The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … August 9-10
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (August 9-10).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our LOCAL & LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Braves, United and Dream. Check it out by visiting our ATLANTA PRO SPORTS 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. For the latest in Newnan Weather, click HERE.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
LUNCH & LEARN: A TRIP TO THE NORTH POLE
Noon-1 p.m., Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Please join the Carnegie Library and the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation as we beat the heat with photographer and world traveler Gordon Kilgore as he shares about his “cool” journeys to the North Pole! Gordon was asked to photograph for the Russian expedition company, Poseidon Voyages, and he made two trips to the North Pole on the nuclear icebreaker, Yamal. Gordon has been a serious photographer for about 50 years, and has traveled to all of the states, all of the continents, and well over a hundred countries! Registrants are invited to bring their own lunch to the event. Doors open at 11:30 am. Program begins at noon sharp and ends at 1 p.m. To register, click HERE.
THE LOCALS MARKET
5-9 p.m., Greenville Street Park, 51 Greenville Street, Downtown Newnan
It’s a great time for the whole community. Free event with local vendors, businesses, food trucks, activities, live music and more.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
COWETA COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m., Asa Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan • 770-254-2620
Your favorite farm families and vendors return alongside exciting new additions, all eager to meet you at the Coweta County Farmer’s Market! In addition, Coweta County UGA Extension’s Family & Consumer Science Agent will join us this season with fun cooking demos, food safety tips and children’s activities. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet your new furry best friend, as Coweta County Animal Services will be on-site offering pet adoptions.
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday.
LAUNCH PARTY
9 a.m.-1 p.m., ChildrenConnect Museum, 30 Temple Avenue, Newnan
This family-friendly event will celebrate the ChildrenConnect Museum’s recent renovations and aims to bring the community together for a day full of engaging activities and fun. Meet Bluey! Plus raffles, bake sale, PVC Pipe Xylophone exhibit, music and more.
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.
SERENBE FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., The Grange Green, 10640 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills
The Serenbe Farmers Market hosts Growers, Artisans, Craft-makers, and Healthy Food Producers. Parking is available along Serenbe Lane in Grange.
BUTTERFLY FIELD TRIP
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Chattahoochee State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Bring the kids out for a fun day of learning with our Park Naturalist. Learn how to identify butterflies of all shapes, sizes and colors. Make sure to bring your cameras. Limited to 20 people. Please call the park office at 770-254-7271, to reserve your spot. $5 per person & $5 park pass.
2ND ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FASHION SHOW
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Greenville Street Park, Downtown Newnan
Event hosted by Family Patterns Matter. Kids Fashion Show, Vendors, Food Trucks and More.
OPEN ACTOR AUDITIONS
Noon-4 p.m., 13 Stories Haunted House, 320 Temple Avenue, Newnan
Interested in becoming a scare actor? 13 Stories Haunted House has open positions for actors. Come out and show us what you’ve got!
KID’S EVENT: SENOIA RACEWAY HISTORY DAY
1-4 p.m., Senoia Area Historical Society, 6 Couch Street, Senoia
Join the folks at Senoia Area Historical Society for this FREE event at the museum! Learn about the Senoia Raceway with fun,interactive activities. A parent or guardian must attend as well.
SOUTH ATL’s LARGEST SPECIAL NEEDS EXPO
1-5 p.m., Southside Church, 1821 Hwy. 34 East, Newnan
Join us at the LARGEST Special Needs EXPO on the Southside of Atlanta! 3 incredible speakers, 30 Resource Vendors, Giveaways, Complimentary Concessions, Saturday Afternoon to accommodate working parents and FREE! Register to attend! To register, click HERE.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL & CRAFTS SALE
1:30-4:30 p.m., Newnan First United Methodist Church, 33 Greenville St., Newnan
If you’re in Newnan, stop by and support the Coweta County Quilts of Valors and the local Veterans. 15 Quilts of Valor will be presented to some very deserving Veterans. It’s the 10th Anniversary of Coweta County Quilts of Valor. They will be serving Ice Cream, Cookies and also selling crafts. Donations accepted.
COWETA DUCK FEST SUMMER JEEP JAM
5-9 p.m., Ashley Park / Dillard’s Parking Lot, 370 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan
This is the rescheduled event from July. Duck Duck Jeep! Ashley Park would like to invite all of you Jeep fans out to our 2nd Annual Jeep festival! Vendors, live music, food trucks, and family fun! Come on out, Coweta! We will be giving out awards for Best Presentation, Most Likely to Climb Mount Everest, Most Humorous, Best Lights, Most Ducktastic, Best Overall, etc. Open to the public. No ticket needed for spectators.
SENOIA RACEWAY
7 p.m. Grandstands Open, 6 p.m. Hot Laps Begin, 171 Brown Road, Senoia • senoiaraceway1969.com
USCS Sprint Cars make their way back to Senoia Raceway in classes Mini Stock, Bomber, Modified, Charger, 602 and Sprints. Grandstands $20, Kids 12-and-under Free; Pit Admission $35, Kids 6-12 $20 and 5-and-under FREE. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., Grandstands open at 5 p.m. Hot Laps begin at 6 p.m. and Racing around 7 p.m.
PERSEID METEOR WATCH
8:30-9:45 p.m., Chattahoochee State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Come out and check out the Perseid Meteor with our friend Klaus. He will have a telescope set up so that you can observe the moon. You will be able to observe the meteors with the naked eyes. Bring your camp chairs. $5 parking pass.
