October 19, 2009

Bear Hollow Zoo Halloween Carnival

Athens Bear Hollow Zoo is having a Halloween carnival Thursday, October 29th from 5-8 p.m. Kids 12 years and under can come in costume and trick or treat around the zoo to see the animals as they prepare for winter. (Costume contest every hour - three winners, good odds.) The cost is $4 per child, but the zoo is usually free and open to the public, so come support an almost entirely non-profit organization. It will give the kids a chance to try out their costumes and avoid any wardrobe malfunctions the night of. Located at 293 Gran Ellen Drive, off of Milledge Avenue.

October 14, 2009

Corn Dawgs Corn Maze

The Corn Dawgs Corn Maze is a seasonal array of fall activities located in Loganville, Ga, about an hour away from Athens. Aside from the massive corn maze, complete with texted hints this year, there is also a pit of corn kernels, similar to a sort of ball pit for burying up too the neck in, hay rides, a pumpkin patch and flat, tiled maze for those unwilling to devote hours to the corn maze. Prices range from $10-$12 (plus gas), but the price covers a quaint and cozy fall feeling and what's sure to be a hilarious trip through the corn maze.