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Many Middle Georgia families visit beautiful historic locations like Christ Church in St. Simons (Photographer Nate Weeks)
This weekend is packed with unique things to do, from a community hackathon to a water battle and much more. There are fundraising events for those looking to make a direct, positive difference in the lives of 2 families needing a little help due to the arrival of premature babies, as well as lots of other memorable ways to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors. The following are just a few of the fun, interesting, and often free things to do this weekend in the heart of Georgia.
Middle Georgia's adorable dogs (and their families) are invited to Fall Line Brewing Co. in Macon this Saturday for Doggy Days (Photographer Nate Weeks)FRIDAY, June 26th
>> Ocmulgee Community Hackathon at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park in Macon (6/26) and the GEAR Lab at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins (6/27) (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.)
This two-day event features community storytelling and hands-on technology design, as well as a chance to “listen to the land, learn about the environmental challenges facing Middle Georgia, and design open-source tools to protect and care for our shared watershed,” according to the organizers. On Friday, participants will meet at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park for outdoor exploration and community service. Then, on Saturday, the event will take place at the GEAR Lab at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins for the design portion of the hackathon. Organizers suggest attending both days of this event, which is free with registration at this link.
> Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: 1207 Emery Highway, Macon
> Museum of Aviation’s GEAR Lab Tech Building: 1942 Heritage Boulevard, Warner Robins
>> ART: Summer Southern Pop Art Tour with Michael Albert at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon (10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Pop artist and author Michael Albert will be bringing his Summer Southern Pop Art Tour to Macon's Museum of Arts and Sciences on Friday. This collage workshop will teach kids and their parents to create unique collage works of art using materials like cereal boxes, cookie boxes, and other cardboard packages. Attendees will also receive a free signed poster of one of Albert’s works of art for free. This event is included with general admission, which is $5 for children 3 to 17 and $10 for adults 18 and over.
> Museum of Arts and Sciences: 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon
>> MUSIC: Dirty Johnny Jam: A Celebration of the Life of John D. Harrison Jr. at Vice Bar in Macon (4:30 p.m.)
The Dirty Johnny Jam starts at 4:30 p.m., and then, from 5 to 6 p.m., Vice Bar’s patrons will celebrate the life of Harrison with stories and fellowship. Then, at 8 p.m., there will be live music from some of Harrison’s talented friends. There is no cover at Vice Bar.
> Vice Bar: 499 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Macon
>> A Night for Max: A Fundraiser for Roy and Alyssa at Switch Macon (6-9 p.m.)
One of Switch Macon’s managers and bartenders, Roy, and his wife, Alyssa, are proud parents of a new premature baby boy, Max. This fundraiser will help Max and his family as they deal with medical bills and the other challenges caused by Max’s early entry. To donate to the raffle for this event, email info@switchmacon.com. There is no charge to attend this fundraising event.
> Switch Macon: 470 1st Street, Macon
>> Heavenly Treasure Luxury Events’ Pinknic at Tattnall Square Park in Macon (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Dress in pink and enjoy picnic seating, a sip and paint experience, luxury bingo, music, games, a pink outfit contest, pinkmocktail/lemonade, refreshments, and more at Pinknic this Friday in Macon’s Tattnall Square Park. Tickets for Pinknic start at $45, with premium and VIP options available online at this link.
> Tattnall Square Park: 1155 College Street, Macon
>> BASEBALL: Macon Bacon vs. Greenville Yard Gnomes at Luther Williams Field in Macon (7 p.m.)
The Macon Bacon baseball team will face off against the Greenville Yard Gnomes on Friday night. The theme for the night is Strike Out Cancer and there will be a fireworks show. Baseball fans can also attend another game on Saturday evening, when the Macon Bacon take on the Catawba Valley Stars during Alter Ego Night. Individual tickets for either game start at $15 and can be purchased online at this link, while full season packages and more can be purchased here.
> Luther Williams Field: 150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
>> ART: Pastels Pop-Up at The 567 Center for Renewal in Macon (7-9:30 p.m.)
Artist Molly Fox will lead a class where attendees will create a striking artwork of a campfire using oil pastels. This class is open for artists 10 years old and older. Pastels Pop-Up costs $30 and includes all materials that will be needed: register online at this link.
> The 567 Center for Renewal: 456 First Street, Macon
>> MUSIC: Gray City Limits at The Society Garden (8 p.m.)
Gray City Limits is a band of local musicians whose style blends rock, country, and pop, and they will play at The Society Garden Friday night. The youngest member of the band, Keith, is 13 and plays lead guitar and sings, while Jill (14) sings, plays guitar and keyboard, Waylon (17) plays drums, and Layton (23) plays bass. The Society Garden often charges a cover at the gate to help support the talented musicians who play there.
> The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon
>> COMEDY: Comedy with Spunky Robinson at La’Vino Wine Bar in Warner Robins (8 p.m.)
Spunky Robinson is a comedian, host, author, and the CEO of PunchlineKing Ent, who will perform at Warner Robins’ La’Vino Wine Bar on Friday night. Tickets cost $45 per person, and there is a 1-drink minimum. Purchase your tickets to this evening of comedy at this link.
> La’Vino Wine Bar: 106 South Kimberly Road, Warner Robins
SATURDAY, June 27th
>> Bird Day at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Learn about amazing birds, do bird craft activities, enjoy live animal experiences, and more at Bird Day this Saturday at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon. Attendees will also get a chance to take part in a meet and greet with members of the Georgia Falconry Association. This event is included with general admission, which starts at $5, and is free for museum members.
> Museum of Arts and Sciences: 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon
>> Day for Navy Kate Blood Drive at Central Baptist Church in Gray (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Navy Kate Watkins made her entry into the world much earlier than expected, and her family needs some help. They will be having a blood replenishment drive for Navy at Central Baptist Church in Gray with assistance from the Shepeard Community Blood Center. Attendees are asked to scan the barcode on this flyer below to help this family in their time of need.
> Central Baptist Church: 3201 Graham Road, Gray
Scan the flyer above to sign up to help the Watkins family (Graphic courtesy of Shepeard Community Blood Center)>> The 10th Annual Perry Water Battle at Rozar Park in Perry (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
The Perry Water Battle is a unique family-friendly water battle that will take place in Perry’s Rozar Park this Saturday. Attendees are recommended to wear comfortable waterproof shoes and water socks or waterproof shoes, bring water toys, sunscreen, bottled water, towels, and outdoor chairs. The Perry Water Battle is free and open to the public.
> Rozar Park: 1060 Keith Drive, Perry
>> SHOPPING: Summer Little Entrepreneurs Market Event at Mill Hill Arts Center (12-3 p.m.)
Little Sweeties Gallery is presenting the Summer Little Entrepreneurs Market Event this Saturday at historic Mill Hill Arts Center. Shoppers will find baked goods, 3D printed items, and more, all sold by young local entrepreneurs. This event will also include collaborative art, dance performances, and the talented artist and entrepreneur Parker Cloud. This shopping event is free to attend.
> Mill Hill Community Arts Center: 213 Clinton Street, Macon
>> 5th Annual Taco & Tequila Fest at The Society Garden in Macon (1 p.m.)
The Society Garden once again presents the Taco & Tequila Fest with top-shelf tequila tastings, margarita flights, speciality cocktails, Guitarres and La Bella Morelia food trucks, Latin dance lessons (3-4:30 p.m.). DJ Pickles will entertain patrons from 3 to 7 p.m., and the Son Latino Band will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be a $10 cover for this event
> The Society Garden: 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon
>> Doggy Day at Fall Line Brewing Co. in Macon (1 p.m.)
Serenity K-9 will present Doggy Day at Fall Line Brewing Co. with vendors selling items for furry friends, free pup cups, doggy pools, and more. Dogs must be leashed in Fall Line’s patio, beer garden, and Fall Line Station, while the taproom is for service dogs only. Doggy Day is free to attend.
> Fall Line Brewing Co.: 565 2nd Street Lane, Macon
Graphic courtesy of Fall Line Brewing Co.>> Community Connect Yoga at Wellness Hug in Macon (3-4 p.m.)
Wellness Hug presents a complimentary yoga class every 4th Saturday. Yoga offers both physical and mental benefits, helping reduce back pain, ease arthritis, and more. Reserve your spot for Community Connect Yoga at this link.
> North Houston Sports Complex: 900 N. Houston Road, Warner Robins
>> MUSIC: CreekFest 2026 in Downtown Macon (4-9 p.m.)
Visit Macon and The Creek are presenting CreekFest 2026 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Creek 100.9 FM and the 50th anniversary of The Rookery with a street party and live music. Performing bands include Supper (4 p.m.), Brother Wallace (5 p.m.), Mike Mattison and Trash Magic (6:30 p.m.), and Andy Thomas (8 p.m.). This community event is free and open to the public.
> Downtown Macon: 413 Mulberry Street Lane, Macon
>> MUSIC: Last Living Souls at The Society Garden in Macon (8 p.m.)
Southern rock band Last Living Souls will be performing for patrons at The Society Garden on Saturday night. This band is led by singer/songwriter Daniel NeSmith. Tickets to this show cost $10 at the gate.
> The Society Garden: 2385 Ingleside Avenue, Macon
>> Feral Fever Presents Sideshow Seductions at Friends on the HILL in Warner Robins (9 p.m.)
The Feral Fever Theater Company will present Sideshow Seductions at Friends on the HILL this Saturday. Feral Fever’s performances feature some burlesque and a whole lot of strangeness. For example, this show tells the story of a “cryptic clown” who emerged from a dumpster 30 years ago. This show is for audience members 21 and older. Tickets to Sideshow Seductions cost $10 to $25 and can be purchased at this link.
> The Society Garden: 2385 Ingleside Avenue, Macon
SUNDAY, June 28th
>> BOOKS: Silent Book Club at The Rose Room in Macon (5-7 p.m.)
A unique book club will take place Downtown Macon’s The Rose Room on Sunday, where patrons will bring a book (or borrow/trade one at the drinking establishment) to read or listen to (with headphones). Attendees will read from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., then talk and share books with others from 6:30 to 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend The Rose Room’s Silent Book Club.
> The Rose Room: 378 2nd Street, Macon
NOTABLE EVENTS NEXT WEEK:
>> MONDAY, June 29th: Wild Heart Yoga’s Full Moon Yoga and Fire Ceremony on Coleman Hill in Macon (7-8:15 p.m.): Wild Heart Yoga’s Amber Pierce will lead a donation-based yoga class and fire ceremony on Downtown Macon’s Coleman Hill on Monday. This all-levels class includes chalk art, journaling, and a chance to relax with other community members under the light of the full moon. (285 Spring Street, Macon)
Graphic courtesy of Wild Heart Yoga>> SATURDAY, July 4th: Perry’s Red White & Boom in Downtown Perry (7-10 p.m.): One of many July 4th celebrations will take place in historic Downtown Perry next Saturday. This free family-friendly event will include live music, food trucks, activities, and, of course, fireworks. (900 Carroll Street, Perry)
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