Charity Car Meet

Cornerstone Church 4680 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Show off or check out cars while fundraising for Foster Care Ministry. 5–9 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Forest Heights Blueberry Festival

Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United States

The annual neighborhood festival raises money for a community blueberry planting project. Activities include a children’s bike rally, cooking competition, homesteading demonstrations, outdoor concert, food trucks and more. 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival

Open Streets Winterville

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

Enjoy a morning of car-free fun with live music, kid-friendly activities and free bike tune-ups. 10 a.m12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/OpenstreetsWinterville

Family Fun Day

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Friends of the Library for their annual event with “touch a truck”, a petting zoo, art projects and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

SummerFest Stop & Shop

East Athens Baptist Church 4325 Lexington Rd., Athens, Georgia

Shop from over 75 small local businesses plus a kids zone, chair massages, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.4 p.m. www.facebook.com/AAVGfanpage

Bag of Books Sale

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

Browse books for sale. 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. $5/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

Event Series A Bridge to the Past

A Bridge to the Past

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia plus visits to the old mill and power plant ruins. 1 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Postpartum Storytelling Project

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about the zine project collecting postpartum stories from the community, hear stories from participants and discuss ways to strengthen community care for new parents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org

SOFAR Fundraiser

Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United States

Celebrate the rescue’s 15th anniversary with outdoor games, vegan hot dogs, lemonade, music, raffles, farm tours and more. 4–7 p.m. $45 (adult), $10 (ages 8–18), $5 (under 8). www.sweetolivefarm.org

Queer Speed Dating

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 37 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

Agave Spirits Tasting

Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United States

Drop in to sample agave spirits two ways. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com

One Night Stand

Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

A monthly edu-taiment event featuring short presentations surrounding the theme pride month. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Hosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features comedy by Lanny Farmer, Levi Crumley, Allen Teems and Miles Bunch; music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower; and improv by Flying Squid. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

UGA Trial Gardens Public Open House

UGA Horticultural Farm 1221 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, Georgia

There will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Event Series Open House Pottery Sale

Open House Pottery Sale

Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United States

Geoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com

PrideFest 2025

Downtown Athens Athens

Athens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features resources, vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks, a parade and more. 3–10 p.m. (festival), 5 p.m. (parade). FREE! www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride

Garden Gala

Flinchums Phoenix 650 Phoenix Road, Athens

The UGArden hosts its 15th annual farm-to-table dinner spotlighting supporters, community members and local leaders in sustainable agriculture. 6 p.m. $120. ugarden.uga.edu

Open House Pottery Sale

Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United States

Geoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com

Color Me Queer Tie-Dye Party

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Bring a shirt and then get creative with tie-dye as part of the Pride Month events series. 25 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com

Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

The second annual pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and inner beauty. 5 p.m. $20​​ (adv.), $25. www.mortontheatre.com

PapaPalooza

Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United States

A day of fun celebrating father’s day with family field games, local vendors, live music and more. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.downtownwatkinsville.com

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

Pride Market

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

An annual event celebrating Pride month with a variety local vendors.  12–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Canvas & Chords

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

An annual event supporting Recovery Warriors featuring vendors, face painting, food trucks, live music and more. FREE! 4–8 p.m. www.athensrecoverywarriors.org