The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … October 24-26
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, Oct. 24-26).
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 Syracuse 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 24 – Sunny with a high near 73 degrees and overnight low of 44.
• Saturday, October 25 – Sunny with a high of 71, breezy and overnight low of 50.
• Sunday, October 26 – Mostly cloudy with a high of 65 (30% rain chance). Overnight low of 52 (60% rain chance).
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 24
CHILDREN’S CRAFT: BUBBLING CAULDRON
10-11 am, Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the folks at the Carnegie Library for craft time! This month, we will be cutting, gluing and painting to create a bubbling cauldron. All supplies are provided. Registration is required. To register, click HERE.
5TH ANNUAL WITCHES BOUTIQUE CRAWL
5-9 pm, Downtown Newnan
Grab your best ghoulfriends, throw on your witch hat and fly into downtown Newnan for a night of spells, sales, brews & boos! $350 Raffle, Costume Contests and Witchy Prizes. Crawl Card pickup at JB Joyce.
GHOSTS & GHOULS BALL
7 pm, Newnan-Coweta History Center, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770-251-0207
It’s the first ever Ghosts & Ghouls Ball! It’s a night of costumed elegance, perhaps with tinge of the macabre. The LIVE MUSIC may wake the dead with Kraken’s Release opening for Mayhayley’s Grave. The scene is set to begin at 7 p.m. Your dinner of brisket or chicken, mac n’ cheese, green beans, salad, dinner rolls, and of course, iced tea is sure to liven up your taste buds! Ticket comes with aforementioned dinner items and 2 drinks of your choice. Additional drink tickets for purchase in advance or at the event. For tickets, click HERE.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
All six Coweta County schools are in action with kickoffs set for 7:30 pm.
Westlake at East Coweta (1-7)
Banneker at Newnan (6-2)
Lovejoy at Northgate (7-1)
Upson Lee at Trinity Christian (2-6)
Heritage School (1-8) at Windsor Academy
Central Christian (3-5) at Harvester Christian
THE WEREWOLF’S CURSE OR HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Poor Harry Pate! An American student at the University of Lipsync in Rumania, he is bitten by a werewolf cub while on a field trip. During the full moon, Harry sprouts hair and craves rare roast beef, to the dismay of his vegetarian fiancée. So it’s off to Dr. Frank Einstein’s castle to consult Madam Clara Voyant. This spoof of 1930s horror movies also features a mummy, a vampire, and more! For tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
AUTUMN CHASE 2025
8:30 am, Carl Miller Park, 74 Sewell Road, Newnan
This event is a fundraiser for the Piedmont Newnan Fitness Center. The 10K Trail Race starts at 8:30 a.m., the 5K trail race begins at 9 a.m., and the 1-mile Fun Run takes place at 9:45 a.m. To register, visit give.piedmont.org/autumnchase.
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.
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.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENING!
9 am-4:30 pm, ChildrenConnect Museum, 30 Temple Avenue, Newnan • 470-414-2455
From fizzing cauldrons to pumpkin catapults to ghostly gliders and more! Families are invited to experiment, have fun, and uncover the “magic” behind the science. Reservations required. For info, visit: https://www.childrenconnectmuseum.com/.
BBQ 2 GO
10 am-1 pm, 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Fundraiser by the Senoia Optimist Club with all proceeds donated to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Hospital. The barbecue will be held in the front area of the Senoia Farmers’ Market. Food featured at the barbecue will include the traditional Senoia recipe of Brunswick stew prepared by Carl, Jim, and Ray McKnight along with many volunteers. Pulled pork will be prepared by Fredene Wheelus. All items are “to go”. Quarts of stew are $15, and pounds of pulled pork are $20. Preorder these items online by going to https://optimistclubofsenoia.org/annual-bbq/.
DEA DRUG TAKE BACK
10 am-2 pm, Newnan Police Department, 1 Joseph Hannah Boulevard, Newnan • 678-673-5505
Bring your expired or excess prescriptions to properly dispose of them and keep them out of the environment. This is an anonymous drive-thru event.
FALL FEST AT ASHLEY PARK
11 am-2 pm, Ashley Park, 354 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan
Bring the crew for trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a pumpkin patch, fall vendor market, live music, face painting, kids games… and more!
5TH ANNUAL SPIRITS & SPICE FESTIVAL
2-7 pm, Downtown Newnan
It’s time to eat, drink, and get spooky! Event attendees will be able to get their “boos” on by walking the Downtown Spirits Trail and purchasing specialty cocktails at different participating locations, spice things up by tasting numerous types of chilis at the Chili Cook-Off, and have some skele-fun on the Twisted Trolley Tour ride. The event will feature live music, a craft market, and activities for the kids. This event is eerie-sistible for all ages! Live music by Ties That Bind, 2-4 pm and Indigo Road, 5-7 pm.
HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST
4 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Get ready for some spooky fall fun! Our coloring contest is here! The winner receives a prize and their artwork featured on our Facebook Page. Let your creativity shine! Age categories of age 4-6, 7-10 and 11-13. Pay $2 entry fee at the visitor center. Location will be at Pavilion 1 – Day Use Area.
INSIDE TRUNK OR TREAT
5-6 pm, Coweta Veterans Club, 130 Veterans Club Road, Newnan • 770-251-6949
Goblins and Ghosts, Pirates and Princess, all manner of costumes and creatures are welcome to come visit our hall of Halloween.
FALL FESTIVAL
5-7 pm, New Hope Baptist Church, 3989 Corinth Road, Newnan
A fun-filled evening with food, games, an inflatable, hayride, candy and coffee. It’s the perfect night for the whole family to come out and enjoy. Free admission.
2025 OAK HILL CEMETERY TOUR
5 pm, McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770-251-0207
Explore the fascinating history of Oak Hill Cemetery under the stars and shine a light on local history! Join Newnan-Coweta History Center to stroll at dusk through Newnan’s Historic Oak Hill Cemetery on a guided walk of select gravesites. Storytellers and guides captivate guests with lively, engaging tales while vendors, musicians, and artists also contribute to this special event that celebrates living, history and the arts. Check-in for the Tour is the McRitchie-Hollis Museum. New tours head out every 20 minutes until the last scheduled tour at 8 p.m. Also, take in the museum tour featuring performers and festive decor. Enjoy live entertainment and Oink Joint BBQ Food Truck in the back garden of the museum– it’s included with the ticket. Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes! For tickets, click HERE.
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
6 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Get ready to unleash your inner artist! We’re having a pumpkin decorating contest, and you’re invited! Bring your pumpkin, small or big, we will provide the carving tools and paints you need to create your masterpiece. The most creative pumpkin wins a prize and will be featured on our Facebook page! Pay $2 entry fee at the visitor center. Location will be at Pavilion 1 – Day Use Area.
FRIGHTFUL 50s SOCIAL
6-10 pm, Line Creek Brewing The Reserve, 18 Savannah Street, Newnan • 770-755-6734
Step into the 1950s… with a frightful twist! We’re teaming up with Makeup & Creative Arts, LLC—a professional special FX company behind film, TV, and epic Halloween parties—to create a one-of-a-kind spooky social. Costume contest, games and interactive fun, rockabilly and retro Halloween tunes. All ages are welcome.
CIRQUE DU SENOIA
7-11 pm, Marimac Lakes, 148 Pylant Street, Senoia
Join us for an exciting night of immersive enchantment and mystery as we proudly present Cirque Du Senoia – a Halloween celebration like never before! Set against the charming backdrop of Lake Marimac, this evening promises mystery, magic, and mesmerizing entertainment that lingers long after the final curtain. Visit our website to view the evenings schedule, dress code, and more. This event is 18+, ID is required at the Main Gate. General admission is $25, VIP Access $100. For tickets, click HERE.
THE WEREWOLF’S CURSE OR HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Poor Harry Pate! An American student at the University of Lipsync in Rumania, he is bitten by a werewolf cub while on a field trip. During the full moon, Harry sprouts hair and craves rare roast beef, to the dismay of his vegetarian fiancée. So it’s off to Dr. Frank Einstein’s castle to consult Madam Clara Voyant. This spoof of 1930s horror movies also features a mummy, a vampire, and more! For tickets, click HERE.
HALLOWEEN GLOW HIKE!
8:30 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure under the stars! Join us for a glow-in-the-dark hike through the magical Flat Rock area. It’s a Ranger led, one-mile loop that’s fun for the whole family. Wear your glow items, the more the better! Rangers will have additional glow sticks. Costumes are allowed but make sure that they are hiking appropriate and kid friendly. No blow up dinosaurs please. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water. Pay $8 Adult/ $5 Child at the visitor center. Please bring a small flashlight for emergency purposes.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
THE WEREWOLF’S CURSE OR HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
3 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Poor Harry Pate! An American student at the University of Lipsync in Rumania, he is bitten by a werewolf cub while on a field trip. During the full moon, Harry sprouts hair and craves rare roast beef, to the dismay of his vegetarian fiancée. So it’s off to Dr. Frank Einstein’s castle to consult Madam Clara Voyant. This spoof of 1930s horror movies also features a mummy, a vampire, and more! For tickets, click HERE.
