The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … August 16-17-18
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (August 16-17-18).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR .
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Braves, United and Dream. Check it out by visiting our ATLANTA PRO SPORTS ON TV CALENDAR.
If you are looking for a place to eat, take a look at our JOINTS DIRECTORY.
Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. All events are subject to change. For the latest in Newnan Weather, click HERE.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
SUMMER SELF-CARE FAIR
2-7 p.m., True Balance Center for Breath & Bodywork, 48 East Washington St., Downtown Newnan • 678-857-3484
True Balance Center for Breath and Bodywork is a haven for those seeking healing, balance, and inner peace. Therapies which they offer include Massage, Breathwork, Acupuncture, Biomagnetic Pair Therapy, BioMat® sessions, Lymphatic Drainage, Ionic Foot Detox, Energy Work and more. From 2-7 p.m., you can try out many of the above options! Only $15 to get in the door, which includes all group activities, discounts on private sessions + 1 raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets cost $5 each. They will be raffling off some really great prizes!!
SENOIA ALIVE AFTER FIVE: ICE CREAM FEST
5-9 p.m., Downtown Senoia
I scream, you scream! It’s an ICE CREAM FEST in Senoia! Senoia Alive After Five is a monthly community event that takes place in downtown Senoia, Georgia. The event features live music performances by local musicians, food trucks, and vendors selling handcrafted artisan goods, jewelry, artwork and much more! The event is FREE to attend.
PEACHTREE CITY NIGHT MARKET
5-10 p.m., Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City
This is a free, open to the public event, featuring music, entertainment, food and artists. Beverage vendors, Dessert and Snack Vendors, Food Trucks and Merchandise Vendors. Live music by The Southside Band (5:30-6:45 p.m.) and Water to Wine (7:15-10 p.m.).
PREP FOOTBALL
All six Coweta County high school football teams are in action.
Horizon Christian at Central Christian, 7 p.m.
East Coweta at Sandy Creek, 7:30 p.m.
Towers at Heritage School, 7:30 p.m.
Newnan at Greater Atlanta Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Starr’s Mill at Northgate, 7:30 p.m.
Ola at Trinity Christian, 7:30 p.m.
TO THE MOON
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
To The Moon is a musical dramedy that brings the space race to vibrant life. The musical is set against the backdrop of the world stage where history’s most famous political and scientific figures race to control the destiny of our planet and the universe beyond. From Mercury, Gemini, to Apollo missions the musical is a night of theater you’ll never forget. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors and Students; $15 for Children (10 and under). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
COWETA COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m., Asa Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan • 770-254-2620
Your favorite farm families and vendors return alongside exciting new additions, all eager to meet you at the Coweta County Farmer’s Market! In addition, Coweta County UGA Extension’s Family & Consumer Science Agent will join us this season with fun cooking demos, food safety tips and children’s activities. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet your new furry best friend, as Coweta County Animal Services will be on-site offering pet adoptions.
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday.
SANCTUARY FLOAT CENTER OPEN HOUSE
9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1585 Highway 34 East, Suite A, Newnan • 678-203-5356
This event benefits Hearts ’N Homes Rescue. Come grab some snacks, tour the therapy rooms (float, sauna, plunge, halo, red light) and select a “Ducky” to see what prize you have won. Plus, anyone bringing Dog Supply Donations to the Open House will receive 75% Off any therapy booked that day (for future visit). The hope is to gather lots of food, blankets and treats for the dogs and puppies in Coweta that will be helped by Hearts ’N Homes Rescue. Donation receipts will be available.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
Approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats and more. Also live music.
SERENBE FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., The Grange Green, 10640 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills
The Serenbe Farmers Market hosts Growers, Artisans, Craft-makers, and Healthy Food Producers. Parking is available along Serenbe Lane in Grange.
THE LOCALS MARKET
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Greenville Street Park, 51 Greenville Street, Downtown Newnan
It’s a great time for the whole community. Free event with local vendors, businesses, food trucks, activities, live music and more.
THE SHARPSBURG MARKET
10 a.m.-2 p.m., 105 Main Street, Sharpsburg
Bring family and friends to enjoy the Sharpsburg Market. It’s hosted by Team Hungry (student-led nonprofit) to cultivate community. Attendees will find a collection of local vendors with all kinds of wonderful goods for you to browse. Come and enjoy your Saturday in this gem of a town nestled not far from East Coweta High School.
ADOPTION EVENT
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Coweta County Animal Services, 91 Selt Road, Newnan • 770-254-3735
Adoption fees waived on all URGENT animals. $25 Adoptions on all other shelter animals.
AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE HIKE
10 a.m.-Noon, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Join our Park Naturalist as we look for those secretive amphibians and reptiles. Learn where to look for then and how to identify them by their sounds. Limited to 15 participants. Must pre-register for this event. Call the park office at 770-254-7271 to reserve your spot. $5 per adult, $2.50 per child. $5 parking pass.
ROCKIN’ B SUMMER PICNIC / SUPER SALES EVENT
10 a.m.-6 p.m., 2025 Highway 154, Newnan
Be sure to join the folks at Rockin’ B for an end of summer picnic and sales event. They will be serving hotdogs and refreshments. There will be door prizes and great sales thru-out the store.
FALL GARDENING CLASS
10 a.m.-Noon, Country Gardens Farm, 2050 Sharpsburg-McCollum Road, Newnan
Get ready it’s almost time to plant your fall vegetable garden. Veggies like kale, Collards, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussel sprouts grow better as the weather gets cooler in the fall. Come attend a class on planting a fall garden. The cost is $10 and you can register HERE.
30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: PROGRESSIVE HEATING, AIR & PLUMBING
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Progressive Heating Air & Plumbing, 9 Tower Place, Newnan
Join the Newnan-Coweta Chamber in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Progressive Heating, Air and Plumbing. This free event will be a fun-filled celebration with corn hole, a Kid’s zone, food truck and exciting giveaways. Registration is required. Call 470-289-3556 to register.
THE ANNUAL BEER, BOURBON & WINE TASTING
5-9:30 p.m., The Train Depot, 60 East Broad Street, Newnan
This annual tasting event celebrates and supports the two Boys & Girls Clubs in Coweta County. Folks can indulge in an evening of delight as you sip on delicious craft beers, sample wines from across the country and savor premium bourbons. To purchase tickets, visit bgcma.org/2024beerbourbonwine.
SENOIA RACEWAY
5 p.m. Grandstands Open, 171 Brown Road, Senoia
This Saturday, it’s Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series, $15,000 to win plus Crate Racin’ USA, $3,000 to win. Classes include Hot Shot, Bomber, Hobby, Modified, 604 and Supers. Grandstand pricing is $30 for Adults, Kids 12-and-under FREE; Pit pricing is $40 Adults, Kids 6-12 is $20 and 5-and-under is FREE. Pit Gates open at 3 p.m., Grandstands open at 5 p.m. Racing begins at 7 p.m.
WINE FLIGHTS AT NIGHT
6 p.m., Leaf and Bean, 22 West Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-7290
This is a drop-in, self-led tasting. Attendees don’t need to make reservations or purchase tickets in advance. You’ll show your ID and pay $10 at the register. Leaf and Bean have sheets with all wines available and descriptions of each, you pick four of them, and Leaf and Bean will pour the flight for you!
TO THE MOON
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
To The Moon is a musical dramedy that brings the space race to vibrant life. The musical is set against the backdrop of the world stage where history’s most famous political and scientific figures race to control the destiny of our planet and the universe beyond. From Mercury, Gemini, to Apollo missions the musical is a night of theater you’ll never forget. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors and Students; $15 for Children (10 and under). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
TO THE MOON
3 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
To The Moon is a musical dramedy that brings the space race to vibrant life. The musical is set against the backdrop of the world stage where history’s most famous political and scientific figures race to control the destiny of our planet and the universe beyond. From Mercury, Gemini, to Apollo missions the musical is a night of theater you’ll never forget. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors and Students; $15 for Children (10 and under). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
WAIT UNTIL DARK AUDITIONS
7-9 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Newnan Theatre Company is excited to announce auditions for Wait Until Dark. Forty-seven years after Wait Until Dark premiered on Broadway, Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted Frederick Knott’s 1966 original, giving it a new setting. Auditions will be Sunday and Monday, August 18 and 19. Wait Until Dark will be directed by Mandy Mitchell and will be the October show in NTC’s 47th season, The Amethyst Tour. It will be presented in the Julie Hunter Marchese Theatre October 17-20 and 24-27, 2024. Those auditioning need to prepare a 30 – 60-second monologue from their favorite horror film or scary movie. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script.
