Big Haynes Creek celebrates Arbor Day with a free month long event, Help us celebrate Arbor Day as we kick off this month-long event. Each week, our staff will hide “blossoms” on the trails, in bushes, on trees, and other hidden corners. If you find one, you are invited to trade it in at the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival (March 23-24) for a handmade artisan keepsake. This fun exploration intertwines the beauty of art and nature, while emphasizing the importance of trees! For more information, email dawn.tanner@conyersga.gov, 770-860-4190.
This show takes place at the Georgia International Horse Park, Dog agility is an exciting team sport where the dogs and their handlers navigate a challenging course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and other obstacles at speed. Spectators are welcome, and admission is free. The event is located in the Charles Walker Covered Arena. www.circleoffriendsagility.com
UGA Extension of Rockdale County will give away seedling trees of Bald Cypress, Dogwood, and Red Bud, on a first come basis. Pick up at Rockdale County Extension Office, 1127 West Ave. 10am-5:30pm. For more information, 770-278-7373.
Presented by the New Depot Players, showing at the Black Box Theater, shows are Thurs, Fri., Sat 7:30pm with matinees Sun at 3pm, March 2- Sat. matinee 3pm.
The Southeastern Hunter/Jumper Series, held at the Georgia International Horse Park, spectators enjoy free admission and parking, for more information, www.hsvshownews.com
Hosted by Piedmont Rockdale Women’s Services department, 9am-12pm, Building A. This event will introduce new parents and parents-to-be to resources in our community. Meet local OB/GYNs, pediatricians and tour our serene Birth Place. There will be vendors providing education, safety tips, car seat checks, gifts for baby and mom-to-be, and more! Free event, for more information, www.piedmont.org/rockdale or call 770-918-3298
This show takes place at the Georgia International Horse Park, Dog agility is an exciting team sport where the dogs and their handlers navigate a challenging course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and other obstacles at speed. Spectators are welcome, and admission is free. The event is located in the Charles Walker Covered Arena. www.circleoffriendsagility.com
Presented by the New Depot Players, showing at the Black Box Theater, shows are Thurs, Fri., Sat 7:30pm with matinees Sun at 3pm, March 2- Sat. matinee 3pm.
The Southeastern Hunter/Jumper Series, held at the Georgia International Horse Park, spectators enjoy free admission and parking, for more information, www.hsvshownews.com
This show takes place at the Georgia International Horse Park, Dog agility is an exciting team sport where the dogs and their handlers navigate a challenging course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and other obstacles at speed. Spectators are welcome, and admission is free. The event is located in the Charles Walker Covered Arena. www.circleoffriendsagility.com
Presented by the New Depot Players, showing at the Black Box Theater, shows are Thurs, Fri., Sat 7:30pm with matinees Sun at 3pm, March 2- Sat. matinee 3pm.
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“The Starry Road to Freedom: A Frederick Douglass Story”
“The Starry Road to Freedom: A Frederick Douglass Story”
Written and performed by Darius Wallace, 9:30am at Rockdale Career Academy Theater, 1064 Culpepper Dr., $5 at the door, presented by Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts & Rockdale County Public Schools, for more information, 770-922-3143
This sale is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Exhibition Center, Shop 30,000 square feet of clothes, toys, baby equipment, books, games, youth furniture, décor and more, for babies, kids, teens and expecting moms. Find all brands and NAME brands priced around 1/4 to 1/3 of retail! For more information and hours: www.tttsale.com
This sale is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Exhibition Center, Shop 30,000 square feet of clothes, toys, baby equipment, books, games, youth furniture, décor and more, for babies, kids, teens and expecting moms. Find all brands and NAME brands priced around 1/4 to 1/3 of retail! For more information and hours: www.tttsale.com
Amy Blackthorn at Wicked Mojo
Amy Blackthorn at Wicked Mojo
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
March 8, 2024-March 10, 2024
Award-winning author will be at Wicked Mojo for Meet & Greets on Friday, and classes on Sat-Sunday. For details on times and fees, call 404-424-9144, located at 996 Peek Street NW.
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, 8am class start time, open to all level riders, for more information, www.newtoncountysaddleclub.com
This sale is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Exhibition Center, Shop 30,000 square feet of clothes, toys, baby equipment, books, games, youth furniture, décor and more, for babies, kids, teens and expecting moms. Find all brands and NAME brands priced around 1/4 to 1/3 of retail! For more information and hours: www.tttsale.com
Conyers-Rockdale Library hosts used book sale from 10-2pm every second Saturday of the month. Also visit them on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10-12pm. 770-388-5040, www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org
Amy Blackthorn at Wicked Mojo
Amy Blackthorn at Wicked Mojo
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
March 9, 2024-March 10, 2024
Award-winning author will be at Wicked Mojo for Meet & Greets on Friday, and classes on Sat-Sunday. For details on times and fees, call 404-424-9144, located at 996 Peek Street NW.
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, 8am class start time, open to all level riders, for more information, www.newtoncountysaddleclub.com
This sale is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Exhibition Center, Shop 30,000 square feet of clothes, toys, baby equipment, books, games, youth furniture, décor and more, for babies, kids, teens and expecting moms. Find all brands and NAME brands priced around 1/4 to 1/3 of retail! For more information and hours: www.tttsale.com
Amy Blackthorn at Wicked Mojo
Amy Blackthorn at Wicked Mojo
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
March 10, 2024-March 10, 2024
Award-winning author will be at Wicked Mojo for Meet & Greets on Friday, and classes on Sat-Sunday. For details on times and fees, call 404-424-9144, located at 996 Peek Street NW.
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Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
Children’s Performance Series for All Ages – “Magic Beyond Belief!”, by Keith Karnok, showing at 10:00 AM at American Legion Post 77. Mr. Keith the Magic Man and his trusty sidekick, “Vern” the talking/singing Gooney Bird perform a magic and ventriloquism show you won’t believe! Come join the fun! $5 at the door. No charge for teachers/parents. Presented by Conyers-Rockdale Council for the Arts, for more information 770-922-3143
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Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog, and directed by James Carey presented by Authenticity Theater and Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts, showing at The Black Box Theater Thursday- Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday 3:30pm, for more information and tickets, www.authenticitytheater.org
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Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
City of Conyers hosts annual parade at 5pm, beginning at the corner of Beasley’s Drugs, coming down Center Street and finishing on Commercial Street. Awards given out for best costumes for best leprechaun look alike for kids and dogs. Afterwards enjoy food trucks and activities. www.visitconyersga.com
Annual fundraiser for Rotary Club of Rockdale County, Starting at the Welcome Center on Railroad St. Shotgun start at 6pm, race .1 mile down to the finish line at The Pointe. For more information, visit www.rockdalerotary.org or 908-720-3570. Guaranteed t-shirts to registered runners/walkers.
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog, and directed by James Carey presented by Authenticity Theater and Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts, showing at The Black Box Theater Thursday- Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday 3:30pm, for more information and tickets, www.authenticitytheater.org
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Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, held in Arenas 8-10, free for spectators, for more information, www.taramiaridingschool.com
This event is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Thousands of fellow Spartans will line up to battle this one of a kind race course covering varying terrain and overcoming challenging style obstacles along the way. Climb the high wall, safely pass under the barbed wire crawl, conquer the slip wall, and defeat the gladiators! At the finish line you can compare battle stories with your fellow comrades over a cold free beer! Register and learn more about this event at www.spartan.com
Story time hosted at The Book Cellar partnering with Read Across Atlanta, from 11am-11:30am free story time event, 951 Railroad Street, registration suggested, 770-628-5200
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog, and directed by James Carey presented by Authenticity Theater and Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts, showing at The Black Box Theater Thursday- Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday 3:30pm, for more information and tickets, www.authenticitytheater.org
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Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, held in Arenas 8-10, free for spectators, for more information, www.taramiaridingschool.com
This event is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Thousands of fellow Spartans will line up to battle this one of a kind race course covering varying terrain and overcoming challenging style obstacles along the way. Climb the high wall, safely pass under the barbed wire crawl, conquer the slip wall, and defeat the gladiators! At the finish line you can compare battle stories with your fellow comrades over a cold free beer! Register and learn more about this event at www.spartan.com
Story time hosted at The Book Cellar partnering with Read Across Atlanta, from 11am-11:30am free story time event, 951 Railroad Street, registration suggested, 770-628-5200
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog, and directed by James Carey presented by Authenticity Theater and Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts, showing at The Black Box Theater Thursday- Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday 3:30pm, for more information and tickets, www.authenticitytheater.org
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Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
This event is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Thousands of fellow Spartans will line up to battle this one of a kind race course covering varying terrain and overcoming challenging style obstacles along the way. Climb the high wall, safely pass under the barbed wire crawl, conquer the slip wall, and defeat the gladiators! At the finish line you can compare battle stories with your fellow comrades over a cold free beer! Register and learn more about this event at www.spartan.com
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog, and directed by James Carey presented by Authenticity Theater and Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts, showing at The Black Box Theater Thursday- Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday 3:30pm, for more information and tickets, www.authenticitytheater.org
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Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
The Book Cellar hosts Gatsby Themed “1920’s Murder at the Theater”. $65 per person includes 5 course dinner and the show, 5:30-7:30pm, for more information, 770-628-5200, 951 Railroad Street.
This annual festival will take place at the Georgia International Horse Park, The festival offers multiple stages for continuous entertainment, art and craft booths exhibitors, food vendors, various children’s activities and civic and nonprofit organizations. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Ingles Market. The hours of the festival are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Enjoy free admission with a $10 parking fee-credit or debit card only. No pets please! www.conyerscherryblossomfest.com
Join Rockdale County Master Gardeners (At the Cherry Blossom Festival) for this fun, educational series, hosted by Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, located at Sakura’s Garden. Festival is 10am-5pm each day with FREE admission, $10 parking.
12pm: Learn fun FAQs about the life cycle of the butterfly as you create a one-of-a-kind necklace!
2pm: Learn about pollinators that affect the lives of caterpillars and butterflies, and make a seed kit that you can take home and plant in your own garden! All Day: Stop by the Children’s Booth at Sakura’s Garden and paint a rock to help us build the “World’s Longest Caterpillar!” For more information, email dawn.tanner@conyersga.gov, 770-860-4190.
This annual festival will take place at the Georgia International Horse Park, The festival offers multiple stages for continuous entertainment, art and craft booths exhibitors, food vendors, various children’s activities and civic and nonprofit organizations. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Ingles Market. The hours of the festival are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Enjoy free admission with a $10 parking fee-credit or debit card only. No pets please! www.conyerscherryblossomfest.com
Join Rockdale County Master Gardeners (At the Cherry Blossom Festival) for this fun, educational series, hosted by Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, located at Sakura’s Garden. Festival is 10am-5pm each day with FREE admission, $10 parking.
12pm: Learn fun FAQs about the life cycle of the butterfly as you create a one-of-a-kind necklace!
2pm: Learn about pollinators that affect the lives of caterpillars and butterflies, and make a seed kit that you can take home and plant in your own garden! All Day: Stop by the Children’s Booth at Sakura’s Garden and paint a rock to help us build the “World’s Longest Caterpillar!” For more information, email dawn.tanner@conyersga.gov, 770-860-4190.
Children’s Performance Series for All Ages – “Trickster Tales”, by John E. Doyle, Jr. 10:00 AM at American Legion Post 77. These timeless tales tell the story of how the main character uses their smarts to overcome obstacles and how they use their cunning ways to deceive as well. Much can be learned from our trickster tales. Audiences from the young to the more seasoned, will delight in these tales. Come and enjoy these fun, interactive and engaging stories. $5 at the door. No charge for teachers/parents. Presented by Conyers-Rockdale Council for the Arts, for more information 770-929-3143.
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Easter Bunny’s Great Escape
Easter Bunny’s Great Escape
4:00 pm-6:00 pm
March 29, 2024
Easter Bunny’s Great Escape is presented by Conyers Police Department, 4-6pm at Police Headquarters, 1194 Scott Street, featuring food trucks, games, prizes and Easter Egg Hunt, free event, for more information, 678-374-5603
The Book Cellar, 951 Railroad St. hosts Easter Egg Hunt to include Easter Bunny, bounce house, and Easter Egg Hunt, 11-4pm, for more information, 770-628-5200.
Rockdale County Parks and Recreation present a free Easter Egg Hunt at Costley Mill Park, 11-2pm, enjoy pics with the Easter Bunny, face painting and egg hunt. Bring basket for egg hunt at 12pm, free admission, for more information, 770-278-7209.
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, AQHA/GQHA/HQHA sanctioned show that will hold multiple events ranging from halter, hunter under saddle, western pleasure, trail, western riding, and more. This event is open to the public, and no ticket is required. For more information, www.gqha.com
Walk of Heroes annual golf tournament fundraiser at Cherokee Run Golf Club, 1pm shot gun start, $500 per team or $125 per person to include lunch, cart, green fees and range balls. For more information and to register, www.walkofheroes.org
Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts presents this production at the Black Box Theater, performed by Darious Wallace, showing Fri – Sat 7:30pm and Sat & Sun. at 3pm, for tickets and more information, www.conyersarts.org
Old Jail tours are available at 967 Milstead Avenue in the Rockdale County Courthouse complex, the first Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm for free tours to the public. Donations are accepted. For reservations, 770-922-3740
This children's activity is held at the Georgia International Horse Park. The North Georgia Live Steamers (NGLS) is an incorporated non-profit miniature outdoor railroad club, trains will begin operation at 1pm. Rides will conclude with the last train at 4:30pm. The cost to ride a train is $3.00 per person. Run days may be canceled for inclement weather, https://www.northgeorgialivesteamers.org.
Panola Mountain State Park hosts a short guided hike (.75 mile) on the Rock Outcrop Trail. Learn about plants and animals out this Spring, 1-2pm, $5 parking fee, call to register 770-389-7801, 2620 Hwy 155 SW. For more information, www.arabiaalliance.org
Learn new skills and have a lot of fun! Striving to preserve the tradition, culture, and history of quilting and to promote the knowledge of the art of quilting through continuing education. Second Tuesdays of each month at 6PM. Epiphany Lutheran Church, 2375 GA-20 SE, Conyers, GA 30013. For more info, follow www.facebook.com/cottonbollquiltguildinc
New circus event at the Georgia International Horse Park, held in the Charles Walker Arena, Thursday 7:30pm & Friday 4:30pm and 7:30pm shows. Shows include elephants, high flying acrobats, tigers and more. For tickets, www.loomiscircus.com
