Don’t be afraid of the ghosts and goblins in these pre-Halloween days. This weekend offers the chance for a spooky 5k run or hanging out with the Chehaw crew of animals for activities and candy or a meetup with witches to benefit cancer.
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When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starts at 4 p.m.Where: Albany Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 810 S. Westover Blbd.Come check out the rides, food, classic cars and demolition derby at the annual Exchange Club Fair of Southwest Georgia, with the last three opportunities coming this weekend. The demolition derby will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday.For more information and ticket prices, visit: https://exchangeclubofalbany.org/club/.
When: Friday, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.Where: 1005 Cherry Ave.The X Cares Foundation is presenting an outdoor showing of Disney’s “Hocus Pocus 2,” so bring your lawn chairs, blankets or both to enjoy. Security will be on-site.Admission: $5 and includes popcorn and water. Concessions and merchandise will be available.
When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.Where: Veterans Park Amphitheater, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.Smile Doctors is hosting the third run in the Flint River Entertainment Center’s 5k race series. Wear your favorite costume for a chance to win prices at this Halloween-themed event. There will also be a 1-mile fun run.Registration: $30 for 5k, $10 for fun run, ends at 5 p.m. Friday.For more information, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/GA/Albany/FREC5KRaceSeries.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Chehaw Park & Zoo, 105 Chehaw Park Road.Join the critters at Chehaw for a “not-so-spooky,” Halloween-themed day of fun. Wear a costume for a chance to win prizes. Lots of Halloween-themed games and activities and a special Halloween animal enrichment, fun prizes and candy. Evens is included with zoo admission.Admission: Free for Chehaw, Flint RiverQuarium or Thronateestka Heritage Center. For prices, visit: https://chehaw.org/visit.
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewing, 120 Pine Ave.For more information, visit: https://www.pretoriafieldsbrewing.com/events.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
