Fall fun is happening all around us! From trunk-or-treats and chili cook-offs to hayrides, fall festivals, live music, and family-friendly activities, there are plenty of chances to make some sweet memories without traveling far from home. Grab the kids, pick out those costumes, and save this guide! We've gathered 11 local events happening October 23–November 7 around Panama City, Panama City Beach, Cottondale, Wausau, Sunny Hills, and Chipley.
6th Annual Trunk or Treat & Chili Cook Off
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 5–7 PM
Location: Panama City Mall, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Panama City
What to expect: Decorated trunks, candy, music, games, prizes, and a chili cook-off! Admission is free, with chili tasting available for $5 and $5 raffle opportunities. Proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center.
Facebook Event Details (https://facebook.com/events/s/6th-annual-trunk-or-treat-chil/2252071925609770/)
Faith Festival 2026
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM–6 PM
Location: Aaron Bessant Park, 500 W. Park Drive, Panama City Beach
What to expect: A free, faith-filled day with live Christian music, local vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, kids' games, prayer, and community fellowship. A great event for families who love music and spending time together!
Facebook Event Details (https://fb.me/e/5ah8ig5lj)
Cornerstone Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 3–7 PM
Location: Cornerstone Fellowship, 3258 Sapp Road, Cottondale
What to expect: An afternoon of fellowship with a chili cook-off, pie-eating contest, live music, and games. Bring the family for some classic fall fun!
Facebook Event Details (https://www.facebook.com/events/2011043006260923/?ts=pss)
Community Fall Festival — Callaway Assembly of God
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 4–6 PM
Location: 5718 Cherry Street, Panama City
What to expect: Games, a cakewalk, hayrides, show cars and trucks, face painting, candy, food trucks, and family fellowship.
Facebook Event Details (https://www.facebook.com/events/969569762130400/?ts=pss)
Trunk or Treat — Fellowship Baptist Church
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 4–6 PM
Location: 2501 Michigan Avenue, Panama City
What to expect: Bounce houses and decorated trunks filled with candy for the kids! Come dressed for Halloween fun and enjoy an afternoon together.
Facebook Event Details (https://facebook.com/events/s/trunk-or-treat/939110385520950/)
2026 Wausau Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 5–7 PM
Location: Possum Palace, Wausau
What to expect: Small-town fall fun with trunk-or-treating, hayrides, games, and food. A wonderful way to enjoy the season close to home!
Facebook Event Details (https://www.facebook.com/events/1567501445073524/?ts=pss)
Trunk or Treat — Southport Fellowship Church
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 4–6 PM
Location: 9206 Kingswood Road, Panama City
What to expect: Southport Fellowship Church's annual trunk-or-treat will bring decorated trunks and plenty of treats for costumed kiddos.
Facebook Event Details (https://www.facebook.com/events/4615819615364355/?ts=pss)
Fall Festival at St. Andrews
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 5–7 PM
Location: St. Andrews Assembly of God, 2400 W. 15th Street, Panama City
What to expect: A fall celebration with family activities, food, and fellowship. Come make some seasonal memories!
Facebook Event Details (https://www.facebook.com/events/1101625498911957/?ts=pss)
Touch-a-Truck Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 5–8 PM
Location: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, 615 N. Bonita Avenue, Panama City
What to expect: A free family-friendly event where children can explore vehicles, meet community heroes, and enjoy trick-or-treating. Organizers also advertise an on-site helicopter and food trucks, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Facebook Event Details (https://www.facebook.com/events/1500793005411693/?ts=pss)
Halloween Trunk-O-Treat at Boat Lake
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 5–8 PM
Location: Boat Lake, 4140 Galiano Court, Sunny Hills/Chipley
What to expect: The Bay Area Jeep Association and Sunny Hills Civic Association invite families for decorated trunks, candy, costumes, games, face painting, and a little Halloween fun. Food vendors are also planned.
Facebook Event Details (https://www.facebook.com/events/1125214786497436/?ts=pss)
Grace Assembly Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 4–7 PM
Location: Grace Assembly, 567 N. Main Street, Chipley
What to expect: This free fall celebration includes food, games, fellowship, an escape room, and horse rides. Bring the kids and invite a friend!
Facebook Event Details (https://www.facebook.com/events/936428175779642/?ts=pss)
A little fall fun goes a long way! You don't have to travel far to find something fun for the whole family! Whether you're making your way through the candy buckets, enjoying a hayride, or spending time with neighbors, we hope this guide helps you make some wonderful memories.
A quick parent tip: Event plans, weather arrangements, and prices may change. Check the linked Facebook event page before heading out.
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