Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (7/6-7/9)

This week in Middle Georgia, there will be fun educational opportunities and entertainment events for kids as well as events for fans of French fries and hot dogs (the fancy kind), and much more. The following are just a few of the interesting, unique, and often free things to do this week in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, July 6th

  >> STEM Summer Camp: Epic Engineers (K-8) at the National STEM Academy in Warner Robins (7/6-7/10) (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)

The National STEM Academy is offering a STEM Summer Camp for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade, where they can learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through age-appropriate activities. Younger campers will learn through short stories while the older ones will learn through activities like animatronics and hands-on challenges. Find out more about the STEM Summer Camp online at this link.

    > National STEM Academy: 1942 Heritage Boulevard, Warner Robins

  >> Water Aerobics by Aloha Swim and Speech Therapy at Thomaston-Upson Civic Recreation Pool in Thomaston (4:15-4:15 p.m.)

Aloha Swim and Speech Therapy will offer a water aerobics class for adults on Monday in Thomaston. This class will focus on strengthening, endurance, and balance, and the benefits of water aerobics are plentiful. This class costs $5 to attend.

    > Thomaston-Upson Civic Recreation Pool: 705 East Main Street, Thomaston

TUESDAY, July 7th

  >> GTC Houston Lakes Cinemas’ 2026 Summer Kid Show Series “GOAT” in Warner Robins (7/7 & 7/9) (9:15 a.m.)

GTC Houston Lakes Cinemas continues its 2026 Summer Kid Show Series this week with sing-along screenings of GOAT (2026) on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. GOAT tells the story of a little goat with big dreams who goes on to get a chance to play pro sports. Admission, popcorn, drinks, and M&Ms each cost $2 at these special kid-friendly screenings: purchase tickets at this link.

    > GTC Houston Lakes Cinema: 1121 GA Highway 96, Warner Robins

WEDNESDAY, July 8th

  >> Downtown Macon French Fry Fight (7/8-7/10)

Over 20 restaurants in Downtown Macon will be competing in the French Fry Fight this year with unique fry creations. Patrons will dine and then cast votes for their favorite fry meal. Some of the creative entries this year include Braddock’s Cask & Table’s Patty Melting In Your Mouth Fries, Cashman’s Pub’s Eagle’s Nest Berry Fries, and Sweet Eleanor’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Fries. Read more about all the fry creations being served at participating restaurants in NewTown Macon’s 2026 Downtown Macon French Fry at this link.

    > Various Locations in Downtown Macon

The fry creations made during the annual Downtown Macon French Fry Fight are often surprising, like this past entry from Biddy's (Photographer Nate Weeks)

  >> Free Community Healthcare Event by Loaves and Fishes Ministry of Macon (9-11:30 a.m.)

Loaves and Fishes Ministry of Macon will present a free community healthcare event on Wednesday. Medical treatment being offered includes blood pressure screening, cholesterol and glucose screenings, body mass index (BMI) screenings, atrial fibrillation (Afib) screenings, and nutrition education. This community event is for community members struggling with healthcare access.

    > Loaves and Fishes Ministry of Macon: 651 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Macon

  >> FOOD/DRINK: Hotdog + Wine Tasting Class at Just Tap’d in Macon (6 & 7:30 p.m.)

Andrea Smith, Just Tap’d’s food and beverage director, will guide patrons through this unique tasting where they will learn “how different wines complement everything from savory and smoky to sweet and tangy,” including gourmet mini hot dogs. There will be two seatings, one at 6 p.m. and the next at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Hotdog + Wine Tasting Class cost $36.56 on Eventbrite.com.

    > Just Tap’d - Macon: 488 1st Street, Macon

THURSDAY, July 9th

  >> ART: Seaside Terrarium Workshop with Fig + Ivy Plant Shop at The Rose Room in Macon (6-8 p.m.)

Taylor Mitchum of Downtown Macon’s Fig + Ivy Plant Shop will offer patrons at The Rose Room a chance to build their own tiny seaside paradise on Thursday evening. The seaside terrarium will include creative elements like sand, shells, seaside plants, and a pretty jar to put it in. The Rose Room will, as always, serve tasty cocktails and a large variety of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, during this event. The Seaside Terrarium Workshop costs $75 on Eventbrite.com.

    > The Rose Room: 378 2nd Street, Macon

Seashells can be used to make are and are also works of art themselves (Photographer Nate Weeks)

  >> ART: Resin Geode Wall Art Workshop at The 567 Center for Renewal (6-8:30 p.m.)

MADE by MK’s Malissa Kelsey will lead a Resin Geode Wall Art Workshop at The 567 Center for Renewal this Thursday. Participants will create a 12 x 12 of resin art on a wood base, according to The 567. Tickets to the Resin Geode Wall Art Workshop cost $42 for members and $50 for non-members online at this link.

    > The 567 Center for Renewal: 456 First Street, Macon

  >> Spill the Tea: Worst Date Edition at Switch Macon (7 p.m.)

Switch Macon will present a unique live storytelling competition during Spill the Tea: Worst Date Edition this Thursday. Storytellers will share details about some of their most disastrous dates for a chance to win $150 in cash. Tickets to Spill the Tea can be purchased for $5 plus fees online at this link.

    > Switch Macon: 471 1st Street, Macon

NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

  >> FRIDAY, July 10th: Hot Glass Supper at stARTup Studios (5:30-7 p.m.): Professional Chef David Bartlett will prepare a multi-course dinner with surprising combinations and items like Molten-Glass Seared Beef Tenderloin. Tickets for the unique Hot Glass Supper cost $125 online at this link. (1055 Riverside Drive, Macon)

stARTup Studios is known for presenting unique events and classes to the Middle Georgia community (Graphic courtesy of stARTup Studios)

  >> FRIDAY, July 10th: Macon Magazine presents $10 Beer with Shy Company at The Robins Financial Capital Theatre (8 p.m.): Macon’s premier lifestyle magazine is throwing a party with live music from the ultra-talented Shy Company next Friday. 21+ patrons will receive 1 free beer with their ticket, so this event is very economical. (1055 Riverside Drive, Macon)

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