The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … December 27-29
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, December 27-29).
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 Falcons and Hawks. Check it out by visiting our ATLANTA PRO SPORTS ON TV GUIDE as well as our COLLEGE FOOTBALL 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, DECEMBER 27
KEN SCOTT HOLIDAY SHOW
10-11 a.m., Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Popular magician, illusionist and humorist Ken Scott returns to the Carnegie Library for his Holiday Show. All ages are welcome. This is a free event but registration is required. To register, click HERE.
SWEETLAND ON ICE
Noon-9 p.m., Sweetland Amphitheatre, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
During the winter season, Sweetland Amphitheatre hosts a covered 5,500 square foot open-air ice-skating rink provided and operated by the Sweetland team. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festive atmosphere, skating for all ages, a spectator section with heaters to enjoy the ice-skating action, and affordable concessions. For more info, visit https://www.sweetlandamp.com/sweetland-on-ice/.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
6-9:30 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter this holiday season! Enjoy Fantasy In Lights in two ways: park and ride the Jolly Trolley for a festive journey along the classic seven-mile light show, or drive through the experience in your own car. Both options include access to the walk-through experience in Callaway Christmas Village, where you’ll find Santa & friends, the 40-foot Tree of Traditions Pixel Pine, and a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, oversized ornaments, and more! Don’t miss this chance to explore 2,500 acres of holiday cheer during Fantasy In Lights. Friday tickets are $39.99 for adults, $34.99 for children. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday.
MAKE FRIENDS WITH NATURE
9-11 a.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Please join the folks at Chattahoochee Bend State Park for a 2-hour walk. Make friends with nature and also make some new hiking friends along the way. $5 a person and $5 for parking.
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.
SWEETLAND ON ICE
Noon-9 p.m., Sweetland Amphitheatre, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
During the winter season, Sweetland Amphitheatre hosts a covered 5,500 square foot open-air ice-skating rink provided and operated by the Sweetland team. And today only, the movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is at 6 p.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festive atmosphere, skating for all ages, a spectator section with heaters to enjoy the ice-skating action, and affordable concessions. For more info, visit https://www.sweetlandamp.com/sweetland-on-ice/.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
6-9:30 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter this holiday season! Enjoy Fantasy In Lights in two ways: park and ride the Jolly Trolley for a festive journey along the classic seven-mile light show, or drive through the experience in your own car. Both options include access to the walk-through experience in Callaway Christmas Village, where you’ll find Santa & friends, the 40-foot Tree of Traditions Pixel Pine, and a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, oversized ornaments, and more! Don’t miss this chance to explore 2,500 acres of holiday cheer during Fantasy In Lights. Saturday tickets are $39.99 for adults, $34.99 for children. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
7 p.m., The Royal Theater, 400 East Main Street, Hogansville • 706-955-4870
We’re off to see the Wizard! In search of their deepest desires – a brain for the Scarecrow, a heart for the Tinman, courage for the Cowardly Lion, and the way back home to Kansas for Dorothy…and Toto too – they meet the Wicked Witch, the Wizard, and more as they follow the yellow brick road through the colorful world of Oz. The beloved 1939 “The Wizard of Oz” has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. Judy Garland’s portrayal of Dorothy, Dorothy’s oddball Oz friends, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and the rest of this fine production of “The Wizard of Oz” have lost little of their magic over the years. Visit https://1937royaltheater.org/ for tickets.
WINTER JAZZ
7:30 p.m., Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
Kameron Corvet will be coming back to Newnan after his September Jazz in the Park performance was cancelled due to Hurricane Helene.Winter Jazz at the Wadsworth Auditorium, sponsored by the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission, will be a family-friendly performance by Corvet on Saturday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m. This event is completely free to the public and will last approximately two hours with a 15-minute intermission.Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and concessions will be available for purchase. Wadsworth Auditorium is located at 25 Jefferson Street in downtown Newnan. For more information, visit the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission’s Facebook page or call 678-673-5522.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29
SWEETLAND ON ICE
Noon-9 p.m., Sweetland Amphitheatre, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
During the winter season, Sweetland Amphitheatre hosts a covered 5,500 square foot open-air ice-skating rink provided and operated by the Sweetland team. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festive atmosphere, skating for all ages, a spectator section with heaters to enjoy the ice-skating action, and affordable concessions. And today only, it’s Crave Cookie – Cookie Decorating beginning at Noon. For more info, visit https://www.sweetlandamp.com/sweetland-on-ice/.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
6-9:30 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter this holiday season! Enjoy Fantasy In Lights in two ways: park and ride the Jolly Trolley for a festive journey along the classic seven-mile light show, or drive through the experience in your own car. Both options include access to the walk-through experience in Callaway Christmas Village, where you’ll find Santa & friends, the 40-foot Tree of Traditions Pixel Pine, and a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, oversized ornaments, and more! Don’t miss this chance to explore 2,500 acres of holiday cheer during Fantasy In Lights. Sunday tickets are $39.99 for adults, $34.99 for children. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
