The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … November 15-16
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Saturday, November 15-16).
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, Falcons, United and Dream. Check it out by visiting our ATLANTA PRO SPORTS TV GUIDE as well as our COLLEGE FOOTBALL TV GUIDE.
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, NOVEMBER 15
TODDLER STORYTIME
10-11 a.m., Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan
Join us at the Newnan Carnegie Library for story time! Each session, we will explore a new theme through books, songs, and body movement. Activities will be followed by a themed craft or open play. This program is recommended for children ages 1-3, but siblings are welcome. Registration is required. Registration is required. To register, click HERE.
SENOIA ALIVE AFTER FIVE
5-9 p.m., Downtown Senoia
It’s a Small Business Christmas event in downtown Senoia. The event features live music performances by local musicians, food trucks, and vendors selling handcrafted artisan goods, jewelry, artwork and much more! During Senoia Alive After Five, many of the shops and restaurants in the downtown area stay open late, offering special deals and discounts. This is a great opportunity to shop local after usual business hours!
PREP FOOTBALL
Coweta County high school football teams in action this weekend.
East Coweta at Buford, 7:30 p.m. – GHSA 6A State Playoffs First Round
Tri-Cities at Newnan, 7:30 p.m. – GHSA 5A State Playoffs First Round
Trinity Christian at Lovette, 7:30 p.m. – GHSA Private State Playoffs First Round
THE HUNGRY GAMES IMPROVISATION SHOW
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Twelve people. A quest like no other. Where people from all walks of life join together to feast on the laughs they create. A main course of N.I.T.W.I.T.S. served with as many side dishes as they can pack in two hours! The Hungry Games: May the jokes be ever in your flavor! All tickets are $10. To purchase, click HERE.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
SATURDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
8 a.m., Bridging The Gap, 19 1st Avenue, Newnan
Free weekly drive-thru food pantry. Boxes typically include frozen meat, fresh fruits and produce, dairy, bread and desserts. First come, first served. Registration is required on site the day of distribution.
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday.
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.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Campaniles Home Inside & Out, 100 N. Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree City • 770-486-9552
The third and final Holiday Open House with lots of Holiday Decor & Gifts. 30-50% Off Storewide. Yummy treats and special sales. Located in the Fresh Market Shopping Center.
CAMPING AND SURVIVAL SKILLS WORKSHOP
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Join their Park Naturalist as everyone learns the skills needed to survive in the wild. Limit 30 participants. $10 per participant & $5 park pass. Please call the park office to register for this event. 770-254-7271
THE LOCALS MARKET
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Greenville Street Park, downtown Newnan
A great time for the whole community. Free admission, vendors, businesses, food trucks, music and more.
COMPLIMENTARY PHOTOS WITH SANTA
10 a.m.-Noon, City of Hope Cancer Center, 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan
Need a jolly photo to use for holiday cards? City of Hope Atlanta and our partner Kayla Duffey Photography are offering a fun, complimentary photo opportunity with Santa! Santa will be visiting City of Hope Atlanta’s main entrance lobby for photos. His elves will also have free cookies, light refreshments and a children’s crafting activity available. This is a drop-in style event open to the local community; first come, first serve. Each group/family will get one free professional photograph, provided digitally at a future date following the event.
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.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Coweta County Parks & Rec Center, 39 Hospital Road, Newnan
Come see Santa and take a picture with him. (Bring your own camera). $10 per family with proceeds going to support Newnan Select’s Baseball team and their trip to Cooperstown.
BREATH & SOUND WITH UTE, EMILY & NIANNE
11 a.m.-2 p.m., True Balance Center for Breath and Bodywork, 48 East Washington Street, Newnan • 678-857-3484
This event will be inside the beautiful and serene True Balance studio. Body-based Breathwork and Vibrational Sound Therapy offer a heart-opening and transformative experience. This gentle session will help you unlock emotional tension stored in your body by consciously activating your breath and absorbing the cleansing energy of the crystal bowls. To sign up, click HERE.
40 YEAR CELEBRATION CARNIVAL
11 a.m.- 4 p.m., The Reece Center, 435 Holbrook Road, Newnan
Help the Reece Center celebrate 40 years of serving this community. Rider demonstrations, bounce houses, games and food.
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL FALL FLING
2-9 p.m., 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn
Every Saturday from now until December 7, the legendary village of Nottingham will open it’s gates for a fantastic Fall Fling Festival! Shop for treasures in the artisan shops and stalls, sample delicious food and drink, and be amazed and entertained by the talented acrobats, jugglers and comedians in the lanes and on the stages. Music and mirth pervade the air throughout the entire village! For tickets, click HERE.
THE HUNGRY GAMES IMPROVISATION SHOW
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Twelve people. A quest like no other. Where people from all walks of life join together to feast on the laughs they create. A main course of N.I.T.W.I.T.S. served with as many side dishes as they can pack in two hours! The Hungry Games: May the jokes be ever in your flavor! All tickets are $10. To purchase, click HERE.
