The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Wild Rumpus Volunteer Mixer
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesLearn more and sign-up to volunteer for this year’s Halloween festival, with food, drinks and music by DJ De La Luna. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
Wine Tasting
J's Bottle Shop Tasting Room 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens, GeorgiaDrop in to try a variety of Mary Taylor wines. 6 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/jsbottleshop
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Sustained Excellence
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTake a curator-led tour of the UGA swim and dive exhibition. 3 p.m. libs.uga.edu
Tip Top Cocktail Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to sample three distinct cocktails from Tip Top Proper Cocktails. 5–7 p.m. www.shoptonique.com
The 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
Butterflies & Brunch
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesThis fundraiser for the Middle Oconee Conservation Corridor will feature a presentation, brunch and a short hike on the property. 10 a.m. $45. www.oconeeriverlandtrust.org
Athens Water Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music and magic, swim in the lake and meet animals. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $2 (park entry). www.athenswaterfestival.com
Fine Fettle Tailgate
Fine Fettle 3035 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaWatch the game, and enjoy food and live music. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.finefettle.com
Groovy Nights
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensDust off the disco ball, grab a dancing partner and enjoy tunes from the ’70s and ’80s as well as an epic lip sync battle. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35–50. www.project-safe.org
Gone Country Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music from popular country musicians, line dancing and themed cocktails. 7:30–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Bread for Life 2025 Golf Tournament
The Georgia Club 1050 Chancellors Dr., Statham, GA, United StatesEnjoy breakfast and a day of golf. Proceeds benefit Bread for Life which helps to support local teens training in the hospitality field . 8 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (tee-off). $150. www.classiccenter.com/384/Bread-for-Life
Adult Trips
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensLeisure Services offers roundtrip travel to Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC. 8:15 a.m.–7 p.m. $15 (ACC resident), $25 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to try next gen wines from Australia. 6:30–8 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.com
Music To My Ears
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensPersons with developmental disabilities are invited to use rhythm sticks to play along with some of today’s popular songs. 11 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Glow in the Dark Dance Party
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensPersons with developmental disabilities are invited to hit the dance floor. 11 a.m. $1 (ACC resident), $1.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Social Skate Night
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll ages and skill levels are invited to cruise the Firefly Trail while making friends and building skills. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Thurtine Collective
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesVisual, performance and musical artists will share projects from live sculpting and painting to poetry and stand-up comedy with the premiere of local music videos. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Barber Street Anniversary
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the brewery’s location anniversary with a new beer release, live music and food trucks. 5–9 p.m. www.normaltownbrewingco.com
Tapped Takeover
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSelf-serve wines from Duckhorn Vineyards with an expert on site to answer questions. 6–9 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
The 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
Rainbow Bridge Walk
UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2200 College Station Rd., AthensThe veterinary program honors the human-animal bond with music, remembrance activities, community resources and a group memorial walk. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. vet.uga.edu/rbw
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
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
El Arco Anniversary Party
Phi Kappa Theta 677 S Milledge Ave., Athens, United StatesTailgate-style event celebrating Westside Bottle Shop’s one-year anniversary and the launch of the Athens exclusive cigar EL Arco. Advance ticket required. 2 p.m. $25. www.westsidebottle.com
Keepin’ It Clean Dirty Dance Party
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKACCB’s fundraiser will include dance performances, open dance floor time, food, face painting, a photo booth and raffles. 5–9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.accgov.com/dirtydanceparty
Insectival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and interact with a variety of entomological experts and their buggy friends, with presenter booths, a puppet show and a butterfly release. 12–4 p.m. $5. botgarden.uga.edu
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Golden Pantry 60th Anniversary Celebration
Wire Park 111 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy free prizes, beer, biscuits and a diaper drive supporting the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/goldenpantry
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Tim for Athens Volunteer & Internship Fair
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about supporting Tim Denson’s mayoral campaign with pizza and drinks. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.timforathens.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAn agent (and ninja) must infiltrate and destroy an evil cabal that’s running an organ-harvesting syndicate in Clash of the Ninjas. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The 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
Journey Through The Stars
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the night sky with an immersive planetarium program. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Talk Like A Pirate Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll ages are welcome to celebrate with outdoor activities, live animal encounters and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
