The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … Oct. 31-Nov. 2
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2).
First off, don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour early Sunday as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. and Standard Time begins.
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 – Falcons, Hawks and United. Check it out by visiting our AREA SPORTS CALENDAR. And if you are looking for College Football Games on TV – including Syracuse at Georgia Tech, check out 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. Below is the weekend forecast for Coweta County as of Thursday.
• Friday, October 31 – Sunny with a high of 62 degrees and with West wind gusting to 15 mph. Overnight low of 36.
• Saturday, November 1 – Patchy frost early, then sunny with a high of 64. Overnight low of 42.
• Sunday, November 2 – Partly sunny with a high of 64 and overnight low of 42 (20% rain chance).
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, OCTOBER 31
MUNCHKIN MASQUERADE
10 am-Noon, Downtown Newnan
It’s the annual little folks Trick-or-Treat event around the Courthouse Square and neighboring streets in downtown Newnan. Children from around the greater Newnan-Coweta area gather downtown to collect treats from all the various businesses. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged.
55TH CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
10 am-4 pm, Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s the three-day Newnan-Coweta Art Association’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Market. Experience this unique and festive time of the year. Original art, fine crafts, special visitors, trick or treat, demos, artisans at work, raffles or just simply a bit of everything.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE
11 am, Downtown Senoia
It’s the Toddler Halloween Parade in Senoia! A not-so-spooky celebration for our littlest residents ages 0-5! Come dressed in your cutest, silliest, or spookiest Halloween costume for a fun-filled march around Main Street, followed by treats and toddler-friendly Halloween activities at the Welcome Center! This is a festive & fun way to celebrate Halloween with our littlest residents. Strollers welcome, goodie bags and snacks, crafts, games and more after the parade. Meet at the gazebo located at the bottom of Main Street.
CURIOUS GEORGE: A HALLOWEEN BOOFEST
Noon, Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
Following Main Street Newnan’s Munchkin Masquerade, there is a FREE Movie for the kiddos at the Wadsworth! The movie is “Curious George: A Halloween BOOfest.” Free popcorn & water provided while supplies last! The event is free but registration is required. To register, click HERE.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Five Coweta County schools are in action with kickoffs set for 7:30 pm.
Chapel Hill at East Coweta (2-7)
Newnan (7-2) at McIntosh
Dutchtown at Northgate (7-2)
Trinity Christian (3-6) at Fayette County
New Creation Christian at Central Christian (3-6)
THE WEREWOLF’S CURSE OR HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Poor Harry Pate! An American student at the University of Lipsync in Rumania, he is bitten by a werewolf cub while on a field trip. During the full moon, Harry sprouts hair and craves rare roast beef, to the dismay of his vegetarian fiancée. So it’s off to Dr. Frank Einstein’s castle to consult Madam Clara Voyant. This spoof of 1930s horror movies also features a mummy, a vampire, and more! For tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
FALL SUNRISE HIKE
6:45 am, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan, 770-254-7271
Bring your own hot beverage (hot chocolate, coffee or tea) to wake up with nature by the Chattahoochee River. Watch the sunset while listening and looking out for the woodland animals such as the osprey, king fishers, turkeys, pileated woodpecker, white-tail deer and more! $5 per person, $5 parking. Meet at the Day Use Area River Side.
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.
LOW-COST VACCINE CLINIC
8:30-11:30 am, Help Spay/Neuter Clinic, 12 The Crescent, Newnan • 770-304-7911
Schedule your pet’s appointment at www.HelpSpayNeuter.org. Exam fee is $25 per pet. Most vaccines $18. 3-yr rabies vaccine available $50, IF you have proof of current rabies vaccine. Microchip $30.
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.
NEWNAN MARKET DAY
10 am-2 pm, Courthouse Square, Downtown Newnan
It’s the monthly Market Day in downtown Newnan. The event is hosted by Main Street Newnan on the first Saturday of every month. The Market features over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items. Market Day favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc.
55TH CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
10 am-5 pm, Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s the second day of the Newnan-Coweta Art Association’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Market. Experience this unique and festive time of the year. Original art, fine crafts, special visitors, trick or treat, demos, artisans at work, raffles or just simply a bit of everything.
46TH ANNUAL OLD SOUTHEASTERN INVITATIONAL
Noon, Drake Stadium, 190 LaGrange Street, Newnan
Experience an unforgettable day of music, precision, and pageantry as seventeen of the finest high school marching bands from across Georgia and Alabama take the field to compete for top honors. From powerful brass to dazzling drill design, these talented performers will bring their best! The excitement doesn’t stop there—enjoy a special exhibition performance by the renowned Kennesaw State University Marching Owls, along with a performance by the host Newnan Marching Cats of their 2025 show titled, “SHADY.” Gates open at 11:30 am with performances beginning at 12:40 pm. General Admission tickets are $15 and $20 for Premium Blue Back seating at midfield. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
THE WEREWOLF’S CURSE OR HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Poor Harry Pate! An American student at the University of Lipsync in Rumania, he is bitten by a werewolf cub while on a field trip. During the full moon, Harry sprouts hair and craves rare roast beef, to the dismay of his vegetarian fiancée. So it’s off to Dr. Frank Einstein’s castle to consult Madam Clara Voyant. This spoof of 1930s horror movies also features a mummy, a vampire, and more! For tickets, click HERE.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
55TH CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
Noon-4 pm, Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s the final day of the Newnan-Coweta Art Association’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Market. Experience this unique and festive time of the year. Original art, fine crafts, special visitors, trick or treat, demos, artisans at work, raffles or just simply a bit of everything.
THE WEREWOLF’S CURSE OR HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
3 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Poor Harry Pate! An American student at the University of Lipsync in Rumania, he is bitten by a werewolf cub while on a field trip. During the full moon, Harry sprouts hair and craves rare roast beef, to the dismay of his vegetarian fiancée. So it’s off to Dr. Frank Einstein’s castle to consult Madam Clara Voyant. This spoof of 1930s horror movies also features a mummy, a vampire, and more! For tickets, click HERE.
