The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … June 14-15-16-17
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (June 14-15-16-17).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Braves, United and Dream, plus UGA in the NCAA Men’s Baseball Super Regionals. Check it out by visiting our SPORTS ON 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.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
FAN DISTRIBUTION
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army of Newnan, 670 Jefferson Street Ext., Newnan
Fans will be distributed – one per address – while supplies last. Recipients of the fan will need to be present. Please bring a current state photo ID and proof of county residency.
THE LOCALS NIGHT 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.
SUNSET SOUNDS
7-10 p.m. at Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Drive, Peachtree City
This Friday is the night!! Sunset Sounds welcomes Rhinestone Revival to kick off the summer! It’s going to be a hot one so stay hydrated with frosty drinks from The Curious Pig. Grab dinner and dessert from PTC Grill, Jazz Burger, and Hyppo Mayday Ice Creams and get ready to dance the night away!
FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION & MOVIE NIGHT AT SERENBE
7:30 p.m., Selborne Green, 9110 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Selborne Green with crafts, fun, and a screening of the beloved comedy film Daddy Day Care! Arrive at the Selborne Green at 7:30 PM to enjoy Father’s Day themed festivities, drinks, and treats from Nigel’s before the movie begins at around 8:30 PM. This will be a picnic-style movie screening, so we recommend bringing lawn chairs and/or blankets to enjoy the movie in comfort! Tickets are $12.25 for general admission and $7.25 for kids and include bouncy castle, face painting stations, craft stations (paint a portrait of Dad) and more. Purchase tickets HERE.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
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.
LOW-COST VACCINE CLINIC
8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Help Spay/Neuter Clinic, 12 The Crescent, Newnan • 770-304-7911
Ask about a free Canine heartworm test. Visit HelpSpayNeuter.org to schedule an appointment. Rain or shine. No checks accepted.
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.
BOOKS ON BLANKETS
10 a.m., First Avenue Park, downtown Newnan
Bring your family and your blankets and enjoy different volunteer readers around the park. Everyone receives a FREE book and FREE ice cream.
THE SHARPSBURG MARKET
10 a.m.- 2 p.m., 105 Main Street, Sharpsburg
Bring family and friends to enjoy this weekend’s The Sharpsburg Market! The Sharpsburg Market is hosted by Team Hungry (student-led nonprofit) to cultivate community in our local area. At The Sharpsburg Market, you will find a collection of local vendors with all kinds of wonderful goods for you to browse. Come and enjoy your Saturday in this gem of a town nestled not far from East Coweta High School.
MARKET ON THE SQUARE / FAYETTEVILLE
11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Courthouse Square, Fayetteville
This is a free, family event. Shopping with over 60 vendors. Bring you blankets and lawn chairs for some live music, free axe throwing and inflatable axe throwing for kids, bouncing bubbles, giveaways, Ginat Games, food trucks and beverages.
N.I.T.W.I.T.S. FREE IMPROV WORKSHOP
2-5 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Join the NITWITS for a free improv workshop. You’ll learn the basic skills of improv and how to apply them to a performance. Classes will be held on Saturdays in June and July from 2-5 PM. Get more details on the website: www.newnantheatre.org/nitwits-workshops.
BARK IN THE PARK
4-8 p.m., Line Creek Brewery The Reserve, 18 Savannah Street, Newnan
Head over to The Reserve for an event that’s bound to make tails wag and hearts melt, all in support of the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society. Live music, food trucks, local vendors and come meet some of the most lovable dogs you’ll ever lay eyes on! Our adoption area will feature adorable pups eagerly seeking their forever homes. Who knows, you might just find your new best friend!
SPEED DATING
7 p.m., Leaf and Bean, 22 West Court Square, Newnan
This is the second time Leaf and Bean has hosted this event. Must be over 18. No other age limitations. $20 entry includes one cocktail or coffee drink of choice. Just show up and play.
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
FATHER’S DAY
HEARTS ‘N HOMES DOG ADOPTIONS
1-3 p.m., Line Creek Brewing The Reserve, 18 Savannah Street, Newnan
Come by Sunday and see the adoptable dogs! Adopt a dog or sign up to foster and get a free beer token. Sponsored by Hearts ’N Homes Rescue.
MONDAY, JUNE 17
FREE MOVIE MONDAY
10:30 a.m., Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
Join the City of Newnan Leisures Services Department for a FREE Movie Monday featuring Wonka. No sign up required. Come and enjoy a free movie and popcorn!
SENIOR LIVING HEALTH & WELLNESS SERIES
10:30 a.m., Tommy Thompson Senior Center, 29 Hospital Road, Newnan
Coweta County Family and Consumer Sciences agent Olivia Handley will teach classes on the third Monday of each month on health and wellness. Event is free and will last about 30 minutes each. The series is geared toward seniors, but open to people of all ages. The June 17 class is Healthy Home Habits and will focus on how to maintain a healthy, clean home and provide basic decluttering tips. Call 770-254-2620 for more information.
