Community Events

Macon Little Theatre presents the classic movie musical live on stage.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8 p.m.

Sundays @ 2:30 p.m.

Beat the crowds and start your day with a wild hello!  

Before the Zoo officially opens, enjoy exclusive access to select public viewing areas and the opportunity to observe your favorite animals as they begin their day.

Join us for this crowd-free adventure you can’t get any other time. 

• Join a knowledgeable Interpretive Guide for this 60-minute experience. 
• Get a glimpse into the morning happenings at the Zoo. 
• Enjoy a guided tour on the public side of the spotlighted animal area. 
• Learn about the spotlighted species and their care through observation, biofacts, and Q&A with the Interpretive Guide. 
• Cost includes admission to stay and enjoy the Zoo after the program ends. 

2026 dates:
April 19: Reptiles and Amphibians
May 31: Lions
June 28: Giraffe
July 26: Tiger
Aug. 23: Elephants
Sept. 6: Gorillas
Oct. 11: Orangutans

Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

Cost
Member: $20
Non-Member: $55 (includes Zoo daytime admission)

Georgia Mountains to Shore features the work of the Upcountry Fiber Artists, which consists of six Carolina artists, including Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Sara Quattlebaum, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster and Kathryn Weston. They work with textiles to create artworks that range from pictorial to abstract, small to large, and colorful to subdued. Their adventurous use of fabric, surface design and quilting create exciting and innovative works that share their unique and individual southern experience.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

Georgia Mountains to Shore features the work of the Upcountry Fiber Artists, which consists of six Carolina artists, including Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Sara Quattlebaum, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster and Kathryn Weston. They work with textiles to create artworks that range from pictorial to abstract, small to large, and colorful to subdued. Their adventurous use of fabric, surface design and quilting create exciting and innovative works that share their unique and individual southern experience.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

Georgia Mountains to Shore features the work of the Upcountry Fiber Artists, which consists of six Carolina artists, including Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Sara Quattlebaum, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster and Kathryn Weston. They work with textiles to create artworks that range from pictorial to abstract, small to large, and colorful to subdued. Their adventurous use of fabric, surface design and quilting create exciting and innovative works that share their unique and individual southern experience.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

Georgia Mountains to Shore features the work of the Upcountry Fiber Artists, which consists of six Carolina artists, including Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Sara Quattlebaum, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster and Kathryn Weston. They work with textiles to create artworks that range from pictorial to abstract, small to large, and colorful to subdued. Their adventurous use of fabric, surface design and quilting create exciting and innovative works that share their unique and individual southern experience.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

Relive a powerful chapter of Dublin’s legacy during One Day: Dublin’s Civil Rights Experience February 7th, April 18th, and August 1st at 10 AM—a powerful reader’s theatre held in the very church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his first public speech at age 15. Tickets are $8 per person, or $5 per person for groups of 10 and more.

Georgia Mountains to Shore features the work of the Upcountry Fiber Artists, which consists of six Carolina artists, including Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Sara Quattlebaum, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster and Kathryn Weston. They work with textiles to create artworks that range from pictorial to abstract, small to large, and colorful to subdued. Their adventurous use of fabric, surface design and quilting create exciting and innovative works that share their unique and individual southern experience.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.

Head to the Monroe County Rec Department on the first Saturday of the month, starting on Feb. 7, for Market in the Park!

With food trucks and 20+ vendors, there’s a wide variety of things to see and do!

For more information email: marketintheparkfmc@gmail.com

Are you just a small town girl? Living in a lonely world?

Then come to the square in Forsyth with open arms on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for a night of dancing as Departure, a Journey tribute band, takes the stage!

Travel back in time at Cruzin the Depot in Ringgold, Georgia! Take it back to the good ‘ole days with the Ringgold Cruisers and Pharoah’s Choo Choo on the first Saturday of each month. Shop, eat, explore Ringgold’s downtown area and enjoy dozens of vintage cars and trucks! 

Cruise-ins happen on the first Saturday of each month, beginning in April and running through November. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., but the streets start filling up quickly around 5 p.m., so arrive early to get a good spot! Visit the website below for more information.

Designed for beginners and those with limited experience, this hands-on class introduces participants to the fundamentals of skeet and trap shooting in a safe, supportive environment. Instruction covers essential equipment types and their components, proper shooting safety, stance and body positioning and foundational shooting techniques.

The course includes firearm rental, two rounds of skeet and trap, guided practice, instructional materials and dedicated range time—everything you need to build confidence and develop solid shooting skills from the ground up.

Registration is $100 and you can register at tinyurl.com/mwrclasses or by calling 706-791-5078. Registration closes 10 days before each class date.

Don't have gate access but want to join in on the fun? Register for a gate pass at https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/installation_selection.

For questions or more information, please call (706)791-5078.

Perfect for newcomers, this introductory archery class is designed for individuals aged 15 and older with little to no prior experience. Participants learn the essentials of the sport, including equipment types and their parts, proper shooting safety, stance and form, and guided shooting practice to build confidence and skill.

Instruction, all necessary instructional materials, and dedicated range time are included, making this a complete and supportive start to your archery journey.

Registration is $45 and you can register at tinyurl.com/mwrclasses or by calling 706-791-5078. Registration closes 10 days before each class date.

Don't have gate access but want to join in on the fun? Register for a gate pass at https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/installation_selection.

For questions or more information, please call (706)791-5078.

Georgia Mountains to Shore features the work of the Upcountry Fiber Artists, which consists of six Carolina artists, including Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Sara Quattlebaum, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster and Kathryn Weston. They work with textiles to create artworks that range from pictorial to abstract, small to large, and colorful to subdued. Their adventurous use of fabric, surface design and quilting create exciting and innovative works that share their unique and individual southern experience.

Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts, a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.