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
Genealogy 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about how to research records and search for family members. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
5K Trail Race
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesA park ranger leads a moderate rated trail race. Registration & waiver required. 10 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Pete the Cat Meet & Greet
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, crafts and more plus a visit by Pete the Cat. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Neurographic Art
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about this free-flowing style of art that is used as a meditative tool, then create your own individual artwork. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
15th Annual Tomatoes at Terrapin
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Wellness Clinic’s family-friendly fundraiser event features music and sandwiches with locally grown tomatoes. 4–7 p.m. $20. www.athenswellnessclinic.org
A Knight of Memories
St. Joseph Catholic Parish School 958 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens, GA, United StatesA 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 StatesCelebrate 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
Firestarting & S’mores
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Feather and Cotton
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesInspired 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
Night Moves
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudio Athens presents a dance show and party. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15.95. www.georgiatheatre.com
Morning River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
A Bridge to the Past
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Chainmail Class
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Hammer of Hobus to learn the beginner friendly 4-in-1 European Weave and create your own bracelet. 1 p.m. $25. www.hammerofhobus.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
Artist Demo
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGreg Benson will demonstrate his new technique of quickly and intuitively color blocking a painting using rollers and house paint. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Opening Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe portrait exhibition “Women of Courage” will be on view. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 8 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
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
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Cursive Camp
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the various styles of American handwriting and the techniques used to read old documents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesTommy and his friends trade in their textbooks for guns and drugs in the afterschool special-y Wilding: The Children Of Violence. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
MS Excel: Spreadsheet Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to enter, move, select and format data to create simple equations and charts. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Back To School Expo & Backpack Giveaway
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 2nd annual event offers students in grades K-5 the opportunity to receive backpacks and school supplies plus games, snacks and more. 12-3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiasquaremall.com/events
OLLI Summer Film Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis weekly film festival featuring road trip movies sponsored by OLLI presents Smoke Signals. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com
