Bash beginning at 6PM, families can easily make a full evening of Halloween fun in Hartwell!
Fall Fest at The Well
The Well Church
120 Race Street, Hartwell
October 28th | 6:30PM–8PM
The Well Church is joining in on the Halloween week fun with Fall Fest at The Well!
Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating, inflatables, games, and visits with community helpers.
Bring your candy buckets and stop by for an evening of family-friendly fall fun.
Annual Trunk or Treat
Cross Roads Baptist Church Pavilion
2457 Lou Gurley Road, Bowersville
October 29th | 6:30PM
Cross Roads Baptist Church is bringing back its Annual Trunk or Treat for another evening of family fun! Head out to the church pavilion for a hot dog supper, live music, bounce houses, and, of course, plenty of CANDY!
Bring the kids, grab those candy buckets, and enjoy a fun Halloween evening with the Cross Roads community!
Trick or Treat
Hartwell Health & Rehabilitation
94 Cade St., Hartwell
October 30th | 4PM-6PM
Hartwell Health & Rehab is inviting the community to come celebrate Halloween with its residents!
Bring the kids in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating with residents and patients while showing off your best Halloween looks. It’s a sweet way for local families to enjoy some Halloween fun while also spending time with members of the Hartwell community.
Brookdale Trunk or Treat
Brookdale Hartwell
45 Walnut Street, Hartwell
October 30th | 5PM–7PM
Brookdale Hartwell is inviting families out for a fun evening of Halloween festivities!
Enjoy games, treats, decorated trunks, and fun for all ages.
Dress up the kids, grab those candy buckets, and spend some time trick-or-treating with Brookdale residents and staff.
Southern Origin Meadery Ghost Tour
Southern Origin Meadery
2069 Bond Avenue, Canon
October 30th | Tours at 7:30PM, 8:30PM & 9:30PM
Looking for something a little spookier for the grown-ups?
Southern Origin Meadery is hosting a Ghost Tour on October 30th, with tours beginning at 7:30PM, 8:30PM, and 9:30PM.
Tickets are $35 per person and include a signature drink.
It’s a fun option for anyone looking to add a little local history, mystery, and Halloween atmosphere to their evening.
Boos & Brews 2: The Return
Linder Street Brewing
73 Linder St., Bowersville GA
Boos & Brews is back for another Halloween weekend!
Friday, October 30th | 7PM–11PM
Friday night is the Costume Party, featuring a haunted graveyard and costume contest. Grab your best costume and get ready for a spooky night out.
Saturday, October 31st | 11AM–7PM
Saturday turns into Halloween Family Day with activities for all ages.
Enjoy:
The haunted graveyard, open to all ages on Saturday
Vendors
Trick-or-treating from 2PM–7PM
A VFW fundraiser serving burgers and hot dogs from 11AM–7PM
It’s a full day of Halloween fun for families, friends, and anyone looking to celebrate locally.
Halloween Party
Lake Hartwell Family Fun Center
25 Depot Street
October 31st | 11AM-Midnight
Celebrate Halloween two different ways!
Kids Pumpkin Carving Contest begins at 11AM and lasts until 1PM. Winner announced at 2PM. Must be present to win. Pumpkins will be provided... you just need to carve!
Adults Only Costume Contest
8PM - Midnight
Come in your best costume for a chance to win $100. Play some games, have a cocktails, and HAVE FUN!
Segars Farm Halloween Lights
Whitaker Rd, Canon
Now through Halloween
Experience the thrill of Halloween at Segars Farm’s Drive-Through! Cruise through spooky displays and encounter cheerful characters along the way.
Keep your windows down and radios off so you don’t miss the haunts that play music and even talk to you! It’s a safe, festive, and fun way to celebrate the season from the comfort of your car.
Hartwell's Scarecrow Bash
Downtown Hartwell
Now through Halloween
The scarecrows have taken over Downtown Hartwell again!
This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes & Scarecrows,” celebrating America 250 with a patriotic twist on one of Hartwell’s favorite fall traditions. Businesses, families, organizations, and community groups have filled the Square with funny, festive, creative, and sometimes spooky scarecrow displays.
Grab a scavenger hunt list at the corners of the square and use the QR code to cast your vote for your favorite!
No matter your age, Hart County is the place to be for fall fun this October.
From bonfires and giant candy drops to church festivals, downtown trick-or-treating, local markets, ghost tours, scarecrow displays, Halloween lights, and full festival weekends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Got an event we missed? Let us know! We’re happy to update the list as more trunk-or-treats, fall festivals, and Halloween happenings are announced.
Happy haunting, y’all!
– The Discover Hartwell Team 💛
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