The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … Nov. 21-23
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR.
If you are looking for the Area’s Sports Calendar, click on our LOCAL SPORTS GUIDE with info on high school football plus the Atlanta Falcons and Hawks. Or, if you are searching for College Football Games on TV – including Charlotte at Georgia or Pittsburgh 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, November 21 – Partly sunny with a high of 75 degrees and a 20% rain chance. Overnight low of 61 with a 60% rain chance.
• Saturday, November 22 – Partly sunny with a high of 75 and a 20% rain chance. Overnight low of 51.
• Sunday, November 23 – Sunny with a high of 73 and overnight low of 47.
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, NOVEMBER 21
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
10-11 am, Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join everyone at the 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. No registration is required.
HOLIDAY SIP AND SEE
5-9 pm, Downtown Newnan
Main Street Newnan is host to the Holiday Sip and See as downtown retail establishments extend their normal business hours to introduce holiday gift items, offers special promotions and discounts. Holiday Sip and See is a great opportunity for visitors to get started on their holiday shopping while the holiday inventory is plentiful! There will also be a holiday market, live music, and food trucks along with refreshments and hor d’oeuvres from the retailers.
SENOIA: ALIVE AFTER 5 MISTLETOE MARKET
5-9 pm, Downtown Senoia
This free event features live music performances by local musicians, food trucks, and vendors selling handcrafted artisan goods, jewelry, artwork and much more! And this month, it’s a Mistletoe Market to kickoff the holiday shopping season.
SWEETLAND ON ICE
5-9 p.m., Sweetland Amphitheatre, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
Sweetland Amphitheatre has 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 HERE.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
6-10 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter this holiday season! Enjoy a festive journey along the classic seven-mile light show in your own car. Experience the 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. Tickets are $24.99 for Adults (13+) and $14.99 for Children (4-12). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
7 or 7:30 pm, GHSA State Football Playoffs Second Round
It’s prep football and the state playoffs as three Coweta County schools remain alive to chase a state championship.
Walton (6-5) at East Coweta (4-7), 2nd Round GHSA 6A Playoffs, 7 pm
Newnan (9-2) at Sequoyah (10-1), 2nd Round GHSA 5A Playoffs, 7:30 pm
Trinity Christian (5-6) at Hebron Christian (8-1), 2nd Round GHSA Private Playoffs, 7:30 pm
A VERY N.I.T.W.I.T.S. HOLIDAY SPECIAL
8-10 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
It’s beginning to look a lot like N.I.T.W.I.T.S. this holiday season! Invite your friends and family to gather together for a night of singing, dancing, and laughter with the N.I.T.W.I.T.S. crew. Find out which of the N.I.T.W.I.T.S. have been nice and which have been naughty in this one-of-a-kind show that you won’t want to miss! Come dressed in your favorite holiday apparel and let the laughs keep you warm. All tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
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.
THANKSGIVING ARTS & CRAFTS
11 am, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Want to make a super fun turkey puppet for Thanksgiving? Join us at the park for a ranger-led craft session where we’ll get creative and learn all about wild turkeys! It’s going to be a blast – perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. We’ll provide everything you need; you just need to bring your imagination! Pay $5 at the Visitor Center. Location: Visitor Center Porch.
SWEETLAND ON ICE
Noon-9 p.m., Sweetland Amphitheatre, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
Sweetland Amphitheatre has 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 HERE.
LIGHTS UP HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
2-6 pm, Ashley Park, 354 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan
Join the folks at Ashley Park for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday cheer, festive music, Santa’s grand arrival, special surprises, and a dazzling countdown to the tree lighting! Merry Market opens at 2 pm and the Tree Lighting and LED Light Show at 6 pm in front of Dillards. This is a rain or shine event.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
6-10 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter this holiday season! Enjoy a festive journey along the classic seven-mile light show in your own car. Experience the 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. Tickets are $34.99 for Adults (13+) and $24.99 for Children (4-12). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
A VERY N.I.T.W.I.T.S. HOLIDAY SPECIAL
8-10 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
It’s beginning to look a lot like N.I.T.W.I.T.S. this holiday season! Invite your friends and family to gather together for a night of singing, dancing, and laughter with the N.I.T.W.I.T.S. crew. Find out which of the N.I.T.W.I.T.S. have been nice and which have been naughty in this one-of-a-kind show that you won’t want to miss! Come dressed in your favorite holiday apparel and let the laughs keep you warm. All tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
SWEETLAND ON ICE
Noon-9 p.m., Sweetland Amphitheatre, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
Sweetland Amphitheatre has 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 HERE.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
6-10 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter this holiday season! Enjoy a festive journey along the classic seven-mile light show in your own car. Experience the 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. Tickets are $34.99 for Adults (13+) and $24.99 for Children (4-12). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
