Indoor Ice Skating
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesEscape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com
2025 International Chess Day Celebration
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaChess and Community hosts its 1st annual family-friendly celebration featuring a tri-city chess tournament, live music, food trucks and more. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
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
ADA is for All
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the 35th anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) at this annual event with keynote speakers, the ADA Proclamation read by Mayor Kelly Girtz, cotton candy and more. 1:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us/youre-invited
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.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
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
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
Hope Hoe-Down
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of line dancing with proceeds benefitting The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. 7 p.m. www.athentichbrewing.com
Doctor Day
Fine Fettle 3035 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaDr. Forbes of Better Health Wellness will be on site consulting with patients with qualifying conditions for a Georgia medical cannabis card. 2–4 p.m. $125–150. www.finefettle.com
Wildlife Show
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about native species with guest presenters from UGA. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Back-to-School Giveaway Event
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GAThe 5th annual community event with snacks, kid friendly games and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.gtiathens.com
Free the Tapes: Summer Edition
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop by to view clips of newly digitized videos from the community, play bingo, interact with different AV equipment and learn about the library archives. 1–3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/events
Rally Up, Guns Down Parade
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe DL Handy Foundation and the 7th District of Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association present this rally and parade against gun violence. 3 p.m. FREE! www.dlhandyfoundation.org
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
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
End of Summer Dance Party
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate the end of summer with a dance party, balloons, snacks and more. All ages. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Po’Boy Fest
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSpecial menu served by Cajun chef Cai Cai with New Orleans bounce music. 6–9 p.m. www.instagram.com/theoldpal
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
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
World of Oz Escape Room
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Wizard of Oz-themed escape room event with clues, puzzles and more. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.-2p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Back to School
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensThis annual event offers students the opportunity to receive new backpacks for the upcoming school year. Limited quantities. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Foodie Saturdays
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market offers free fresh produce, local vendors, bartenders and samples from a themed cooking competition. This week’s theme is create your own dish. [email protected]
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
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.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
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
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
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
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
Rock & Run 5K
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensJoin the 2nd annual fundraiser for the Athens Tech Foundation and VFW Post 2872 Auxilary with a 5k run and 3k walk. 9 a.m. $35 & up. www.rockandrun5k.com
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
T.R.R. Cobb House Museum Open House
T.R.R. Cobb House 175 Hill St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a self-guided experience of the historic house museum as well as staff-led tours. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.trrcobbhouse.org
Take This! Open House
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleJoin local improv group Take This! for an artists market, silent auction, classes, an improv show and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/takethiscomedy
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
Foodie Saturdays
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market offers free fresh produce, local vendors, bartenders and samples from a themed cooking competition. This week’s theme is summer sandwiches. [email protected]
Back to Old School Vintage Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage pieces, art and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Queer Clothing Swap
Chaparral Salon 174 Cleveland Ave, Athens, GeorgiaBring your gently used clothing to swap at this event focusing on sustainability and gender expression. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.chaparralsalon.com
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
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
