Events Happening in Macon: October 2nd - October 10th
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Art and Music
Macon Arts Alliance is excited to present their October exhibit, “Art and Music,” featuring works by local painter Warren Griffin. In his time playing oboe, Warren Griffin met many fellow skilled musicians whom he greatly admired, and this experience prompted him to choose musicians and musical groups as subjects for his art, many of which are featured in “Art and Music”.
Join us for the opening reception of “Art and Music” at the Macon Arts Gallery from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm! Check out Warren Griffin’s art, enjoy complimentary drinks, and stick around until 6:00 pm to hear an exclusive Artist Talk.
“Art and Music” will be available to view from October 2 to October 30.
Presented by Macon Arts Allianceat Macon Arts Gallery
486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Oct 2 - Oct 30, 2026
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
The Grand Piedmont, in a special partnership with Theatre Macon and sponsored by M&M Unincorporated, presents If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
With a bag of cookies and a good spot in the yard to read his comic book, Boy was ready for a perfectly peaceful day. But then…Mouse came… He may be adorable, but he is full of questions. And energy. And he’s hungry. What can Boy do but give Mouse a cookie? Wouldn’t you do the same thing? But if you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to want a glass of milk… This classic book teaches about cause and effect and several literacy concepts.
Recommended Ages: Grades Pre-K through 2.
Special Partnership with Theatre Macon sponsored by M&M Unincorporated
Schooltime GrandKids shows: 9:45 AM & 11:30 AM
Evening Family Show open to the public: 6 PM
Presented by Piedmont Grand Opera House at The Piedmont Grand Opera House
651 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201
Tickets are $8.50.
Purchase online at the Grand Opera House website, by phone at 478-301-5470, or in person at the box office (Tuesday and Thursday, 12 to 4 PM, and Friday, 12 to 6 PM).
Oct 2, 2026 at 9:45 am, 11:30 am, and 6:00 pm
Historic Macon Fall Flea Market - Preview Party
Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fall Flea Market and shop the sale before anyone else! The Preview Party (presented by Douglas Barnes at Fickling & Co.) includes delicious food from Satterfield’s BBQ, a complimentary bar sponsored by Fall Line Brewery and Attorney R. Lars Anderson, great tunes, and even better company. Be the first in our warehouse to shop before we open up to the public and help make our biggest fundraiser of the year the best one yet!
There are 3 tiers of tickets:
VIP Shopping (Sponsored by Flint Building Co.) | $100
Gain exclusive access to the warehouse from 5PM – 6PM!
General Admission | $50 @ 6PM – 8PM
HMF Member Tickets | $35 @ 6PM – 8PM (Members, check your email to receive your discount code!)
Presented by Historic Macon Foundation at HMF Warehouse
357 Oglethorpe St, Macon, GA 31201
Purchase tickets here
Oct 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm
First Friday Art Crawl
Check out all the great art galleries open late with special events on October’s First Friday in downtown Macon!
Explore all the galleries open late on First Friday in downtown Macon–who knows what you’ll discover!
Macon Arts Alliance (486 1st Street), 4-7 pm
Macon Arts Alliance presents their October exhibit, “Art and Music,” by Warren Griffin, as well as live music.
The 567 Center for Renewal (456 1st St), 5-8 pm
The 567 presents “Rooted in Wood,” featuring turned wood by Gary Blackburn and handcrafted furniture by Ryan Saddler. See the new exhibit and enjoy light refreshments. Artist talk at 7 pm.
McEachern Art Center (332 2nd St), 6-8 pm
In “Transformations: Layers of Time and Self,” artist Marian Zielinski brings together abstract quilted works that explore memory, place, identity, and the accumulation of lived experience.
Wesleyan College Leadership Lab (522 Cherry St), 5-8 pm
The “Hazel Caldwell: Recent Work” exhibit continues.
Gallery West (447 3rd St), 5-9 pm
Visit Gallery West for artwork by Banks Art.
Other spots to find art:
The Bohemian Den (502 Cherry St), 5-9 pm
Join The Bohemian Den for artwork by She Keene.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal and NewTown Macon and Macon Arts Alliance at Downtown Macon
FREE and open to the public
Oct 2, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
"Rooted in Wood" Opening Reception
The 567 presents “Rooted in Wood,” featuring turned wood by Gary Blackburn and handcrafted furniture by Ryan Saddler.
On First Friday, October 2, you can see the new exhibit, meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments sponsored by Sherri & Randy Goss. Artist talk at 7 pm. Exhibit on display through October 30. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 11 am-4 pm.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal
456 First St, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Oct 2, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Can You Stand The Rain: Dine, Drama, and Dance Tour
An unforgettable evening featuring a red-carpet reception, an award-winning film screening, a live filmmaker talkback, delicious bites, music, dancing and an ’80s/’90s celebration.
Can You Stand The Rain arrives in Macon for a special evening of film, food, conversation, music and community celebration.
The award-winning ensemble drama follows seven lifelong friends who reunite after the sudden death of Shawn Xavier Brown, the celebrated children’s author and spiritual anchor of their group. As memories, laughter and long-suppressed truths emerge, they must confront abandoned dreams, fractured relationships, lost love and the compromises they made to survive.
Written and directed by Eden Marryshow, Can You Stand The Rain is a moving story about friendship, grief, resilience, forgiveness and rediscovering hope.
The evening includes a red-carpet reception with mocktails, light bites, games and photo opportunities; the feature-film screening; a live talkback and audience Q&A with Eden Marryshow and special guests; and an ’80s/’90s-inspired after-party featuring food, desserts, a cash bar, music and dancing.
Cocktail attire is suggested, with Black Tie–inspired looks welcomed. Seating is limited.
Presented by Dream Big, Go Hard Productions at Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31208
Purchase tickets here
Oct 2, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Opening of the Good Boi Gallery
The Good Boi Gallery, a fundraising initiative of non-profit Abbey’s Angels, will be unveiled from 6-9pm Friday, October 2, at Ocmulgee Brewpub. This gallery wall of 70+ pet photos has raised money to support local animal rescue organizations.
During October First Friday, a huge gallery wall at Ocmulgee Brewpub will come alive with photos of man’s best friend. In a partnership with local non-profit Abbey’s Angels, the Good Boi Gallery is raising thousands of dollars for animal rescue groups in Central Georgia. The Gallery’s official opening will be at 6:30pm October 2 at Ocmulgee Brewpub and will include an info session about Abbey’s Angels, check presentation to a local animal rescue group, food and drink specials, free pup cups for canine companions outside, and dog treats for sale inside. Everyone who brings a 10-pound bag of dry dog food or cat kibble will get a token for a free beer.
The gallery includes more than 70 photos of pets from all over the United States. Each photo submitted came with a $100 donation to Abbey’s Angels. The photos will remain in place at Ocmulgee Brewpub for the next year. Patrons will be able to add their photos to the wall during the next year, with hopes that the Gallery will grow to 200 photos.
Abbey’s Angels is a newly formed non-profit that raises money to distribute to local animal rescue groups and animal foster homes, as well as scholarships to help pay medical bills for animals through partnerships with veterinary offices.
Presented by Abbey's Angels at Ocmulgee Brewpub
484 Second St, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Oct 2, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Friday with Macon Magazine Preview Party! Tailgate for Macon Mayhem Pro Hockey! Artist Hazel Caldwell Paintings!
It’s all happening at Wesleyan’s downtown Leadership Lab on First Friday Oct 2nd.
Macon Mayhem Tailgate Party! Macon Magazine Preview Party! Artist Hazel Caldwell paintings!
Food from The Rookery! Music, swag and more.
Wesleyan Purple Tent outside the Leadership Lab on Cherry Street.
Wesleyan College downtown Leadership Lab
522 Cherry St
Macon
5-8 pm
Presented by Wesleyan College at Wesleyan College Leadership Lab
522 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Oct 2, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cinderella
The Piedmont Grand Opera House and Classical Arts Entertainment present Cinderella, performed by the United European Ballet Company.
Cinderella is a magical, heartwarming ballet brought to life by a stunning score by Sergei Prokofiev. This enchanting production tells the timeless story of love, dreams, and transformation, following Cinderella’s journey from hardship to happiness.
Featuring a cast of international ballet artists, this production showcases hand-painted scenery and beautifully crafted costumes designed by European artists. With a Broadway-style approach, the performance is vibrant, colorful, and charming, making it perfect for audiences of all ages.
This is a ballet in two acts with one intermission, offering a visually rich and emotionally engaging theatrical experience that culminates in a joyful, unforgettable happy ending.
Produced by Classical Arts Entertainment under the direction of Michael Art.
For more information about the company, artists, and upcoming tour dates, please visit: www.classicalarts.net
Presented by Piedmont Grand Opera House at The Piedmont Grand Opera House
651 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201
Tickets are $35 to 75.
Purchase online at the Grand Opera House website, by phone at 478-301-5470, or in person at the box office (Tuesday and Thursday, 12 to 4 PM, and Friday, 12 to 6 PM).
Oct 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Fall and Fossil Fest
This year’s Fall and Fossil Fest at MAS is October 3, 2026! Come and celebrate Fossil Month and the start of the fall season with East TN Dinosaur Adventure, pumpkin carving, fossil activity tables, and MORE! Remember to BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) for carving! This event will feature two dinosaur programs with meet and greets in our Auditorium from East TN Dinosaur Adventure at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Seats will be limited and first come, first serve. You don’t want to miss it!
Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences at Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
This event is included with admission.
Members: FREE
Children under 3: FREE
Adults (18+): $10
Children (3-17): $5
Senior Citizens (62+): $8
Military (with ID): $8
College Students (with ID): $7
Oct 3, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Historic Macon Fall Flea Market
Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fall Flea Market! It’s free to enter, and we’ve got just about everything you can think of: furniture, garden, lamps, holiday items, art, linens, antiques, knick knacks, toys, kitchenware, music, hardware, and more!
Your purchases support our mission to revitalize communities by preserving architecture and sharing history. We use entrepreneurial real estate strategies to save the places that matter to Macon, create vibrant neighborhoods for Maconites, uplift the shared stories of our citizens and advocate for the tools that allow the community to take preservation into their own hands.
Even better, our members receive 15% off their regularly priced purchases. Visit our website (historicmacon.org/hmfmemberships) to join and get your discount today!
We love your furry friends, but please leave them at home the day of the sale! Please also refrain from bringing large carts or wagons. Our warehouse is quite crowded and we want to make sure all of our guests are as comfortable as possible. If you plan to shop big, no worries, our volunteers in the holding area will take care of all your items while you shop!
Presented by Historic Macon Foundation at HMF Warehouse
357 Oglethorpe St, Macon, GA 31201
FREE and open to the public
Oct 3, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Soup Mugs & Berry Mugs Workshop
Learn various techniques with clay as you create your own ceramic soup or berry mugs in this fun workshop. No experience necessary for this beginner-friendly class. Kristin Streilein will teach this workshop. $50 includes all materials ($40 for members). Open to ages 12 and up (ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a participating adult). October 3, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Creations will not be glazed (painted) during this class, but you can come back during our Clay Studio Night to glaze your creations in your choice of colors (registration for Clay Studio Night required). Clay Studio Night usually happens on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month. Fee for workshop includes glazing during Clay Studio Night.
Register online at: http://www.the567center.org/art-classes/
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal
456 First St, Macon, GA 31201
$50 includes all materials
Purchase tickets here
Oct 3, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Corks & Canvas
Corks & Canvas is a fun, beginner-friendly painting workshop where you can relax and hang out with friends while a local artist teaches you how to recreate a beautiful painting. No painting experience required. Bring a beverage of your choice to sip on while you paint. The cost is $30, and includes all materials for an 11 x 14 painting (or $35 for a 16 x 20 painting). The workshops start at 7 pm and lasts two and a half hours. On October 3, our instructor Amanda Long will teach a painting of a spider web against a colorful sky.
