Newsletter • October 2024 • Covington, GA | | |
Hallowed Happenings in Covington!
| The temps and events are cooler in Covington! Get out and enjoy the outdoors with some Miracles, Music, Markets and more this October! | | |
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Miracle League All Star Weekend
October 4-6
Miracle League Complex • 12209 Bob Williams Pkwy.
| Every child deserves a chance to play sports, and in Newton County, we make playing baseball a reality for everyone in the spirit of inclusion, teamwork, and joy on the diamond. The Newton County Miracle League team will compete with more than 100 kids from across the nation during the 2024 All-Star Weekend. Community children and volunteers serve as “buddies” to assist the players. This annual celebration is held by the Miracle League of Newton County, marking a special time when amazing players and their families come together. Parents tell stories of how their children insist on playing despite illness, injury or recent hospitalizations. The thrill of playing, the cheers from the stands, and the friendships they develop make the Miracle League Field an oasis for everyone. |
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Live at Legion: Uptown Funk,
A Tribute to Bruno Mars
Friday, October 11 • 7:00 p.m.
Legion Field • 3173 Mill St. NE
| Make it a ROCK-tober with the exciting mix of the Funk and R&B sound of Bruno Mars. International touring sensation Uptown Funk delivers the essence of Bruno Mars and his live band and the music that defines today's pop culture. Uptown Funk has been performing since 2017 and plays the hits exactly as Bruno Mars' live band does onstage, including complex and challenging choreography for live audiences around the world. Part of the Newton County Arts Association’s Live at Legion series, this concert is also sponsored by the Covington Women’s Health Specialists. The annual Pink-Out Concert is about encouraging community support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month every October. |
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Halloween Happenings
In and Around Covington
| Horror is big business in the film industry. In Covington, you can visit the intersection of everyday life with scary specters and heinous haunts (think The Vampire Diaries). We pull the sheets off the ghosts each Halloween season to expose visitors to the hallowed history and vibrant culture that’s here in the Hollywood of the South™. Go on a ghost tour. Watch Halloween-themed cinema in the park, drink apple spice teas, pumpkin-flavored coffees and enjoy trick-or-treating at Legion Field. |
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Cinema Saturday: Silly Scares
Saturday, October 26 • 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Downtown Covington Square
| Cinema Saturday features two FREE movies on the Square starting at 6 pm. October features Silly Scares Saturday featuring Hotel Transylvania starting at 6 PM and Scooby Doo (2002) playing immediately after. Arrive early and grab some dinner or snacks from your favorite downtown business to enjoy during the show. Remember to bring a blanket and/or chairs. |
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Trick or Treat on Legion Field
Thursday, October 31 • 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Legion Field • 3173 Mill St. NE
| Take part in this community-wide trick or treat on Legion Field. In addition to more than 20 locally-sponsored candy stations, there will also be music, bouncy slides, public safety vehicles, Zombie Zumba, and more! Food trucks will also be on-site so your family can get some good, nutritious food before diving into the desserts. Grab your ghouls and enjoy this safe trick-or-treat event with your community. |
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Covington Farmers Market
Saturdays, October 5 & 12 • 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Heirloom Park • 1143 Oak Street SE
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If you are planning a visit, make it a Farmers Market weekend! The last two markets of the 2024 season occur October 5th and 12th – until we return in May 2025. Stock up on fresh fall vegetables and fruits, meats, baked goods, honey, fall foliage, spices, natural care products and more!
Ps: That cupcake has your name on it.
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Disc Golf at
Parker's Pasture | |
Walk, cycle, picnic, play in the creek, and watch the kids play on the playground – disc golf, too – at Covington Central Park! Central Park is home to our championship disc golf course, Parkers Pasture, named for the farm that once made up the northern half of the park. The course is renowned by disc golfers across the country who have visited and played during its first seasons since opening. Several years ago, the City of Covington completed the acquisition of the remaining 40+ acres for the creation of Covington Central Park, which consists of 214 acres of mature southern forest cooling Dried Indian Creek as it flows through the length of the park from the downtown area.
Central Park • 3134 Ponderosa Drive, Covington
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| You'll always find something to do in and around Covington. Make Covington your headquarters for enjoying all the shopping, dining, events, and outdoor recreation you can handle. | | | | |
