The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … Oct. 10-12
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, Oct. 10-12).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have our Sports Calendar featuring the Coweta County High School Football Teams plus Atlanta’s pro teams – Falcons, Hawks and United. Check it out by visiting our AREA SPORTS CALENDAR. And if you are looking for College Football Games on TV – including Georgia at Auburn and/or Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech, check out our COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON 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, October 10 – Sunny with a high of 71 degrees, winds from the East at 15-25 mph. Overnight low will be 53.
• Saturday, October 11 – Sunny with a high of 76 degrees, winds from the Northeast at 10-15 mph. Overnight, cloudy with a low of 52.
• Sunday, October 12 – Sunny with a high of 78. Overnight low will be 54.
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, OCTOBER 10
HALLOWEEN FAMILY BINGO
10 am, Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join us at the Newnan Carnegie Library for a Halloween themed family bingo. There will be prizes and fun for all ages! Registration is required. To register, click HERE.
SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
10 am-2 pm, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 2956 Highway 154, Newnan
Get flu, COVID and B-12 shots, and talk with an Elder Law Attorney, Chiropractor, Physical Therapists, Hearing Specialists and more. Guest speaker is Nathan Coflin, a certified at-risk Adult Crimes Tactics Specialist with Senior Medicare Patrol.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Three Coweta County schools are in action with kickoffs set for 7:30 pm.
East Coweta (1-6), open
Newnan (5-2), open
Northgate (7-0), open
Troup County at Trinity Christian (2-5)
Heritage School (1-7) at Central Fellowship Christian
Central Christian (2-5) at Johnson Ferry Christian
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
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.
GREAT AMERICAN CAR SHOW
9 am, Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
Benefit for Chance Meadows. All vehicle classes and clubs are welcome with awards for Top 25 and Multiple Class Awards. /Raffles, food trucks and prize drawings. FREE spectator admission.
AIR DOT SHOW
9 am, Atlanta Regional Airport / Falcon Field, 7 Falcon Drive, Peachtree City • 770-487-2225
Gates open at 9 am for this two-day event with the aerial portion of the show running from noon to approximately 4 pm each day. The show recommends bringing sunscreen, ear protection and up to a one liter sealed bottle of water. If you are in General Admission bring your own chairs. A personal size umbrella is also permissible for shade from the sun. Alongside the breathtaking aerial performances, you’ll have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to book a ride in an Authentic Vintage Military Helicopter with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) Sky Soldiers! For tickets and more information, click HERE.
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.
ARTS FESTIVAL OF CARROLLTON
10 am-5 pm, Downtown Carrollton GA
The 22nd annual Arts Festival of Carrollton brings more than 70 local and national fine artists and crafters to West Georgia for two days – Saturday and Sunday. Purchase beautiful works of art while enjoying free performances, demonstrations, kid’s activities, live music and food vendors. The festival and parking are free.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE CABINET WITH JORDAN WILD
1 pm, True Balance Center for Breath and Bodywork, 44 East Washington Street, Newnan • 678-857-3484
Immerse yourself in this educational herbalism workshop. Learn about holistic first aid & herbalist Jordan Wild’s favorite medicinal staples for you and your family’s medicine cabinet. This is a beginner course & prerequisite for Holistic Medicine II. Bring a journal, a pen, and an open mind. You will receive a 4 oz jar of Jordan Wild’s famous organic elderberry syrup. For tickets, click HERE.
SPEED DATING
6 pm, Leaf & Bean Coffee Shop, 22 West Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-7290
Hosting two rounds and each round will be grouped by age. Round 1 begins at 6:30 pm for ages 40 and up; Round 2 begins at 7:30 pm for ages 40 and under. Tickets are $20 and includes a drink of your choice. For tickets, click HERE.
SUNSET SOUNDS
7 pm, Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City
The 90s are back at Drake Field for a special Fall edition of Sunset Sounds. Throw on your best flannel, bring your chairs and blankets for the best spot on the field and be ready to be on your feet singing and dancing to the BEST 90s band in the South for FREE – “Rock the 90s.” The show is a great addition to Air Show Weekend, and you may even run into a pilot or two.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
AIR DOT SHOW
9 am, Atlanta Regional Airport / Falcon Field, 7 Falcon Drive, Peachtree City • 770-487-2225
Gates open at 9 am for this two-day event with the aerial portion of the show running from noon to approximately 4 pm each day. The show recommends bringing sunscreen, ear protection and up to a one liter sealed bottle of water. If you are in General Admission bring your own chairs. A personal size umbrella is also permissible for shade from the sun. Alongside the breathtaking aerial performances, you’ll have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to book a ride in an Authentic Vintage Military Helicopter with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) Sky Soldiers! For tickets and more information, click HERE.
ARTS FESTIVAL OF CARROLLTON
10 am-5 pm, Downtown Carrollton GA
The 22nd annual Arts Festival of Carrollton brings more than 70 local and national fine artists and crafters to West Georgia for two days – Saturday and Sunday. Purchase beautiful works of art while enjoying free performances, demonstrations, kid’s activities, live music and food vendors. The festival and parking are free.
ITALIAN HERITAGE DAY
1 pm, Downtown Senoia
Get ready for a day full of culture, cuisine, and celebration at Italian Heritage Day, happening Downtown Senoia. Enjoy an array of street vendors offering delicious Italian bites, including gluten-free options. Indulge in bourbon tasting, refreshing limoncello, and let the kids have fun in our designated area with inflatables! FREE ADMISSION! There’s wine tastings, and a VIP experience. For more info, click HERE.
