Travel calendar

Warner Robins — Nevermore Hills Haunted Trail, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 1, features haunted barns and a variety of trails. 478-923-6600, www.museumofaviation.org.

Blackshear — E.L. Cravin's Haunted Funeral Parlor, weekends Oct. 10-Nov. 1, features parlor tours and storytelling. 912-614-8419, www.thehauntedparlor.com.

Braselton — Antique & Holiday Festival, Oct. 25-26, features antiques, arts and crafts, holiday gifts, mill tours and food. 706-684-0369, www.downtownbraselton.com.

Hartwell — Scarecrow Bash & Monster Mash, Oct. 31, features candy stroll, scarecrow displays, food, dance, music and costume parade. 706-376-8590, www.hart-chamber.org.

Columbus — Christmas Made in the South, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, features arts and crafts, food and entertainment. 706-327-4522, www.madeinthesouthshows.com.

Calhoun — Festival of Trees & Mistletoe Market, Nov. 3-Dec. 6, features Christmas trees, wreaths, handcrafted gifts and silent auctions. 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com.

Dawsonville — Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, through Nov. 23, features a 12-acre corn maze, pumpkin patches, hay rides and Halloween-themed activities. 888-674-7952, www.uncleshucks.com.

Lookout Mountain — Rock City's Enchanted Garden of Lights, Nov. 21-Jan. 3, features an illuminated fantasyland of a million sparkling lights, dozens of seasonal scenes, dinners with Santa and his elves, cookie decorating and holiday music. www.seerockcity.com.

Warm Springs — Candlelight Tour Festival Nov. 21-23, features shopping by candlelight, carolers, horse-and-carriage rides and city tours. 706-655-3322, www.warmspringsga.com.

Pine Mountain — Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens, Nov. 21-Dec. 30, features holiday light and sound shows, shopping, dining and story time with Mrs. Claus. 706-663-2281, www.callawaygardens.com.

Dahlonega — Old Fashioned Christmas, Nov. 28-Dec. 21, features caroling, theater, music, wine sampling, visits with Santa, trolley and carriage rides, a parade and live Nativity scene. 706-864-3513, www.dahlonega.org.

Helen — Festival of Trees, Nov. 26-Dec. 13, features trees, wreaths, a silent auction, a parades and the lighting of the village. 706-865-5356, www.helenga.org.

Milledgeville — Antebellum Christmas, Dec. 3-23, features decorated governor's mansion and candlelight tours. 478-445-4545, www.gacivilwar.org.

Forsyth — Hometown Holidays Parade, Dec. 4, features floats, cars and go-carts, marching bands, dance troupes, beauty queens, carolers, Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday treats. 478-994-9239, www.forsyth-monroechamber.com.

ALABAMA

Huntsville — Scarecrow Trail, through Oct. 31, featues scarecrows, hay bale art, hay rides and a sorghum maze. 1-800-930-4447, www.hsvbg.org.

Harpersville — Living History and Arts & Crafts Festival, Oct. 25-26, features arts and crafts exhibitors, corn and hay mazes, food, live music, dance and children's activities. 205-672-7209, www.oldbakerfarm.com.

Silverhill — Pumpkin Patch Express, Oct. 1-31, features train rides, haunted maze and barn, snacks, pumpkin picking and children's activities. 251-978-3050, www.waleswest.com.

Montgomery — ZooBoo, Thursdays-Sundays Oct. 16-31, features games, treats, costumed characters, educational presentations and haunted rides. 334-240-4900, www.montgomeryzoo.com.

Mentone — ColorFest, Oct. 17-19, features arts and crafts, food, music and more. www.mapamentone.com/

Gadsden — Let It Snow: The Exhibit, Nov. 12-Jan. 31, features snow for snowball tossing, snowman building and other activities. 256-543-2787, www.culturalarts.org.

Mobile — Christmas Jubilee 2013, Nov. 12-15, features gifts, live entertainment, food, Art Walk, Hall of Wreaths, a silent auction and Girls Night Out. 251-471-3348, www.juniorleaguemobile.org.

Huntsville — Santa's Village, Nov. 28-Dec. 23, features seasonally trimmed trees, music, snow, reindeer, toymakers, crafts, shopping and Santa. 256-564-8100, www.earlyworks.com.

Montgomery — Christmas Lights Festival, Dec. 4-7, 11-14, 18-31, features holiday decorations, horseback rides, shopping at Santa's Craftshop, food and nightly entertainment. 334-240-4900, www.montgomeryzoo.com.

Tuscumbia — Plantation Christmas at Belle Mont, Dec. 7, features docents dressed in 18th century clothing, homemade treats, vocalists and ballroom dancers. 256-383-0783, www.colbertcountytourism.org.

Decatur — Historic Decatur Christmas Tour, Dec. 13, features self-guided tours of traditionally decorated homes and historic buildings, Carriage rides, holiday treats, carolers, a handbell choir and Christmas decorating tips. 256-250-2028, www.decaturchristmastour.com.

FLORIDA

Pensacola — Snowball Derby, Dec. 3-7, a 300-lap, all-star race features at Five Flags Speedway. 850-944-8400, www.5flagsspeedway.com.

St. Augustine — Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour, Dec. 13-14, features tours of historic inns, food, chocolate and wine. 904-824-4301, www.staugustinebandbtour.com.

Panama City Beach — New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop, Dec. 31, features live music, seafood, children's activities, an 800-pound, glowing beach ball and fireworks. 850-236-9974, www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.

Orlando — Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (special-ticket event), select nights through Oct. 31, features trick-or-treating in Magic Kingdom park, parades, fireworks, food and characters. 407-939-5277, disneyworld.disney.go.com.

Orlando – Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights (special-ticket event), select nights through Nov. 1, features multiple haunted houses, including one with a "Walking Dead" theme and live shows. Not recommended for children under 13. 407-224-4233, www.universalorlando.com.

Orlando – Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld (included with regular park admission), weekends in Oct. 26. features trick-or-treating, special entertainment, food and activities for kids. 1-888-800-5447, www.seaworldparks.com.

Tampa – Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens (special-ticket event), Fridays-Sundays Oct. 26, features haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment. Not recommended for children under 13. 1-888-800-5447, seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa.

Orlando — Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (special-ticket event), select nights in Nov. 7-Dec. 19, features holiday-themed live entertainment, fireworks, parades and food in Magic Kingdom park. 407-939-5277, disneyworld.disney.go.com.

Orlando – Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (included with regular park admission), Dec. 6-Jan. 3, features special parades and live entertainment. 407-224-4233, www.universalorlando.com.

Orlando –SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration (included with regular park admission), select dates Nov. 22- Dec. 31, features special shows and attractions. 1-888-800-5447, www.seaworldparks.com.

Tampa – Christmas Town at Busch Gardens (special-ticket event), select dates Nov. 28-Dec. 31, features snow, holiday lights and Santa's house. 1-888-800-5447, www.seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa.

KENTUCKY

Henderson — Highway 60 Yard Sale, Oct. 3-5, features miles of yard sales, arts and crafts booths, artist demonstrations and concerts. 800-648-3128, www.highway60yardsale.com.

Perryville — Battle of Perryville Commemoration, Oct. 4-5, features Civil War reenactments, battlefield tours, living history encampments, paranormal lectures, parades, street dancing, open-fire cooking, picnics, craft fair and flea market. 859-332-1862, www.perryvillebattlefield.org.

Berea — Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Fall Fair, Oct. 11-12, features a juried art show, crafts, live music and food. 859-986-3192, www.kyguild.org.

Settle — Skeleton's Lair Scream Park, select dates through Oct. 31, features features live actors, animatronics, pyrotechnics, fog, special effects, haunted hay rides, haunted woods, a 3D zone and paintball. 270-622-8171, www.skeletonslair.com.

Union — Halloween Scare-Fest, Oct. 24-25, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, features trick-or-treating, games, crafts, pumpkin-carving contests and special events. 859-384-3522, parks.ky.gov.

Lexington — Southern Lights Holiday Festival, Nov. 21-Dec. 31, features seasonal entertainment, gift shopping, exotic petting zoo, pony and camel rides, mini train express, model train exhibits and photo ops with Santa. 859-255-5727, www.kyhorsepark.com.

Owensboro — Holiday Forest, Nov. 15-Dec. 31, features trees designed by area artists, floral designers and cultural organizations interpreting the museum's Native American exhibit. 270-685-3181, www.visitowensboro.com.

Richmond — A Victorian Christmas, Dec. 5-6 and 12-13, features self-guided tours through the White Hall historic site and refreshments. 859-623-9178, parks.ky.gov.

LOUISIANA

Chackbay — Louisiana Gumbo Festival, Oct. 17-19, features seafood, live music, carnival and midway rides. 985-859-4859, www.lagumbofest.com.

Larose — French Food Festival, Oct. 23, features Cajun foods, cooking contests, music, dancing, carnival rides, a petting zoo and crafts. 985-693-7355, www.bayoucivicclub.org.

New Iberia — Halloween Children's Festival, Oct. 26, features games, concessions, a costume contest and cake walk. 337-369-2337, www.iberiatravel.com.

Natchitoches — Christmas in Natchitoches, Nov. 22-Jan. 6, features music, arts and crafts, shops, galas, children's activities and fireworks. 1-800-259-1714, www.christmasfestival.com.

Port Allen — Reflections of the Season, Thursdays-Sundays Dec. 6-24, features holiday displays, food and craft vendors, mule-driven wagon rides, music and ice fishing. 1-800-654-9701, www.westbatonrouge.net.

DeRidder — Miracle on Washington Christmas Festival, Dec. 6, features a parade, shopping, live music, children's activities and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 1-800-738-5534, www.beauregardtourism.com.

New Iberia — Magic on the Main, Dec. 7, features guided tours of homes in New Iberia's historic district. 337-369-6446, www.cityofnewiberia.com.

Delcamber — Boat Christmas Parade, Dec. 12-14, features holiday music, decorated boats and family activities. 337-658-2422, www.delcambreboatparade.com.

MISSISSIPPI

Hernando — Cedar Hill Farm's Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Trail of Terror, through Nov. 1, features, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin smashing, pony rides, campfires, food, a hay fort, petting zoo, maze and haunted trail. 662-429-2540, www.gocedarhillfarm.com.

Horn Lake — Fright Night, select nights in October, features a haunted trail and a not-so-scary Disney character trail for younger children. 662-393-9897, www.hornlakechamber.com.

Olive Branch — Fall Fest on the Roost, Oct. 25, costume parade, trick or treating event, chili cook-off, arts and crafts vendors, music, games, and more. 662-893-0888, www.olivebrancholdtowne.org.

Bay St. Louis — Cedar Rest Halloween Cemetery Tour, Oct. 31, features historical re-enactments, food and candy. www.hancockcountyhistoricalsociety.com.

Biloxi — Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show, Nov. 8-9, features vendors, a 5K run/walk, Santa Village, choirs and food. 1-800-476-9336, www.christmascitygiftshow.com.

Biloxi — Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival, Nov. 15-16, features food, merchandise, Celtic musicians and Irish dancers, border collies, Pipe bands, jousting, athletic demonstrations, artisans and living history. www.gulfcoast.org.

Natchez — Christmas in Natchez, Nov. 28-Dec. 25, features tours of decorated historic homes, holiday concerts, candlelight carriage rides and more. 1-800-647-6724, www.christmasinnatchez.com.

Tylertown — Christmas in the Park, Nov. 27-Dec. 31, features tours of light displays at Holmes Water Park. 601-876-2680, www.walthallchamber.com.

Pass Christian — Christmas in the Pass, Dec. 4-5, features colorful decorations and Christmas trees, a lighted boat parade, live music, food and fireworks. 228-604-0014, www.mscoastchamber.com.

NORTH CAROLINA

Statesville — Carolina BalloonFest, Oct. 17-19, features competitions and illuminated balloons, music, arts and crafts, children's activities and local wine and craft beers. 704-818-3307, www.carolinaballoonfest.com.

Blowing Rock — Ghost Train Halloween Festival, Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 1, features train and carnival rides, haunted attractions, a maze, trick-or-treating and children's activities. 1-800-526-5740, www.tweetsie.com.

Huntersville — Amazing Maize Maze, select dates through Nov. 1, features a 7-acre maze with clues to solve. 704-875-3113, www.ruralhill.net.

Bryson City — Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express, Fridays-Sundays Oct. 5-26, features train and hay rides, trick-or-treating and games. 1-800-872-4681, www.gsmr.com.

Concord — Speedway Christmas, Nov. 21- Dec. 30, features holiday light displays, ice skating and slide, a live Nativity scene and drive-in movies. 1-800-455-3267, www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

Wrightsville Beach — Holiday Flotilla, Nov. 28-29, features illuminated ships, fireworks, a tree lighting ceremony, holiday shopping, music, food and children's activities. 910-256-2120, www.ncholidayflotilla.org.

Charlotte — Christmas at the Library, Dec. 1-23, features a live Nativity scene, carriage rides, caroling and festive music, story time, food, shopping and Journey of Faith tours at the Billy Graham Library. 704-401-3200, www.billygrahamlibrary.org.

McAdenville — Christmas Town USA, Dec. 1-26, features decorated homes and trees, live entertainment, hot chocolate and kettle corn. 704-823-2330, www.mcadenville-christmastown.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Mount Pleasant — Boone Hall Corn Maze, Oct. 1-Nov. 31, features an 8-acre maze, interactive contests and prizes. 843-884-4371, www.boonehallpumpkinpatch.com.

Pumpkintown — Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 4, features arts and crafts and music. 864-878-2607, www.pumpkintown.org.

Columbia — Boo at the Zoo, Oct. 17-30, features 803-779-8717, costumes, trick-or-treating, a dance party and other children's activities. www.riverbanks.org.

North Augusta — Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, Oct. 25, features carnival rides, arts and crafts, live entertainment, games contests, a car show, a barbecue cook-off, food vendors and children's activities. 803-441-4310, www.northaugusta.net.

Wellford — Holiday Lights Safari, Dec. 22-Jan. 3, features a drive through 100 acres of lights, sculptures, holiday themes and herds of live animals. 864-472-2038, www.hollywild.com.

Charleston/James Island — Holiday Festival of Lights, Nov. 14-Jan. 1, features lights and displays, marshmallow roasting, an old-fashioned carousel and gift shop. 843-795-4386, www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.

Myrtle Beach — Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals, Nov. 13-16, gifts, food festivals, musicals, an illuminated drive through Christmas Wonderland and Victorian teas. 843-448-9483, www.dickenschristmasshow.com.

North Charleston — Holiday Market, Nov. 21-23, features, gifts, music, food, decorations, arts and crafts and Santa. 339-282-5550, www.gilmoreshows.com.

Little River — Intracoastal Christmas Regatta, Nov. 29, features a boat parade, food, fundraising activities and food. 843-249-8888, www.christmasregatta.com.

Greenville — Roper Mountain Holiday Lights, Nov. 27-Dec. 24, features drives and walks through lights and decorations, food and more. 864-355-8900, www.ropermountainholidaylights.com.

TENNESSEE

Knoxville — Horror Film Fest, Oct. 24-26, features shocking short films submissions from around the world. www.knoxvillehorrorfest.com.

Pigeon Forge – National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration at Dollywood, through Nov. 1, features free gospel concerts and special arts and crafts. 1-800-365-5996, www.dollywood.com.

Pigeon Forge – Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood, Nov. 8-Jan. 3, features special live entertainment and holiday lights. 1-800-365-5996, www.dollywood.com.

Nashville — A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nov. 14-Jan. 3, features decorations, lights, ice sculptures, slides, holiday riverboat shows, Radio City Rockettes and DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls. 615-458-2877, www.christmasatgaylordopryland.com.

Chattanooga — Ruby Falls Ruby Red Christmas, Fridays and Saturdays in December, features lights, decorations, falling snow, holiday music, carriage rides and crafting for kids. 423-475-8992, www.rubyfalls.com.

Franklin — Dickens of a Christmas, Dec. 13-14, features costumed performers re-enacting scenes from Charles Dickens' novels, period music, arts and crafts and 19th century foods. 615-519-8500, www.historicfranklin.com.

VIRGINIA

Norfolk — Holidays in the City, Nov. 22-Dec. 31, features Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and New Year's Eve events, including Jingle Bell Jungle, Grand Illumination Parade, Ice Palace, Holiday Market and Winter Carnival. 757-623-1757, www.holidaysinthecity.net.

Roanoke — Fashions for Evergreens, Nov. 27-Jan. 1, features trees decorated by local designers, businesses and community organizations. 540-853-8267, www.hotelroanoke.com.