Sandy Creek Park Playground Ribbon Cutting

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

This ceremony will celebrate the opening of the newly completed playground by the beach area. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Kick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Book Sale and Coffee Shop

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

Browse books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles and purchase coffee, tea and pastries in benefit of Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Remembrance and Reckoning

Danielsville Senior Center 1265 GA-98, Danielsville, Georgia

Join the community in observing the 60th anniversary of the murder of LTC Lemuel Penn by the Ku Klux Klan. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]

Annual Cottage Classic Golf Tournament

UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United States
Enjoy breakfast, beverages on the course and a catered lunch. All skill levels welcome. All proceeds benefit The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:15 a.m. (tee-off). $125. www.northgeorgiacottage.org/golf-tournament

 

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

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

JAM JAM Bar Crawl

Various Locations Athens, GA, United States

Eight different bars and restaurants will serve specialty cocktails using Murrell’s Row JAM JAM with a finale party at The Old Pal. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.facebook.com/theoldpalathensga

American Red Cross Blood Drive

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

Donate blood during this Battle of the Breweries fundraiser and receive lots of swag. Appointment required. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

REALigion Live Podcast

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

Rabbi Eric Linder and Reverend Joel Tolbert discuss faith, God, religion, entertainment and tech. 5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Pet Vaccine

Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

Healthy and properly secured pets aged 12 weeks or older are eligible for rabies and distemper vaccines. First come, first served. Proof of residency required. 9 a.m. FREE! www.athenshumanesociety.org

Bag of Books Sale

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

Browse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

14th Annual Tomatoes at Terrapin

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

The Athens Wellness Clinic’s family-friendly fundraiser event features music and free sandwiches with locally grown tomatoes. 4​​–7 p.m. FREE but donations suggested. www.athenswellnessclinic.org

Artisan Expo

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Watch demonstrations and learn about hands-on skills from a variety of professional artisans, featuring pottery, looming, woodworking and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Pups & Pints

Pups & Pints

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

The patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Lunch & Learn

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

Explore the traditions, tastes and uses of the various exotic fruits now available in grocery stores. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Ballroom and Brews

Ballroom and Brews

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

Learn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

FoxSaid Fest

The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy live folk-inspired music, food trucks, a beer garden, an artist market, kids activities and more in benefit of the CCSD art program. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.foxsaidfest.com

Pickle Fest

Tumbleweed Coffee Lounge 200 General Daniels Ave N ste #225, Danielsville, GA

Enjoy pickle-themed foods and drinks, tasting flights, vendors, music, games, raffles and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.tumbleweedcoffeelounge.com