Oct. 28: “Picasso for a Night” Adult Painting Class - Local artist Carol Hartley hosts this event, designed for any experience level. Work step-by-step to create a finished “Lighthouses” painting in one evening. Cost is $45 per person and includes all supplies. Pre-registration is required. Contact Carol Hartley at 659-0098 for additional details and registration information.
Oct. 29-30:
Fall-o-ween Festival - Skidaway Island State Park (52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah) hosts a weekend of seasonal fun. On both nights, come out for a chilling haunted trail starting at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy an afternoon of spooky kids’ crafts, pumpkin decorating contest, family games, hayrides and food. For ticket information and details, please call 598-2300 or visit www.gastateparks.org.
Oct. 30:
Halloween PAW-rade - Pets can get in on the Halloween fun with this costume parade in Habersham Village Shopping Center (corner of Habersham and 61st streets, Savannah). From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will feature parade, adoption fair, pet costume contest, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit Jacob Smith Elementary School and participating pet rescue agencies. Visit www.tailsspin.com for details.
The Block Party - First Baptist Church of Richmond Hill (9148 Ford Ave.) will host an evening of “carnival-style fun and games.” From 5-8 p.m., families and children (up to 6th grade) are invited for hay rides, face painting, live music and more. Costumes are welcomed. From 8:30 - 11:30 p.m., youth from grades 6-12 are invited for “extreme fun,” like a dunk tank, tug of war, Jell-O bobbing, music, and more. For more information, please visit www.richmondhill.org.
Halloween Movie Marathon - Head to Savannah’s Muse Arts Warehouse (703D Louisville Rd.) for 12 hours of “rare horror masterpieces” in honor of Halloween. Films include “City of the Living Dead,” “Profondo Rosso,” “Carnival of Souls,” and more. Cost is $7 per film. Discounts for full-day passes. Marathon begins at 12 noon. Visit www.psychotronicfilmsavannah.org for details.