The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … Dec. 5-7
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, December 5-7).
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 TV Calendar, click on our LOCAL SPORTS TV GUIDE with info on the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks. Or, if you are searching for College Football Games on TV – including this week’s Conference Championship Games featuring Georgia vs. Alabama for the SEC title, check out our COLLEGE FOOTBALL 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 from the National Weather Service for Coweta County as of Thursday.
• Friday, December 5 – Showers likely, mainly before 1 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Overnight, a 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 7 pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
• Saturday, December 6 – Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Overnight, a 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
• Sunday, December 7 – A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Overnight, a 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
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, DECEMBER 5
WINTER PINECONE FEEDERS
1 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
With the weather turning chilly, our little bird buddies could really use a tasty snack. Why not get crafty and make your own pinecone bird feeder? It’s super fun and a great way to help out our feathered friends. Location: Visitor Center. Cost is $5 kid / $5 parking. You must call to reserve your spot.
NEWNAN TOUR OF HOMES: CHRISTMAS TOUR
4-9 pm, Downtown Newnan
Hosted by Newnan Presbyterian School. Newnan, the City of Homes, evokes images of antebellum houses, lovingly restored to their original splendor. The Christmas Tour of Homes is an opportunity for everyone to see them, all decked out in their holiday best. Refreshments and complimentary shuttles. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking HERE or at Gillyweeds in downtown Newnan. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at Will Call at Newnan Presbyterian School, 38 Greenville Street, starting at 3:30 pm Friday.
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 $34.99 for Adults (13+) and $24.99 for Children (4-12). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
A VERY PANDERING CHRISTMAS STORY
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Get ready for a holiday mash-up like no other! This musical comedy takes Charles Dickens’ beloved classic and gives it a delightfully ridiculous twist. When Scrooge’s long night of redemption begins, he’s joined not just by the usual ghosts — but by a parade of surprise guests straight out of your favorite Christmas movies! From heartwarming to hilariously over-the-top, this festive romp is packed with music, laughter, and more holiday spirit than you can fit under the tree. It’s merry. It’s musical. It’s A Very Pandering Christmas Carol! Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors and Students and $15 for Children (10 and under). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING IN THE PARK
8 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Free event. Get ready for some serious holiday cheer! They’re lighting up the Christmas tree and would love for you to join in on the fun. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and share some warmth and good vibes with friends and family. There will be lights, festive music and hot coco at the visitor center.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
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.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
10 am-3 pm, Newnan FUMC Annex Building, 35 Greenville Street, Downtown Newnan
The Coweta Association of Retired Educators (CARE) will host their annual Christmas Bazaar in the First United Methodist Church Annex, located at 35 Greenville Street in downtown Newnan. A wide assortment of donated items, including home baked goods, seasonal crafts, holiday décor, and“white elephant” pieces, will be available for purchase. Payments in cash and personal checks will beaccepted. Proceeds will benefit the CARE scholarship fund as well as the local unit’s contributions to its parent organization, Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA). This year CARE will award a $1,000 scholarship to three Coweta County School System seniors who plan to become teachers.
LETTERS TO SANTA AND HOT COCOA
10 am, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Let’s get festive! Join the Chattahoochee Bend State Park folks for some warm hot cocoa and cheery holiday music while you jot down your Christmas wish list for Santa. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Cost: $5 a kid / $5 parking. Location: Visitor Center. You must call to reserve your spot
NEWNAN MARKET DAY
10 am-2 pm, Courthouse Square, Downtown Newnan
It’s the final monthly Market Day of 2025 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.
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.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS
1 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Get ready for some serious holiday cheer! Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Chattahoochee Bend and they are bringing all the festive fun with them! Come on down to enjoy some awesome holiday music, warm up with some hot coco, and snap some super cute family photos with the jolly couple. Cost: FREE. Location: Visitor Center.
LIGHT UP SENOIA PARADE
4-8:30 pm, Downtown Senoia
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at our annual Light Up Senoia Parade! This cherished tradition brings the community together for an evening of festivities and Christmas cheer! Parade begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Santa’s Workshop opens at 4 p.m. The Light Up Senoia tree lighting will immediately follow the parade. And then Santa will receive visitors on his sleigh until 8:30.
HOMETOWN HOLIDAY
4-9 pm, Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City
Celebrate the kick-off to the holiday season at Hometown Holiday! Enjoy festive food, unique shopping, handmade crafts and a visit from Santa.
CHRISTMAS STAR RUN & TREE LIGHTING
5 pm, Christian City Campus, 7345 Red Oak Road, Union City
Christian City is hosting its annual Christmas Star Run in conjunction with a tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 6. The race begins at 5 p.m., followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Christian City’s Children and Family programs. The Christmas Star Run serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier and includes a 5K and a one-mile run. People of all ages are encouraged to participate, with giveaways awarded by age group and a grand prize of new running shoes for the top male and female finishers. All participants will receive a t-shirt and medal while families can enjoy holiday music, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, coffee and sweet treats. Participants can register online until December 5 and in person on race day, December 6. Online registration is $40 for the 5K and $30 for the one-mile run and on the day of registration is $45 for the 5K and $35 for the one-mile run. Children under 5 can participate for free. Click HERE for more information or to register to run.
CHRISTMAS PARADE AND HOLIDAY MARKET
6 pm, Downtown Hogansville
The Hogansville Christmas Parade’s theme is “A Fairytale Christmas!” will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6pm! This year’s Christmas Parade theme, “A Fairytale Christmas”! Food, photos with Santa, vendors and more at the Holiday Market.
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 $39.99 for Adults (13+) and $29.99 for Children (4-12). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
A VERY PANDERING CHRISTMAS STORY
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Get ready for a holiday mash-up like no other! This musical comedy takes Charles Dickens’ beloved classic and gives it a delightfully ridiculous twist. When Scrooge’s long night of redemption begins, he’s joined not just by the usual ghosts — but by a parade of surprise guests straight out of your favorite Christmas movies! From heartwarming to hilariously over-the-top, this festive romp is packed with music, laughter, and more holiday spirit than you can fit under the tree. It’s merry. It’s musical. It’s A Very Pandering Christmas Carol! Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors and Students and $15 for Children (10 and under). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
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.
COOKIES WITH SANTA
1-3:30 pm, Newnan-Coweta History Center, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan
It’s that special time of year to gather your loved ones, dress in your Sunday Best, and visit the McRitchie-Hollis Museum for Cookies & Photos with Santa! As a non-profit organization, they kindly ask each family to consider making a small donation to help cover the event’s costs. See you there!
THE GINGERBREAD MARKET / GINGERBREAD BUILD
1-4 pm, Newnan Historic Train Depot, 60 East Broad Street, Downtown Newnan
Presented by the Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity. Join them for a sweet afternoon of holiday fun, community spirit and creativity. There will be a Gingerbread House Building Competition, Local Vendors in their Gingerbread Marketplace, plus hot cocoa, treats and festive music. And there are also Santa photos and holiday cheer for all ages.
A VERY PANDERING CHRISTMAS STORY
3 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Get ready for a holiday mash-up like no other! This musical comedy takes Charles Dickens’ beloved classic and gives it a delightfully ridiculous twist. When Scrooge’s long night of redemption begins, he’s joined not just by the usual ghosts — but by a parade of surprise guests straight out of your favorite Christmas movies! From heartwarming to hilariously over-the-top, this festive romp is packed with music, laughter, and more holiday spirit than you can fit under the tree. It’s merry. It’s musical. It’s A Very Pandering Christmas Carol! Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors and Students and $15 for Children (10 and under). To purchase tickets, click 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.
