Chehaw RC Race
On multiple days
Chehaw RC is a volunteer organization that hosts monthly club races. You do not have to be a member to attend. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420442984876459/about/ Go >
Jun 16
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Turtle Tag Contest
On multiple days
Winning an Albany, GA getaway is a SNAP! Snap a selfie with an Albany, GA turtle and upload to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #TurtleTag for your chance to win! Go >
Jun 16
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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 >
Jun 16
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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 >
Jun 17
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Zoom Cats- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
Felines are among the greatest of the animal world and often rulers of their own realm. Built for speed and stealth, step into the world of cats. Spend the week meeting Chehaw's newest cheetahs and discover one of life's most certain facts: that cats rule and dogs drool. Go >
Jun 17
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Camp Zoovivor- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
The jungle can be a tricky place to survive. Luckily ,you will have your friends to help you complete some of Mother Nature's finest games, puzzles, and challenges. Tackle these tasks with your teammeates to be the best Zoovivor. Go >
Jun 17
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Paddle Time Camp at Chehaw
On multiple days
Join us for a week long water-based adventure. Campers will have the opportunity to learn or improve both kayaking and canoeing skills. We will discover the many living treasures both plant and animal while paddling the Muckalee and Kinchafoonee Creeks. Go >
Jun 17
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Amazing Egypt and Other Architectural Wonders
On multiple days
In two camps (K-2nd graders and 3rd-5th graders), kids will build their own versions of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Great Pyramids and other famous sites. Cost: AMA members, $160 full-day or $90 for half-day; non-members, $180 full-day or $100 half-day. Free early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm. Discounts for multiple campers from family. Campers can brown-bag lunch or purchase lunch for $30 for the week. Register your camper at albanymuseum.com/summer-art-camp.html. Call 229.430.8400 or email artcamp@albanymuseum.com with any questions. Go >
Jun 19
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Karaoke with Mark at Pretoria Fields
On multiple days
Grab a pint of Pretoria Fields Collective beer and belt out your favorite song! Go >
Jun 20
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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 >
Jun 20
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Trivia at Pretoria Fields
On multiple days
Come out and play with Geeks Who Drink and grab your favorite favorite pint of beer made from ingredients grown in South Georgia soil! Go >
Jun 21
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Chehaw 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 >
Jun 21
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The Drifters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters And Platters
Jun. 21, 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Come see these fabulous performers at the Albany Municipal Auditorium! Go >
Jun 23
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Camp Chehaw- Sleepaway Camp
On multiple days
Our sleepaway summer camp is a unique blend of traditional outdoor, nature-based recreation camps and our popular Zoo camp! Boys and girls ages 9-14 are welcome to come spend the week at Camp Chehaw. Activities include daily Zoo trips, canoeing the Muckalee Creek, archery, teepee living, nature walks and hikes, campfire cooking, true animal encounters, daily water activities, arts and crafts, and so much more! Go >
Jun 24
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Animal Investigators- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
Who stole the marshmallows? What kind of animal makes poop like that? Which animal makes that kind of paw print? Come help us solve the many mysteries of Chehaw. We will search for clues to answer which animal dunnit, past and present. Go >
Jun 24
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Artrepreneur
On multiple days
Campers ages 7-10 will devise and execute their art-related businesses over the week, then sell their art/product on Friday from 4-5 pm. Cost: AMA members, $160; non-members, $180. Free early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm. Discounts for multiple campers from family. Campers can brown-bag lunch or purchase lunch for $30 for the week. Register your camper at albanymuseum.com/summer-art-camp.html. Call 229.430.8400 or email artcamp@albanymuseum.com with any questions. Go >
Jun 24
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Fashion Forward
On multiple days
Taught by Heather Ashberry, of Beatrice Wormwood, students from upper elementary to high school will get a crash course in fashion design. The class will culminate in a display of each student’s work on Friday from 3-5 pm. Students will be required to provide some supplies. Cost: AMA members, $190; non-members, $210. Discounts for multiple campers from family. Campers can brown-bag lunch or purchase lunch for $30 for the week. Register your camper at albanymuseum.com/summer-art-camp.html. Call 229.430.8400 or email artcamp@albanymuseum.com with any questions. Go >
Jun 28
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Camp Splashdown- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
Beat the heat animal style! Animals have many different ways of keeping cool, even in the most extreme conditions. This camp explores this phenomenon in a wet, wild, and wacky week of fun! Go >
Jul 4
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Fourth of July
Jul. 4, 5:30PM – 10:00PM
The City of Albany Presents: Downtown Celebration & Fireworks! Get ready for fun, music, vendors, food and more! Artists performing are: G&S Experience, Ryan West Band and After 7. The music starts at 5:30 and fireworks begin at 9:30! Come on down to the Veterans Park Amphitheater to enjoy this FREE patriotic event. Go >
Jul 8
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Nature’s Nasties- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
Eww, gross, where did that come from? Did you just eat that? Animals do some weird things and have very interesting behaviors you mother would never let you do at home. Spend the week learning and experiencing all the gross and weird things animals do to survive. Go >
Jul 8
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Tour de Cuisine
On multiple days
For K-5th grade, this is always one of our most popular camps. Chef Todd White, a Georgia Grown Executive Chef, will lead adventurous young eaters and chefs-in-training on a culinary world tour. Cost: AMA members, $90; non-members, $110. Free early drop-off at 8 am. Discounts for multiple campers from family. Campers can brown-bag lunch or purchase lunch for $30 for the week. Register your camper at albanymuseum.com/summer-art-camp.html. Call 229.430.8400 or email artcamp@albanymuseum.com with any questions. Go >
Jul 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 >
Jul 13
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Movies in the Park: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Jul. 13, 8:30PM – 10:30PM
Albany Recreation and Parks presents Movies in the Park! Bring your picnic blanket and lawn chairs to Riverfront Park for a family movie event.All movies are free and open to the public and start at 8:30 pm or sunset. Vendors on site selling food & beverages. Go >
Jul 15
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Zookeepers 101- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
Have you ever said "I want to be a Zookeeper when I grow up?" Well, now you don't have to wait! This summer, learn all about the different types of animals who live here at Chehaw. In this camp, we will go behind the scenes to see what it really takes to work in a Zoo. Go >
Jul 15
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Mowgli’s Jungle Journey- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
Raised by wolves, best friend is a bear, biggest rival is an orangutan, and enemy number one is a tiger. The search through the jungle for fire is dangerous. Come tackle many challenges and meet some of Mowgli's friends. This camp includes a canoe trip down the Muckalee and an overnight stay. Go >
Jul 15
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Where the Wild Kids Are- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
Camp Chehaw is the place all the wild things come to life. We will learn why many of the animals roar their terrible roars, gnash the terrible teeth, slash their terrible claws, and roll their terrible eyes. Step into a magical world and learn where many of the mythical creatures draw inspiration. Go >
Jul 15
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Mixed Up Mediums
On multiple days
For K-5th grade, there’s something new every day this week, with printmaking, painting, collage, sculpture, and photography. Cost: AMA members, $160 full-day or $90 for half-day; non-members, $180 full-day or $100 half-day. Free early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm. Discounts for multiple campers from family. Campers can brown-bag lunch or purchase lunch for $30 for the week. Register your camper at albanymuseum.com/summer-art-camp.html. Call 229.430.8400 or email artcamp@albanymuseum.com with any questions. Go >
Jul 20
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Chehaw BMX Race
On multiple days
Chehaw BMX is a volunteer organization that hosts monthly BMX bike races and events. You do not have to be a member to attend. For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/chehawbmx/about/?ref=page_internal Go >
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Zookeepers 202- Chehaw Summer Camp
On multiple days
Now that you've graduated from Zookeepers 101, dive even deeper into the animal realm. During this camp, we soar to the next level and learn about animal training, behaviors, habitat, and daily keeper duties from a new behind the scenes perspective. Go >
Jul 27
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Southern Discomfort Race
Jul. 27, 8:00AM
The Southern Discomfort is a 1.1-mile loop timed race in Chehaw Park, Albany, GA. Go >
Aug 10
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Flint River Rock Fest
Aug. 10, 12:00AM – 12:00PM
The first ever Flint River Rock fest at the historic State Theater in Albany, GA will showcase live music from local artists: Beauty, Far 2 Fresh, GrandVille, and 4 Daze Dead. Family friendly! Food truck on-site. $10 advance tickets available from Flint River Rock Fest and directly from each band. Tickets may be mailed, picked up in person, or will-call. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Albany Humane Society and Sally Wetherbee Adoption Center. Go >
Oct 26
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Spooktacular at Chehaw
Oct. 26, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Join us for not-so-spooky Halloween fun Saturday, Oct. 26! Go >
Nov 2
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Muckalee Creek Arts & Crafts Show
On multiple days
Friends of Chehaw presents the second annual Muckalee Creek Arts & Crafts Show this November! Join us for shopping, food, entertainment, handcrafted treasures, talented artisans, skilled craftsmen and more! Go >
Nov 2
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Muckalee Creek Arts & Crafts Show
Nov. 2, 12:00AM – Nov 3, 12:00PM
Friends of Chehaw presents the second annual Muckalee Creek Arts & Crafts Show this November! Join us for shopping, food, entertainment, handcrafted treasures, talented artisans, skilled craftsmen and more! Go >