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
Holiday Artists Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse handmade gifts, prepared foods and local produce from more than 90 vendors at the Athens Farmers Market. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
STEAM Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn about a variety of artists through hands-on activities, games and museum websites. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Beechwood’s Holiday Market
Beechwood Shopping Center 196 Alps Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the Beechwood Center’s tree lighting with live music, face painting, food trucks, s’mores, photos with Santa and more. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/beechwoodathens
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Summer Island by Kristin Hannah and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesLearn about the history and evolution of Prince Avenue exploring the architectural gems and significant landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Unknown Battle of Midway
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLocal Historian Rod Davis will present on one of the U.S. Navy’s greatest victories and the near annihilation behind it. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss William James’ non-fiction book The Varieties of Religious Experience. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic Comedy Showcase
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.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
Learn to Knit
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of knitting with materials provided. Registration required. 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Free Play Improv Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn improv and comedy acting skills with Matt House, no experience needed. Ages 16 & up. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Christmas Pictionary & a Movie
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay Christmas movie themed Pictionary followed by a screening of Christmas Evil. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Queer Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. First Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
World AIDS Day Testing
Clarke County Health Department 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA, United StatesGet tested and get a $10 gift card. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.northeasthealthdistrict.org
Frame Sale
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes. Dec. 3–4 & 6–7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 8, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Fine Motor Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
American Red Cross Blood Drive
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Holly Jolly Holiday Party
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts, holiday music, refreshments, face painting, a visit with Santa and more. 4–7 p.m. FREE! Find Piedmont Athens Regional Auxiliary on Facebook
Ugly Sweater
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Film Festival presents an encore screening of the film directed by Lauren Musgrove. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfilm.com
Industrial Athens
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Jane McPherson will take the audience on a virtual tour of industrial East Athens. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Letters to Santa
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensCome write your Christmas list and drop it off at Santa’s mailbox. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Elf on the Lawn
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesScreening of the classic holiday movie with concessions available. 6 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (members & children). www.mmcc-arts.org
Launch Party
The Lightroom 355 Oneta St Suite d500b, Athens, United StatesExplore the space and meet fellow creatives. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.thelightroom-ath.com
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Next Act Cabaret
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your 2000s pop culture trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
AthensGATV Meetup for Content Creators
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv and CreativeSpace invites livestreamers, podcasters, content creators and influencers to network and listen to presentations. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/event/meetup120324/
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
