The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … Sept. 26-28
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, Sept. 26-28).
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 – Braves, Falcons, United and Dream. Check it out by visiting our AREA SPORTS CALENDAR. And if you are looking for College Football Games on TV – including Alabama at Georgia and Georgia Tech at Wake Forest, check out our COLLEGE FOOTBALL 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. Below is the weekend forecast for Coweta County as of Thursday.
• Friday, September 26 – Mostly cloudy with a high near 80 degrees (50% rain chance) and an overnight low of 63 (20% rain chance).
• Saturday, September 27 – Mostly sunny with a high of 82 (20% rain chance) and overnight low of 62.
• Sunday, September 28 – Sunny with a high of 82 and overnight low of 63.
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, SEPTEMBER 26
HOMESCHOOL: BIRD ID AND MIGRATION
10 am-Noon, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Ever wonder what birds you have in your backyard? Did you know that more than a million birds fly from the north to the south from late summer to early winter? Come join us on a birding hike to see what birds we can find. Learn which species come and go during fall migration and why. $5 parking, $3 a child. Call the Visitor Center to prepay at 770-254-7271.
CHILDREN’S CRAFT
10-11 am, Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the folks at Carnegie Library for craft time! This month, attendees will be making a black cat in fall leaves. All supplies are provided. Children of all ages are welcome! Registration is required. To register, click HERE.
DAY 9 – 2025 KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
4 pm-Midnight, Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s Day 9 of the 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair as gates open at 4 pm. Admission is $10 with children 5-and-under free. Ride Armbands are $35. Individual Exhibits and Booths are in Exhibit Hall and Animal Exhibits take place in the Ag Building and Midway. There’s entertainment including the Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo, The Living Statue Bob Seymore, DJ King Justice provides the music, the McIntyre Circus, Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art and Princesses. The lone competition is the Coweta County Fair Beauty Pageant at 7 pm in Exhibit Hall. For more information, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
All six Coweta County schools are in action with kickoffs set for 7:30 pm.
East Coweta (1-4) at Cambridge
Newnan (4-1) at Langston Hughes
Northgate (5-0) at McIntosh
Whitewater at Trinity Christian (2-3)
Heritage School (1-5) at Piedmont Academy
Central Christian (2-3) at Community Christian
MURDER MYSTERY
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery opens its first of three weekends. This is a comedy play where a group of amateur actors, known for their comedic mishaps and poor acting skills, attempt to perform a murder mystery play called “Murder at Checkmate Manor,” with hilarious results due to forgotten lines, collapsing scenery, and general chaos, all while trying to maintain the illusion of a proper theatrical production. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
FIDO FEST 5K & FUN RUN
8 am-1 pm, Ashley Park, 354 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan
This event benefits the Hearts N’ Homes Rescue. The 5K Race is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. Puppy Prance starts the day at 8 am, followed by the 1-Mile Fun Run at 8:15 am and the 5K Race at 8:30 am. The Fido Fest Vendor Market is from 10 am to 1 pm.
LOW-COST VACCINE CLINIC
8:30-11:30 am, Help Spay/Neuter Clinic, 12 The Crescent, Newnan • 770-304-7911
Schedule your pet’s appointment at www.HelpSpayNeuter.org. Exam fee is $25 per pet. Most vaccines $18. 3-yr rabies vaccine available $50, IF you have proof of current rabies vaccine. Microchip $30.
COWETA COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 am-Noon, Asa Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan • 770-254-2620
It’s the Final Day of the 48th year bringing you only locally grown, fresh seasonal produce, beef, eggs, honey, flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts and so much more! This Guy’s BBQ will be there in case you are hungry.
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.
BARK ON THE PARK
9 am-4 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Bring your furry canine on an autumn hike near the beautiful woodland creeks to enjoy the fall foliage. Stop by the Visitor Center to grab a bandana for Fido! Payment covers bandana for pup, if the owner wishes to have a matching one it is an additional $8. Payment breakdown: $4 per dog, $4 per person.
TURIN ANTIQUE FARM POWER SHOW & TRACTOR PULL
10 am, 78 Will Banks Road, Turin
The 29th Annual Turin Tractor Pull begins with a Parade at 10 am, followed by the Tractor Pull, Slow Race, Kids Pedal Race and Truck Pulling. All parking beyond show area around Will Banks Road. Hwy. 16. For more information, visit turintractorpull.com.
SENOIA CAR SHOW
10 am-4 pm, Downtown Senoia
The 20th Annual Senoia Car Show will showcase over 600 classic and custom cars from all over Georgia. Senoia Car Show features a range of vehicles, including vintage cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and custom trucks. The Senoia Car Show is a family-friendly event that offers something for everyone – food and beverage trucks, awards, live music and much more! The event is FREE for spectators to enjoy!
DAY 10 – 2025 KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
Noon-Midnight, Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s Day 10 of the 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair and Military Appreciation Day as gates open at noon with a full 12-hours of fun and family entertainment scheduled. Admission is $10 with children 5-and-under free. As far Military Appreciation Day, all active and retired Military personnel are granted Free Admission with ID. Ride Armbands are $35. Individual Exhibits and Booths are in Exhibit Hall and Animal Exhibits take place in the Ag Building and Midway. Headlining the Entertainment is Donald White The Science Guy, The Living Statue Bob Seymore, music from Rhythm Major, Princesses, Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo, the McIntyre Circus, and Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art. Competitions include the Dairy Heifer Show at Noon and the Cattlemen’s Cook-Off. For more information, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/.
MICRO WRESTLING
7 pm, Abide Brewing Company, 130 Werz Industrial Drive, Newnan
The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE type event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. It’s going to be pandemonium as the Micro Wrestlers body slam, bear hug, and headlock throughout an evening of nonstop action. For tickets, click HERE.
MURDER MYSTERY
8 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery opens its first of three weekends. This is a comedy play where a group of amateur actors, known for their comedic mishaps and poor acting skills, attempt to perform a murder mystery play called “Murder at Checkmate Manor,” with hilarious results due to forgotten lines, collapsing scenery, and general chaos, all while trying to maintain the illusion of a proper theatrical production. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
CAMPFIRE LAUGHTER
9 pm, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Join the Ranger for a fun filled evening of campfire stories, songs and s’mores! Please bring your own lawn chair and hot chocolate or coffee.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
7TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR RECOVERY
1 pm, Change Church, 45 West Broad Street, Grantville
FAITH Riders, Change Church Chapter will host the 7th Annual Ride for Recovery. The ride will start at Change Church and end at Coweta FORCE, 36 Salbide Avenue, Newnan. Kickstands up at 1 pm. There will be free food, music, raffles and Photo Booth. For more info, click HERE.
DAY 11 – 2025 KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
2-10 pm, Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It’s the final day – Day 11 – of the 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair as gates open at 2 pm. Admission is $10 with children 5-and-under free. Ride Armbands are $30. Headlining the Entertainment is the Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo, the McIntyre Circus, Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, DJ Richard Oteri, a Mariachi Band, The Living Statue Bob Seymore and Princesses. The lone competition is the 4-H Showmanship Sweepstakes at 2 pm in the Livestock Arena. For more information, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/.
MURDER MYSTERY
3 pm, Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery opens its first of three weekends. This is a comedy play where a group of amateur actors, known for their comedic mishaps and poor acting skills, attempt to perform a murder mystery play called “Murder at Checkmate Manor,” with hilarious results due to forgotten lines, collapsing scenery, and general chaos, all while trying to maintain the illusion of a proper theatrical production. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
