Columbus ParksandRecreation

🎃 VENDORS WANTED! 👻

Showcase your business at Spooktacular 2026! Connect with local families, promote your products, and gain valuable community exposure at this fun-filled fall event.

📅 October 17 | 4–6 PM
📍 Lakebottom Park, Columbus, GA
⏰ Vendor registration closes October 9!

Don't miss this opportunity to put your business in the spotlight. Register today!
If you have any questions, please give Wanda a call at 706-225-4982

The annual "Croctober" event returns to the Frank Chester Recreation Center on October 23rd! The event will start at 5:30PM and go until 7:30PM. For more information, contact the facility staff at (706) 225-3723.

The "Spelling Bee Spree"🐝will be coming to the 29th Street Recreation Center on a Quarterly basis, starting on October 14th, 4:30PM-5:15PM. This program is specifically designed for kids ages 10-14. For more information, contact the facility staff at (706) 641-5945.

Here are the programs currently being offered at the Psalmond Road Recreation Center! If you would like more information about the facility or any of the activities, contact the staff at (706) 641-5935.

👻 SPOOKTACULAR THIS OR THAT? 🎃

TRICK OR TREAT | HALLOWEEN PARTY
SCARY MOVIE | FAMILY MOVIE
CHOCOLATE | CANDY
WITCH | GHOST
🎃PUMPKIN PATCH | HAYRIDE

TELL US YOUR PICKS!

👇 COMMENT BELOW & TAG YOUR HALLOWEEN BUDDY!

Our new Senior Theater Program kicked off this week at the Gallops Senior Center! During the introductory session, participants practiced impromptu acting, explored their creativity, and began drafting their upcoming production. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM at the Gallops Senior Center. Interested in joining the fun? Please call the facility staff at (706) 225-3730 for more information. 🎬🎭

Are you still looking for some wholesome spooky 🦇 fun 😄 and sweets 🍬 this Halloween 🎃 season? Check out these local events going on at several of our Recreation facilities!:
⚰Forgotten Graveyard Trunk or Treat - Tillis Recreation Center - October 24th, 1:00PM-6:00PM
🙀Spooky Tales - Frank Chester Senior Center - October 29th, 11:00AM
👻Boo Bash - Comer Community Center - October 30th, 4:00PM-6:00PM
🎵Scare-ra-oke - Fluellen Recreation Center - October 30th, 4:00PM-6:00PM
🚗Trunk or Treat - Boxwood Recreation Center - October 30th, 5:00PM-6:00PM
🧟‍♂️Zombie Candy Crawl - Northside Recreation Center - October 30th, 5:30PM-8:00PM
🧛‍♂️Trick or Treat Spooky House - Shirley Winston Recreation Center, October 31st, 5:00PM-7:00PM

Our seniors from the Edgewood, Gallops, and Frank Chester Senior Centers had a wonderful time at West Point Lake last week for the annual Special Day for Special People Picnic! They enjoyed a beautiful boat ride on the lake, a delicious lunch, and plenty of good fellowship.💙☀️

COLUMBUS, GA! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

The Hazardous Household Waste Recycling Event is THIS SATURDAY, October 10, from 8 AM–12 PM at the Recycling Center (8001 Pine Grove Way)!

Bring your accepted household hazardous waste, electronics, and gently used shoes for the 2026 KCBC Shoe Recycle Campaign.

⚠️ A valid Columbus, GA resident ID is required.

For more information, call 706-225-4008or email [email protected]

Help us keep Columbus clean and green! 🌎

Here are the programs currently offered at the Edgewood Senior Center. For more information about any activities at this location, please contact the facility staff at (706) 225-3747.