Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia: Monday, October 6th through Thursday, October 9th

This week in Middle Georgia, Monkey Joe’s young clientele will celebrate the arrival of fall with exciting indoor play, Coleman Hill will become a temporary yoga studio under the light of a full moon, and music fans can enjoy everything from classical music to country rock. The following are just a few of the unique things to do from October 6th through October 9th in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, October 6th

Fall Break Fun at Monkey Joe’s (10/6-10/10) (10 a.m.)

Young Middle Georgians up to 12 years old will be celebrating the arrival of fall from Monday through Friday this week at Monkey Joe’s during Fall Break Fun. There will be hourly crafts and giveaways and staycation cards (which make deal gam cards half price) will also be offered. Find out more about Monkey Joe’s ticket prices at this link.

    > Monkey Joe’s: 4993 Richard B. Russell Parkway, Warner Robins

Ocmulgee Archeological Society’s October Monthly Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

Maritime archaeologist Mike Perrin will give an educational talk titled "Castles in the Sand" about the wreck of a Tokugawa Kaisen Cargo ship off the Izu Peninsula Coast in Japan at the Ocmulgee Archeological Society’s October Monthly Meeting on Monday. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

    > Fort Hawkins Visitors Center: 736 Emery Highway, Macon

Graphic courtesy of the Ocmulgee Archeological Society

CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Full Moon Yoga: 2025 Grand Finale and 8th Anniversary at Coleman Hill Park (6:30 p.m.)

Yoga teacher Amber Pierce of the Wild Heart Yoga and Wellness Hug yoga studios will present the 2025 Grand Finale and 8th Anniversary of Full Moon Yoga on Downtown Macon’s Coleman Hill on Monday evening. These donation-based yoga classes are perfect for beginners and take place under the light of a rising full moon, making the experience even more serene. Donations help keep these yoga classes available for everyone in Middle Georgia and can be made at the event or by Cashapp ($ambersvineyard), PayPal (ambersvineyard@gmail.com), or Venmo (@Amber-Pierce-13).

    > Coleman Hill Park: 285 Spring Street, Macon

TUESDAY, October 7th

SPORTS: October 2025 Beginner’s Olympic Sport Fencing Class at the Warner Robins Recreation Dept. (6-7 p.m.)

If you have ever been curious about Olympic sport fencing, this class is for you! These 6 beginner classes are open to everyone 11-years-old and meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The October 2025 Beginner’s Olympic Sport Fencing Class cost $70 and includes the use of Warner Robins Fencing Society’s (WRFS) fencing equipment. Contact WRFS by emailing WRFS@hotmail.com or visiting WRFS’ Facebook page for more information.

    > Warner Robins Recreation Dept.: 800 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins

MUSIC: Fabian Concert Series in Fickling Hall (7:30 p.m.)

This Tuesday, another concert in the Fabian Concert Series will take place in the inspiring and intimate Fickling Hall. Performers during this concert will include Jasmine Habersham (soprano), Amy Schwartz Moretti (violin), Rebecca Albers (viola), Hal Robinson (double bass), Jeewon Park (piano), as well as the McDuffie Young Artists and the Schubert "Trout" Quintet. Artistic Director Amy Schwartz Moretti curates the Fabian Concert Series, which brings chamber music to Middle Georgia music fans. During the concerts in the Fabian Concert Series, guest artists with international reputations perform with Mercer University’s McDuffie Center for String’s faculty and students. Tickets to this special concert event cost $20 and can be purchased at this link (students get in free with proper IDs).

    > McCorkle Music Building’s Fickling Hall: 1433 Adams Street, Macon

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One of the intricate and fascinating marquetry artworks from Dotan Applebaum currently on display at the McEachern Art Center (Photographer Nate Weeks)

WEDNESDAY, October 8th

The House That Bagels Built at Macon Bagels (7 a.m.-1 p.m.)

In honor of Habitat Week 2025, Macon Bagels is Habitat Week 2025 by donating 20% of its profits to the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity on Wednesday. Diners can enjoy the delicious offerings of Macon Bagels while helping support the worthy cause of providing homes for families in Macon-Bibb County.

    > Macon Bagels: 470 3rd Street, Macon

2025 Fall/Winter Children & Women’s Consignment Sale at the Georgia National Guard Armory (10/8-10/11) (10 a.m.-7 p.m.)

Milledgeville Exchange will be hosting a consignment sale from Wednesday through Saturday this week. Shoppers will find children, juniors, and women’s clothing as well as many other items, according to Milledgeville Exchange. This shopping event is free and open to the public and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

    > Georgia National Guard Armory: 107 GA Highway 49, Milledgeville

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THURSDAY, October 9th

SHOPPING: Lazarus of Macon’s First Anniversary Celebration (10/9-10/11) (9 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Lazarus of Macon will be celebrating its 1st anniversary from Thursday through Saturday this week with complimentary refreshments, storewide discounts (with a few exclusions), and giveaways throughout the day, according to the apparel and clothing retailer. Some of Lazarus of Macon’s favorite brand representatives will be hosting trunk shows, including Mavi (2-6 p.m.), Johnnie-O (2-6 p.m.), and Maui Jim (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), and the representatives will also be raffling off items. Lazarus of Macon’s First Anniversary event is free to attend.

    > Lazarus of Macon: 3051 Vineville Avenue, Macon

7th Annual A Taste for Justice Fundraiser Event at Luther Williams Field (5:30-8:30 p.m.)

Middle Georgia Justice will host its 7th Annual A Taste For Justice fundraiser at the historic Luther Williams Field. This year, the annual fundraiser for Middle Georgia Justice, which seeks to “reduce to justice gap in Middle Georgia,” will be family-friendly and feature tasty food, cold beverages, fun games, raffle prizes (including a 3 day, 2 night weekend getaway to Brian Adams’ Rabun Gap Mountain House), as well as live music by country music artist and songwriter Megan Fowler. Tickets for the 7th Annual A Taste for Justice Fundraiser Event cost $50, with raffle tickets costing $10 each online at this link.

    > Luther Williams Field: 225 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon

Graphic courtesy of Middle Georgia Justice

Storytellers Macon's Stories Save the World and Firecircle Membership at Burke Mansion (7 p.m.)

Storytellers Macon will host another evening of sometimes hilarious, sometimes tearjerking stories, but this time with a twist. Guests at the historic (and some say haunted) Burke Mansion will hear true stories from fascinating individuals who live in Middle Georgia, including featured storytellers Mariana Furlin, Lewis Young, Brittny Johnson, and Chris Alonzo. Tickets will also include a Storytellers Macon membership, called Firecircle, that will help support the mission of bringing powerful storytelling to our community. Tickets to Stories Save the World start at $30 online at this link.

> Burke Mansion: 1085 Georgia Avenue, Macon

TRIVIA: Tacos & Trivia Every Thursday at The Society Garden (7 p.m.)

Thursday is for trivia (and tacos!) at The Society Garden. Every Thursday night, patrons of the popular beer garden and live music venue meet for some friendly trivia competition while feasting on tasty tacos from the on-site restaurant, El Amigo Mexican. Tacos & Trivia is free and open to the public.

    > The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon

MUSIC: The Red Clay Strays with Special Guests Wilder Woods at the Atrium Health Amphitheater (7 p.m.)

The Red Clay Strays will be performing country rock music at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Thursday evening. This band formed in Mobile, Alabama and had its first hit in 2022 with the single “Wondering Why.” Wilder Woods will be opening for The Red Clay Strays. Woods is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and the founding member/lead singer of rock band Needtobreathe. General admission tickets to this concert currently cost $74.85 on ticketmaster.com.

    > Atrium Health Amphitheater: 3657 Eisenhower Parkways, Macon

TRIVIA: Spooky Season Trivia: Disney Edition at Roco’s Bar (8:30 p.m.)

Outloud Entertainment presents part two of its Spooky Season Trivia, this time for Disney’s villains. Patrons of Roco’s Bar will compete to prove they know the most about the “dark side of Disney.” Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for dressing up and winning the trivia game. This event is free and open to the public.

    > Roco’s Bar: 7158 Highway 96, Bonaire

The artwork of Beth Smith and Marcos Velez currently on display at The 567 Center for Renewal is a must see for lovers of art (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Did we miss an event you are excited about? Leave a comment below to let others know about other fun and interesting events taking place this week in Middle Georgia.