Community Events

Don't Miss To The Limit: An Eagles Experience on Oct 19 at the Strand Theatre! 

The incredible catalog of the Eagles has stood the test of time and multiple generations. To the Limit captures this spirit and somehow makes it their own, using the framework of these legends to produce brand-new and exciting moments for every listener to enjoy. 

Songs like "Take it Easy" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling" take you back to the glory days of AM radio when times were much simpler. "Tequila Sunrise" will always bring a smile to every listener's face and sing along with thoughts as vivid as they were decades-long ago. 

Members of To The Limit: An Eagles Experience have individually appeared on network TV shows like America's Got Talent and onstage with well-known musicians. From their home base at the historic Strand Theatre in Marietta, their popularity has grown to put them in demand at theaters and festivals across the country.

“There's not many bands that can play the intricacies of the Eagles music with such accuracy and still leave room to take you on a journey.  This is our third time seeing them and we'll be back for more!” - Mark K. 

"To the Limit" is a product of The Georgia Players Guild, an agency of touring tribute shows across the country.

ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED SEATING

Get the VIP Ticket Package and get a private pre-show mini-concert, early access to seating, two drink tickets, and a poster signed by the band!  Be sure to pick up your VIP ticket package at the Will Call table located just inside the lobby doors.
 
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30-7:30 p.m. - VIP Experience (Includes Meet & Greet, Drink Tickets, Signed Poster, Mini Concert)

7 p.m. - Lobby opens to regular ticket holders

7:30 p.m. - House opens to all ticket holders

8 p.m. - Show begins (two sets with one Intermission)

10:15 p.m. - Show ends

Car lovers, craft beer and barbecue fans, mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 3-6 p.m., and join Choate Construction Company for the 15th Annual Cars & ‘Q for the Cause. This family-friendly car show and party benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and features 100+ unique cars, tasty BBQ, craft beer and wine, a silent auction, live music and more.

Tickets range from $20 to $40. Children under 8 are free.

This four-day class, taught by artist/author Larry Moore, will focus on the principles of design and abstraction. The emphasis is on the creative process, exploring new ways to develop a painting, create inventive compositions and build an authentic voice in your work. You will be shown a simple system for developing your voice as an artist. The level of abstraction is up to you. His goal is to help each artist find a way of expressing that works for them, whether they wish to interpret more, push their process or get more insight into design. Larry's worked extensively in almost every medium, so all are welcome.

This is an open medium class, but gouache, oil and acrylic are best suited. It's not a good time to learn a new medium, like gouache, so work in what you are familiar with.

Larry Moore has been teaching for 30 years and is the author of "Fishing for Elephants: Insights and exercises to inspire authentic creativity."  Workbook available on iBook, Kindle available on Amazon. 

Oct. 17-20, daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $695 (All mediums)

The Ringgold Haunted Depot has something sure to spook, shock and surprise everyone! A perfect destination for all fright levels, Ringgold's Halloween offerings don't stop at the Depot.

We offer an all-ages hay ride through a dark and winding Nature Trail, Ghost Tours full of history and mystery in Ringgold's haunted downtown area, a cozy bonfire with s'mores and other terrifyingly tasty treats, scary showings of everyone's favorite Halloween movies and so much more!

The Haunted Depot runs the last three weekends of October, from 7-11 p.m. Join us for a scary good time! Ticket prices and other information can be found at the provided link. 

2024 Boo at the Zoo Dates:
Oct. 19, 20, 26, 27
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It’s time for Boo at the Zoo!

Wake the Komodo dragon, gila monster and hooded vultures!

Zoo Atlanta’s Boo at the Zoo is Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival! During the last two weekends of October from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., enjoy trick or treating, plenty of photo opportunities, themed entertainment and activities, costumed characters and so much more. Costumes are welcome.

Boo at the Zoo is about creating special memories with the family, not necessarily to bring home the biggest haul of candy. Come for the candy but stay for the fun! This event is rain-or-shine; however, some activities may be delayed or canceled due to rain

Boo at the Zoo is free for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; free with general admission. Zoo Atlanta Members do not require a timed reservation for Boo at the Zoo.

Entertainment
Available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 

• Kids’ Trick or Treat Lane: Visit booths along Trick or Treat Lane for some scary good treats! Kids can expect to visit about a dozen treat stations, collecting one piece of candy at each while supplies last. Note to grown-ups: trick-or-treating is complimentary and designed for the kids.
• Kids’ Craft: Get into the spirit with a fun, Halloween-themed craft while supplies last.
• Carnival Games: Try your luck for a petrifying prize at our carnival games.
• “The Missing Mayor” Train Ride: Take a train ride to help us look for Boo Town’s missing Mayor! Purchase of a Rides ticket required. Themed train rides run 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
• Family-Friendly Performances: To be announced! 
• Strolling Characters: You’ll never know who you’ll run into! Keep an eye out for special characters roaming around the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for a photo-op! 

The Scare Factor
Boo at the Zoo is merry, not scary!

• Decorations: Boo at the Zoo décor includes mostly friendly spooks!
• Costume Guidelines: While we encourage creativity, we also value safety, good judgment, and animal welfare. Please take a moment to read over our latest rules and regulations on our website.

Second Annual Hall County

Artist Educator Exhibition

• Sept. 6-Oct. 25

• Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Reception: Friday Oct. 25, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Come enjoy the start of Augusta Through Fresh Eyes, an art exhibition celebrating the talent of high school and college students in the CSRA at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

View their latest work, enjoy light refreshments, and support these local artists. All the art is for sale and will remain displayed until the end of the exhibit on Nov. 1. All sales support the ongoing preservation of Sacred Heart.

The opening reception is from 5-7-p.m, Oct. 8, in the Sacred Heart Great Hall and is free to attend.

SocialBites is the perfect spot to cheer on your favorite SEC team! Every Saturday this fall, SocialBites will host a viewing party for the biggest SEC football matchups. So, gather your football-loving friends and family and watch the Dawgs, Tigers, Gators, Volunteers, and more on the large SocialBites screens! 

Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious menu items from any of the four SocialBites restaurants, including The Original Hot Chicken, INKED Tacos, Flametown Burgers, and Pinsa Roman Pizza. You can also head to the upstairs bar, BarSocial, to enjoy a selection of craft cocktails, wine, beer, boozy milkshakes, and other libations, all of which can be made in non-alcoholic versions. 

Learn more at https://www.gosocialbites.com/events/college-football.  

Have a Sweet Time at Swint's Candies during their 1st Annual Candy Classic Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Celebrate the splendor of autumn at Rock City’s Fall Colors, where pumpkins and hay bales decorate this charming seasonal event.

Feel fall and stroll the gardens as the colors change and take in the beauty of new native sunflower and wildflower patches. Overhead, the autumn glow of hanging lanterns guides the way through the Grand Corridor and the Hall of the Mountain King.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of old-time and bluegrass performances. See the seasons change before your eyes!

In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in our rural areas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is honored to present Queer Perspectives, a juried exhibition in Fall 2024.

Join us every weekend at the Callaway Discovery Center for our Woodland Workshops Series! Woodland Workshops is a hands on workshop for children of all ages.

• Sept. 21-22 - Animal Track Molds
• Sept. 28-29 - Bee/Bug Hotels
   
• Oct. 5-6 - “Pebbles” the Stone Snake
• Oct. 12-13 - Make a Garden Stone
• Oct. 19-20 - Monster Pumpkins
• Oct. 26-27 - Monster Pumpkins
   
• Nov. 2-3 - Pinecone Bird Feeder
• Nov. 9-10 - Leaf Pounding
• Nov. 16-17 - Animal Track Molds
• Nov. 23-24 - Gourd Birdhouses
• Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - Dried Leaf Art
   
• Dec. 7-8 - Wood Ornaments
• Dec. 14-15 - Wood Ornaments
• Dec. 21-22 - Make a Winter Wreath
• Dec. 28-29 - Make a Garden Stone

NETHERWORLD Haunted House, one of Atlanta’s longest-running immersive experiences, is back with more creepy creatures, terrifying monsters, and frightful fun this scary season! The attraction will feature two new haunts: Wake the Dead and Mr. Grendel's Birthday Party of Horrors. Both haunts will feature intricate sets, otherworldly effects, and live monsters! 

After completing each haunt, guests will arrive at the festival-styled Midway, packed with Halloween spirit, games galore, roaming monsters, food trucks and more.

Haunt goers can also discover more fun at NETHERWORLD’s House of Creeps monster museum, or five epic escape rooms at Escape the Netherworld. 

All tickets are time and date specific. Please arrive during the timeslot listed on your ticket. SpeedPasses are also available to expedite entry. For more details on the haunts and to purchase tickets, visit www.fearworld.com. 

* Please check www.fearworld.com for specific times and pricing. 

Open Nightly Sept. 27-28, Oct. 3-6, 9-14, 16-20, 22-31-Nov. 3  

Closing Weekend – Nov. 8-9 

Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt: A Fall Adventure for Families at Savannah Rapids Park

Are you looking for a fun and active way to get your family outdoors this fall? Look no further than the Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt at Savannah Rapids Park! From Oct. 1-31, this exciting fall-themed scavenger hunt offers a perfect opportunity for kids and families to explore the beauty of Columbia County while enjoying the festive spirit of autumn.

What to Expect

The Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt is a family-friendly event that encourages kids to stay active while hunting for hidden fall-themed décor throughout the park. Here's what you need to know:

• Event Dates: Oct. 1-31
• Location: Savannah Rapids Park, a beautiful outdoor space perfect for fall fun.
• Time: Anytime during the park’s opening hours—ideal for a weekend adventure or a weekday afternoon!

How to Participate

Participation in this fun event is simple and free! Follow these steps to join the scavenger hunt:

1. Stop by the Columbia County Visitors Center (located at 3300 Evans to Locks Road in Martinez). The Visitors Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
2. Pick up your checklist and map, which will guide you to all 13 fall-themed decorations hidden around Savannah Rapids Park.
3. Search the park for the hidden decorations, and check them off your list as you find them.
4. Once you've found all 13, return to the Visitors Center to submit your completed checklist. Kids will receive a fall-themed prize (while supplies last) as a reward for their participation!

Celebrate Fall at Twin Oaks Fun Farm on Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The Fall Festival will run from 10-5, and live music will start at 7 p.m.

Atlantic Station’s Creator’s Market returns this month, kicking off Saturday, Oct. 5 and recurring every Saturday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 7 p.m.) in October, except for Oct. 20. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the market will have altered hours (1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Shop local and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the creators of the South.   

Join the fun at Madison's 17th Annual Downtown (small-town) Chili Cook-off & CASI GA State Championship Open Cook-Off in Town Park. Chili teams compete in two categories with public chili sampling beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale at two gates beginning at 12 noon.

Sample, and then vote for your favorite chili, shop the handmade/homegrown market, listen to great music at the Toe-tappin’ Music Stage on Second Street and enjoy other fun stuff on a great day in Madison.

The festival opens at 10 a.m. with music from the Toe-tappin' Music Stage.

On the Great Lawn, the Marketplace is full of shopping opportunities: seasonal locally grown (and produced) food products, and a wide variety of handcrafted wares made by talented regional artists.

Food vendors will be ready and waiting to serve you starting at 10 a.m. on Second Street.

Chili sampling starts at 12:30 and goes to 2:30–or until the chili runs out!!

Sampling wristbands go on sale at noon. $5 gets you a sampling wristband, a spoon and a People’s Choice ballot. You help decide the winners for the coveted People's Choice Chili awards!

Tickets are sold at the Jefferson Street Gate Tent and at the corner of Second Street and Jefferson. No wristband pre-sales. Cash or credit cards accepted.

The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery's 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more.

The market will be open Oct. 18-Dec. 31, during regular MAGallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Shop Sip ‘N Stroll Saturdays in November, during Madison’s Fifth Fridays (open until 7 p.m.), Holiday Tour of Homes and Candlelight Shopping (open until 7 p.m.).

With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season.

Come early to find the best selections.

The Madison Artists Guild Gallery presents Hand Painted Canvas Rugs Exhibition by M. Lesnikowski, Oct. 17-Nov. 16.

The Madison Artists Guild Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Opening Reception Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.

Eat, drink and be scary at downtown Rutledge Square from 5:30- 9 p.m. Join in the games, carnival food, costume contest, music and Trunk or Treat.