Bear Birthday Party
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin 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
Multicultural Festival
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate and explore different cultures through activities, vendors and live performances. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/athenstogether
Tree Planting & Pruning Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn 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
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
Festival Day
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be inflatables, face painting, sand art, balloon animals, a dunking booth, food trucks and more. 12–3 p.m. $15. www.athensacademy.org
Spring Market
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors selling handmade, vintage and children’s goods. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Curation Annex Open House
Georgia Museum of Natural History Curation Annex 4435 Atlanta Highway, Bogart, United StatesCurators and staff will be available for tours of the museum’s collection. 2–4 p.m. Donations suggested. www.gmnhfriends.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
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival Kick-off
Oglethorpe Garage 1560 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSouthern Brewing Company will launch a blueberry beer in a commemorative pint glass with other festival merch available, plus an art exhibit opening by Bart King and history presentation with a panel. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick 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
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
Spring Harvest Festival
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesThe 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
Family Fun Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a petting zoo, crafts, games, demonstrations by local business, a prize walk and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE!
www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Georgia Native Plant Society Plant Sale
Sunrise Nursery 550 Athens Rd, Athens, GAShop 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
Indie South’s Springtacular
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 4–5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
May the Fourth Star Wars Celebration
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesCome 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
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
Athens Black Market
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis 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
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Chicopee-Dudley NeighborhoodMatt Pulver will guide an exploration of the history of Chicopee-Dudley and its iconic landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Music & Movie Swap
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBuy, sell or trade your DVDs, records, tapes and more while meeting local collectors and artists. 4–8 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Saturday Salsa
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cozy night of dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OakHouseDistillery
Indie South’s Springtacular
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 4–5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
The Meaning of Memorial Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMilitary 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
ACC Commercial Composting Facility Tour
ACC Landfill & Composting Facility 5700 Lexington Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesSee how the county composts all your food scraps, biosolids, leaf and limb debris. RSVP by email. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour
J.G. Beacham Drinking Water Treatment Plant 780 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn 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
Justice For Jaden Barnett Rally
ACC Courthouse 325 E Washington St, Athens, United StatesThe 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
Talking Coyote
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCoyote 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
Winterville Marigold Festival
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this family-friendly festival, there will be a 10K, parade, vendors, kids activities and live music. 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldfestival.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
Friends of the Library Yard Sale
Madison County Library 1315 Hwy 98 W., Danielsville, United StatesThe cash-only yard sale will feature donated items like kitchen items, crafting supplies, toys, books, games and clothing in benefit of the library. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/madison
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
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
Earthday Everyday 2024
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThird annual event featuring workshops, art market, and a lineup of local musicians including Cardynal, Trvy & the Enemy, The Fergusons and more. 2 p.m.–2 a.m. $20–30. www.instagram.com/afterglo222
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Fashion Show
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club will showcase their designs inspired by the Renaissance Era. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
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
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
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
Hummingbird Festival
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaBrowse arts, crafts, flowers and more along with local musical acts and a food truck on site. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. www.classiccityflowers.com
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
Historic Athens Preservation Celebration
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBefore the 55th Preservation Awards ceremony, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours of historic buildings and a reception with live music and treats. 2–8:30 p.m. $35–65. bit.ly/55tour
9th Annual Bark & Wine
Historic Smithonia Farm 2289 Crawford Smithonia Rd, Colbert, United StatesThe 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. www.moaspets.com/barkandwine
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Stuart Whipple and live music by Neverland Ramblers. 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
Athens Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon
UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GAThe class of 2024 will be introduced along with the winners of the Fosky Henderson Community Service Awards. 1 p.m. $35. www.athenshalloffame.com
Remembering Those Who Served
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA reading of the names and ranks for the WWII veterans who will be honored on dedication pages as well as an opportunity for families to share memories. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee