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Forest Bathing
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 1–3 p.m. $20–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Friday Night Paddle
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your own boat or use one of the provided single or tandem kayaks for a peaceful evening on the water. Ages 12 & up. 8 p.m. www.accgov.com/sandycreekpark
5K Guided Walk
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting and ending in Sandy Creek Park. All fitness levels welcome. 9:45 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
10th Annual Outpace Parkinson’s 5K and Fun Run
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFundraiser for research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 9 a.m. $28.15–33.44. www.pdathens.weebly.com
Bookin’ It 5K Race and Fun Run
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Library encourage runners to dress up as their favorite literary character for this Eastside library branch fundraiser. 8 a.m. $15–30. www.friendsofacclibrary.org/bookin-it
14th Annual Polar Bear Plungefest
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Rotary Club of Athens’ fundraiser featuring a chilly plunge into Lake Chapman. 10 a.m. $25. www.plungefestathensgarotary.org
Forest Bathing
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 1–3 p.m. $20–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Movies By Moonlight
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Frozen. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin leisure services for a seven-mile day hike around Lake Chapman and view the fall foliage. Registration required. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/parks
Jack-O-Lantern Jog
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA Halloween-themed Goblin Fun Run and 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. Costumes encouraged. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $25. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
BBQ, Blues & Cruise-In
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBBQ, Blues & Cruise-In. 2–7 p.m. www.accgov.com/sandycreekcarshow
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
TERRAPLANE BLUE Local blues-rock band featuring Doug Peters, John Straw and Dean Johnson.
SCOTT LOW & THE BLUE BOUILLON Rustic folk singer-songwriter and former Athenian now based in Clayton.
Sandy Creek BBQ, Blues & Cruise-In
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis inaugural event features blues bands, a unique and classic car cruise-in, and local barbecue and food vendors. 2–7 p.m. www.accgov.com/sandycreekcarshow
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
PAM BLANCHARD & SUNNYSIDE UP BAND An Athens mainstay for over 13 years, the band's back together with fun new tunes for children and their adults. (12 p.m.)
SIDE PIECES Local singer-songwriters Claire Campbell and Betsy Franck combine their talents on original songs. (1 p.m.)
TONALLI DANZA FOLKLÓRICA MEXICANA Mesmerizing traditional Mexican dance group based in Athens. (2 p.m.)
REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing. The band brings extra instruments for kids to play along. (2:30 p.m.)
KIDS ON THE MOUNTAIN Rob McMaken and Jason Cade of Hog-Eyed Man join forces with fiddler Amanda Kapousouz for a set of Irish tunes. (3 p.m.)
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. (3:30 p.m.)
SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing. (4 p.m.)
PAT SHIELDS Storyteller who says he's been telling stories, not lies, for years. (4:30 p.m.)
RANDY STEELE AND THE HIGH COLD WIND High-energy bluegrass band based in Chattanooga. (5 p.m.)
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales. (6 p.m.)
PRETTY LITTLE GOAT Lovers of old-time music pulling from the deep well of tradition found in the mountains of western North Carolina. (7 p.m.)
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit. (8 p.m.)

North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States*POSTPONED* This 39th 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.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org
Night Hike
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 7:15 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Athens Water Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe theme for this year’s festival is LEGOs, and attendees can expect water trucks, a magic show, games, LEGO art and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $2 (park entry). www.athenswaterfestival.com
Night Hike
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 7:30 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Beginner Adult Learn to Ride
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to ride a bike in a safe and friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. 5–6:30 p.m. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/trails
Secret Creek Adventure
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a guided creek walk and explore with a snack break. Registration required. 9:30 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Sandy Creek Park Playground Ribbon Cutting
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony will celebrate the opening of the newly completed playground by the beach area. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com