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Every moment is a fresh beginning - T.S. Eliot (Photograph by Nate Weeks)
2025 is almost behind us, and the start of a new year is right around the corner. Go skating in the Macon Coliseum, thrill in the competition of a cornhole game at Emerson at Plum, celebrate New Year's Eve with family or friends, and kickoff 2026 in a healthy and unique way. The following are just a few of the engaging, educational (and often free) things to do this week in the heart of Georgia.
MONDAY, December 29th
>> Public Ice Skating in the Macon Coliseum (2, 4, 6, 8 p.m.)
The Macon Coliseum invites the public to come ice skating for one-hour sessions of public skating every day this week. There are plenty of other opportunities to skate on the same ice as the Macon Mayhem until March 1st, 2026. Tickets to skate cost $12.35 on ticketmaster.com.
> Macon Coliseum: 200 Coliseum Drive, Macon
TUESDAY, December 30th
>> Tuesday Night Cornhole at Emerson at Plum (7 p.m.)
Mactown Cornhole will be holding a cornhole tournament at Emerson at Plum on Tuesday evening. Mactown Cornhole hosts competitive cornhole tournaments where the winner gets a chance to win a cash prize. Signup is at 6 p.m., the games start at 7 p.m. Shootout costs $5 and there is also a $5 cooler fee.
> Emerson at Plum: 543 Plum Street, Macon
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WEDNESDAY, December 31st
NEW YEAR’S EVE
New Year’s Eve celebrations are taking place across Middle Georgia and the world on Wednesday, including the following.
>> New Year’s Eve for Younger Crowds:
- Monkey Joe’s Noon Year’s Eve (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) Bubble wrap “fireworks after a countdown at the end of the event. (4993 Richard B. Russell Parkway, Warner Robins)
- Kids New Year's Eve Early Balloon Drop at RollCall - Eat, Skate, Play (12-6:30 p.m.) Balloon drop at 6 p.m. with unlimited skating and bouncing, and more for $9.99 (3021 Heritage Pl, Milledgeville)
- Family New Year's Eve Dance Party at The Society Garden (5 p.m.) DJ, party hats, smores, Grinchmas slush, with confetti cannons and snow at 9 p.m. after a countdown for $5. (32389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon)
Graphic courtesy of The Society Garden>> New Year’s Eve for Adults:
- New Year's Eve with DJ Mann at Jolly Roger’s Milledgeville (2600 North Columbia Street, Milledgeville)
- New Year's Eve at Gracie's: A Rooftop Bar (4 p.m.-1 a.m.) (1056 GA-96, Warner Robins)
- New Year's Eve Disco Crawl at The Rose Room, Reboot Retrocade & Bar, and Longleaf Distillery Co. (4 p.m.-1 a.m.) Pick up punch card from The Rose Room to start the disco-themed bar crawl (378 2nd Street, Macon)
- Al Sihah Sportsman Club New Year's Eve Party with A2Z (7 p.m.) Bring your own beverages and food. Casual dress. Music from A2Z from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $25 per person. (222 Shrine Park Drive, Macon)
- New Year Eve Soirée at Switch Macon (7 p.m.-1 a.m.) Open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres from Brasserie Circa, midnight champagne toast, and more. $137 online. (470 1st Street, Macon)
- NYE Party at Tic Toc at Late Night and the 2nd Floor Next Door (8 p.m.) 21 and up crowd, 2 rooms with 2 different vibes. One cover charge for both events. (408 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Macon)
- Just Tap'd: New Year's Eve Balloon Drop (8 p.m.) 600+ balloons, champagne for $4 glass, and the NYC ball drop on the television. (488 1st Street, Macon)
- New Year's Eve 2026 Party at Southern Social in Griffin (8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.) DJ Ziggy, buffet, and dancing. Free to attend. Open bar and buffet tickets start at $47.64 online. (122 W. Bank Street, Griffin)
- The Ultimate Winter White New Year's Eve Party at the Macon Coliseum (9 p.m.-2 a.m.) Performances from Rose Royce and other special guests. Free Ciroc shots while supplies last and a midnight champagne toast. $44.52 in advance. (200 Coliseum Drive, Macon)
- A Groovebox Event: House of Tomorrow New Year's Eve Party at Friends on the HILL (9 p.m.-2 a.m.) Adom.Bom and Company perform. Free champagne at midnight. (104 Westcliff Boulevard, Warner Robins)
- New Year's Eve Bash at PUB 96 (10 p.m.) Live music from 7 acts: Rehab, Scotty Austin, Jericho, A.R.T., Bloodrunner, Ashes To Omens, and ORAY BAND. (405 GA-96, Bonaire)
>> HOCKEY: Macon Mayhem vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers on New Year’s Eve Party night (7 p.m.)
The Macon Mayhem will be celebrating the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with a game of hockey against the Pensacola Ice Flyers on Wednesday. Expect a lot of excitement and a lot of scuffles on the ice. Tickets to this game start at $17.35 online at this link.
> Macon Coliseum: 200 Coliseum Drive, Macon
Graphic courtesy of the Macon MayhemTHURSDAY, January 1st
NEW YEAR’S DAY
>> RUNNING: New Year’s Day Panera Run (8 a.m.)
Start 2026 off healthy with a brisk run starting at Panera Bread off Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard. Runners can choose different routes with different distances. After the run is over, participants are invited to meet back up at Panera Bread for a hearty breakfast. This Macon Tracks Running Club event is free to attend.
> Panera Bread: 181 Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard, Macon
>> HIKING: New Year's Day Hike on Brown's Mount (11 a.m.)
Start the year with a hike on scenic Brown's Mount on Thursday with members of the Fringed Campion Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable hiking footwear, dress for the weather, and bring water (and a leash, if you are bringing your dog to hike with you). This event is free and open to the public.
> Brown's Mount: 2069 Joe Brown Drive, Macon
>> Envision Events presents All Black Affair (6-10 p.m.)
The All Black Affair will include music from DJ Ville Beats, drinks by Semaj on Drinks, and there will be food and hookah for sale, according to Envision Events. The dress code for this event is all-black. 25 and older to enter. General admission is $13.39+ in advance and $20 at the door.
> 719 SR-96 W, Suite 500, Bonaire
Graphic courtesy of Envision EventsDid 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.
