Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
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
Creative Explorers Mini Adventures
UGA Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St, Athens, United StatesCreate art projects like painting to rhythms and creating puppets in this day-long art camp. 9 a.m. $50. www.tinyurl.com/cecminiadv
Granite City Fall Festival
Downtown Elberton Elberton, United StatesEnjoy local vendors, arts and crafts, live music and food. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.cityofelberton.net
Naturalist’s Walk
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of fall. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Athens Montessori School Fall Festival
Athens Montessori School 3145 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesA day of fun with craft vendors and children’s events including a bounce house, magic show, face painting and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.amsfallfestival.com
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
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
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
10th Anniversary Open House
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with new local artworks, demonstrations and giveaways. Nov. 1–3, 12–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/kaartist
Making Art From the Every Day
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn this workshop attendees will create their own collage piece from photos and other paper items that tend to be discarded. 12:30 p.m. $70 (OCAF members), $85 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop from a variety of local craft vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
AthFest Educates 5K
Downtown Athens AthensThe 8th annual 5K in benefit of AthFest Educates with a shorter course and live music to cheer on participants with a Health and Fitness Expo at the Classic Center Pavilion. 12–6 p.m. (expo), 2:30 p.m. (5K). www.athhalf.com
Hike and Happy Hour
Contact for Location GA, United StatesExplore private hardwood forests along the river, enjoy a beverage and hear from local conservationists. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriverlandtrust.kindful.com
Halloween Party
Cali N Tito's Eastside 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a costume contest, games and more. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/cali_n_titos
North Georgia Folk Festival Redux
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis rescheduled 39th annual festival will showcase musicians and artists from around North Georgia. 5–10 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages with a Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx birthday party. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Pink Pony Prom
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Pride & Queer Collective’s annual Queer Prom hosts an all-night dance party, with a flash tattoo fundraiser at Pain & Wonder this year. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $12. www.athenspride.org
AthHalf Half Marathon
Downtown Athens AthensThe 15th annual marathon in benefit of AthFest Educates with a winding course and live music to cheer on participants. 7:30 a.m. www.athhalf.com
10th Anniversary Open House
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with new local artworks, demonstrations and giveaways. Nov. 1–3, 12–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/kaartist
Athens VHS Fest 2024
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThird annual festival celebrating analog media with vendors, tape swaps, live music, live visuals and more. 1–8 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.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 of the Athens’ downtown district from its 19th century architecture to its influence on the international music scene. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Free Play Improv Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn improv and comedy acting skills with Matt House, no experience needed. Ages 16 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Open Playtime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to make new friends and play with age-appropriate toys. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
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
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Literary Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your literary trivia knowledge with a host from Avid Bookshop. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Toddler Tuesday: Leaves and Trees
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Finding Employment Online
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will show you where to go online to find jobs and how to spruce up your resume. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesKatelyn Stauffer’s POLS 1101 (American Government) class curated an exhibition that focuses on the dark and light side of politics. Nov. 5–6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 7, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
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
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 trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
