Animal Encounter

Animal Encounter

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

An all-ages event with educational biofacts and opportunities to visit with a variety of animals. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy 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

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Bring Your Own Vinyl Cocktail Party

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Bring your own vinyl to play, and enjoy the musical treasures others have to share. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Weekly 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

Supper Club

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

Celebrate the month of July with a barbecue supper. 4:30​​–7 p.m. $14.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com

Cura Grand Opening

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Celebrate the opening of the brewery’s downstairs craft cocktail lounge. 5–10 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

R(h)um Tasting

Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United States

Drop in to try five different styles of rum and a classic daiquiri cocktail. 5–7 p.m. $15. www.shoptonique.com

Annual Cottage Classic Golf Tournament

UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy breakfast, beverages on the course and a catered lunch. Proceeds benefit The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:15 a.m. (tee-off). $150. www.givebutter.com/2025cottageclassic

The Athens Farmers Market

The 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

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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

Bag of Books Sale

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

Browse books for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $5/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

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

Founder’s Day Celebration

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

There will be a screening of Rock & Chisel, new exhibit opening, award ceremony, food, beverages, raffles and more. 4–7 p.m. $100 (members), $125 (non-members). www.steffenthomas.org

Breastfest

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This breast cancer awareness fundraiser will feature local health organizations and partners, specialty slush and cocktails, a silent auction and more. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy 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 Magical and Colorful World of Reading

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

“Mr. Keith the Magic Man” will be performing a magic and ventriloquism reading show. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Weekly 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

Happy Hour & Community Yard Sale

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Browse a community yard sale and enjoy a sneak peek at upcoming art installations. 5 p.m. www.wintervillecenter.com

The Athens Farmers Market

The 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

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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

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

A Knight of Memories

St. Joseph Catholic Parish School 958 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens, GA, United States

A celebration of the school’s 75th anniversary featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, music, auctions and more. 5–9 p.m. $125–800. www.tinyurl.com/sjsknights

Ales For ALS Counterpunch Release Party

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the release of Counterpunch ale benefiting ALS research with representatives of Ales for ALS, raffle prizes, a photo booth, live music and more. 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Feather and Cotton

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Inspired by the artist salons of Gertrude Stein in Paris, there will be local Athens writers, libations and conversation. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/work.shop_athens

2025 International Chess Day Celebration

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Chess 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

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy 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

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Weekly 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 States

An evening of line dancing with proceeds benefitting The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. 7 p.m. www.athentichbrewing.com

Wildlife Show

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about native species with guest presenters from UGA. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

The Athens Farmers Market

The 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

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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

Free the Tapes: Summer Edition

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

Drop by to view clips of newly digitized videos from the community, play bingo, interact with different AV equipment and learn about the library archives. 13 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/events

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy 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

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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