The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … March 21-23
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, March 21-23).
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 21 – Sunny with a high of 63 degrees and an overnight low of 38.
Saturday, March 22 – Sunny with a high of 71 degrees and an overnight low of 43.
Sunday, March 23 – Sunny with a high of 76 degrees and an overnight low of 53 and a chance of rain.
For the latest on Newnan Weather, click HERE.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
10-11 a.m., The Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Downtown Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join everyone 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 3-6, but siblings are welcome.
SPRING ART WALK
5-9 p.m., Downtown Newnan
The Art Walk Event is Main Street Newnan’s celebration of local art, hosted twice a year in downtown Newnan! During the Art Walk, businesses extend their hours to host store-front exhibits and demonstrations curated by a variety of Newnan’s finest artists. Visitors can expect to stroll through over 25 locations and see the work of at least 40 artists, and you will find a wide variety of art styles and mediums, including: oil on canvas, engraving, pottery, photography, jewelry-making, fiber arts, performing arts and acrylics.
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.
ACTION WRESTLING
7 p.m., Madras Middle School, 240 Edgeworth Road, Newnan
It’s the Masquerade Mashup. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased 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 22
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday. Fresh produce, baked goods, local artisans and much more.
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.
FRANKLIN ROAD FLEA MARKET
9 a.m.-3 p.m., 54 Franklin Road, Newnan
Come out and have some fun and shop from local vendors during the 2025 Spring Fling at the Franklin Road Flea Market!
WATTS UP: THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT BULBS
9:30 a.m., Children Connect Museum, 30 Temple Avenue, Newnan • 470-414-2455
Join everyone at the Children Connect Museum for an enlightening hands-on STEM class where we will build and explore the science behind one of history’s greatest inventions: the light bulb. Hosted by Fayetteville Hobby. Tickets are $10 and available HERE.
GUIDED MEDITATION AND BREATHING
11 a.m.- Noon, Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the Newnan Carnegie Library and Misty Caples, Yoga Instructor, where we will be hosting a free Guided Meditation and Breathing Exercise session. Put your mind at ease and make this week an easier one. Bring your own yoga mat. Carnegie mats are available to use while supplies last. Registration is required. To register, click HERE.
THE LOCALS MARKET
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street, Downtown Grantville
The Locals Market is a great time for the whole family! Enjoy all that the small businesses have to offer, eat some great food and have fun with the free children’s activities!
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.
MAGNOLIA ‘DAYLA’
3-7 p.m., Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
The Newnan Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. is excited to announce, that the Magnolia “Dayla,” its revitalized signature event, is now a fundraiser. This highly anticipated event celebrates spring with an afternoon of dancing, fellowship, food, and fun, all while supporting the chapter’s scholarship fund and various educational programs. The Magnolia “Dayla” will feature the work of local artist Ezra Thompson, offering attendees a chance to experience art in a beautiful and intimate setting. Guests are invited to attend in semi-formal “CHIC Garden Party” attire—think elegant garden party vibes. Tickets are available for $65 per individual. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to funding the chapter’s educational initiatives and scholarship programs for local youth. To purchase tickets, please click HERE.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY BLOCK PARTY (RESCHEDULED from March 15 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.
PIEDMONT ROCKS! FEATURING YACHT ROCK SCHOONER
6:30 p.m., Newnan Centre Amphitheatre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, a non-profit healthcare provider, is hosting its inaugural benefit concert, Piedmont Rocks!, the first of its kind. This new philanthropic event will replace the Piedmont Newnan Soiree held in previous years. The inaugural event features Yacht Rock Schooner as the headliner. The 7-man Schooner is one of the longest running soft rock tributes and plays tunes from the late ‘70s and early ’80s, including songs by Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and more. In addition to a night of dancing and singing along to soft rock hits, attendees can purchase dinner from food trucks offering a variety of menu options, and a cash bar will be onsite offering an array of beverages for purchase. Tickets for the concert are $50. To purchase tickets, 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.
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
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.
