The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … September 19-21
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, Sept. 19-21).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have our Sports Calendar featuring the Coweta County High School Football Teams plus Atlanta’s pro teams – Braves, Falcons, United and Dream. Check it out by visiting our AREA SPORTS CALENDAR . And if you are looking for College Football Games on TV, check out our COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON 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. Below is the weekend forecast for Coweta County as of Thursday.
• Friday, September 19 – Sunny with a high of 88 degrees and overnight low of 65.
• Saturday, September 20 – Sunny with a high near 88 degrees and an overnight low of 63.
• Sunday, September 21 – Sunny with a high of 86 degrees and an overnight low of 64.
For the latest on Newnan Weather, click HERE.
If you don’t see your event listed below or if you’d like to submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
NEWNAN FUMC FALL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE
9 am-5 pm, 33 Greenville Street, Newnan • 770-253-1237
It’s that time of the year again as the Newnan First United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten hosts its Fall Children’s Consignment Sale. This is a two-day sale will take place on Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s sale will be half-price. Customers are asked to bring their own shopping bags. And this sale will be cash or check only. The Consignment Sale is a children’s consignment sale that benefits the preschool. The sale offers sizes preemie/NB to size 14-16 for girls and boys, feeding related items, bedding, toys, furniture and accessories, infant gear, books, videos and shoes.
GRIFFIN HOUSE BAZAAR
10 am – 5 pm, 390 Jackson Street, Suite D, Newnan
Griffin House Bazaar is a monthly vendor market hosted by Griffin House Newnan! Featuring antiques, vintage, jewelry, local art, food trucks & so much more. Free parking & admission.
HOMESCHOOL: INVASIVE SPECIES OF THE BEND
10 am, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Join the folks at Chattahoochee Bend State Park to discover the sneaky invasive plants and insects that have popped up. Come find out how they are affecting the park environment and what is being done to keep them under control. $5 parking, $3 a child. Call the Visitor Center to prepay, 770-254-7271.
DAY 2 – 2025 KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
4 pm-Midnight, Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s Day 2 of the 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair as gates open at 4 pm. Admission is $10 with children 5-and-under free. Ride Armbands are $35. Individual Exhibits and Booths are in Exhibit Hall and Animal Exhibits take place in the Ag Building and Midway. Headlining the Entertainment is the Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo, the McIntyre Circus and Bob Seymore – The Living Statue. For more information, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/.
FALL ART WALK
5-9 pm. Downtown Newnan
One of the best ways to kick off the fall season in downtown Newnan is to take part in the festivities of the 2025 Fall Art Walk. This Main Street Newnan event will take place in-and-around the downtown Newnan Courthouse Square. The Art Walk Event is Newnan’s celebration of local art and is hosted twice a year. It allows folks to see art come to life on city’s sidewalks. During the Art Walk, businesses extend their hours to host storefront exhibits and demonstrations curated by a variety of Newnan’s finest artists. Some of the local businesses will have specials and promotions throughout the night.Visitors can expect to stroll through over 25 locations and see the work of at least 40 artists which will display a wide variety of art styles and mediums, including oil on canvas, chalk art, engraving, pottery, photography, jewelry making, fiber arts, performing arts and acrylics. There is no fee for admission to this event.
SENOIA: ALIVE AFTER 5
5-9 pm, Downtown Senoia
It’s the Ice Cream Fest and the September Alive After 5 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! 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! The event is free.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
All six Coweta County schools are in action with kickoffs set for 7:30 pm.
Perry at East Coweta (0-4)
Morrow at Newnan (3-1)
Banneker at Northgate (4-0)
Trinity Christian (2-2) at Sandy Creek
Riverside Prep at Heritage School (1-4)
Crosspointe Christian at Central Christian (2-2)
MURDER MYSTERY
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery opens its first of three weekends. This is a comedy play where a group of amateur actors, known for their comedic mishaps and poor acting skills, attempt to perform a murder mystery play called “Murder at Checkmate Manor,” with hilarious results due to forgotten lines, collapsing scenery, and general chaos, all while trying to maintain the illusion of a proper theatrical production. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
NEWNAN FUMC FALL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE
8 am-Noon, 33 Greenville Street, Newnan • 770-253-1237
It’s that time of the year again as the Newnan First United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten hosts its Fall Children’s Consignment Sale. Saturday’s sale will be half-price. Customers are asked to bring their own shopping bags. And this sale will be cash or check only. The Consignment Sale is a children’s consignment sale that benefits the preschool. The sale offers sizes preemie/NB to size 14-16 for girls and boys, feeding related items, bedding, toys, furniture and accessories, infant gear, books, videos and shoes.
COWETA COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 am-Noon, Asa Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan • 770-254-2620
It’s the 48th year bringing you only locally grown, fresh seasonal produce, beef, eggs, honey, flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts and so much more! This Guy’s BBQ will be there in case you are hungry.
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 am – 1 pm, 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday. Fresh produce, baked goods, local artisans and much more.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
9 am-1 pm, 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 AND ARTISTS MARKET
9 am-1 pm, 10640 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills
This weekly market partners with quality vendors including growers, artisans, craftmakers and healthy food producers. The market is filled with fresh produce, delicious foods, fine arts and crafts.
KIDS FISHING DERBY
9 am-Noon, Marimac Lakes Park, 140 Pylant Street, Senoia
Hosted by the Senoia Optimist Club. The catch-and-release derby is for youth up to 15 years old. At least one parent / legal guardian must be present with each participating child. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Prizes will be awarded for various categories, including the largest fish and the most fish caught. Participants can also receive other items as well. A limited amount of fishing equipment (including rods-and-reels and bait) will be available from the Senoia Club.
GRIFFIN HOUSE BAZAAR
10 am – 4 pm, 390 Jackson Street, Suite D, Newnan
Griffin House Bazaar is a monthly vendor market hosted by Griffin House Newnan! Featuring antiques, vintage, jewelry, local art, food trucks & so much more. Free parking & admission.
SHAKERAG ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
10 am-6 pm, McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex, 192 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City
Come out to shop at the 48th annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival. Shop over 125 unique artisans, craft, and food vendors.
CARNEGIE CINEMA: EMMA
11 am-1 pm, Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the folks at Newnan Carnegie Library for a series of film screenings in anticipation of their Jane Austen Tea Party event here at the Carnegie in December, to celebrate her 250th Birthday Anniversary! The first film will be Emma, about a young woman’s attempts at matchmaking which are disastrous in this handsome adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic. Rated PG. Event is free but registration is required. To register, click HERE.
DAY 3 – 2025 KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
Noon-Midnight, Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s Day 3 of the 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair as gates open at noon with a full 12-hours of fun and family entertainment scheduled. Admission is $10 with children 5-and-under free. Ride Armbands are $35. Individual Exhibits and Booths are in Exhibit Hall and Animal Exhibits take place in the Ag Building and Midway. Headlining the Entertainment is the Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo, the McIntyre Circus, a Police K-9 Demonstration, Olivia Handley has a pair of Healthy Cooking Demonstrations and Princesses. Competitions include an Art Contest in Exhibit Hall, the 4-H Horse Sportsmanship in the W.C. Adamson Horse Arena and a fair favorite – the Lumberjack & Lumberjill Contest at the Livestock Arena. For more information, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/.
MASQUERSPAYED BALL
5 pm, The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan
Step into an evening at the MasquerSpayed Ball, the inaugural fundraising gala benefiting HELP Spay Neuter Clinic. Enjoy a night of elegance, entertainment, and impact—featuring exquisite cuisine, live music, dancing, a silent auction, and networking with fellow animal advocates. Your support will HELP us work toward a humane, pet-overpopulation-free Georgia, ensuring that more pets receive the care they need. Don your finest dancing attire, add a touch of mystery with a masquerade mask, and join us for a night to remember! For ticket information, click HERE.
MURDER MYSTERY
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery opens its first of three weekends. This is a comedy play where a group of amateur actors, known for their comedic mishaps and poor acting skills, attempt to perform a murder mystery play called “Murder at Checkmate Manor,” with hilarious results due to forgotten lines, collapsing scenery, and general chaos, all while trying to maintain the illusion of a proper theatrical production. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
GLOW HIKE – STARGAZING
9:30 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Bring your hot chocolate or coffee and enjoy a night hike along the Flat Rock with a Ranger. Have fun stargazing and learning how to use the Skyview App to identify constellations! Wear your glow items, the more the better! Additional glow sticks will be provided by the Ranger. $8 Adult / $5 Child. Contact the Visitor Center to reserve your spot, 770-254-7271.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
SHAKERAG ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Noon-5 pm, McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex, 192 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City
Come out to shop at the 48th annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival. Shop over 125 unique artisans, craft, and food vendors.
DAY 4 – 2025 KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
2-10 pm, Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s Day 4 of the 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair as gates open at 2 pm. Admission is $10 with children 5-and-under free. Ride Armbands are $30. Individual Exhibits and Booths are in Exhibit Hall and Animal Exhibits take place in the Ag Building and Midway. Headlining the Entertainment is the Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo, the McIntyre Circus, Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, DJ Richard Oteri, a Mobile Dairy Classroom, MGEV Jeopardy and Princesses. The lone competition is a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. For more information, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/.
MURDER MYSTERY
3 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery opens its first of three weekends. This is a comedy play where a group of amateur actors, known for their comedic mishaps and poor acting skills, attempt to perform a murder mystery play called “Murder at Checkmate Manor,” with hilarious results due to forgotten lines, collapsing scenery, and general chaos, all while trying to maintain the illusion of a proper theatrical production. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
