HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia, October 2nd4th
Oct 02, 2026
We have a chance of scattered showers throughout the weekend. Below are some events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia, Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th.Big Bend: Havana Food Truck Fridays: October 2n
d from 4:00-8:00 p.m. off N Main St. Stick a Fork in It; MAAD GOAT will be there. Shuck, Fry, Jive in Havana: October 2nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Havana History Heritage Museum. Come out and enjoy food, live music, dancing, and more. All are welcome. First Friday at Railroad Square: October 2nd from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Come out and explore Railroad Squares vibrant art scene, live music, food trucks, vendors, and more. Dolly! A Celebration of Dolly Parton in Sopchoppy: October 2nd from 7:00-11 p.m. at Sopchoppy Theater Conference Center. In addition to the music, there will also be a Dolly look-alike contest. Tickets are still available. Tallahassee Farmers Market: October 3rd from 8:00 a.m.-Noon off Kerry Forest Pkwy. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, specialty beverages, jellies, jams, and pickled goods will be available. 2026 Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Walk: October 3rd, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Apalachee Regional Park. Registration is still open. Downtown Market in Tallahassee: October 3rd from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Ponce De Leon Park. There will be dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and food trucks. Panacea Community Garden Farmers Market: October 3rd from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. off Coastal Highway/7Clark Drive. There will be several vendors offering homemade goods and fresh produce. Skies Over Tallahassee: October 3rd from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Challenger Learning Center. This free planetarium show reviews prominent constellations, stars, and planet positions that can be seen during the upcoming month. Leon County Libraries will be offering events for all ages throughout the weekend through Sunday, including Family story time, and Story Builders Improv Club.South Georgia: Hahira Honeybee Festival: October 2nd 3rd in downtown. There are several activities, including a parade, a 5k and 1-mile fun run, food, arts crafts, and more. Times of events vary First Friday in Valdosta: October 2nd from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Unity Park Amphitheater. There will be music, food trucks, a foam party, and more. All are welcome. First Friday Jazz Night in Bainbridge: October 2nd from 7:00-9:00 p.m. off S West St. First Friday Thomasville: October 2nd from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at Thomasville Amphitheater. The Grass Is Dead will be providing the tunes. Food trucks will also be there. South Georgia Pride Festival in Valdosta: October 3rd from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Unity Park. There will be food, music, and more.Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.Like us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram and X.
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