The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … Dec. 8-9-10
From Staff Reports
Below are fun, educational and family-friendly events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend.
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the top college football games on TV plus the Falcons and Hawks. Check it out by visiting our SPORTS ON TV CALENDAR.
What about dining out? Check out our list we call the THE JOINT DIRECTORY.
The weekend weather forecast has a 70 percent chance of rain on Saturday, increasing to 90 percent overnight and into early Sunday. Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. All events are subject to change.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS
Noon at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the Newnan Carnegie Library and the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation December 8th at Noon for another exciting free lunchtime program. Bring a lunch with you as we welcome Tim Hurt and Sharissa Manwaring as they co-lead the High School Chamber Group at Trinity Christian School in Sharpsburg. This group of students is a combined band and orchestra, performing custom arrangements tailored specifically for these students and instrumentation. Kylie Beckman, Anna Manwaring and Isaiah Ware are all seniors at Trinity, some of the highest level of performers Trinity has to offer. This program promises to be a highlight of the Christmas 2023 season in Newnan so enjoy! The doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins promptly at Noon and ends at 1 p.m. Registration is required. To register, click HERE.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
4-10 p.m. at Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain • 1-800-225-5292
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter as the NEW Tree of Traditions, a 40-foot Pixel Pine Tree, joins 10 million twinkling lights to illuminate winter nights, only during Fantasy in Lights. Tickets on Friday are $34.95. For tickets, click HERE.
SWEETLAND ON ICE
5-9 p.m. at Sweetland Amphitheater, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
During the winter season, Sweetland Amphitheatre hosts 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. Click HERE for more info.
LITTLE BLACK DRESS FUNDRAISER
7-11 p.m. at Lillian Gardens, 83 South Greenville Street, Newnan
A Night of Elegance for a Brighter Future. Join us for an unforgettable evening of style, solidarity, and support at the Little Black Dress Fundraiser. This event is dedicated to our Little Black Dress Donor Advised Fund of the Coweta Community Foundation, committed to providing crucial support for our local Title One Schools in Coweta. For tickets, click HERE.
IMPROV NIGHT WITH DAD’S GARAGE
7:30 p.m. at Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
The Newnan Cultural Arts Commission invites you for a side-splitting evening of comedy and improvisation with Atlanta’s Dad’s Garage. Dad’s Garage transforms people, communities, and perspectives through laughter. Founded in 1995, Dad’s Garage is an award-winning non-profit theatre company that brings in over 30,000 people a year at our home in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward, public events across the continent, and festivals around the globe. Each season features original plays and world premieres created by our artistic family. Tickets are $25. To purchase, click HERE.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
8 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Students and Seniors, $15 for children. To purchase, click HERE.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
SENOIA FARMERS MARKET
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 40 Travis Street, Senoia
It is a community-oriented marketplace that features a variety of local farmers, food producers, artisans, and craftsmen. You can find a wide selection of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, herbs, and flowers. There are also local food producers selling homemade baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, and other artisanal products. The market also features handmade crafts, such as pottery, jewelry, and textiles. Visitors can enjoy live music, food trucks, and other family-friendly activities. EVERY Saturday.
COWETA YOUTH RUNNING
9 a.m. at Dragonfly Running Company, 10 LaGrange Street, Newnan
An informational meeting is scheduled at Dragonfly to learn more about community plans to start a youth running group in the Spring 2024. Interested participants are welcome to attend.
COWETA COUNTY WOMEN VETERAN MEET-UP
9-11 a.m. at IHOP, 630 Highway 34 (Bullsboro Drive), Newnan
Calling all women veterans in Coweta County! You are welcome to a fantastic meet-up where you can connect, share stories, and celebrate our amazing Coweta County Women Veteran Meet-up. It’s a special gathering of women veterans in Coweta County at IHOP in Newnan, GA, USA. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share stories, and support one another. Whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, NG, and Reserve, you are welcome with open arms. Let’s come together to celebrate our service and bond over a delicious meal. Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to meet fellow women veterans in our community.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
This market brings approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats, honey, eggs, prepared foods and so much more. It’s the perfect place to find the consummate gift for the foodie in your life and visitors will also find live music going on.
SECOND SATURDAY WORKDAY
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan
Volunteer opportunity hosted by Friends of the Chattahoochee Bend State Park. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Voluteers will be removing old trail markers and installing new markers on a section of the Riverside Trail. Cordless drills (we’ll supply the bits), hammers, small pry bars, and work gloves are suggested. This workday is appropriate for teenagers and adults.
WELCOMING WINTER HIKE
9:30-11 a.m. at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7171
Join the park in welcoming winter with a two-mile hike on our Riverside Trail to the tower and back. Make sure to bring water, and dress warm. We will meet at the Day Use Area. Pre-registration is required. You can pre-register at 770-254-7271. $4 per person. $5 park pass is also required.
CHRISTMAS IN CARROLLTON MARKET & PARADE
10 a.m.-7 p.m. in downtown Carrollton
‘Tis the season to celebrate Christmas in Downtown Carrollton! Bring your family downtown for an altogether magical day filled with festivities and fun. Shop the gift market from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and get your photo taken with Santa. Stay in the spirit with the SEC championship game shown at the Amp at 4 p.m. Wrap up your day with the Carrollton Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. and enjoy the lights and decorations that will add a sparkle to your evening.
CRUISIN TO CHRISTMAS
11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ashley Park, 354 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan • 770-376-0653
CruisIn To Christmas is a Toy Drive and Classic Car Show to be held in the Ashley Park Shopping Center with efforts to support our Local Community by providing Christmas gifts for children who would not have gifts otherwise. Raffles, Food Trucks, Show Awards and even Santa will be there. Admission is free but help support the community by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl ages birth to 18 years.
SWEETLAND ON ICE
Noon-9 p.m. at Sweetland Amphitheater, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
During the winter season, Sweetland Amphitheatre hosts 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. Click HERE for more info.
SELFIES WITH AN ELFIE
1-3 p.m. at The Avenue, 239 City Circle, Peachtree City • 770-486-6587
Snap a pic with your favorite holiday characters as they stroll The Avenue this Christmas season! On Saturday, look for Jack Frost and the Christmas Tree.
SOLAR VIEWING
1 p.m. at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Come down to the parks day use area to take a look at some sunspots. The sunspots will be viewed through a filtered telescope lens.
HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAYS
2-4 p.m. at Fayetteville Environmental Education Center, 305 Beauregard Blvd., Fayetteville • 770-486-7774
Looking for some festive family fun this holiday season? Jointhe folks at the Nature Center for their spectacular event, Holly Jolly Holidays! S’mores Station, Visit with Santa, Letter Writing and Holiday Craft Station, and Nature Center Animals. Admission is $5 per participant. Parent/Guardians not participating in activities are free. Parking is at the Fayette County Public Library.
OH DEER!
2-3:30 p.m. at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Come down to the park for a hike on our Riverside Trail for a chance to see deer and to paint deer faces on wooden ornaments. Participants will meet at Picnic Shelter 1 at the Day Use Area. Pre-registration is required. $5 per person. $5 park pass or $3.75 Veterans/Military.
LIGHTING UP THE HOLIDAYS / HOGANSVILLE
3-8 p.m. in downtown Hogansville
The City of Hogansville presents its 2023 Christmas Parade and Winter Market. Craft Vendors, Holiday Music, Food Vendors, Christmas Parade and a visit with Santa Claus. The Winter Market hours are 3-8 p.m. with the Parade at 6 p.m.
WINTERFEST 2023 / CHRISTMAS IN FRANKLIN
3-9 p.m. at Downtown Franklin Square, Franklin GA
Food, Arts and Crafts, Parade, Pictures with Santa, Live Music, Christmas Music and more. Free admission. Hosted by the Heard County Chamber of Commerce.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
4-10 p.m. at Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain • 1-800-225-5292
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter as the NEW Tree of Traditions, a 40-foot Pixel Pine Tree, joins 10 million twinkling lights to illuminate winter nights, only during Fantasy in Lights. Tickets on Saturday are $39.95. For tickets, click HERE.
MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET
5-9 p.m. in Downtown Fayetteville
Fayetteville’s Parade begins at 5 p.m. with the Christmas Market & Music set for 5:30-9 p.m. at City Center Park. Visit with Santa, Snow Machines, Costume Contest, over 75 Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks, Sweets, Craft Beverages and more.
CITY OF NEWNAN CHRISTMAS PARADE
6 p.m. in downtown Newnan
This year’s theme is Christmas at the North Pole. Award categories – Most Creative, Most Original, Best Use of Parade Theme, The Elfin Award (children participation) and The People’s Choice. The parade floats will start in the parking lot by Dunc’s BBQ on Jackson Street. They will make their way down Jackson Street through downtown Newnan before dispersing around Greenville Street park. The viewing areas will be along Jackson Street between Clark Street and Salbide Avenue.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
8 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Students and Seniors, $15 for children. To purchase, click HERE.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
SWEETLAND ON ICE
Noon-9 p.m. at Sweetland Amphitheater, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5434
During the winter season, Sweetland Amphitheatre hosts 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. Click HERE for more info.
PET PICS WITH ST. NICK
2-5 p.m. at RPM Full Service, 15 Jackson Street, Newnan
The annual Pet Pics with ol’ St. Nick day is finally here again at RPM Full Service!! Bring your fur babies out and come say hi to Santa and get your Christmas photos done in-house. Proceeds benefit Hearts ‘n Homes Rescue.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
3 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Students and Seniors, $15 for children. To purchase, click HERE.
2023 CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES
4-8 p.m. in downtown Senoia
Step into a Winter Wonderland with the annual Candlelight Tour of Homes. Enjoy the enchanting Historic Downtown Senoia Holiday Home Tour with this festive, self-guided tour. For tickets, click HERE.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS
4-10 p.m. at Callaway Gardens, 17617 Highway 27, Pine Mountain • 1-800-225-5292
A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter as the NEW Tree of Traditions, a 40-foot Pixel Pine Tree, joins 10 million twinkling lights to illuminate winter nights, only during Fantasy in Lights. Tickets on Sunday are $39.95. For tickets, click HERE.
