|
|
|
|
 |
| July |
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 7/22 - 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 - Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA |
Mini-Zoo Tours - 7/22 - 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 - Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA |
Walk "Fore" Your Health - 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 - Hard Labor Creek State Park, Knox Chapel Rd, Rutledge, GA. Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road. |
Party with the 'Possums - 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. Free admission. Parking fee: $3.00
Phone: 770-975-4227 - Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd, Cartersville, GA |
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows - 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 - Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA |
Nature Hike - 7/26/2008 9:30 am - 11 am
Join this ranger-led hike of the Towaliga River Falls Trail and learn about the unique ecological, biological and geological diversity of the park. $5 plus $3 parking.
Phone: 478-993-3053 - Location: High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Dr, Jackson, GA 30233
Directions: Located 1.8 miles east of I-75 exit #198 at High Falls Road. |
|
August |
Star Gazing - 8/1/2008 8:30 pm - 10 pm
Join us at our day-use area for a movie under the stars. Bring blankets to sit on and refreshments to enjoy during this family film. $3 parking.
Phone: 478-993-3053 - Location: High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Dr, Jackson, GA 30233
Directions: Located 1.8 miles east of I-75 exit #198 at High Falls 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 |
Wildlife Watch - 8/2/2008 9:30 am - 11:30 am
A park ranger will lead this 2.5-mile hike around the Non-game Trail for an afternoon of wildlife watching. Bring binoculars and cameras to get up-close and personal with nature. $3 plus $3 parking. Phone: 478-993-3053 - Location: High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Dr, Jackson, GA 30233. Directions: Located 1.8 miles east of I-75 exit #198 at High Falls Road. |
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 |
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 - 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. |
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. |
| September |
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 - 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. |
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 |
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. |
| October |
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 |
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 |
| November |
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 - 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. |
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 |
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 - 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. |
| December |
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 - 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. |
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows - 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 |
|
Historic Heartland
Travel Region
Printable Map
Return to Events for all Travel Regions
|
