🎬 From Jekyll to Hyde: A Weekend of Cosplay, Creeps & Coastal Fun!

Downtown Brunswick is going full split-personality this weekend as Jekyll and Hyde Con 2025 takes over the streets with cosplay, contests, and comic-book mayhem! 🎭 Whether you’re channeling your inner hero, villain, or something deliciously in between, there’s no shortage of spooky fun to match the vibe — from haunted trails and sip-and-paints to farm festivals, ghost tours, and more. Buckle up, Golden Isles — it’s officially Halloween season, and things are about to get weird in the best way possible.

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What’s Happening This Weekend

🗓️ Thursday, October 16

📚 Fall Book Sale – Member Preview
🕰️ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎯 St. Simons Casino, SSI
Members get first dibs at thousands of titles from fiction to cookbooks — all to benefit the SSI Library! Free for members or $10 at the door.
More info: https://litguildssi.org

🎬 Golden Isles Film Festival 2025
🕰️ 5 PM – 11:30 PM
🎯 Historic Ritz Theatre / Downtown Brunswick
The red carpet rolls out for a weekend of indie brilliance as the Golden Isles Film Festival returns! Expect new categories (Animation, Women-Made, International) and screenings across downtown Brunswick. Mingle with filmmakers, attend workshops, and maybe catch the next breakout hit before Hollywood does.
More info: https://www.goldenislesfilmfestival.org

🍽️ Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery Dinner
🕰️ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎯 Brunswick Country Club
A business dinner with a twist! Enjoy a delicious meal while networking with local leaders and trying to solve a live interactive murder mystery. Cocktail attire, masks encouraged — it’s networking noir at its finest.
More info: https://coastalcpu.com/murder-mystery-dinner

🏛️ Hercules/Pinova Public Meeting
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🎯 Brunswick-Glynn County Library, Brunswick
Get updates on the cleanup activities at the former Hercules/Pinova site. A public information session for neighbors, stakeholders, and anyone invested in Brunswick’s environmental health.

🧙 Stranger Things Trivia
🕰️ 6:00 PM
🎯 Silver Bluff Brewing Co., Brunswick
Grab your crew and step into the Upside Down! Test your Hawkins knowledge, from Eggo waffles to Vecna’s curse. Expect 80s jams, cold brews, and supernatural fun.

🍸 St. Marys Halloween Murder, Mayhem & Martinis Tour
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🎯 St. Marys Welcome Center → Seagle’s Saloon
A killer combo of history and hauntings — this guided tour mixes real-life murder tales with Halloween trivia, candy prizes, and themed cocktails. $20 adults / $10 kids.
More info: https://mollysoldsouth.com/murder-mayhem-and-martinis-halloween-extravaganza-st-marys-tour

🍵 Tea Leaf Reading & Tea Tasting
🕰️ 7:00 PM
🎯 1615 Reynolds Street, Brunswick
What do your tea leaves say? Discover the ancient art of tasseography with Psychic Medium Sara Candelaria while sampling a variety of Biron Herbal Teas. Seating is limited, so sip and sign up early!

🎸 28th Annual Gram Parsons Guitar Pull & Tribute Festival
🕰️ October 16–19, 2025
🎯 Okefenokee Fairgrounds, 2401 Knight Ave, Waycross, GA
The legendary celebration of Cosmic American Music returns for its 28th year — honoring Waycross’s own Gram Parsons, whose influence still echoes through country, rock, and everything in between. Expect three jam-packed days (and nights) of live music, storytelling, and southern soul featuring Rosie Flores, DEEOHGEE, Hurly & The Hounddogs, Micah Bonn, the Pine Box Dwellers, and many more.

Bring your boots, your friends, and your camper — there’s RV and tent camping onsite, food and craft vendors galore, and free admission for kids 12 and under. Rain or shine, this is the heart of Waycross at its musical best.

More info & schedule: https://www.safeathomeproductions.com/gpgp

🗓️ Friday, October 17

🎣 2025 Halloween Scavenger Hunt
🕰️ 9 AM – 5 PM
🎯 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Brunswick
A month-long adventure awaits at Hofwyl! Hunt for clues among ghosts, pumpkins, and skeletons on the historic grounds. Admission includes your scavenger hunt map and a prize bag when you complete it.

📚 Fall Book Sale Benefitting St. Simons Library
🕰️ 9 AM – 4 PM
🎯 530 Beachview Dr, SSI
Stock up for winter reading at this massive sale of over 10,000 books and media! From fiction to cookbooks and Civil War history, everything benefits the St. Simons Library.

🎭 Whispers in the Dark
🕰️ 6 PM – 10 PM
🎯 Family Life Church, Brunswick
This immersive walk-through experience tackles powerful real-life themes—addiction, bullying, and hope—through theatrical storytelling. Free admission for all ages.

👻 Ghosts & Legends of Hofwyl Broadfield
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 8 PM
🎯 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Brunswick
Take a lantern-lit stroll under centuries-old oaks and explore Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. Hear ghostly tales, plantation folklore, and the real-life stories of the people who lived and worked here. $20 admission.

🌙 Naturalist 101: Beach Night Hike
🕰️ 6:30 PM
🎯 St. Simons Island
A rescheduled moonlit hike where the beach comes alive with glowing creatures and nocturnal wonders. Explore night vision, bioluminescence, and the mysteries of our coastline after dark.
More info: https://donate.onehundredmiles.org/event/naturalist-101-field-trip-beach-night-hike/e721842

🕹️ Pinball Palace 8th Anniversary Tournament
🕰️ 7 PM
🎯 The Pinball Palace, Brunswick
Flip, bump, and nudge your way to glory! Celebrate 8 years of pinball paradise with this all-ages tournament. $8 entry fee with prizes galore—test your flipper skills and join the local legends.

🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ The Tipsy Zone
🕰️ 7 PM – 10 PM
🎯 Tipsy McSway’s, Downtown Brunswick
A spooky set from one of the Golden Isles’ favorite bands! The Pine Box Dwellers bring their signature Southern swamp-rock energy to the heart of downtown.

🧛 Pole Studio Halloween Party
🕰️ 7 PM – 8:30 PM
🎯 Alpha Studio 341, Brunswick
The poles are polished, the lights are low, and the Halloween playlist is pure mischief. It’s time for Alpha Studio’s annual pole-jam party — where tricks, treats, and a little tease all come standard. Costumes encouraged (extra points for creativity), snacks welcome, and prizes for the most bewitching moves. Adults only…

🎃 WEB OF FEARS Haunted Forest Trail Walk
🕰️ 7:30 PM
🎯 3307 Grantham Road, Jesup
The monsters are awake at Blood Moon Acres! Brave the haunted trail if you dare—this year it’s open five nights, including Halloween. Expect scares, screams, and snacks. Proceeds help local cats through FABUCATS of Wayne County. $17 online / $20 at the gate.
More info: https://app.hauntpay.com/events/we

🗓️ Saturday, October 18

🚴 Pedal Golden Isles
🕰️ 7:45 AM – 12 PM
🎯 Risley Middle School, Brunswick
Choose your ride—20, 40, or 62 miles—and pedal through the scenic Golden Isles with Bike Walk Golden Isles. Enjoy rest stops, local camaraderie, and a shirt to commemorate your ride (if you registered in time).

🚗 12th Annual Ophelia’s Classic Car Challenge
🕰️ 9 AM – 2 PM
🎯 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Brunswick
Polish up that chrome and cruise out to Hofwyl! This classic car show features stunning rides, friendly competition, and a laid-back coastal vibe. Admission $8.75 adults, $5.50 youth, free for kids under 5.

📚 Fall Book Sale – Half Price Day
🕰️ 9 AM – 4 PM
🎯 530 Beachview Dr, SSI
All books half off! The St. Simons Library sale continues—10,000+ titles at unbeatable prices, all for a great cause.

🐾 Day with the K9s
🕰️ 10 AM – 3 PM
🎯 Exchange Club Fairgrounds, Brunswick
Meet the K9 teams and watch live demonstrations at this family-friendly fundraiser! There’ll be food, raffles, and photo ops with some of Georgia’s bravest four-legged officers. Free event!

🛍️ Crafts in Style
🕰️ 11 AM – 4 PM
🎯 Glynn Place Mall, Brunswick
A monthly maker’s showcase with local crafters, handmade goods, and plenty of shopping for those who love something unique.

🎭 Jekyll and Hyde Con 2025
🕰️ 11 AM – 9 PM
🎯 Historic Downtown Brunswick
The split personality of Brunswick’s favorite street festival is back! Jekyll and Hyde Con transforms downtown into a mash-up of comic con, street fair, and Halloween cosplay fever dream. Expect vendors, live performances, contests, and surprise appearances—plus plenty of locals channeling their inner heroes and villains. Free and open to the public, so bring your camera and your alter ego.
More info: https://jekyllandhydecon.com

🐄 Fall Family Fun on the Farm at Incacheetoo
🕰️ 11 AM – 6 PM
🎯 345 Boston Way W., Waverly
Mini Highland cows 🐮, pig races 🐷, hayrides 🚜, and Georgia’s largest non-exotic petting zoo—this family festival brings all the wholesome fall energy. Grab a funnel cake and enjoy the farmyard fun.
More info: https://beyonk.com/provider/7985a4mw-incacheetoo-plantation-and-petting-zoo

💿 Tame Impala Listening Party @ Lou’s Record Store
🕰️ 12 PM
🎯 3365 Cypress Mill Rd, Brunswick
Spin and win! Lou’s Record Store celebrates Tame Impala’s new album "Deadbeat" with a listening party featuring free posters, bumper stickers, and a grand prize for one lucky fan.

🐶 YMFB Rockin’ with the K9’s
🕰️ 1 PM – 4 PM
🎯 Brunswick Exchange Fairgrounds
Your Mom’s Favorite Band adds the soundtrack to the K9 event with live tunes, laughs, and good vibes.

🎯 Oktoberfest Event Benefiting Morningstar Children & Family Services
🕰️ 4 PM – 7 PM
🎯 1 Youth Estate Dr, Brunswick
Dinner under the stars—Oktoberfest style! Enjoy bratwurst, pretzels, and beer while supporting Morningstar’s mission. Bring your lederhosen and help make a difference.
More info: https://morningstarcfs.org/dinner-under-the-stars-purchase-tickets

🍷 Wine Dinner to Benefit World Central Kitchen
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎯 A Moveable Feast Restaurant, 1178 Chapel Crossing Rd, Brunswick
Dine for a cause at this special fall fundraiser hosted by A Moveable Feast. Enjoy an elegant wine-paired dinner while supporting World Central Kitchen—an organization providing meals in crisis zones like Gaza and Ukraine. Come for the food, stay for the heartwarming mission (and maybe an extra glass of cabernet).

🎬 Golden Isles Film Festival
🕰️ All Day
🎯 Downtown Brunswick
Films, panels, and premieres continue across venues as Brunswick transforms into a mini-Hollywood by the Marsh.

🗓️ Sunday, October 19

🛒 Saint Simons Market
🕰️ 9 AM – 4 PM
🎯 530 Beachview Dr, SSI
Shop arts, crafts, antiques, and baked goods between the Pier Village and Lighthouse. A favorite for locals and visitors alike—grab a coffee and stroll the stalls!

🎨 Halloween Sip & Paint
🕰️ 4 PM – 6 PM
🎯 Sterling Nutrition, 6894 New Jesup Hwy, Brunswick
Gather your ghoulfriends for a creative evening! Paint your own festive piece while sipping tea or shakes and snacking. Supplies and good vibes provided—limited spots available!

🌮 Nacho Normal Fall Fest
🕰️ 5 PM – 7 PM
🎯 North Brunswick Christian Church, Brunswick
A fiesta for all ages! Join in for nachos, trunk games, face painting, and inflatables at this fun, free community event.

🍽️ Lions Steak & Seafood Buffet
🕰️ 5 PM
🎯 Bennie’s Red Barn, SSI
The Brunswick Lions are back with their famous all-you-can-eat steak & seafood buffet! Proceeds go toward eyeglass programs and local community projects.

🎵 Thursday, October 16

🎶 The Vibe @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Rider @ The King & Prince Resort (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Cody Marlowe @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎶 Casey Robinson @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎷 Roy Gentry @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen (Piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎤 Annie Akins @ Little Zooks (Bwk) – 6:30–8:30 PM
🎸 Braedon Harris @ Strand Bistro / Chophouse (Jesup) – 7–10 PM
🎶 Crawford & Company Songwriters’ Round @ The Tipsy Zone (Tipsy McSway’s, Bwk) – 7 PM – Featuring Crawford Perkins, Terry Wilson, Brad Metz & Ian Michael Townsend. Reservations encouraged!
🎸 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7–10 PM
🎤 Gabe Spell @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎤 Joey Thigpen & Keith Dean @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎶 Peyton Chambless & The Backshift @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9 PM (call 912.289.2679 for password)
🎵 Gram Parsons Guitar Pull @ Okefenokee Fairgrounds (Waycross) – details at gpgpfest.com

🎵 Friday, October 17

🎷 Jerry Gowen (Piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎤 Annie Akins @ Sanctuary Golf Club (Waverly) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Brody Williams @ Sago at Sea Palms Resort (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Josh Nunn @ Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Backbeat Boulevard @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Shore / Residence Inn (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Cody Marlowe @ Bar at Mallery (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎸 Lauren Marie @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎶 SaltWater Gypseas @ Strand Bistro / Chophouse (Jesup) – 8–11 PM
🎤 Michaele Hannemann Trio @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎸 Thunderbird Blues Band @ Ember / Mas Lounge (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry & Hired Guns @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎤 Rider Trio @ Toucans Ale House (Bwk) – 7–10 PM
🎤 The Pine Box Dwellers @ The Tipsy Zone (Tipsy McSway’s, Bwk) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Bluff 5 Band @ Smoke’s 82 Bar & Grill (Golden Isles Speedway) – 7–10 PM
🎶 Josh Kirkland Trio @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM
🎶 Lanie Mae @ LL Creek (Waycross) – 8:30 PM
🎤 Live Music @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎶 Suzy & the Bird Dogs @ Silver Bluff Brewing (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎸 3 Day Weekend @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Casey Robinson @ Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 7–10 PM
🎻 Woodbine Opry – Acoustic Bluegrass & Gospel Jam (Woodbine) – 7 PM – Free admission! (Dining room opens at 5 PM)
🎶 Live Music @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9 PM (call 912.289.2679 for password)
🎷 Cody Marlowe @ Bar at Mallery (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎸 Frost Bros Band @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9 PM ($5 cover)
🎵 Gram Parsons Guitar Pull @ Okefenokee Fairgrounds (Waycross) – details at gpgpfest.com

🎵 Saturday, October 18

🎸 Cole Turner @ King City Kitchen (SSI) – 12–4 PM
🎸 Touch of Grey @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 1–4 PM
🎤 Your Mom’s Favorite Band @ Brunswick Exchange Club Fairgrounds – 1–3 PM (for Day with the K9s Event)
🎤 Rider @ Morningstar Children’s Home Oktoberfest Dinner (Bwk) – 4–7 PM (Tickets at morningstarcfs.org)
🎷 Ryan Wilson @ Heritage Oaks Golf Club (Bwk) – 5–8 PM
🎤 Josh Kirkland & Sam Johnson @ Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Mike McDaniel @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Cliff Bragdon @ Mellow Mushroom (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎷 Brody Williams @ The Firefly (St. Marys) – 6–9 PM
🎶 Jerry Gowen (Piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ Toucans Ale House (Bwk) – 7–10 PM
🎤 Cody Marlowe @ Rafters (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎶 The Long Stride @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Casey Robinson @ Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 7–10 PM
🎤 Brody Williams @ The Firefly (St. Marys) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Bluff 5 Band @ El Dorado (Jesup) – 7–10 PM
🔥 SoulFULL Saturday with Rastar @ Wine Alley / Wine Body & Soul (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎻 Electric Dance Band Show @ Woodbine Opry (Woodbine) – 7 PM – Free admission! (Dining room opens at 5 PM)
🎶 Frost Bros Band @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎸 3 Day Weekend @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎤 SaltWater Gypseas @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9 PM ($5 cover)
🎶 Josh Nunn @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9 PM (call 912.289.2679 for password)
🎵 Gram Parsons Guitar Pull @ Okefenokee Fairgrounds (Waycross) – details at gpgpfest.com

🎵 Sunday, October 19

🎶 Josh Nunn @ Bubba Garcia’s (SSI) – 12–3 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park (Bwk) – 12–3 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Coastal Kitchen (SSI) – 12–3 PM
🎸 Live Music @ The Wharf (JI) – 12–3 PM
🌴 No Shoe Nation Beach Party @ Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) – Cody Marlowe 1–4 PM, Brent Browning 5–8 PM
🎤 Brody Williams & Emma Mac @ Founders Social (JI) – 1–4 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 1–4 PM
🎶 John Belt @ Uptown Tap & Cigar (SSI) – 3–6 PM
🎤 Nate Johnson @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 3 PM
🎸 Chad Evors @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 4–7 PM
🎤 Drew Holloway @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 5–8 PM
⛵ Sunset Reggae Cruise with Rastar @ Anchor Excursions / “Emmeline” (SSI) – 6 PM (Book at anchor-excursions.com)
🎶 Live Music @ JI Beach House – 6–9 PM

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