Scam Jam 2025
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest scams targeting older adults, how to recognize signs of fraudulent activity, and steps to safeguard personal information and finances. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www.accaging.org
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24–27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
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
Walk Thru Boo
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24–27. www.friendsofacclibrary.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
Good Neighbor Day
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaHelp build hygiene kits with Advantage Behavioral Health and play “Homegrown” trivia about all things Georgia. 5–7:30 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Meet Athens’ Secret River
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the Middle Oconee River’s history and ecology with Oconee Joe, preview Jason Thrasher’s photography series and enjoy food, music and a silent auction. 7–8:30 p.m. www.oconeeriverlandtrust.org
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24–27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
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
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
Adult Trips
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensLeisure Services offers roundtrip travel to the Duluth Fall Festival. 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15 (ACC resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
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
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24–27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
Bettis Bunch Family Fundraising
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be special mugs for sale, food and drink, raffles and tailgating in benefit of helping firefighter Robert Bettis through a serious health issue. 2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Beer Launch Party
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTry the new Public Lands Pale Ale plus live music and a raffle for a public water fly fishing trip sponsored by the Georgia Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. 2–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com
Family Skate Night
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesStop by for a family friendly skating session and refreshments provided by One Hope Church. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.onehopeathens.com
Community Night
Alps Road Presbyterian Church 380 Alps Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy line dancing lessons, a DJ, cornhole and a food truck. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.alpsroadpres.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
Our Casa es Tu Casa Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCasa de Amistad’s second annual fundraiser will feature food, music, dance lessons and a silent auction. 5–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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
Vaccination Panel Town Hall
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about recent developments with vaccine access and ask questions of the panel consisting of local doctors. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Attaboy Tapes Presents Art Market & Show
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local art vendors with live music by Cruise Control, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Rowan Newby and The Falling Spikes. 7 p.m. (art market), 8 p.m. (show). www.40watt.com
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 2–3, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 2–3, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
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
Oktoberfest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with traditional German vibes, German fares, a beer release and live music. 5–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Death & Mourning Tour
Historic Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty Street, Athens, GaExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones, and the differences between funerals for white and enslaved persons. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
UGA Homecoming Parade
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual family-friendly downtown parade celebrates UGA homecoming with a variety of floats and performances. 6 p.m. FREE! els.uga.edu/homecoming
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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 2–3, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Tim for Athens Campaign Launch Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music, speakers, crafts, merch and beer with Tim Denson’s official campaign launch for mayor. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.timforathens.com
Geeks and Ghouls Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vendors offering Halloween costume pieces, comics, vintage toys, video games and more. 2–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Tini Semeria 6th Annual Spark in the Dark 5K
UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRun, bike, battle board or participate however you’d like, with face painting, bib decorating and music before the race starts. 5:15 p.m. go.evvnt.com/3229619-0?pid=2810
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
Farm Field Day 2025
Latimer Luck Acres Dairy Goat Farm 1540 McRees Mill Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesThe Regenerative Institute of Community Education hosts hands-on activities, guided farm tours and educational workshops covering goat breeds, nutrition and wellness. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.rice-georgia.org
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
Winetober Fest Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTaste a selection of German wines with small plates. 6:30–8 p.m. www.tappedathens.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
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
Death & Mourning Tour
Historic Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty Street, Athens, GaExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones, and the differences between funerals for white and enslaved persons. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.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
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 40th annual festival will showcase musicians, artists and craftspeople from around North Georgia. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $8–15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.athensfolk.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
Athens VHS Fest 2025
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaFourth annual festival celebrating analog media with vendors, tape swaps, live music, director Q&A and more. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.vhsordie.com
