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beautiful parks, wildlife, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, coast and
islands, Civil War and historic sites, gardens, trails, festivals, and
other fun places to visit. Whether you are going out for a day or
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and maps at your fingertips. Relax, browse around and get ready
for good times in Georgia.
Below festivals, fairs, and special events for the
Georgia
Historic Heartland
travel region
during 2008.
New events are listed each month.
Please call listings contact numbers for times, fees and other information.
Georgia Jug Fest and Old Knoxville Days - 5/16 -
5/17/2008 at 8 am - 5 pm
Celebrate over 200 years of "jug making" tradition in Middle Georgia with
potters working in old time and modern styles, crafters and folk artists.
Jug Fest is now combined with Old Knoxville Days to add living history
demonstrations, educational exhibits, building tours, BBQ, antique car and
truck show, antique tractor parade, display of hit and miss engines, mule
wagon rides, mule working demonstrations, children's rides and activities,
musical entertainment, lawnmower races and food by local groups. Free
admission and parking
Phone: 478-836-3825 -
Location: Knoxville Square, Crawford Co., Hwy. 80 and
Hwy. 42. 1 mile east of Roberta, Hwy 80 East, Roberta, GA -
Directions: 20 mi. W. of I-475 on Hwy. 80 ; 15 mi. NW
of Byron and 25 mi. south of Forsyth on Hwy. 42. ; 1 mile east of Hwy 341 at
Roberta
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 5/16 - 12/31/2008 at
4-4:45 pm
Explore the universe at the Mark Smith Planetarium. The daily planetarium
feature presents a new topic every few months. Hear stories about
constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system.
Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Call to find out the
current show information and cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Party with the 'Possums - 5/16, 5/23, & 5/30/2008
Join us for a night hike, suitable for all ages. Learn a little about the
animals that are out and about at night. We will leave from the Visitors
Center parking lot, bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.
Admission: no admission, only parking fee. Parking fee: $3.00
Phone: 770-975-4227 -
Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd,
Cartersville, GA
Mini-Zoo Tours
- 5/16 - 12/31/2008 at 3-3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s
Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their
lives. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Free with Museum
admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4, Members FREE
Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Zoo Day - 5/17/2008 at 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
This open house at Bear Hollow Wildlife Park features animals not normally
housed at the zoo, plus displays, demonstrations, and educational sessions.
Bring the family out for an exciting day of discovery. Admission: $3 per
person, $10 per family. Parking fee: $0
Phone: 706-613-3616 -
Location: Memorial Park, 293 Gran Ellen Park, Athens,
GA
Directions: Off S. Milledge Ave.
Possum Pickin' Bluegrass Concert Series - 5/17/2008
at 7 pm
Bring a chair and join your friends for the 5th annual Possum Pickin’
Bluegrass Concert series featuring live bands from West Georgia and East
Alabama. Admission: $0 Parking fee: $0
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows - 5/17, 5/24, & 5/31/2008 at12 pm - 12:45 pm
Phone: 770-574-2929 -
Location: Downtown Tallapoosa, Tallapoosa, GA
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
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5/17 & 5/24 & 5/31/2008 at 12 to 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their
families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the
solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra
shows are presented on some holidays. Free with Museum admission or
membership: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA 8
Family Farm Day - 5/26/2008 at 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Gather family and learn about chores that took place on a plantation,
such as woodstove cooking, blacksmithing, animal care, garden care, clothes
washing, carpentry, spinning and weaving. Phone: 478-986-5172 -Location: Jarrell
Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, GA -
Directions: Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from
I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.
Towaliga River Canoe Trip - 5/31/2008 at 10 am - 2 pm
Join park staff for a guided canoe tour of High Falls Lake and the Towaliga
River. Meet at the Park Registration Office. $5 plus $3 parking.
Phone: 478-993-3053 -
Location: High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park
Dr, Jackson, GA
Directions: Located 1.8 miles east of I-75 exit #198
at High Falls Road.
29th Annual Snake Day - 6/1/2008 at 1 pm - 4 pm
Come see and learn about snakes and other mysterious reptiles from Georgia
and throughout the world! Touch a live snake and participate in snake-themed
activities and crafts, such as slithering through an obstacle course, making
rattlesnake eggs, and face-painting. Admission: $3 Clarke County residents,
$5 all others. Parking fee: $0
Phone: 706-613-3615 -
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce
Rd, Athens, GA
Directions:From downtown Athens, take US Hwy 441 N.
On the left, 2 miles outside of town.
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 6/1 - 12/31/2008 at
4-4:45 pm
Explore the universe at the Mark Smith Planetarium. The daily planetarium
feature presents a new topic every few months. Hear stories about
constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system.
Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Call to find out the
current show information and cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Mini-Zoo Tours
- 6/1 - 12/31/2008 at 3-3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s
Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their
lives. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Free with Museum
admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4, Members FREE
Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Walk "Fore" Your Health - 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, &
6/24/2008
Walk 18 holes at The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor on any Tuesday June,
July and August for $10.00. Tee time is required. $3 parking.
Phone: 888-353-4592 -
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel
Rd, Rutledge, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take
I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
5th Annual Daylily Festival - 6/6/2008 at 7 pm
Arts & Crafts, Food, Garden and Produce Farmers Market, Daylilies, Live
Entertainment, Children's Area, and plenty of Food, Teddy Bear Walk, and
Horseshoe Tournament. Golf Tournament and Points 5K & Fun Run.
Phone: 478-986-5199 -
Location: Downtown Gray Georgia, James St, Gray, GA
Directions: Located downtown at intersection of Hwy
129, 22, 11 and 18
Party with the 'Possums - 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 & 6/27/2008
Join us for a night hike, suitable for all ages. Learn a little about the
animals that are out and about at night. We will leave from the Visitors
Center parking lot, bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.
Admission: no admission, only parking fee. Parking fee: $3.00
Phone: 770-975-4227 -
Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd,
Cartersville, GA
Observatory Open House - 6/7/2008 at 9 pm - 11 pm
Hard Labor Creek Observatory will be open to the public one Saturday per
month from March - Oct.
Phone: 706-557-3001 -
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel
Rd, Rutledge, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take
I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
Torture Trail 10K Race and Fun Run - 6/7/2008 at 8 am
- 10 am
Sponsored by Eatonton's Farmer's and Merchants Bank, this 10K road race
trail is a torture. A one-mile fun run is also held at the same time and the
Annual Dairy Festival is held on the same day. Admission:
$10 for one mile fun run $15 for Torture Trail Parking fee: $0
Phone: 706-485-7701 -
Location: Downtown Eatonton, Eatonton, GA
The
Dairy Festival - 6/7/2008 at 10 am - 5 pm
The Dairy Festival takes place the first Saturday in June. The festival
includes a parade featuring the reigning Dairy Festival Queen, arts and
crafts, kids stations, food and dairy exhibits. It is held in conjunction
with the Torture Trail 10K and fun run road race. Admission: $0 Parking fee:
$0
Phone: 706-485-7701-
Location: Downtown Eatonton, Eatonton, GA
Bee Keeping Presentation - 6/7/2008 at 11 am - 12 pm
Local beekeeper Tom Bonnell will discuss the business of beekeeping and the
important role these insects play in our environment. Meet at the group
shelter. $5.00 plus $3 parking.
Phone: 478-993-3053. -
Location: High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park
Dr, Jackson, GA
Directions: Located 1.8 miles east of I-75 exit #198
at High Falls Road.
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
-
6/7 & 6/14 & 6/21 & 6/28/2008 at 12 to 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their
families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the
solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra
shows are presented on some holidays. Free with Museum admission or
membership: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA 8
Junior Ranger Day Camp - 6/11 - 6/13 & 6/25 -
6/27/2008 at 9:30 am - 3 pm
Fifteen children ages 8 to 12 will experience pioneer life on the farm. $25
Pre-registration required. . Phone: 478-986-5172 - At: Jarrell
Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, GA Directions: Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from
I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.
Georgia Flag Day - 6/14/2008 at 2 pm - 3 pm
Create your own flag while learning Georgia's state symbols. $3 parking.
Phone: 770-504-2277 -
Location: Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark
Road, Flovilla, GA
Directions: From I-75 southbound, take exit #205 to
Jackson; proceed south on Ga. Hwy. 42 to the park. From I-75 northbound,
take exit #188; proceed north on Ga. Hwy. 42. Approximately 15 miles from
exits.
Fishing Rodeo - 6/21/2008 at 2 pm - 4 pm
Throw it out and reel it in -- catch the biggest fish and you will win.
Begin a new family tradition by taking your dad fishing. $3 parking.
Phone: 770-504-2277 -
Location: Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark
Road, Flovilla, GA
Directions: From I-75 southbound, take exit #205 to
Jackson; proceed south on Ga. Hwy. 42 to the park. From I-75 northbound,
take exit #188; proceed north on Ga. Hwy. 42. Approximately 15 miles from
exits.
Walk "Fore" Your Health - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, &
7/29/2008
Walk 18 holes at The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor on any Tuesday June,
July and August for $10.00. Tee time is required. $3 parking.
Phone: 888-353-4592 -
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel
Rd, Rutledge, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take
I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 7/1 - 12/31/2008 at
4-4:45 pm
Explore the universe at the Mark Smith Planetarium. The daily planetarium
feature presents a new topic every few months. Hear stories about
constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system.
Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Call to find out the
current show information and cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Mini-Zoo Tours
- 7/1 - 12/31/2008 at 3-3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s
Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their
lives. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Free with Museum
admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4, Members FREE
Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Star Spangled Classic - 7/4/2008 at 6 - 10 pm
A family-oriented July 4th celebration with live music and an exciting
fireworks show at dark. Free Phone:
706-613-3625 -
Location: Bishop Park, 705 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA
Ol' Time 4th at
Jarrell Plantation - 7/4/2008 at 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
A noon reading of the Declaration of Independence is followed by 3-legged
race, sack race, egg toss, tug-of-war and old fashioned Independence Day
fun. Demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills are ongoing throughout
the program. $2.50-$4. Phone: 478-986-5172 - At: Jarrell
Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, GA Directions: Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from
I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.
Party with the 'Possums - 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, &
7/25/2008
Join us for a night hike, suitable for all ages. Learn a little about the
animals that are out and about at night. We will leave from the Visitors
Center parking lot, bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.
Admission: no admission, only parking fee. Parking fee: $3.00
Phone: 770-975-4227 -
Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd,
Cartersville, GA
Independence Day Celebration - 7/5/2008 at 2 pm - 3
pm
Join us for games, crafts and family fun. How far can you spit a watermelon
seed? Find out in our contest. $3 parking.
Phone: 770-504-2277 -
Location: Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark
Road, Flovilla, GA
Directions: From I-75 southbound, take exit #205 to
Jackson; proceed south on Ga. Hwy. 42 to the park. From I-75 northbound,
take exit #188; proceed north on Ga. Hwy. 42. Approximately 15 miles from
exits.
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
-
7/5 & 7/12 & 7/19 & 7/26/2008 at 12 to 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their
families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the
solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra
shows are presented on some holidays. Free with Museum admission or
membership: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA 8
Observatory Open House - 7/12/20008 at 9 pm - 11 pm
Hard Labor Creek Observatory will be open to the public one Saturday per
month from March until October.
Phone: 706-557-3001 -
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel
Rd, Rutledge, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take
I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 8/1 - 12/31/2008 at
4-4:45 pm
Explore the universe at the Mark Smith Planetarium. The daily planetarium
feature presents a new topic every few months. Hear stories about
constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system.
Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Call to find out the
current show information and cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Mini-Zoo Tours
- 8/1 - 12/31/2008 at 3-3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s
Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their
lives. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Free with Museum
admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4, Members FREE
Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
-
8/2 & 8/9 & 8/16 & 8/23 & 8/30/2008 at 12 to 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their
families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the
solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra
shows are presented on some holidays. Free with Museum admission or
membership: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA 8
Walk "Fore" Your Health - 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, &
8/26/2008
Walk 18 holes at The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor on any Tuesday June,
July and August for $10.00. Tee time is required. $3 parking.
Phone: 888-353-4592 -
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel
Rd, Rutledge, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take
I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
Observatory Open House - 8/9/2008 at 9 pm - 11 pm
Hard Labor Creek Observatory will be open to the public one Saturday per
month from March - Oct.
Phone: 706-557-3001 -
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel
Rd, Rutledge, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take
I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
Labor Day Celebration - 8/30/2008 at 2 pm - 4 pm
Forget about work and celebrate the holiday with family "funtivities" and
games galore. $3 parking.
Phone: 770-504-2277 -
Location: Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark
Road, Flovilla, GA
Directions: From I-75 southbound, take exit #205 to
Jackson; proceed south on Ga. Hwy. 42 to the park. From I-75 northbound,
take exit #188; proceed north on Ga. Hwy. 42. Approximately 15 miles from
exits.
Labor Day Folklife Celebration - 9/1 - 9/2/2008 at
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Celebrate old-time labor such as spinning yarn, blacksmithing, woodstove
cooking, barnyard animal care and more. $2.50 - $4. Phone: 478-986-5172 - At: Jarrell
Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, GA Directions: Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from
I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 9/1 - 12/31/2008 at
4-4:45 pm
Explore the universe at the Mark Smith Planetarium. The daily planetarium
feature presents a new topic every few months. Hear stories about
constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system.
Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Call to find out the
current show information and cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Mini-Zoo Tours
- 9/1 - 12/31/2008 at 3-3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s
Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their
lives. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Free with Museum
admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4, Members FREE
Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Observatory Open House - 9/6/2008 at 9 pm - 11 pm
Hard Labor Creek Observatory will be open to the public one Saturday per
month from March until October.
Phone: 706-557-3001 -
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel
Rd, Rutledge, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take
I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
-
9/6 & 9/13 & 9/20 & 9/27/2008 at 12 to 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their
families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the
solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra
shows are presented on some holidays. Free with Museum admission or
membership: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA 8
Otis Redding: "I've Got Dreams to Remember" -
9/10/2008
In commemoration of 40th anniversary of the passing of music legend Otis
Redding, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents an exhibit of music,
photographs, film and artifacts documenting the singer's life and career.
Admission: Regular museum admission. Phone: 478-751-3334 -
Location:
Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 200 Martin
Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA -
Directions: I-75 to downtown Macon;
take I-16 East; Exit 2 on MLK, Jr. Blvd.
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 10/1 - 12/31/2008 at
4-4:45 pm
Explore the universe at the Mark Smith Planetarium. The daily planetarium
feature presents a new topic every few months. Hear stories about
constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system.
Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Call to find out the
current show information and cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Mini-Zoo Tours
- 10/1 - 12/31/2008 at 3-3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s
Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their
lives. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Free with Museum
admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4, Members FREE
Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Observatory Open House -10/4/20008 at 9 pm - 11 pm
Hard Labor Creek Observatory will be open to the public one Saturday per
month from March until October.
Phone: 706-557-3001 -
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel
Rd, Rutledge, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take
I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
-
10/4 & 10/11 & 10/18 & 10/25/2008 at 12 to 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their
families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the
solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra
shows are presented on some holidays. Free with Museum admission or
membership: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA 8
Halloween, Athens Style - 10/31/2008
Athens nightclubs are world-renowned for their live music, and the scene
doesn't get any better than on Halloween, when bands and fans dress in wild
costumes. Make a weekend out of the ultimate adults-only Halloween party!
Cover charges vary. Phone: 800-653-0603 and 800-357-4430 -
Location:
Throughout Athens, GA
Syrup Making and
Storytellin' - 11/1/2008 at 10 am - 3:30 pm
The traditional syrup cookoff was an important fall event on middle Georgia
farms and featured family and community get togethers for work and play.
This program brings the event back to life with demonstrations of the sugar
cane mill, syrup kettle, steam engine, woodstove cooking and storytellin'.
$2.50 - $4. Phone: 478-986-5172 - At: Jarrell
Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, GA Directions: Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from
I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
-
11/1 & 11/8 & 11/15 & 11/22 & 11/29/2008 at 12 - 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their
families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the
solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra
shows are presented on some holidays. Free with Museum admission or
membership: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA 8
Mini-Zoo Tours
- 11/1 - 12/31/2008 at 3-3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s
Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their
lives. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Free with Museum
admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4, Members FREE
Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 11/1 - 12/31/2008 at
4-4:45 pm
Explore the universe at the Mark Smith Planetarium. The daily planetarium
feature presents a new topic every few months. Hear stories about
constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system.
Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Call to find out the
current show information and cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Battle of Griswoldville Commemoration - 11/22/2008 at
10 am - 2 pm
Enjoy Civil War soldier-life presentations, walking tours and a
commemoration program at the Battle site which is east of Macon Phone: 478-986-5172 - At: Jarrell
Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, GA Directions: Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from
I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 12/1 - 12/31/2008 at
4-4:45 pm
Explore the universe at the Mark Smith Planetarium. The daily planetarium
feature presents a new topic every few months. Hear stories about
constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system.
Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Call to find out the
current show information and cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Mini-Zoo Tours
- 12/1 - 12/31/2008 at 3-3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s
Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their
lives. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Free with Museum
admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4, Members FREE
Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA
Plantation Christmas - 12/6/2008 at 1-4 pm
Take an afternoon stroll through two of the Jarrell family homes with
traditional decoration and natural greenery. Stories, music and refreshments
included. $2.50-$4 Phone: 478-986-5172 - At: Jarrell
Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, GA Directions: Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from
I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
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12/6 & 12/13 & 12/20 & 12/27/2008 at 12 to 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their
families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the
solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra
shows are presented on some holidays. Free with Museum admission or
membership: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11
$4. Phone: 478-477-3232 -
Location: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth
Rd., Macon, GA 8
