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BALDWIN
SEPT. 2527
What: All American Circus When: Please refer to the website for times Where: Army National Guard Armory at 107 GA-49 in Milledgeville More info: The All American Circus is coming to town in 2025, bringing a real, family circus experience for audiences of all ages. This year, Oscar Garcia presents an all-new show packed with thrilling acts, dazzling performances, and fun the whole family can enjoy. Tickets can be purchased at allamericancircus.com/ tour-dates/.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
What: Retired and Inspired Art for Seniors When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin St., Milledgeville More info: Join artist Audrey Crumbley for a water color session specially designed for seniors. The workshop is $5 per person and is for beginner or experienced artists.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
What: GCSU Forensics Night: The Impersonation of Thunder When: 5 p.m. Where: 141 W. Montgomery St. More info: GCSU President Cathy Cox needs help to find out what happened in her office. Can you solve the mystery? This is a free event.
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
What: Gospel Fest When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market More info: This free event brings together talented performers who will fill the plaza with powerful voices and heartwarming melodies.
What: Meet the Bobcats When: 6-8 p.m. Where: 100 Block of West Hancock St. More info: Connect with the Bobcat athletes and immerse yourself in the spirited atmosphere. Throughout the evening, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including sports games with the athletes, where you can test your skills and engage with the players.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
What: Artspace: Teen Art Workshops When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. St., Milledgeville More info: Workshops designed for teens teach a different concept of art each month and create a project from these fundamentals to bring home. The goal is to strengthen their art and provide room to build on their own following the end of Artspace. Register at milledgevillealliedarts.com.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10
What: Haunted Milledgeville Reception When: 6-8 p.m. Where: The Marlor House, 201 N. Wayne St. More info: The Haunted Milledgeville Exhibit returns Oct. 3–31 with a chilling journey through the city’s most haunted places. Step inside if you dare, and explore eerie artwork by local artists, ghostly photography of real-life locations, and the unsettling true stories that still whisper through our streets.
OCT. 1112
What: Hippie Daze Festival Where: South Creek, 2949 Irwinton Rd More info: Get groovy at Hippie Daze, a vibrant, family-friendly celebration packed with fun for all ages. A weekend full of live music, unique shopping, a vintage car show, tie-dye station, hands-on activities, delicious food vendors, and more. Choose from single-day or two-day passes, or stay overnight with a primitive camping pass for the full festival experience. Purchase tickets at ticketleap.events/tickets/south-creek/hippiedaze2025.
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
What: Pumpkin Patch at the Woodland Acres When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: The Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm, 223 Cox Woodland Rd NW More info: Gather family and friends for a crisp autumn hayride through the farm and pick the perfect pumpkin to take home. Admission is $10 per car.
THURSDAY, OCT. 16
What: Wine in the Woods When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum’s Rose Hill home More info: As you wander the grounds, you’ll discover the creative Fairy House exhibit, designed by the children of the Boys and Girls Club of Milledgeville with support from Allied Arts. Purchase tickets at lockerly.org/tickets/wine-in-the-woods.
SATURDAY, OCT. 18
What: Deep Roots Festival When: 10 a.m. to midnight Where: Downtown Milledgeville More Info: Head downtown for Milledgeville’s biggest day of the year, filled with an artist market, car show, KidZone, steak cookoff, live performances, and music all day.
TUESDAY, OCT. 21
What: Evenings with History When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market More info: Local historians Rick and Mauriel Joslyn will share compelling stories from the history of Fort Wilkinson.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31
What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: New City Church, 224 E. Walton St. More info: This free event invites the community to come listen, dance, and sing to local talent. This month’s spotlight will be SoYun. It will be followed by a jam session, where any musicians may take the stage.
EACH TUESDAY
What: Hatha Yoga When: 6 p.m. Where: Chappell Hall at GCSU, Milledgeville More Info: Hatha Yoga is a method of uniting the mind to body through breathing techniques and a series of gentle movements. Through time and practice, Hatha Yoga can be a simple method for increasing our flexibility, balance, and strength, as well as a sense of calm, peace, confidence, increased energy, and the ability to find greater focus. Class cost $30.
What: Walking with Moms in Need When: 1-3 p.m. (Tuesdays only) Where: Aquinas Hall at Sacred Heart Church, 110 N. Jefferson NE, Milledgeville More Info: Walking with Moms in Need (WWMIN) is open Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m., except on major holidays. A monthly distribution of 50 diapers is available for infants and toddlers. The parent must register for the diaper program with a valid photo I.D. and a copy of the child’s birth certificate. WWMIN may also be able to provide other baby and toddler necessities. To inquire, email wwminmilly@gmail.com.
EACH TUESDAY & FRIDAY
What: Milledgeville Alanon Group When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 12 p.m. Fridays Where: First Methodist Church, Log Cabin Road, Milledgeville More Info: Alanon meetings are for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. For more information text 478-363-7405.
THIRD FRIDAY MONTHLY EXCEPT JULY
What: Learning in Retirement When: 11 a.m. Where: Freedom Church, 500 Underwood Rd., Milledgeville More Info: Monthly meetings include an informative speaker and a catered lunch. The meal is optional and costs $15. Periodically, the group goes on area tours via walking, carpool or bus. To learn more visit cpe.gcsu.edu or contact Jocelyn Brownlow at 770-833-1217.
EACH SATURDAY
What: Mini Millys When: 9 a.m. Where: Chappell Hall at GCSU, Milledgeville More Info: High-energy class ($25) for children 18 months to 5 years, with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session.
What: Nature Ramble at Lockerly Arboretum When: 12-3 p.m. Where: Lockerly Aboretum, Milledgeville More info: This informal guided walk offers a chance to explore the arboretum’s ever-changing landscape, from blooming flowers and buzzing pollinators to singing birds and hidden natural treasures. Each week brings something new to discover as you stroll through the grounds and learn about the plants, wildlife, and seasonal wonders that make Lockerly special.
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
What: Touch-A-Truck When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More Info: Milledgeville Main Street in partnership with Georgia College & State University’s Wellness and Recreation Department hosts this fun event with cars, trucks, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will also be music and kids’ entertainment.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
What: Small Business Saturday Where: Downtown Milledgeville More Info: Be sure to shop small for Small Business Saturday to support local downtown businesses.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
What: Holiday on Hancock Tree Lighting When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More Info: Sponsored by Fowler Flemister Concrete and Custom Signs and Designs, the downtown Milledgeville tree will be lit at 6 p.m. sharp, followed by time with Santa and the Grinch. Enjoy cookie decorating, music, food, and fun.
PUTNAM
THROUGH SEPT. 30
What: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month When: Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Putnam General Hospital, 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton More Info: Throughout September, PGH is offering a free PSA blood test for men 45 and older to help detect prostate cancer early. Quick, simple, and it could save a life. No appointment needed, just check in at the front desk.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
What: Downtown Eatonton Farmers Market When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Corner of North Madison Ave. & Marion Street, Eatonton More Info: Eatonton Main Street will host several food and crafts vendors. Street will close to vehicle traffic at 3 p.m. and will be reopened by 10 p.m.
What: Healing Hearts & Horses Hoedown When: 6-9 p.m. Where: HHH Farm, 110 Waters Edge Dr., Eatonton More Info: Guests will enjoy toe-tapping live music, lively dancing, and authentic BBQ from Crowe’s BBQ. Tickets $125, with every dollar supporting HHH’s mission of rescuing and rehabilitating horses while bringing healing to foster children, military veterans, first responders, and individuals with special needs. Tickets available at healingheartsandhorses.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
What: Women’s Conference/Brunch When: 9 a.m. Where: Zion Covenant Fellowship Church, 404 Oak St., Eatonton More Info: Speaker: Elder Keta Garrett, Atlanta; Mistress of Ceremony: Minister Deondra Richardson. Email zioncovenantfellowship@gmail.com or call 706-485-9967 for information.
What: Upscale Resale When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Lutheran Church, 1089 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton More Info: Many donated designer handbags, jewelry, clothing, and other items at great prices. One-hundred-percent of all proceeds donated to Putnam and Greene counties’ food banks. Sponsored by Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, LO Lutheran Church, and BankSouth. For information call 706-453-7171 or email littlechurch2018@gmail.com.
What: Beginning Oil Painting Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Class will include color theory, mixing colors with a basic palette, composition, rule of thirds, gridding, and values. Students will create one painting during class. Instructor: Gail Vail. Register online at theartisansvillage.org/classes.
What: Crime & Wine at the Museum When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 South Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: GWM regularly partners with the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute to present Crime & Wine at the Museum. Typically a sell-out event for true crime junkies and an experience that turns attendees into investigators. Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee Sheryl McCollum, author of Cold Case: Pathways to Justice, leads the investigation. Tickets $40 per person at georgiawritersmuseum.org, or $35 each for two or more.
What: GP Your State Parks Day When: All day Where: All Georgia state parks More Info: Join hundreds of Georgia Power employees to help care for Georgia’s state parks in celebration of National Public Lands Day, primarily through the company’s longstanding Citizens of Georgia Power employee volunteering organization. To learn more about Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, and the organization’s Your State Parks Day program, visit friendsofgastateparks.org.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
What: Putnam County NAACP Meeting When: 4 p.m. Where: St. John AME Church, 220 Willie Bailey St., Eatonton More Info: Monthly meeting for NAACP-5229 Putnam Branch. All are welcome.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
What: Writing Workshop with Samantha SoRelle When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Zoom workshop from Georgia Writers Museum More Info: Jam-packed workshop on the “Tools for Success in Self-Publishing” will be conducted by bestselling author Sam SoRelle. Her practical session for aspiring and experienced writers brings cutting-edge tools and techniques on how to self-publish and promote your book. Tickets $60 per person. Register at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
What: Drawing Skills I Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More Info: This is a hands-on drawing class focusing on composition, using a grid approach, the rule of thirds, Perspective 1 and 2, understanding ellipticals, drawing from still life, and guidelines for drawing. Instructor: Gail Vail. Register online at theartisansvillage.org/classes.