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Oct 16–Oct 18 · Eastern time

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2 community events · West Georgia towns · this weekend

October 2026 (2)

Farms & seasonal outings

Powers Family Farm · October weekends

Oct 18 · 11:00 AM–6:00 PM Eastern (EDT)

Villa Rica · Farm animals, tractor rides, a corn maze, slides and outdoor play during published weekend hours.

Where: Powers Family Farm
Cost: $10 per person; ages 2 and under free. A $15 season pass is per person and nontransferable. Pumpkins, food and specially priced events cost extra.
Who: Families; check the organizer’s age and activity requirements.

Restrictions: No outside pets; service animals permitted. Confirm special-activity times and prices for October 24 and 31.

Location & visitor notes

Where: Powers Family Farm · 660 North Hulett Road, Villa Rica. — Villa Rica, GA

Times are Eastern. The closing date for the fall season is not confirmed; this listing does not extend into November. Friday movie nights are listed separately with free movie admission. October 24 and 31 special-activity details need confirmation. Ground and terrain: Outdoor farm; exact path surfaces and step-free access are not published. Rain plan: No indoor alternative with both suitable hours and a verified drive of 15 minutes or less was established.

Organizer details · Checked Oct 17

Updates & corrections

2026-10-17 · Updated admission.

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admission: Previously$10 per person; ages 2 and under free. Pumpkins, food and purchases cost extra.; Updated$10 per person; ages 2 and under free. A $15 season pass is per person and nontransferable. Pumpkins, food and specially priced events cost extra.

2026-10-17 · Removed unrelated film wording from farm-activity guidance.

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age guidance: PreviouslyAssessment: farm play can suit ages 4 and 9–10; parents should review each film’s content.; UpdatedFamilies; check the organizer’s age and activity requirements.

2026-10-09 · Updated title, summary, address, admission, age guidance, end date.

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title: PreviouslyPowers Family Farm · fall weekend; UpdatedPowers Family Farm · October weekends
summary: PreviouslyFarm animals, tractor rides, corn maze, pumpkin picking, slides, and outdoor play.; UpdatedFarm animals, tractor rides, a corn maze, slides and outdoor play during published weekend hours.
address: Previously660 North Hulett Road, Villa Rica, GA 30180; Updated660 North Hulett Road, Villa Rica. — Villa Rica, GA
admission: Previously$10 per person; ages 2 and under free; $15 individual season pass; Updated$10 per person; ages 2 and under free. Pumpkins, food and purchases cost extra.
age guidance: PreviouslyFamilies; check individual activity and film suitability; UpdatedAssessment: farm play can suit ages 4 and 9–10; parents should review each film’s content.
end date: Previously2026-10-11; Updated2026-10-31

MOSS FAMILY PROPERTY · ADVERTISEMENT · BUCHANAN, GA

Private river time. A picnic or a camping night.

Reserve a quiet place for your group beside the Tallapoosa in Buchanan, Haralson County, with a deck and covered pavilion. Bring lunch and enjoy time together; fishing and paddling are optional.

Spend the day · from $59

Four guests included; $5 per extra guest, up to eight. 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; arrive by 3 p.m. No overnight stay or campfires.

Day pass on Hipcamp

Stay the night · from $110

Up to eight guests. Bring your own tent or small RV; 50-amp power, water and sewer hookups. Trailers under 25 feet.

Camping on Hipcamp

Hipcamp fees and any applicable taxes are additional. Check available dates, guest count and the full total before booking. Reserve ahead; no walk-ins. Photos, facilities & visit details

Fishing is mainly wade fishing; bank access is difficult. Bring your own gear. Confirm river and steep-drive access conditions with the host; children need direct supervision beside the unmonitored river. The separate Wilderness Retreat remains closed through January 10, 2027.

Community & practical help

Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute

Oct 18 · 3:00 PM Eastern

Carrollton · Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute at Townsend Center — Main Stage.

Where: Townsend Center — Main Stage
Cost: Ticket price not confirmed; see venue booking link.
Who: See organizer for age guidance.

Location & visitor notes

Where: Townsend Center — Main Stage · 207 West Georgia Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117

The organizer confirms October 18 at 3 p.m. Lobby opens one hour before; theatre doors open 30 minutes before. Ticket price, remaining seats, finish time and audience age guidance are not confirmed. Box office: 678-839-4722.

Organizer details · Checked Oct 17

Fall Fun & annual festivals

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Official calendars

Calendars close to home

City, chamber and organizer calendars in Carroll, Haralson, Polk and Paulding. Check current dates and details before heading out.

Local high school basketball dates · Boys and girls varsity, school filters and official schedules.

Dallas

Paulding Fine Arts Association
Arts and craft festivals; confirm visitor costs separately from vendor applications.
Professional Cowboy Association · Paulding rodeo
Rodeo dates and venue; distinguish competitor fees from spectator prices.
Downtown Dallas
Boo Bash, shopping nights, tree lighting, Christmas parade, and tour of homes.

Carrollton

Z Nationals / Z1 Motorsports
Car shows, spectator hours and shuttle parking.
Carrollton Amp calendar
Movies, music, pumpkin decorating, and downtown activities.
Apex Halloween Hustle registration
Organizer’s race dates, start times, fees, and registration deadlines.
Ole McDermitt’s Farm
Fall farm activities; confirm current calendar dates before creating dated entries.
Carrollton city & arts calendars
Mayfest, arts festival, concerts, downtown events, and Christmas celebrations.

Villa Rica

Powers Family Farm
Fall farm weekends, corn maze, tractor rides, outdoor movies, and seasonal activities.
Villa Rica Main Street
Gold Rush Festival, Hispanic Heritage Festival, Thrill at the Mill, and Christmas on Main.

Whitesburg

Historic Banning Mills wildlife shows
Dated nature programs, admission, weather changes, and trail access.
City of Whitesburg news
Town announcements and community notices.

Rockmart

Carlton Farms seasonal updates
Seasonal status: the farm announces no fall activities for 2026. Recheck next year; do not reuse older corn-maze listings.
City of Rockmart
Downtown events, Homespun follow-up, and city calendar.

Temple

Temple city calendar & Founders Day
Founders Day, city celebrations, and announcements.

Bowdon

Bowdon Main Street
Founders Day, Fall Open House, Bowdon by Candlelight, and downtown events.

Bremen

Bremen Junior Woman’s Club
Bremen Towne Festival and parade; official vendor applications.

Bremen, Buchanan, Tallapoosa & Waco

Greater Haralson community calendar
Festivals, recycling days, farm workshops, holiday parades, and community programs.

Waco

City of Waco
Waco Fest, city events, and vendor information.

Roopville

Roopville Elementary · hometown 5K
School 5K and the associated Roopville Homecoming Festival.

Mount Zion

City of Mount Zion
July Fourth and Christmas celebrations, library and community-center programs.

Hiram

City of Hiram events
City festivals, markets, gatherings, and vendor information.

Cedartown

Holloway Hunny Pot Festival
City festival information and activities.
Cedartown BOO! Bash
City information for the seasonal event at Bert Wood Park.

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OUR TOWN GATHERINGS

A look around the celebrations

A band performs for a seated outdoor audience at The MILL in Villa Rica. — Live music at The MILL in Villa Rica. Photo: Villa Rica CVB. The source does not give the photo date.

These are scenes from earlier gatherings, not photographs of today’s events.

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Three simple day plans

LESS RUSHING · MORE NOTICING

A starting idea, not a packed itinerary.

01 · A SUNDAY MORNING

Browse, then breathe.

Start with the flea market, currently listed for 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Make Little Tallapoosa Park your optional walk-and-picnic stop. Check holiday hours and budget separately for purchases.

02 · A QUIET OUTDOOR DAY

Leave room to explore.

Visit Buffalo Creek Garden for a short garden outing, or book a private day at our developed Tallapoosa Hideaway for a picnic, wildlife watching and family time outdoors. Bring your own tent or small RV if you reserve the overnight campsite instead. The separate Wilderness Retreat is closed through January 10, 2027.

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03 · A HISTORY DAY

See the work behind the town.

On a confirmed open weekday, pair the West Georgia Museum with a brief Tallapoosa park stop. Sewell Mill is an arrange-first alternative in Bremen. The museum is closed Sunday.

These are editorial suggestions, not timed or field-tested routes. Check weather, closures, travel time, and each person’s needs. Public parks, private venues, and Moss & Sons experiences have separate rules and arrangements.

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A LIVING LOCAL GUIDE

Useful before a visit.
Better after one.

We start with operator, city, county, university, and tourism information. Conflicting details are flagged rather than averaged. We do not infer free admission, accessibility, or permission to swim from a photograph or a map pin.

Other local venues await our field visit. Firsthand notes will carry an observation date. Venue photos and layout maps will be added only when their location and permission to use them are established. Until then, use the linked official information and Maps search; map results are not verified entrances.

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