2018 Fishing Rodeo
On multiple days
Free to the public. Georgia fishing license required for ages 16 and up. Kids must have adult supervision. Go >
Sep 26
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Sep 27
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Wetherbee Planetarium
On multiple days
The Wetherbee Planetarium is proud to be considered a valuable educational resource in South Georgia, sharing not just fulldome educational films, but also producing live presentations on a wide variety of astronomy topics. Go >
Sep 27
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Trivia Night with Geeks Who Drink
On multiple days
Trivia is back on Thursday Nights with Pretoria's new and improved audio system!!! Gather your team (1-6 people) and get signed up by 6:45. Enjoy food from Loco's and samples from Chicken Salad Chick! NEW - GRAND PRIZE: Each week, we will give points to the winning teams and at the end of this trivia season, the team with the most points will win a VIP excursion to Atlanta and a day on the Atlanta Beer Bus, all expenses paid for! Go >
Sep 27
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The Music Man
On multiple days
Tickets for this wonderful production go on sale 9/11 for subscribers and 9/18 to the general public. Matinees and evening shows offered. Season tickets are available now, so you never miss a production! Go >
Sep 28
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Water, Wings & Wildlife Education Day
Sep. 28, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Calling all educators! This special day just for schools gives students a preview of the Water, Wings & Wildlife Festival open to the public the next day. Go >
Sep 28
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Flint RiverQuarium Animal Encounters
On multiple days
Animal Encounters take place throughout the aquarium on the weekend, but are normally scheduled for Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in Skywater. Go >
Sep 28
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Sep 29
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Water, Wings & Wildlife Festival
Sep. 29, 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Make some tracks and join the Flint RiverQuarium Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for a celebration of all creatures great and small at the Water, Wings and Wildlife Festival. Go >
Sep 29
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Dive Shows
On multiple days
Dive Shows take place at the Blue Hole viewing window and are included with general admission. Go >
Oct 3
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Heart of South Georgia Concert
Oct. 3, 6:00PM – 10:00PM
We are so excited to announce the Heart of South Georgia natural disaster relief concert, featuring hometown favorites Luke Bryan, Phillip Phillips, Cole Swindell, the Peach Pickers and DJ Rock! Doors open at 5 PM, the show is at 6 PM at the Exchange Club of Albany. Proceeds raised will be donated to the Heart of South Georgia Fund to support the ongoing natural disaster relief efforts as well as other needs within the community. General admission is $51 per ticket and parking is $5 in advance. It will be $20 the day of the event. Go >
Oct 5
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2018 National Federation of the Blind State Convention
On multiple days
The NFBGA 2018 Convention Registration rate is $40.00, Your registration cost includes a box lunch, with a choice of either, Turkey, Ham, Roast beef or Veggie sandwich. Banquet: Banquet Ticket $45.00 per person The final cut off date for registration will be Saturday, September 15, 2018 with no exceptions. Register here: https://nfbga.org/convention-registration/ Go >
Oct 5
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Cubs Program
On multiple days
Cubs Programs are specifically targeted for children ages 3 and 4. Join us in the Zoo with your little one from 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Cubs Programs are free with Zoo admission, and as always, free for members. Go >
Oct 5
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Possibilities Fair for Seniors
Oct. 5, 2:00PM – 5:00PM
The National Federation of the Blind invites ALL Seniors, their families and the professionals who work with them to attend the Possibilities Fair for Seniors held during the 2018 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia at the Hilton Garden Inn. 101 South Front Street Albany, GA 31701 from October 5 - 7, 2018. The fair will include a silent auction, an interesting mix of speakers with an array of information, fitness session to get you moving and, helpful hints concerning all seniors and those seniors losing vision and enjoying life! With or without sight, there will be something learned by everyone. The fair begins Friday, October 5, 2018, Registration & Auction viewing at 12:30 PM Program - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fair Admission $5 per person. For more information, visit www.nfbga.org or contact Debbie McDonald, Committee Chair at (229) 894-5712 or deborahk63@aol.com Go >
Oct 6
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Tift Community Market
On multiple days
A Community Market that provides fresh produce, assortment of talented artist and entertainment to Albany's oldest park. Go >
Oct 7
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Tift Park Community Market Pop-Up at Pretoria!
On multiple days
Vendors, Artists, Music, Beer & Food Go >
Oct 13
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Artesian City Car Club 45th Anniversary Car Show to benefit Flint River Habitat for Humanity
Oct. 13, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
The Artesian City Car Club is proud to present our 45th Anniversary Car Show on Saturday, October 13, 2018, on the front lawn of the Albany Mall. Go >
Oct 13
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Songs as Inspiration: The Freedom Singers
On multiple days
The Albany Civil Rights Institute Freedom Singers, led by original SNCC Freedom Singer Rutha Harris, engage visitors through an oral history presentation filled with dynamic testimony of the Albany Movement marches and arrests and narrate the stories with emotionally charged performances of Freedom Songs. These special songs provided heart, soul and courage to movement participants Go >
Oct 13
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Corey Smith in Concert
Oct. 13, 8:00PM – 10:00PM
Georgia native Corey Smith will be performing at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre in downtown Albany, GA on October 13th! Gates open at 7 PM and the show begins at 8 PM. Tickets are $22 for General Admission and $32 for the PIT section plus fees. All tickets can be purchased online via Ticketmaster or in person at the Albany Civic Center Box Office. Please call the Albany Civic Center for additional information. Go >
Oct 20
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Creative Courage: A Safe Space Event
Oct. 20, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
People often use creativity as a form of self-expression. We are bringing the community together to create together! We will be hosting a FREE event with an open mic for attendees to express themselves through singing, rapping, spoken word/poetry, interpretive dance, etc. We will also be setting up paint stations for attendees to express themselves through art. Plus a canvas roll dedicated to an "In Memoriam" to honor those who've lost their battle with mental illness. Dana Maples will be hosting yoga classes during the event and we will also have a children's room set up with painting and fun games and activities for children. Go >
Oct 25
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What the Funk!
Oct. 25, 7:00PM – 9:00PM
The second event in the AMA Contemporaries series, What the Funk! will include dinner, artful entertainment, a first glimpse at the three new exhibitions, a chance to meet the artists and a cash bar. Dress in your funkiest attire and enjoy an evening with Albany's young professionals. The event is 21 and older. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Go >
Oct 26
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Tricks & Treats
Oct. 26, 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Get ready for Tricks & Treats, a Halloween event brought to you by Flint Riverquarium & Thronateeska Heritage Center! On Friday, October 26, 2018 dress up as your favorite character and get ready to eat some candy. Purchase admission at either location! $6 with costume / $8 without costume. Members get in free! Go >
Oct 26
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Paint Jam & Silent Auction Scholarship Fundraiser
Oct. 26, 5:30PM – 9:30PM
Join us on Friday, October 28, 2018 at Kreative Elegance, located at 318 N. Washington Street, Albany, GA 31701. Doors will open at 5:30 PM for the Silent Auction, painting will begin at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $40 each. Go >
Oct 27
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Sunnyland Farms Pecan Festival
Oct. 27, 9:00AM – 1:00AM
Come celebrate all things Sunnyland Farms and all things PECANS! The Sunnyland Farms Pecan Festival is Saturday, October 27th from 9AM-1PM. This event is family friends. There will be Pecan Grove hay-rides, pecan tree shaking and harvesting, sack races, face painting, a pecan pie cake walk and more! Call 229-436-5654 for more information. Go >
Oct 30
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Southwest Georgia Regional Fair
On multiple days
72nd Annual Southwest GA regional fair. Local family fun, and don't forget the demolition derby on Saturday !! Go >
Nov 3
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Muckalee Creek Arts & Crafts Show
On multiple days
Friends of Chehaw invites you to join us for a fun weekend of entertainment, food, arts and crafts. Discover uniquely handcrafted treasures from a wide variety of talented artisans and skilled craftsmen, while enjoying a comfortable stroll about the beautiful tree-lined grounds of Chehaw Park. Go >
Nov 13
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Homeschool Days
On multiple days
Come explore the water cycle, see where water goes, how it moves and what we can do to conserve this precious resource. Morning Class 9:30-11:00 1st — 5th grades Afternoon Class 2:00-3:30 6th — 10th grades Classes will be hosted by the Flint RiverQuarium and Thronateeska Heritage Center. Prices are $10 per participant for non-members and free to members of both the Flint RiverQuarium and Thronateeska. Reservations are required for all Homeschool Day programs. Go >
Dec 8
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Peppermint Pops-Instrument Petting Zoo at 10am Matinee at 11am
Dec. 8, 10:00AM
Instrument Petting Zoo at 10am Matinee at 11am Peppermint Pops – Stories and Tales of the Season A longstanding favorite, Albany Symphony Orchestra’s Peppermint Pops features familiar family favorites from the holiday season….fa la la la la. Enjoy and experience, POLAR EXPRESS, along with an updated, lively version of ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, along with the traditional and always popular festive sing alongs and seasonal favorites. Come one, come all! Go >
Mar 2
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Bach to Brubeck – featuring Chris Brubeck and Triple Play
Mar. 2, 7:30PM
The Albany Symphony Orchestra welcomes jazz great, Chris Brubeck and his group Triple Play for a concert full of jazz, tracing the roots of jazz back to the music of J. S. Bach! Experience a evening of music and Chris Brubeck, son of Dave Brubeck, as a soloist with the orchestra and as a member of Triple Play – all the cool cats will be there…will you?! Go >
Apr 26
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A Wild Affair at Abigail Plantation
Apr. 26, 6:00PM
A Wild Affair is the Flint RiverQuarium's signature fundraising event. Go >