Things To Do In-and-Around Coweta County – July 18-31
From Staff Reports
Below are fun, educational and family-friendly events in-and-around Coweta County for the remainder of July.
Also, take a look at our weekly music column to see the local venues and artists performing for the upcoming weekend: WEEKEND MUSIC.
Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. All events are subject to change.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
July 18 – TUESDAY
2nd Annual Carroll County Extension Fest
3-7 p.m. at Carroll County Extension, 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton • 770-836-8546
Everyone is welcome to an evening of community fellowship and fun. Food Trucks, Games, Hands-On Activities with Family & Consumer Science, 4-H & Shooting Sports, Pigs and Cattle, and much more.
July 19 – WEDNESDAY
Coweta County Farmers Market / Newnan
8:30 a.m.-Noon at Asa M. Powell Sr. Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan
Every Wednesday and Saturday (thru mid-October) Local farmers offer homegrown fruits, vegetables, homemade food items, plants and more!
Peachtree City Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
This market – open Wednesday and Saturday – 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.
Complimentary Blood Pressure Readings
2 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 670 Jefferson Street Ext., Newnan • 770-251-8181
Complimentary blood pressure readings courtesy of The Lighthouse Community Hospice. Plus, it’s also senior day which means all clothing is buy 1, get 1 for those 55 years and older.
July 20 – THURSDAY
Ken Scott Magic Show
10 a.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join us for popular Ken Scott Magic Show. Registration is required. To register, visit EVENTBRITE.
Great Summer Reads
6:30-8:30 p.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the Newnan Carnegie Library and Hometown Novel Writers Association as we dive into some great summer reads! Our special guests will be: Bob Moseley, David Allman, Clay Bryant, and Danielle Thorne. Hear how they created their works, find out what inspires them, discover who they are, and how their experiences have been culminated in their books. Hosted by local author Scott Ludwig and Co-hosted by T.M. Brown Author. Registration is required. To register, visit EVENTBRITE.
Stage Manager Workshop
7-9 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Sign up for one of two FREE classes (also July 23) taught by Mary Caroline Moore and Loren Castro that will cover all the basics of stage management. For ages 16 and up. To sign up, visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=nctc~83881.
July 21 – FRIDAY
Teen Movie Day
2 p.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the folks at Newnan Carnegie Library for a Teen Movie Day. The movie to be show is rated PG 13. Please call the library for the name of the movie. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Coweta County and the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation. Registration is required via EVENTBRITE.
Park Frenzy Friday
4-6 p.m. at Ray Park, 91 Spring Street, Newnan
Join Newnan Leisure Services for free games, giveaways and sweet treats in celebration of Park and Recreation Month.
Senoia Alive After Five
5-9 p.m. in downtown Senoia
Everyone is invited to Senoia’s Summer Festival with activities for all ages, local shopping, artists, lots of new vendors, food trucks, live music by The Expectations and much more.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7 p.m. at the Nixon Centre, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan • 770-254-2787
It’s not too late to get your tickets to this weekend’s STAR performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Last week, students were privileged to learn from movement director, choreographer and facilitator for The Globe Theatre Kate Webster. The skills learned will surely help them execute an amazing performance of one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at thenixoncentre.net.
The Dusk Dimension: A Story of Pine Hills Estates
7:30 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
An Interactive Murder Mystery and Dinner. Imagine if you will, an ordinary neighborhood. The perfect picture of Americana. Everyone hustling and bustling about, not unaware of their friendly neighbors but engrossed enough in their own lives that there isn’t much time for deeper connections. But what if in this neighborhood existed a threat… a threat from another world. Tickets are $75 which includes a plated dinner. For tickets, visit http://www.newnantheatre.org/.
July 22 – SATURDAY
Coweta County Farmers Market / Newnan
8:30 a.m.-Noon at Asa M. Powell Sr. Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan
Every Wednesday and Saturday (thru mid-October) Local farmers offer homegrown fruits, vegetables, homemade food items, plants and more!
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.
Serenbe Farmers Market
9 a.m. -1 p.m. at 9110 Selborne Lane, Palmetto
Serenbe Farmers Market offers a variety of healthy foods and artisanal goods on a large green space surrounded by a canopy of trees. Spend the morning shopping for your weekly groceries or unique gifts & wears while enjoying the beauty of nature.
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.
Riverside Walk
9:30 a.m.-Noon at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan
Join the naturalist at the Day Use Area picnic tables, then go on a two-mile hike on our riverside trail to the observation tower and back. We will learn the history of the Chattahoochee River and the wildlife surrounding. Bring water, comfortable close-toed shoes, and make sure to wear your sunscreen and bug spray.
Summer Reading Party Finale
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Central Library, 85 Literary Lane, Newnan • 770-683-2052
Celebrate the end of summer reading with a party at the library. Join the Coweta Public Library System for this Finale Party. Enjoy the grand prize drawing, performances and lots of fun for all ages. Rain or shine. All library events are free and open to the public.
Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. at Leaf and Bean, 22 West Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-7290
This will be a first come, first serve event! So mark your calendars and be there early. We’ve got limited seating, 50-60 people. A sign-in sheet will be set up upon arrival, and there is a max of 6 bingo cards per round! All cards can be purchased at the beginning or cards can be purchased between rounds (Cash, card, venmo, or PayPal are payment options). $25 for 4 cards & dauber, $5 for a card. There will be 4 rounds and PRIZES for EACH winner of the round! This event’s proceeds benefit the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7 p.m. at the Nixon Centre, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan • 770-254-2787
It’s not too late to get your tickets to this weekend’s STAR performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Last week, students were privileged to learn from movement director, choreographer and facilitator for The Globe Theatre Kate Webster. The skills learned will surely help them execute an amazing performance of one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at thenixoncentre.net.
The Dusk Dimension: A Story of Pine Hills Estates
7:30 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
An Interactive Murder Mystery and Dinner. Imagine if you will, an ordinary neighborhood. The perfect picture of Americana. Everyone hustling and bustling about, not unaware of their friendly neighbors but engrossed enough in their own lives that there isn’t much time for deeper connections. But what if in this neighborhood existed a threat… a threat from another world. Tickets are $75 which includes a plated dinner. For tickets, visit http://www.newnantheatre.org/.
Summer Drive-In Movie Night
9 p.m. at Eastgate Shopping Center, 150 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan
For one night the parking lot at Eastgate Shopping Center – Newnan’s Original Retail Destination – will turn into a drive-in theater, playing The Princess Bride. This is a FREE event, but snacks, drinks, and other goodies will be for sale. We will also be accepting donations for Luke’s Big Heart, a foundation supporting families of children facing organ transplants. Come make a memory with us! Rain dates is July 29.
July 23 – SUNDAY
Shriner’s Cookout
10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Barber Shop of Newnan, 20 Baker Road, Newnan • 770-254-2227
The Barber Shop of Newnan and Newnan Shrine’s Club are hosting a cookout with all proceeds going to the Shriner’s Children Hospital. The food will be burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks. Cost of food plates will be a donation of $5 and drinks $1.
Stage Manager Workshop
3-5 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Sign up for a FREE class taught by Mary Caroline Moore and Loren Castro that will cover all the basics of stage management. For ages 16 and up. To sign up, visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=nctc~83882.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
3 p.m. at the Nixon Centre, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan • 770-254-2787
It’s not too late to get your tickets to this weekend’s STAR performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Last week, students were privileged to learn from movement director, choreographer and facilitator for The Globe Theatre Kate Webster. The skills learned will surely help them execute an amazing performance of one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at thenixoncentre.net.
July 24 – MONDAY
Free Movie Mondays
10:30 a.m. at Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
Free Movie – Clifford the Big Red Dog (Rated PG) will be shown. Free Popcorn as well.
Cougar Community Cookout
11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1st Avenue Park, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan
The schools that feed into Newnan High School would like to invite you to this community event. Meet your Teachers, get School Supplies, Title I School Resources, Food, Drinks and Ice Cream.
Summer Movie Series at The Avenue
6:45 p.m. at The Avenue, 239 City Circle, Peachtree City
The fun begins at 6:45 with the movie starting at sunset. This week’s movie is DC League of Super-Pets. Bring your chairs and blankets and meet us at Central Park for tons of fun! Weather permitting.
July 26 – WEDNESDAY
Coweta County Farmers Market / Newnan
8:30 a.m.-Noon at Asa M. Powell Sr. Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan
Every Wednesday and Saturday (thru mid-October) Local farmers offer homegrown fruits, vegetables, homemade food items, plants and more!
Peachtree City Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
This market – open Wednesday and Saturday – 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.
Adaptive Sports: Swimming
10 a.m.-Noon at Lynch Park Pool, 23 Richard Allen Drive, Newnan • 678-673-5506
Hosted by Newnan Leisure Services and Hoping Forward Are you or do you know an over 18 y/o differently-abled person who wants to play sports? For more info, contact Newnan Leisure Services at the above phone number or email Katie Mosley, Leisure Services Manager, [email protected].
Back 2 School Bash
4-7 p.m. at Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
It is BACK! Tim Stout Group and My Brokerage are hosting our 2nd annual Back-to-School Bash! There will be food, fun games, performances, and a few special guests! It’s sure to be a fun time! We are so excited to be able to give back to the kids of our community again this year. With your generous donations of school supplies, we aim to provide students in need with brand new backpacks filled with all the supplies they need to excel this upcoming school year. (While supplies lasts) Children must be present to receive a backpack. Join us in spreading the joy of learning and giving back to our community. Together, let’s make a difference and have some fun! We hope to see you there.
July 27 – THURSDAY
End of Summer Sidewalk Party
10 a.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the Carnegie for an end of summer sidewalk party with crafts, games, bubbles, chalk painting, and more! This will be a drop-in event. Come at whatever time you would like! Registration is required. To register, visit EVENTBRITE.
Education Summit ‘The State of Black Boys’
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at University of West Georgia Newnan Campus, 80 Jackson Street, Newnan
The summit aims to address the critical issues faced by Black boys in education and provide actionable solutions to foster their success. Dr. Frankie Bell and Deacon Felix C. Bell will serve as the hosts for this important event, which brings together renowned experts, educators, community leaders, and stakeholders. Guest speakers include Dr. Ortha Thornton, Jerome Cofield, Kevin Jones and Virgil McIver. The educational summit will feature informative discussions, interactive sessions, and practical strategies designed to empower educators, parents, and community leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the panelists, share their experiences, and gain valuable insights into ensuring the success and well-being of Black boys. For more information and registration, please visit EVENTBRITE.
Back To School Bash Concert
6-8 p.m. at The Avenue, 239 City Circle, Peachtree City
Bring your friends to The Avenue and dress like you have been transported back to the 90s! A 90s tribute band (90210 Radio), face painting, balloon artist, inflatable slide and zip line all await you in Central Park.
July 29 – SATURDAY
Coweta County Farmers Market / Newnan
8:30 a.m.-Noon at Asa M. Powell Sr. Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan
Every Wednesday and Saturday (thru mid-October) Local farmers offer homegrown fruits, vegetables, homemade food items, plants and more!
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.
Serenbe Farmers Market
9 a.m. -1 p.m. at 9110 Selborne Lane, Palmetto
Serenbe Farmers Market offers a variety of healthy foods and artisanal goods on a large green space surrounded by a canopy of trees. Spend the morning shopping for your weekly groceries or unique gifts & wears while enjoying the beauty of nature.
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.
Ice Cream Sundae Party
10 a.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan
Newnan Mayor Keith Brady will celebrate his Summer Reading Challenge with participants by hosting an Ice Cream Sundae Party. Participants bring your completed logs. RSVP at HERE.
Back To School Community Event
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 87 Pinson Street, Newnan
Bring your students out to receive some school supplies and other resources. Backpack Buddies along with school representatives from Welch Elementary, Lee Middle School and East Coweta High School will be on site. Students of all ages are invited to participate. Food will be provided – hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and Whit’s Custard.
Southern Arc Dance Open House
Noon-4 p.m. at Southern Arc Dance, 40 Greenway Court, Suite D, Newnan • 770-683-3724
Come try a Free Class during Southern Arc Dance’s Open House. Dance for all ages. Register at southernarcdance.org.
2nd Annual Back To School Bash & Backpack Giveaway
1-4 p.m. at The Gym, Central Educational Center, 160 MLK Jr., Drive, Newnan
Hosted by Caring Hearts of Georgia Health Services and Coweta Family Connection. Will be giving away 500 backpacks filled with school supplies (while supplies last), food, fun, door prizes and music. Bring the kids out for a good time.
Stilettos on Steel Newnan Chapter Launch Party
4-8 p.m. at Bigfoot Cycles, 194 Greenville Street, Newnan
The Stilettos on Steel – Newnan – City of Homes Chapter officially launched in late May of this year and will have its first event at Bigfoot Cycles. The Stilettos on Steel, LLC organization is a female-owned business that provides membership and networking services to female motorcycle riders across the United States, including now here in Georgia. This free event will have door prizes, food, music and fun. For more information, email the Newnan Chapter Regional Coordinator Ginger Queener at [email protected].
July 31 – MONDAY
Meet The Teacher
5-7 p.m. at Canongate Elementary School, 200 Pete Road, Sharpsburg
Mark your calendar! Meet the Teacher is set for Canongate Elementary. Be sure to stop by the PTO table to sign up for FREE membership. The PTO will be handing out FREE Canongate swag to those who sign up!
