Things to Do in Evans and Columbia County, GA: October 19–25, 2026

Looking for things to do in Evans and Columbia County this week? Here are the highlights for Monday, October 19 through Sunday, October 25, 2026: Trick-or-Treat at Evans Towne Center Park (Tue. Oct. 20, 5:30–8 p.m.), the Sensory Spook-tacular at The Market Pavilion (Fri. Oct. 23, 5–8 p.m.), and the Evans Market (Sat. Oct. 24, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.). Sunday, Oct. 25, is fall-festival night, with Wesley UMC in Evans (4–6:30 p.m.) and Warren Grovetown (5–7 p.m.). Pumpkin patches, a corn maze, two car shows and a full slate of library programs fill in the rest.

Here’s the thing. Halloween season goes fast. Blink and the costumes are on clearance and you never made it to the pumpkin patch. You don’t need more stuff to do. You need a plan that fits real life: school nights, work, little ones, maybe a PCS move in the middle of it all.

That’s where we come in. The Fairey Team lives here, and we read these calendars every week so you don’t have to. Below is a simple day-by-day plan. Pick one or two things, put them on the fridge, and enjoy the week.

Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you head out. All times are Eastern. One note: the Columbia County Performing Arts Center has no shows on its calendar this week. The next one is Rodney Carrington on Friday, Oct. 30.

Monday, October 19: Book Clubs, Young Makers & Bilingual Storytime in Evans, Grovetown & Harlem

• Bilingual Storytime (all ages), Harlem Library, 145 N. Louisville St., Harlem, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and a craft.
• Canasta Hand & Foot Open Play, Evans Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, 1–4 p.m. For adults who already know how to play.
• Young Makers (ages 8–12), Evans Library, 4–5:30 p.m. 3D printer, perler beads and more.
• Tween Craft: mini light-up pumpkins, Evans Library, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• Teen Craft Collective: Journal Deco, Grovetown Library, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown, 6:30 p.m. No registration; materials provided.
• Monday Night Book Club, Evans Library, 6:30–7:30 p.m. This month’s book: The Witch’s Orchard by Archer Sullivan.

Short drive: The Georgia-Carolina State Fair in Augusta is in its final week, and Monday is a $5 admission night (5–10 p.m.). Our fair guide and our CSRA roundup have the daily deals.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Tuesday, October 20: Trick-or-Treat Night at Evans Towne Center Park

Trick-or-Treat at Evans Towne Center Park

• When: 5:30–8 p.m.
• Where: Evans Towne Center Park, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, GA 30809
• Cost: No admission fee is listed on the county calendar. Bring your candy buckets.
• Who it’s for: Families. The county says, “Calling all superheroes, princesses, and friendly monsters!”
• Sources: Our morning-of guide · Columbia County calendar

Also Tuesday:

• Cards, Crafts and Conversation, Grovetown Library, 10 a.m.
• English as a Second Language (ESL), Evans Library, 10:15 a.m.–noon. Free for adults whose first language isn’t English; email [email protected] to schedule a registration appointment.
• Preschool Storytime (ticket required), Evans Library, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
• Scrabble Wizards, Harlem Library, 2–3 p.m. All skill levels.
• Morris Crafternoon with the Morris Museum of Art, Evans Library, 3:30–5 p.m.
• Family Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG), Grovetown Library, 5 p.m.
• Adult Guitar Club (experienced players), Evans Library, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Info: 706-447-7667.
• Medicare Made Easy (for seniors turning 65), Evans Library, 6 p.m. Registration required: (678) 528-1715 or GAMedicare101.org.
• Tween Takeover: Kandi bracelets (ages 11–13), Grovetown Library, 6:30 p.m.

Civic: The Board of Commissioners meets at 6 p.m. in the Evans Government Center Auditorium.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Wednesday, October 21: Live Animals, Storytimes & Tech Help

• Baby Bouncers Storytime (ages 0–2, ticket required), Evans Library, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
• Book Buddies Preschool Story Time (ages 3+), Grovetown Library, 10:30 a.m., with a preschool play date at 11 a.m.
• Storytime (all ages), Harlem Library, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
• Snacks and Facts: Working with Wildlife, Evans Library, 11 a.m.–noon. Reed Creek Nature Park brings live animals, and the county talks about stormwater projects that help protect wildlife.
• Computer Basics 102 with Jawan, Harlem Library, 1–2:30 p.m.
• Tech Help with Jawan, Harlem Library, 3–4:30 p.m.
• American Girl Club, Harlem Library, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Story, craft and playtime; bring a favorite doll (any brand). Registration required: 706-650-5009.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Thursday, October 22: Stitchers, Canasta & a Lunchtime Book Club

• Sassy Stitchers knit and crochet group, Evans Library, 10 a.m.–noon. All skill levels.
• Wigglers and Jigglers Baby Story Time, Grovetown Library, 10:30 a.m., with a play date at 11 a.m.
• Books, Blocks & Tots, Evans Library, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Play and social time for babies and caregivers.
• On the Same Page Book Club, Grovetown Library, 12:30 p.m. Reading Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. Bring a sack lunch.
• Canasta Open Play, Evans Library, 1–3 p.m.
• Crochet Class, Harlem Library, 2–3:30 p.m. Registration required: 706-650-5009.
• Tech Help with Jawan, Evans Library, 3–4:30 p.m.
• Medicare Made Easy, Evans Library, 6 p.m. Registration required: (678) 528-1715.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Friday, October 23: Sensory Spook-tacular at The Market Pavilion in Evans

Sensory Spook-tacular

• When: 5–8 p.m. Ages 15 and under: 5–6:30 p.m. Ages 16–99: 6:30–8 p.m.
• Where: The Market Pavilion, 1005 Market St., Evans, GA 30809
• What it is: Columbia County’s second annual sensory-friendly Halloween party. It’s a judgment-free zone where costumes are encouraged and everyone is welcome to be themselves.
• Cost / sign-up: Not listed on the county page we checked. Confirm with Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events before you go.
• Source: Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events

Also Friday:

• Spice: A Universal Appetite with guest speaker David Sisler, Evans Library, 10:30 a.m.–noon.
• Playtime Palooza, Harlem Library, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
• Halloween Movie: Frankenweenie (PG, all ages), Harlem Library, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
• Technology for Adult Beginners: Email, Grovetown Library, 1 p.m.

Short drive: The free Jack-O’-Lantern Jubilee opens in downtown North Augusta (5 p.m.), and the Grand Kyiv Ballet brings Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights to the Miller Theater (7 p.m.). Details are in our CSRA roundup.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Saturday, October 24: Evans Market, Car Shows, a Corn Maze & a Hunter’s Moon Cruise

Evans Market

• When: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Where: The Market, 1005 Market St., Evans, GA 30809
• Cost: No admission fee is listed.
• Who it’s for: Anyone who likes a Saturday morning outside with local vendors.
• Sources: Our morning-of guide · Columbia County calendar

Hunter’s Moon Music Cruise on the Augusta Canal

• When: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Where: Departs from the Augusta Canal Authority Dock at Savannah Rapids Park, 3300 Evans to Locks Rd.
• Cost: $50 per person. It’s a fundraiser for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area.
• Good to know: Only 36 passengers, so reserve early. Augusta Canal event page

Also Saturday:

• Cruisin’ for Christmas Car Show (4th annual), Liberty Park, Grovetown, 9 a.m.–noon. Free to attend; on-site show-car registration is $25. All proceeds buy Christmas gifts for children in need in Grovetown. City of Grovetown
• 23rd Annual Lost in the 50’s Car Show, St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4921 Columbia Rd., Grovetown, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Show-car registration runs 9–11 a.m. ($25 pre-registration, $30 day of show). Knights of Columbus Council 8495
• Steed’s Dairy Corn Maze & pumpkin patch, 4634 Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown. Saturday hours 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Admission is $14 per person (age 3 and up), or $11 for seniors and military (13 and over, with ID), and includes the 5-acre corn maze, hayride, petting zoo, pumpkin patch and jumping pillow. Steed’s Dairy prices
• Wesley UMC Pumpkin Patch, 825 N. Belair Rd., Evans. Weekend hours 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; weekdays 3–8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Wesley Students. Wesley pumpkin patch
• Grab & Go Craft, Harlem Library, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Good Death Good Life Café, Evans Library, 1:15 p.m. A judgment-free conversation about living well and planning ahead, with doula Nanette Herrell.
• Anime Kids+ (13 and under), Grovetown Library, 1:30 p.m., then All About Anime Club (14+, theme: vampires) at 2 p.m.

Short drive: The Jack-O’-Lantern Jubilee runs all day (10 a.m.–10 p.m.), with Chris Janson at 8 p.m. It’s also the fair’s final Saturday. See the CSRA roundup.

Library programs source: Columbia County calendar

Sunday, October 25: Fall Festivals & Trunk-or-Treats in Evans, Grovetown & Martinez

• Wesley Fall Festival, Wesley UMC pumpkin patch, 825 N. Belair Rd., Evans, 4–6:30 p.m. Wesley UMC
• Fall Family Fest at Warren Grovetown, 777 Horizon S. Pkwy., Grovetown, 5–7 p.m. Free. Inflatables, a mechanical bull, a petting zoo, characters, face painting and food trucks. Warren Church
• Trinity’s Annual Trunk or Treat, Trinity Baptist Martinez Campus, 4594 Columbia Rd., Martinez, 5:30–7 p.m. The listing promises decorated trunks, candy, live music, a princess-and-superhero character show, and food and dessert trucks, with free admission and concessions. We found the date and time on CSRA Kids; the church’s own calendar confirms a Martinez Trunk or Treat, so confirm the time with the church.
• Steed’s Dairy Corn Maze, Grovetown, 1–7 p.m. on Sundays.
• Wesley UMC Pumpkin Patch, Evans, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

It’s also the last day of the Georgia-Carolina State Fair in Augusta (opens at noon). Our fair guide has the details.

Planning a Move to Columbia County, or PCS’ing to Fort Gordon?

A week like this is why so many families land in Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, Harlem and Appling. Trick-or-treat at Evans Towne Center Park. A market on Saturday morning. Libraries that run something almost every day. If you’re relocating with the military, start with our military relocation guide, our Fort Gordon guide to VA loans and 2026 BAH, and our take on whether to rent or buy when you PCS.

Still deciding? Read Moving to Evans and Columbia County, GA and our 2026 cost-of-living guide.

Missed last week? Here’s things to do in Evans and Columbia County, Oct. 12–18. Heading into Augusta or North Augusta this week? See things to do in the CSRA, Oct. 19–25.

FAQ: Things to Do in Evans and Columbia County, October 19–25, 2026

What is there to do in Evans and Columbia County, GA this week (October 19–25, 2026)?

The top picks are Trick-or-Treat at Evans Towne Center Park (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:30–8 p.m.), the Sensory Spook-tacular at The Market Pavilion (Friday, Oct. 23, 5–8 p.m.) and the Evans Market (Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.). On Sunday, Oct. 25, Wesley UMC in Evans (4–6:30 p.m.) and Warren Grovetown (5–7 p.m.) host fall festivals. Libraries in Evans, Grovetown and Harlem run programs all week.

When is trick-or-treat at Evans Towne Center Park in 2026?

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans. The county calendar lists no admission fee; bring a candy bucket.

What Halloween events are in Columbia County, GA this weekend?

Friday, Oct. 23, brings the sensory-friendly Sensory Spook-tacular at The Market Pavilion in Evans (5–8 p.m.). Sunday, Oct. 25, has the Wesley Fall Festival in Evans (4–6:30 p.m.), the free Fall Family Fest at Warren Grovetown (5–7 p.m.) and Trinity Baptist’s Trunk or Treat at its Martinez campus (listed 5:30–7 p.m.; confirm with the church).

Is there a sensory-friendly Halloween event near Evans, GA?

Yes. Columbia County’s Sensory Spook-tacular is Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at The Market Pavilion, 1005 Market St., Evans. Ages 15 and under have 5–6:30 p.m.; ages 16–99 have 6:30–8 p.m. Confirm any cost or sign-up with Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events.

Where are pumpkin patches and corn mazes near Evans, GA?

Wesley UMC’s pumpkin patch at 825 N. Belair Rd., Evans, is open weekdays 3–8 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Steed’s Dairy at 4634 Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown, runs its corn maze Saturdays 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sundays 1–7 p.m. through Nov. 15; admission is $14 (age 3+) or $11 for seniors and military with ID.

When is Evans Market this week?

Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Market, 1005 Market St., Evans.

When is the Columbia County Fair in 2026?

The Columbia County Fall Fair runs November 5–15, 2026, at 5462 Columbia Rd., Grovetown, so it is not this week. The Georgia-Carolina State Fair in Augusta runs through Sunday, Oct. 25. Columbia County Fair

Are there shows at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center this week?

No. The CCPAC calendar has no shows October 19–25, 2026. The next listed show is Rodney Carrington on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. CCPAC event page

What are free things to do in Columbia County this week?

Library programs in Evans, Grovetown and Harlem list no fees on the county calendar (some need a ticket or registration). Trick-or-Treat at Evans Towne Center Park lists no admission fee, the Cruisin’ for Christmas Car Show in Grovetown is free to attend, and Warren Grovetown’s Fall Family Fest on Sunday is free.

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Picture next October. Your kids run ahead to the next trunk. You know your neighbors by name. The house fits, and so does the life around it. That’s the goal.

The Fairey Team can help you get there. We’ll listen first, then give you a clear plan for buying or selling in Evans and Columbia County. Here’s your next step: explore our Columbia County neighborhood guides, request a free home valuation, or contact the Fairey Team. We’re glad you’re here.