🎡 Fairs, Frights & Fun Nights: What’s Happening This Week

The midway lights are glowing, the kettle corn is popping, and the sound of laughter is rolling through the autumn air — the Brunswick Fair is back! 🎡 From haunted houses and trunk-or-treats to spooky trivia and live music all week long, there’s no shortage of fall fun around the Isles. Whether you’re in it for the funnel cakes, the costumes, or just a good excuse to get outside before the chill sets in, this week’s got something for everyone.

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What’s Happening This Week

Monday, October 27

🏃 Monday Night Runs
🕰️ 6–7 PM
📍Game Changers Running Co. (SSI)
Mondays aren’t for the couch! Meet at Game Changers in Redfern for a casual community run. Runners, walkers, and everything in between welcome — it’s all about movement, not mileage.

🍷 World in a Year: Spanish Wine Night
🕰️ 6:30 PM
📍Driftwood Wine & Cocktails (Bwk)
The Around the World series hits Spain tonight! Savor bright reds and crisp whites paired with charcuterie — a ticketed tasting that’ll transport you from Gloucester Street to Granada.
📞 Call 912-222-7053 to reserve.

💭 Socrates Café
🕰️ 7–8:15 PM
📍Spiral Wanderers (Bwk)
Deep talks, good coffee, curious minds — that’s the vibe at Socrates Café. No debate team energy here, just thoughtful questions and friendly conversation.

Tuesday, October 28

☯️ Tai Chi at the Library
🕰️ 10:30–11:30 AM
📍Marshes of Glynn Libraries (SSI)
Instructor Bruce Goldin leads a free community tai chi class in the bright atrium near SSI Library. A peaceful mid-morning stretch for body and mind.
📞 912-279-3750

🀄 Mahjong Club
🕰️ 10 AM
📍St. Simons Library (SSI)
Join this friendly weekly game in Room 108 of the SSI Casino. Bring your own set or use one from the library — all skill levels welcome.
📞 912-279-3750

🦖 Dinosaur Exhibit & Stage Show
🕰️ 11 AM–6 PM
📍Kingsland Station (Kingsland)
Only $10 admission for an afternoon of prehistoric wonder! Explore over 80 lifelike feathered dinosaur exhibits and enjoy live stage shows at 12, 2, and 4 PM. Perfect for kids — and dino-loving adults.
More info: https://thegeorgiatrain.com/dinosaurs

🎄 Christmas Topiary Workshop with Parker Kennedy
🕰️ 11 AM–3 PM
📍Two Friends (SSI)
Get festive early at The Bubble Bar! Create stunning holiday topiaries with Parker Kennedy Living, enjoy a lovely lunch, and sip champagne with fellow makers.
Tickets: https://parker-kennedy.myshopify.com/products/september-24-2025-topiary-class-st-simmons-ga

🍻 Music Bingo
🕰️ 4–9 PM
📍Silver Bluff Brewing (Bwk)
Test your musical memory with Island Sound DJs and Silver Bluff’s finest brews. Prizes, gift cards, and good vibes every round.

🎡 2025 Brunswick Fair
🕰️ 5–10 PM (Nightly through Nov 1)
📍Exchange Club Fairgrounds (Bwk)
The 74th annual Brunswick Fair is rolling in with rides, games, and deep-fried happiness. Bring the kids, bring your appetite, and bring your inner child.

👻 GICCA Haunted House
🕰️ 5–9 PM (Nightly through Oct 30)
📍4404 Glynco Pkwy (Bwk)
Step into the “Scary Clowns” haunted house — complete with animatronics, holograms, and live actors. Adults $10, students $5. Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, and cash accepted!

👩‍🔧 This Girl Can Night 1
🕰️ 6–8 PM
📍Golden Isles College & Career Academy (Bwk)
A free hands-on event for girls and their mentors exploring five STEM and trade fields — welding, engineering, automotive, construction, and aviation. Dinner and T-shirts included!
📞 912-280-4000 ext. 4205

🔮 Tea & Tarot Tuesday
🕰️ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop (Bwk)
Sip tea, pull cards, and connect with your intuition in a relaxed, welcoming circle. Bring your own deck or borrow one.
More info: https://spiralwanderers.com

Wednesday, October 29

🧘 Yoga Wednesdays
🕰️ 3–4 PM
📍SSI Library (SSI)
Stretch, breathe, and reset in this free weekly yoga session with Bitsy Moores. Mats provided or bring your own.

📚 Wellness Book Club Launch
🕰️ 4:30–6 PM
📍Concierge Wellness Care (SSI)
Kick off this new book club with Let Them by Mel Robbins — a mix of reading and real talk on self-care.

🎃 Fall Festival
🕰️ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍3890 Altama Ave (Bwk)
Trunk-or-treat, hot dogs, and all the fall feels. Bring candy to share and your best costume!

🎉 PRBC RidgeKids Fall Festival
🕰️ 5:30–7 PM
📍15 Nimitz Dr (Bwk)
Free family fun with food, games, and plenty of smiles. Costumes encouraged!

🏃‍♀️ GITC Spooktacular Run
🕰️ 5:55 PM
📍Silver Bluff Brewing (Bwk)
Ghoul your pace! Dress up for this festive fun run/walk and stick around for treats and post-run beers.

🎶 Live Music from Local Artists
🕰️ 6–9 PM
📍Mack’s Bar-B-Que (Bwk)
Cold drinks, BBQ, and open mic energy! Hosted by Roy Gentry, this new local music night invites everyone to grab a mic or just a plate of ribs and enjoy.

🏌️‍♂️ Paulk Cup Classic: Practice Round & Sunset Cruise
🕰️ All Day – Practice | 6–9 PM – Cruise
📍Jekyll Island Golf Club (Jekyll)
Golf by day, cruise by sunset. A perfect opening night for this legendary tournament.
More info: https://jekyllisland.com/events/paulk-cup

🎃 Fall Festival 2025
🕰️ 6–8 PM
📍Abundant Life Fellowship (Bwk)
Candy, inflatables, popcorn, and hayrides — a Brunswick favorite. Don’t miss the $1 hot dog + drink combo!

👻 Halloween Trivia
🕰️ 7 PM
📍Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk)
Spooky trivia, great drinks, and costume prizes. Call 912-267-9991 to save your table.

Thursday, October 30

💼 BEST of SSI Marketing Group
🕰️ 11 AM–12 PM
📍Golden Isles Olive Oil (SSI)
A fast-paced hour of networking and entrepreneurial inspiration with Donna, Olive Oil’s owner.

🏌️‍♂️ Paulk Cup Classic – Round 1
🕰️ 9 AM start
📍Jekyll Island Golf Club (Jekyll)
Day one of the tournament! Breakfast, Bloody Marys, and tee times galore.

🎃 HomeLife on Glynco: Trunk or Treat
🕰️ 5 PM
📍1550 Glynco Pkwy (Bwk)
Candy, costumes, and community spirit — the Glynco Trunk or Treat tradition continues!

🍖 Heritage Christian Academy GA/FL BBQ Social
🕰️ 6 PM
📍Heritage Christian Academy (Bwk)
Great food, fellowship, and bounce houses for the kids! Alumni get in free, and there’s an auction too.
Tickets: https://hcaeagles.square.site

🔮 Mediumship Gallery Reading
🕰️ 7 PM
📍Biron Herbal Teas (Bwk)
Psychic Medium Sara Candelaria helps connect guests with loved ones in this intimate spiritual gathering.

🎭 The Rocky Horror Show @ The Ritz Theatre (Bwk)
🕰️ October 30 – November 1, 7:30 PM (plus a special midnight showing on Halloween!)
📍The Ritz Theatre (Bwk)
It’s time to dust off your fishnets and practice your pelvic thrust — The Encore Company brings The Rocky Horror Showto the Ritz! Join the cult classic party where audience participation is encouraged, props are flying, and “Let’s Do The Time Warp Again” will echo through downtown Brunswick.
🎟️ Tickets: https://theencorecompany.ludus.com/

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27

🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9pm
🎸 Andy Johnson @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7pm
🎸 Ashton Rowland @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎤 Open Mic Night hosted by Anthony Stubelek @ Palm Coast Coffee (SSI) – Doors 8pm, Music 8:30pm ($5 for non-performers)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28

🎷 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8pm
🎸 Hot Banana Coffee Duo @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎹 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 7–9pm
🎸 Tim Akins @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎸 Chirp (funk, rock, jazz & soul) @ Rafters (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎸 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7pm

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29

🎶 Eddie Pickett @ 24 Coastal Grill (JI Holiday Inn) – 5–8pm
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – 5–9pm
🎷 Rider Duo @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8pm
🎹 Levi Moore @ Catch 228 (SSI) – 6–9pm
🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9pm
🎤 Cliff Bragdon @ Hilton Garden Grill (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎸 John Belt @ Uptown Tap & Cigar (SSI) – 6–7:30pm
🎷 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 6–8pm
🎸 Open Mic Night hosted by Roy Gentry @ Mack’s Bar-B-Que (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎤 Paul Ivey @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30pm
🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎤 Open Mic Jam (full band setup) with The Red Shed Band @ The Jerk Shack (Bwk) – 7pm
🎤 Open Mic Night in the Alley @ Wine Alley/Wine, Body & Soul (SSI) – Signup 6pm, Music 7–10pm
🎸 Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 8pm

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

🎤 Songbird Open Mic Night @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 6–8pm
🎸 Gypsy Joe’s Acoustic Open Mic Jam @ The Jerk Shack (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9pm
🎸 Josh Kirkland Trio @ ECHO / The King & Prince Resort (SSI) – 6–9pm
🎸 Austin Lane @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30pm
🎤 Crawford & Jim @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎸 Frost Bros Band @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎸 Live Music @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎸 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7–10pm
🎬 Rocky Horror Picture Show @ The Ritz Theatre (Bwk) – 7:30pm (tickets: theencoreco.com)
🎸 3 Day Weekend @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11pm
🎸 Josh Nunn & Mike Alongi @ Rafters (SSI) – 8–11pm
🎸 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9pm (call 912-289-2679 for password)
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Tigre Island Room (*Fernandina) – 9:30pm
🎸 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9pm

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