Voices from the Past

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

A variety of writers from the OLLI UGA Writing Memoir Special Interest Group will share stories at the annual community reading. 35 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Abundant Table

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

Enjoy a variety of locally-grown foods and learn more about the organizations working toward healthy food accessibility. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. www.envisionathens.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

Eco Fair

Clarke Central High School 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join Clarke Central High School’s Ecology Club for an evening of games, live music, raffles and more. 5:307 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us

Supper Club

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

Celebrate the month of May with a fried catfish or grilled salmon supper. 4:30​​–7 p.m. $15.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.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

Monarchs Across Georgia Pollinator Symposium

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Educational lectures covering a variety of topics on native plants and pollinators plus a luncheon, garden tours and a native plant sale. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $85. www.eealliance.org/monarchs-across-ga

Star Light, Star Bright Planetarium Program

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

Learn about the different sizes and colors of stars, with a demonstration on how they make energy. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec

Art & Craft Supply Swap

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

Bring excess or no-longer-needed craft supplies and get new (to you) supplies. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Art Mart

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

Browse locally crafted paintings, prints, jewelry, pottery, folk art, sculptures and more. 10 a.m.​​–5 p.m. www.lyndonhouseartsfoundation.com/art-mart

Event Series Abnormal Bazaar

Abnormal Bazaar

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

This market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com

Historic Athens Preservation Celebration

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

After the 56th Preservation Awards ceremony, enjoy a self-guided tour of historic church architecture and a VIP reception with hors d’oeuvres. 12:30–8:30 p.m. $35–80. bit.ly/springshowcase25

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

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

10th Annual Bark & Wine

Historic Smithonia Farm 2289 Crawford Smithonia Rd, Colbert, United States

The Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter’s largest fundraiser of the year features dinner, dessert, wine, live music, silent auctions and raffles. 6–10 p.m. $60 (adv.), $70. www.moaspets.com/barkandwine

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 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

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

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

PrideFest 2025

Downtown Athens Athens

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

Garden Gala

Flinchums Phoenix 650 Phoenix Road, Athens

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

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

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