10-23-2026 6:07am

Weekend Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (10/23-10/25)

Nate Weeks Editor

The multitalented fashion designer Isiah Miller, whose work was featured during last year's Macon Fashion Week, will present The Living Gallery this Saturday at stARTup Studios (Photographer Nate Weeks)

This weekend is an extremely busy for the adventurous in Middle Georgia, with the Greek Festival in Macon, Pasafest 2026 in Buena Vista, the Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival, and much more. Fashion lovers won't want to miss fashion designer Isaih Miller's The Living Gallery: Art Through Fashion at stARTup Studios on Saturday evening. The following are just a few of the fun, interesting, and often free things to do this weekend in the heart of Georgia.

FRIDAY, October 23rd

>> CULTURE/FOOD: Greek Festival at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Macon (10/23-10/25) (11 a.m.-9 p.m)

The Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church’s annual Greek Festival will take place this weekend. Visitors can expect tasty Greek food, live music, dancing, vendors selling an assortment of items, and tours of the historic church. The festival is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and then from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. This family-friendly event is free to attend.

> Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church: 859 1st Street, Macon

>> ART: 478 Creatives: Comfort Food Opening Reception at Tanglewood Art Studios in Macon (6 p.m.)

478 Creatives presents the opening reception for Comfort Food, a group exhibition at Tanglewood Art Studios, this Friday evening. This unique exhibit will feature more than 12 artists showcasing their interpretations of the foods, traditions, people, and memories that nourish us, according to Tanglewood Art Studios. After the opening reception, Comfort Food will be on view through December 11th. 478 Creative’s Comfort Food Opening Reception is free to attend.

> Tanglewood Art Studios: 1080 Third Street, Macon

>> Macon Bacon Fall Festival at Luther Williams Field in Macon (6-8 p.m.)

The Macon Bacon Fall Festival will include pumpkin painting, carnival games, candy, and more this Friday evening. Kids can run the same bases as the Macon Bacon baseball team, while adults can purchase Macon Bacon’s Fall merchandise. Costumes are highly encouraged for this family-friendly event. The Macon Bacon Ball Festival is free and open to the public.

> Luther Williams Field: 200 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon

>> 5th Annual Georgia Boofest 2026 in Unadilla (10/23-10/24) (7-10 p.m.)

Fans of spooky attractions will want to attend the 5th Annual Georgia Boofest this Friday and Saturday in Unadilla. Boofest 2026 features a maze through a “haunted bamboo grove,” a food vendor, shopping opportunities, and more. Tickets to this family-friendly event cost $8 for kids and $10 for adults.

> 1867 Arena Road, Unadilla

>> MUSIC: Tallah, Fight From Within, Endera, Harbingers Descent, and More (The Absence of Good Tour) at the Reverb Room in Warner Robins (7 p.m.)

Heavy metal fans will converge on the Reverb Room in Warner Robins for music from Tallah, Fight From Within, Endera, Harbingers Descent, and special guests at this Friday concert event. This is an all-ages show. Tickets cost $17.51 in advance on tearstubs.com or $25 at the door.

> Reverb Room: 1758 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins

>> THEATRE: Evil Dead: The Musical at Macon Little Theatre in Macon (10/23-11/1) (7:30 p.m.)

Based on the cult hit horror movie Evil Dead, this musical is presented as part of Macon Little Theatre’s After Dark series. Expect horror-comedy, laughs, and blood. There is even a “splash zone” during this production where attendees in the first 3 rows are warned things might get a little wet! Friday and Saturday’s performances both start at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday’s performance starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets to Evil Dead: The Musical start at $17 for students and $27 for adults online at this link.

> Macon Little Theatre: 4220 Forsyth Road, Macon

>> MUSIC/THEATRE: Jane Eyre The Musical at McCorkle Music Building in Macon (10/22-10/25) (7:30-9:30 p.m.)

The Mercer University Opera presents several performances of Jane Eyre The Musical this weekend in Macon. Guests will see the famous story of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre performed with live music and songs. Friday and Saturday’s performances start at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday’s performance begins at 3 p.m. General admission tickets to Jane Eyre The Musical cost $20 on tixr.com.

> McCorkle Music Building’s Fickling Hall: 1329 Adams Street, Macon

>> MUSIC: Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Robins Financial Capitol Theatre in Macon (8 p.m.)

The popular Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours ATL will be performing hits like “Rumours”, “Did You Ever Love Me”, and “Say You Love Me” at Macon’s Robins Financial Capitol Theatre this Friday evening. Rumours ATL has been performing Fleetwood Mac’s music for over a decade, and the band’s shows often sell out. Tickets for this concert currently cost $32.89 on tixr.com.

> Robins Financial Capitol Theatre: 382 2nd Street, Macon

>> Twilight: A Drag Show at The Society Garden in Macon (8-11 p.m.)

Yutoya Avazé Leon presents Twilight: A Drag Show this Friday night at The Society Garden’s indoor event venue. Edward Cullen impersonator Leon Leon will host this unique drag event for attendees 18 and older. Tickets cost $10 at the door.

> The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

>> THEATRE: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Theatre Macon in Macon (10/9-10/25) (8 p.m.)

Theatre fans at Theatre Macon can laugh as the story of Bram Stoker’s Dracula is combined with “clever wordplay and quick-change antics” this weekend. This play is by Gordon Greenburg and Steve Rosen. Sunday’s performance starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets to Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors cost $15 for students and $30 for adults on Theatre Macon’s website.

> Theatre Macon: 438 Cherry Street, Macon

SATURDAY, October 24th

>> 2nd Annual Women’s Well-Being Fest 2026 at the Dublin Farmers Market in Dublin (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Made to Be Well’s 2nd Annual Women’s Well-Being Fest will feature wellness demonstrations and activities, wellness-focused vendors and exhibitors, lunch, networking opportunities, and more this Saturday. Attendees should bring a yoga mat, towel, refillable water bottle, a fold-out chair, comfortable clothing and shoes, and a payment method, according to Made to Be Well. Tickets to Women’s Well-Being Fest 2026 start at $40 on givebutter.com.

> Dublin Farmers Market: 314 West Madison Street, Dublin

>> SHOPPING: APEXX Martial Arts’ Yard Sale and White Elephant Sale in Warner Robins (10/24-10/25) (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)

APEXX Martial Arts will be selling office desks, chairs, furniture, martial arts equipment, shelving, storage, commercial equipment, and more this Saturday and Sunday in Warner Robins. All reasonable offers will be considered and bulk purchases are welcome, according to APEXX Martial Arts. This event is open to the public.

> APEXX Martial Arts: 590 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins

>> Rose Hill Ramble at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon (10 a.m.)

Kathleen O’Neal and Liz Riley of the Historic Macon Foundation will lead the Rose Hill Ramble tour through beautiful Rose Hill Cemetery this Saturday. Attendees will meet at the gate for Oak Ridge Cemetery at the start of the 1.5-hour Rose Hill Ramble walking tour. Tickets to this event cost $20 on zeffy.com.

> Rose Hill Cemetery: 60 Madison Street, Macon

>> ROAD TRIP: Pasafest 2026 in Buena Vista (10 a.m.-6 p.m.):

Pasafest takes place in the psychedelic, internationally renowned compound of Pasaquan, created by Eddie Owens Martin aka St. EOM. Artists, musicians, performers, and vendors will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasaquan’s grand reopening with live country, rock, and psychedelic music, artists, food vendors, tarot readings, performances, an all-ages Pasaquan-inspired craft, and more, according to the Friends of Pasaquan. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no outside food or drinks are allowed. Pasafest 2026 is free and open to the public.

> Pasaquan: 238 Eddie Martin Road, Buena Vista

>> Trucks & Treats at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon (12-3 p.m.)

This family-friendly event includes vehicles used by firefighters and others to explore, candy, giveaways, a bounce house, vendors, food trucks, and more, according to organizers. Trucks & Treats is free and open to the public.

> Atrium Health Amphitheater: 3657 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon

>> CULTURE: Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival at Cherry Street Plaza in Macon (1-7 p.m.)

The Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival returns to Downtown Macon’s Cherry Street Plaza this Saturday. Attendees will enjoy food, music, dancing, live entertainment, and more at this community event. The family-friendly Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival is free and open to the public.

> Cherry Street Plaza: 340 Cherry Street, Macon

>> Cemetery Ramble at Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin (5 p.m.)

The annual Cemetery Ramble will take place this Saturday evening in Griffin’s historic Oak Hill Cemetery. Guests will join the Griffin Spalding Chamber Ambassadors along with a cast of local volunteers to hear stories about those whose final resting place is at the cemetery. This event is recommended for adults and children 10 and up. Tickets to the Cemetery Ramble start at $40 online.

> Oak Hill Cemetery: 140 Donna Circle, Griffin

>> SPORTS: Opening Night of Macon Mayhem Hockey at the Macon Coliseum (6 p.m.)

The 2026 season of the Macon Mayhem hockey team kicks off with a game against the Birmingham Bulls on Saturday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the puck drops at 6 p.m. Public skating will take place after the game as well as on various other dates through the end of the year. Tickets to Macon Mayhem’s opening night game start at $17.35 on the Macon Mayhem’s website.

> Macon Coliseum: 200 Coliseum Drive, Macon

>> Macon Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl in Downtown Macon (6-11:59 p.m.)

The 3rd annual Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl will take place at more than 7 “haunted hotspots” in Downtown Macon this Saturday night. Tickets for those 21 and older include 4 complimentary shots or cocktails, discounted drink and food specials, a professional photographer, a Best Dressed costume contest, and an official afterparty, according to the organizers. Tickets to this event start at $30.90 online at this link.

> Various Locations: Downtown Macon

>> The Living Gallery: Art Through Fashion - Mental States at stARTup Studios in Macon (7:30-10:30 p.m.)

Fashion designer/curator/artist I.Miller will present The Living Gallery this Saturday evening at Downtown Macon's stARTup Studios. The Living Gallery is a unique fashion event that will feature 8 artists, live storytelling, and curated runway installations, according to Miller. Tickets to The Living Gallery cost $28.52 on eventbrite.com.

> stARTup Studios: 1055 Riverside Drive, Macon

>> COMEDY: Karlous Miller + Lil Duval & Friends (FUNNY AH! Comedy Tour) at the Macon City Auditorium in Macon (8 p.m.)

Comedy fans will meet at the Macon City Auditorium on Saturday night to see Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, and other comedians perform as part of the FUNNY AH! Comedy Tour. Miller is most well known for his podcast/comedy tour The 85 South Show and for being a cast member of MTV’s Wild ’n Out, according to Wikipedia. Tickets to this show currently start at $63.60 on Ticketmaster.com.

> Macon City Auditorium: 415 1st Street, Macon

>> Hellraiser: Halloween Party at Friends on the HILL in Warner Robins (8:30 p.m.)

Krolick the rapper will host a Halloween costume party at Friends on the HILL this Saturday evening. Blessed B33ZY and Endless LA will also perform. Costumes are highly encouraged, and there will be a costume contest for the best dressed. There is no cover charge at Friends on the HILL.

> Friends on the HILL: 104 Westcliff Boulevard, Warner Robins

>> MUSIC: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast at Grant’s Lounge in Macon (9 p.m.)

Detroit’s Caitlin Krisko will perform at Grant’s Lounge this Saturday evening, with music from The Broadcast, a blues band from Asheville. The band’s audience has spread across the world after international touring in the early 2020s, according to Wikipedia. Tickets to this show cost $16.32 online.

> Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon

SUNDAY, October 25th

>> Sunday Karaoke at Friends on the HILL (8-11 p.m.)

One good way to get rid of the Sunday scaries is to sing them out at Friends on the HILL’s Sunday Karaoke. Patrons can dine on the venue’s food offerings in between letting it all out on stage. There is no cover for this event.

> Friends on the HILL: 104 Westcliff Boulevard, Warner Robins

NOTABLE EVENTS NEXT WEEK:

>> WEDNESDAY, October 28th and THURSDAY, October 29th: Theatre of the Absurd & Arcane at Vice Bar in Macon (4 p.m.): Patrons at Downtown Macon’s Vice Bar will be entertained with poetry, theatrical performances, belly dancing, fire, and more next Wednesday and Thursday. There is no cover charge for this unique event. (499 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Macon)

>> FRIDAY, October 30th through SUNDAY, November 1st: Disney on Ice presents Magic of Family at the Macon Coliseum (10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.): Disney on Ice returns to the Macon Coliseum with a new show next weekend. Attendees, both young and old, will enjoy impressive performances on the ice from larger-than-life Disney characters from movies like Encanto and Frozen. Tickets to Disney on Ice’s Magic of Family start at $25.45 online. (200 Coliseum Drive, Macon)

>> FRIDAY, October 30th: Hot Glass Supper at stARTup Studios in Macon (5:30-7:30 p.m.): Attend an extremely unique dining entertainment experiences in Middle Georgia at stARTup Studios during Hot Glass Supper next Friday. Hot Glass Supper features fine dining and food prepared using molten glass in a working glassblowing studio. Early bird tickets to Hot Glass Supper cost $125 on fareharbor.com. (1055 Riverside Drive, Macon)

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