The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … March 14-16
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, March 14-16).
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 our Sports on TV Calendar featuring the Atlanta Hawks, Braves, United, NASCAR, PGA and LPGA, plus UGA, Georgia Tech and Auburn men’s and women’s basketball. Check it out by visiting our 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. Below is the weekend forecast for Coweta County as of Thursday.
Friday, March 14 – Partly Sunny with a high of 74 and overnight low of 60.
Saturday, March 15 – Cloudy with 80% chance of showers, high of 78 and overnight low of 58 and a 100% chance of showers. Severe thunderstorms possible.
Sunday, March 16 – Mostly sunny with a high near 71. Overnight low near 40.
For the latest on Newnan Weather, click HERE.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
PLAY AND LEARN
10-11 a.m., Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join everyone at the Newnan Carnegie Library for a learn through play event! Lots of puzzles and toys to play with together. This is a wonderful opportunity for children and their grown-ups to socialize. This program is intended for children ages 0-5. No registration is required.
SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL
6 p.m., The Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ticket info, click HERE.
LEND ME A TENOR
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is set in September 1934. Henry Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as the star of the opera. But things go sideways. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $15 for children (10-and-under). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
SENOIA SHENANIGANS 2025
8 a.m.-6 p.m., Maguire’s Irish Pub, 42 Main Street, Senoia • 770-727-3020
On Saturday, it’s Kegs and Eggs. Wear pajamas and get free beer from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Their St. Patrick’s Weekend Menu begins at 11 a.m. and later, it’s the Kelly Porter Dancers at 6 p.m.
GUIDED NATURE HIKE
9 a.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Join the naturalist at Chattahoochee Bend State Park in a guided nature hike. Wear a good pair of hiking shoes. Bring a bottle of water and don’t forget to bring your camera. $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.
BE WELL SHAMROCK DASH
9 a.m., 590 Heatherden Avenue, Fayetteville
The inaugural 5K Be Well Shamrock Dash will be held at the Town at Trilith. The race will be a vibrant and festive event aimed at bringing the community together supporting Trilith Foundation. The event is open to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Runners, and walkers are all welcome. Participants are encouraged to dress in festive St. Patrick’s Day attire, adding to the joyous atmosphere. After the 5K, there will be a celebration featuring music and activities suitable for all ages, ensuring fun for the entire family. To register for the race, click HERE.
CAMPING AND SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Come join the Chattahoochee Bend State Park staff and learn how to build campfires. Learn about hiking techniques and how to use a map, compass, or a GPS device and what you need for campfire. Also, learn to identify edible plants what they are and where to find them. $15 per person and $5 for parking.
3RD SATURDAY SOIREE: PADDY IN MAIN STREET
11 a.m.-11 p.m., Downtown Fayetteville
Join Main Street Fayetteville and your favorite downtown businesses for their monthly 3rd Saturday Soiree: Paddy in Main Street! Businesses all over Downtown Fayetteville will offer food and drink specials, shopping specials, and other St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities. Join your fellow Irish-for-a-day friends for drink specials in our fun-filled, self-guided Shamrock “Pub” Crawl from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. with special St. Patrick’s Day-themed food and beverages. The Main Street Fayetteville team will be on the Historic Courthouse lawn from 2-6 p.m. Stop by with your little ones for an all-ages Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt through the Historic Courthouse Lawn, where they can find gold coins and win prizes! Enjoy a live band; James Michael & Taking Care Of Classics Band from 3-5 p.m. Threlkeld Academy of Music and Arts featuring Atlanta bagpiper Brad Beaton will perform there from 5:30-6 p.m.
9TH ANNUAL ST. PAWTRICK’S DAY PARTY
1-7 p.m., Abide Brewing Company, 110 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan
A great pawty and a great cause benefitting Hearts ’n Homes Rescue. Abide Brewing Company is hosting this wonderful event again! Dogs, food trucks, raffles, live music, beverages, local vendors!
SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL
2 and 6 p.m., The Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ticket info, click HERE.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY BLOCK PARTY (RESCHEDULED for March 22 due to weather)
4-8 p.m., Downtown LaGrange
It’s the annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party with live music from Whiskey Moon from 4-7 p.m., specialty drinks, balloon animals and airbrush, vendors and more. The event is free.
LEND ME A TENOR
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is set in September 1934. Henry Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as the star of the opera. But things go sideways. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $15 for children (10-and-under). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
SENOIA SHENANIGANS 2025
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Maguire’s Irish Pub, 42 Main Street, Senoia • 770-727-3020
On Sunday, Maguire’s Sunday Brunch begins at 11 a.m. and the St. Patrick’s Weekend Menu begins at 2 p.m. and later, it’s the Kelly Porter Dancers at 6 p.m.
SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL
2 and 6 p.m., The Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! For ticket info, click HERE.
LEND ME A TENOR
3 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is set in September 1934. Henry Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as the star of the opera. But things go sideways. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $15 for children (10-and-under). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
