The Friends of the Madison County Library will honor the recipients of the award for K-12 students. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison

The Picadilly Puppets presents an all-ages show based on the story of The Empty Pot about being honest, patient and courageous. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/locations/oconee

Enjoy culinary samples from local restaurants along with entertainment provided by students from the OCMS Choirs and Blue Note Ensemble. 5 p.m. $15​​–20. www.tasteofoconee.com

Enjoy a Q&A session on how to help your plants to grow, general gardening concerns and more. 3​​–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

An introduction to publishing through Amazon KDP that will teach you how to format your book, how to choose a cover and more. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Join Women Who Work for a community-focused networking event with pop-up shops and light refreshments. Registration required. 5​​–7 p.m. $15. www.business.athensga.com

Celebrate spring with a Southern-style classic supper and a variety of live music. 4:30​​–7 p.m. $13.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com

A monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

SALSAthens and TIMBAthens host a monthly get together to learn Latin dance moves and have fun on the dance floor. 8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

Join the festivities as resident bears Athena, DJ and Yonah celebrate their birthdays with treats, crafts and more. 10 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/bearhollow

Celebrate and explore different cultures through activities, vendors and live performances. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/athenstogether

In honor of Arbor Day join master gardener Liz Conroy as she talks about tree planting and demonstrates pruning methods. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

There will be inflatables, face painting, sand art, balloon animals, a dunking booth, food trucks and more. 12–3 p.m. $15. www.athensacademy.org

Browse local vendors selling handmade, vintage and children’s goods. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com

Curators and staff will be available for tours of the museum’s collection. 2–4 p.m. Donations suggested. www.gmnhfriends.org

Travel back in time to any era and celebrate prom to the fullest in benefit of ACCA. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $30–420. www.facebook.com/ACCAging

The 8th annual festival kicks off the harvest season with live music, lawn games, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.​​–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com

Enjoy a petting zoo, crafts, games, demonstrations by local business, a prize walk and more. 10 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE!
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Shop from a wide selection of native perennials, grasses, ferns and more that are grown locally by Athens-East Piedmont Chapter members or by regional native plant nurseries. 10 a.m.​​–2 p.m. FREE! www.gnps.org

Come to a library not so very far, far away and enjoy prizes, trivia, crafts and more. 11 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

This special edition of the market is in honor of Athens Day of Jubilee, featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs. 12–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org

Matt Pulver will guide an exploration of the history of Chicopee-Dudley and its iconic landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

Buy, sell or trade your DVDs, records, tapes and more while meeting local collectors and artists. 4​​–8 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Military historian and retired Colonel Lawrence Saul gives a presentation on the history and meaning of Memorial Day. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

See how the county composts all your food scraps, biosolids, leaf and limb debris. RSVP by email. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

In honor of National Beverage Day the plant will offer a free walking tour, a water taste test challenge and a variety of beverages from a water bar. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/activities

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement is leading a rally in opposition to criminal charges being dismissed in the Barnett v. Tatum trial. 6 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org

Coyote researchers will cover a wide range of topics about the mysterious urban predator, including how to keep your family and pets safe. All ages. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com