Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Ride SOFAR Fundraiser
Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United StatesSecond annual bicycle ride raising funds and awareness for Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $35–65. www.sweetolivefarm.org
Joy Village School Info Session
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new location, and learn about the school‘s culture and curriculum. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.joyvillageschool.com
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Eclectic Bazaar
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art and handwoven rugs with food trucks and a bookmobile on site. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.taylorgrady.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust 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
Kristallnacht Remembrance
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTraveling exhibit “Americans and the Holocaust” will be on view with an account from a Holocaust survivor. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Holiday Open House
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy festive vintage shopping, food, drinks and door prizes. 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
UGA Press Annual Campus Book Sale
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse available titles, learn more about the UGA Press and find out about exciting new initiatives. Nov. 13–14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.ugapress.org
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Alumni Panel and Retirement Reception
UGA Founders Memorial Garden 325 South Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn honor of William Kretzschmar former students and mentees will come together to discuss his profound impact on their professional journeys. RSVP required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
UGA Press Annual Campus Book Sale
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse available titles, learn more about the UGA Press and find out about exciting new initiatives. Nov. 13–14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.ugapress.org
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
TGIF: A Percentage Night for Nuçi’s Space
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRaise funds for the nonprofit while enjoying live music. 6–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
The Dot Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Earth and what makes the planet special. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Corinne Wilkinson and Stuart Whipple and live music by String Theory with Christian Lopez. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Lazy Sunday Tournament and Vendor Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete in a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament and browse a video game exchange and market. Registration required. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Chicopee-Dudley NeighborhoodLearn about the history of the Athens’ Chicopee-Dudley neighborhood from its industrial past to its music history monuments and natural spaces. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
10th Annual Athens Academy Holiday Market
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAttendees can expect over 85 vendors selling artisanal foods, handmade jewelry, ceramics, fine arts and various crafts. Nov. 20, 4–6 p.m. Nov. 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $5. [email protected]
Open House
Athens Wellness Clinic 240 N. Avenue, 2nd Floor, Athens, GALearn about all the health care options the clinic offers to the community. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenswellnessclinic.org
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Milonga Tropical Fall 2024
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe event features tango lessons, live dance performances by various groups and an open floor for social dancing. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! franklin.uga.edu
10th Annual Athens Academy Holiday Market
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAttendees can expect over 85 vendors selling artisanal foods, handmade jewelry, ceramics, fine arts and various crafts. Nov. 20, 4–6 p.m. Nov. 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $5. [email protected]
Housing and Historic Preservation
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensThis webinar and discussion will explore how historic preservation can help address the ongoing housing crisis across the nation. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
DEI Dinner and Dialogue
Encaptivating Events 1059 Baxter Street, Suite C, Athens, United StatesThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement will host a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) while introducing its new DEI Business Networking Program. 5:30 p.m. $50. givebutter.com/AADM_DEIDinner
Hallmark Holiday Community Event
Hallmark Mobile Home Park 702 Spring Valley Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore a variety of resources and discover ways to support the Athens community. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/stormwater
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Shop Small Crawl
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GAShop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items with an afterparty to follow. Shop, 4–8 p.m. Event, 7–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/womenownedathens
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Pet Treat Tasting
Tractor Supply Co. 4420 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesBring your pet to sample a variety of pet treats available. 12:30–2 p.m. FREE! www.tractorsupply.com
Oak House Gala
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy cocktails, light bites, live music and community in benefit of the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. 6–9 p.m. $75. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Banquet of Blessings
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a community meal and free giveaways of clothes, toiletries and other necessities. 4:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.pollackfamilyfoundation.com
Thanksgiving Ingathering
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesA hot meal will be served and “Extra Thankful Bags” filled with Thanksgiving inspired pantry staples. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
Thanksgiving Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and Christmas trees. 4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Thanksgiving Dinner
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesA hot meal from the restaurant’s Thanksgiving dinner table. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
Wizarding Beasts and Bingo
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPlay Harry Potter bingo followed by a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Ballroom and Brews
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn 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