UGA Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale

Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United States

This annual sale will feature landscape ornamentals curated from the garden’s collection of annuals, perennials and more. 8 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Spring Fling Patio Pop-Up

Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United States

Browse goods by local artists and vendors with music and coffee. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath

Spring Fling Market

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

Browse local vendors offering jewelry, ceramics, textiles, one-of-a-kind home decor and more with live music and refreshments. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Historic Athens Heritage Walk

Cobbham Historic Neighborhood Athens, United States

Jacob Richardson will guide an exploration of the history of Cobbham, Athens’ first neighborhood. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament

Strange Duck Brewery 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA, United States

In benefit of Love.Craft Athens, enjoy a fun day of mini golf games. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org

Event Series Saturday Salsa

Saturday Salsa

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a cozy night of dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OakHouseDistillery

Africa Night

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

This annual event is an immersive cultural experience showcasing an array of African cultures through dances, fashion, music and drama. 7 p.m. $15. pac.uga.edu

Crawfish Boil

Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate National Beer Day with a bottomless crawfish/low country boil. 3–8 p.m. $30–40. www.palomapark.com

Event Series Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org

Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale

Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United States

The neighborhood-wide yard sale of 30+ homes will also feature a lemonade stand with proceeds benefitting the animal shelter, local art for sale and a pop-up from Forest Gardens Farm. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale on Facebook

Ecstatic Dance

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

This ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 10–11 a.m. FREE! www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga

Family Day: Oceans and Coral Reefs

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Learn about coral reefs and sunken treasure with interactive gallery activities and a craft project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

 

Event Series Spring Plant Sale

Spring Plant Sale

R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.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

Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse over 50 varieties of medicinal herbs, flowers and veggies. 12–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com

Log House Open House

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join staff to explore the house built in the 1790s, play games, make a craft and listen to a story. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Mutual Aid Athens Spring 2024 Fundraiser

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

The fundraiser will feature art, music, food, community building and donations of goods for the homeless community. 4–10 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Spring Plant Sale

Spring Plant Sale

R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com

Off The Beaten Path Market

Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United States

Browse vintage goods and handmade items from over 30 vendors plus live music and more. 12–7 p.m. FREE! www.otbpmarket.com

The Upcountry Oyster Roast

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

Athens Land Trust celebrates its 30th anniversary with an oyster roast, beer release and live music from Bichos Vivos. 2​​–5 p.m. $75. www.athenslandtrust.org

Greenway Ribbon Cutting

Carr’s Creek Trailhead 216 Carriage Lane, Athens, United States

The ACC Leisure Services Department will host a ribbon cutting for the next phase of the North Oconee River Greenway. 11 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/greenway

Morton Theatre Corporation Open House

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

Learn more about the nonprofit that develops programming, supports operations and manages the box office policies for the Morton Theatre, with food and beverages. RSVP required. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com

Milonga Tropical Spring 2024

Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

The event features tango lessons, live dance performances by various groups and an open floor for social dancing. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.milongatropical.com

Illuminate Gala

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

The Athens Tech Foundation hosts an annual dinner spotlighting donors and the Foundation’s impact on workforce development in the community. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. $150. www.athenstechfoundation.kindful.com/e/illuminate-2024

Friday Afternoon Unwind

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Drop in and relax with complimentary coffee, hot tea and snacks. 3​​–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Blossom After Dark

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

An evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and silent auctions to raise support and awareness of mental health initiatives within the community. 6 p.m. $25. www.athensparentwellbeing.org

Event Series Plant 2 Plate

Plant 2 Plate

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

Browse vegetable, herb and flower plants from local farms to start your garden. Apr. 20 & Apr. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Event Series Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, Georgia

Classic City Flowers and Nursery will celebrate its official opening with planting stations, food trucks, live music and more. Apr. 20, 9 a.m.​​–7 p.m. Apr. 21, 12​​–6 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityflowers.com

Earth Day Celebration

Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United States

Browse the Ladies Garden Club plant sale, permanent jewelry by Magpie Goods & Glitz and DIY mini terrariums for kids. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.foxgloveplantbar.com

Event Series Spring Plant Sale

Spring Plant Sale

R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com

Tea Rex Party

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Drop in to enjoy a morning of stories, crafts and snacks with a special dino guest. 11 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse over 50 varieties of medicinal herbs, flowers and veggies. 11–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com

Terrapin’s 22nd Anniversary

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the brewery’s anniversary with a Grateful Dead themed Touch of Brews event featuring all-day live music, street vendors, family-friendly activities and more. 11 a.m.​​–8 p.m. $30. www.touchofbrews.com/athens

Earth Day Garden Swap

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Third annual family-friendly event with fun activities, plant and seed swaps, and more. 12​​–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

White Tiger’s Birthday

White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate 17 years of the restaurant with birthday cake, fun and live music. 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/WhiteTigerGourmetAthens