Eagle Eye Digest
The Weekend Eye
Halloween Weekend, Costume Contests & an Extra Hour
HENRY COUNTY: It feels like we’ve been celebrating Halloween for two weeks, and that’s just how much Henry County loves the season. This weekend is the last of it, and it’s a big one. Friday brings trick-or-treating on the McDonough Square, Boo Bash at Tanger in Locust Grove and costume parties in Stockbridge. Saturday is the big night, with Halloween in Hampton on Main Street and costume contests after dark.
Sunday is the quiet day, and the clocks fall back an hour, so you get to sleep in. We’ve rounded up the farms and a spooky tour that are open. Here’s everything on the calendar.
This Weekend
Events: October 30 to November 1
Friday, October 30
Friday Spotlight
McDonough Square, McDonough
Trick or Treat on the McDonough Square
Bring the whole family out in costume for a Halloween afternoon downtown. Stroll the Square, visit participating local merchants for treats, and stick around as the city announces the winners of the 2026 Scarecrow Contest.
📅 Friday, October 30 • 2 to 5PM
📍 McDonough Square, downtown McDonough
🎃 Costumes encouraged
Friday
Locust Grove
Tanger hosts a Halloween evening for families, with a DJ, character meet-and-greets, face painters, balloon twisters and sweet treats, plus trick-or-treating at participating stores. Kids 12 and under can pick up a free bag at the Tanger Tent while supplies last. Sponsored by McDonough Hyundai.
Farmers Market with Eat Right Atlanta
McDonough
Connecting Henry and Eat Right Atlanta host a Friday farmers market. SNAP/EBT shoppers get 50% off eligible purchases.
Dungeon Halloween 90s Party
Stockbridge
T-Mo Goodie of Goodie Mob performs live, with sounds by G-Beats. It’s a 90s party with a costume contest. Age limits aren’t listed, so check with 1942 Social.
Crown’s Den Halloween Night
Stockbridge
Crown’s Den is back, with DJ Popo, host Chynamarie, and a cash prize for best costume. Expect pizza, drink specials and hookah. Cover and age limits aren’t listed, so check with Crown Pizza Bar.
McDonough
A lantern-led, 90 minute walk through historic downtown with Southern Ghost Tours. It runs again Saturday night.
Saturday, October 31
Saturday Spotlight
Main Street, Hampton
The City of Hampton’s annual Halloween Fall Festival fills downtown with family fun. Local businesses, nonprofits and city departments set up decorated booths in family-friendly costumes and hand out individually wrapped candy to kids all afternoon. Admission isn’t listed.
📅 Saturday, October 31 • 3 to 6PM
📍 20 E Main Street S, Hampton
🎃 Family-friendly
Saturday • Halloween Night
McDonough
Southern Ghost Tours leads a lantern-lit walk through historic downtown McDonough. You’ll hear stories of the town’s past, reported ghostly encounters and some of the Square’s more mysterious history. Tours run about 90 minutes. Think you know the Square? You might see it a little differently after dark.
Hampton
Locally grown produce, fresh flowers, handmade goods, baked treats and artisan products from regional farmers and makers.
Stockbridge
A costume contest with a live DJ, food and drink specials, and cash prizes for the top three. The listing has a leftover “Friday” in its text, so call the restaurant to confirm it’s Saturday night.
Stockbridge
A Drive, Chip & Putt costume competition with men’s and women’s divisions, a live DJ, food trucks and vendors. It benefits the EO Foundation. Price isn’t listed, so call 770-507-3538.
Sunday, November 1
Sunday is the quiet day, and clocks fall back an hour. November 1 and 2 are also Día de los Muertos, when families honor loved ones with marigold altars that are believed to guide spirits home. We found no listed events in the county, so here are the places that are open.
McDonough
Pumpkin patch, corn maze and fall activities. The market, bakery and pumpkin patch are free to enter. Activity admission is $24.95 on peak days.
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary (open all weekend)
Locust Grove
A 121-acre sanctuary that’s home to rescued animals. Weather permitting.
Out of County
Worth the Trip
Conyers
A guided walk of about 90 minutes through historic downtown Conyers, built around local ghost legends. Tours run all three nights, and Halloween night is the one to book.
Griffin
Open through mid-November, weather permitting. Kids 3 and under are free.
Budget-Friendly
Free and Almost Free
Free
McDonough
No charge to enter the market, bakery or pumpkin patch. Activities are extra.
Locust Grove
Free trick-or-treat bag for kids 12 and under while supplies last.
Almost Free
Dungeon Halloween 90s Party
Stockbridge
Friday, October 30 at 9PM.
Griffin
Kids 3 and under are free.
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“Costumes on Friday, costumes on Saturday and an extra hour of sleep on Sunday. Not a bad deal.”
The Eagle Eye Digest. Henry County’s weekend guide since day one.