Coweta County & South Metro Atlanta
August 2026 Community Events
Newnan · Senoia · Grantville · Peachtree City
Refreshed on the 25th of every month by The R&R Team
What’s happening in Coweta County this month?
August 2026 in Coweta County brings farmers markets in Newnan and Senoia every Saturday, Summer NewnaNights in downtown Newnan on August 13, Jazz in the Park on August 28, and Senoia Alive After Five on August 21.
Below is the full month, in date order, pulled from official city, county and community calendars. We live and work here, so we keep this page current — not because it sells houses, but because it’s genuinely useful to know what’s going on around town.
Recurring events every week
These run on a repeating schedule all month long. Everything else is listed by date below.
| Event | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Coweta County Farmers Market | Wed & Sat, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Aug 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 | Asa M. Powell, Sr. Expo Center 197 Temple Ave., Newnan |
| Senoia Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Downtown Senoia |
| Exercise is Medicine | Mon & Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Newnan Carnegie Library |
| Crochet | Mondays, 1:30–4 p.m. | Newnan Carnegie Library |
| Gentle Yoga | Wednesdays, 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Newnan Carnegie Library |
| Sunrise Run in the Parks | Aug 8 & Aug 22, 7 a.m. | Hosted by Dragonfly Running Company |
| Adaptive Sports — Pickleball | Aug 11 & Aug 25, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Newnan Pickleball Complex |
| Tech Talk with Chet O. Beasley | Aug 12 & Aug 24, 10–11 a.m. | Leroy H. Johnson Center, Senoia Tommy Thompson Center, Newnan |
August at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
1 Market Day Coweta Farmers Mkt Senoia Farmers Mkt |
2 |
3 Movies at Wadsworth Grief Support Exercise is Medicine Crochet |
4 Caregiver Support |
5 Coweta Farmers Mkt Silent Book Club Gentle Yoga |
6 |
7 Toddler Storytime |
8 The Locals Market Sunrise Run USCS Racing |
9 |
10 Exercise is Medicine Crochet |
11 Adaptive Pickleball |
12 Coweta Farmers Mkt Tech Talk · Senoia Gentle Yoga |
13 Summer NewnaNights LEGO Club |
14 |
15 Coweta Farmers Mkt Senoia Farmers Mkt Teen Self-Care Yoga |
16 |
17 Hearing Screening Senior Wellness Crochet |
18 Armchair Travelers |
19 Coweta Farmers Mkt Senior Wellness · Senoia |
20 3rd Thursday · NCHC |
21 Alive After Five Preschool Storytime |
22 Coweta Farmers Mkt Senoia Farmers Mkt Crate Racin’ USA Teen Crochet Club |
23 Cancer Wellness Walk |
24 Tech Talk · Newnan Crochet |
25 Adaptive Pickleball |
26 Coweta Farmers Mkt Gentle Yoga |
27 Bingo Day! |
28 Jazz in the Park Locals Friday Market |
29 Paper Shredding Farmers Markets Topless Outlaws |
30 Free Outdoor Movie |
31 Exercise is Medicine Crochet |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
On a phone? Swipe the calendar sideways — or just scroll for the full list.
Every event in August, by date
Saturday, August 1
Main Street Newnan’s monthly market on the first Saturday, with vendors along the square.
Local farm families, gardeners and vendors with in-season produce. Running since 1977.
A community-oriented market in the heart of Senoia.
Monday, August 3
Two showings of a summer movie screening downtown.
An open support group through Coweta County Senior Services. 29 Hospital Rd., Newnan.
Each week a new clue points to a hidden duck somewhere in Newnan.
Tuesday, August 4
A support group for caregivers, hosted in partnership with Piedmont.
Wednesday, August 5
Bring whatever you’re already reading and read alongside other people.
Friday, August 7
Storytime programming for toddlers.
Saturday, August 8
Second-Saturday market with local makers and vendors.
An early-morning group run through Newnan’s parks.
United Sprint Car Series racing. Check with the raceway for race times.
Tuesday, August 11
Adaptive pickleball sessions run through the City of Newnan.
Wednesday, August 12
An open technology help and Q&A session. 6646 E. Hwy. 16.
Thursday, August 13
Second-Thursday evening street event with music, shopping and food around the square.
A building club for kids ages 5 and up.
Saturday, August 15
A yoga and self-care session for teens at the library.
Monday, August 17
Hearing screenings offered through Coweta County Senior Services.
A wellness class through Coweta County Senior Services.
Tuesday, August 18
A travel talk in the library’s Armchair Travelers series.
Wednesday, August 19
The Senoia session of the Senior Services wellness class.
Thursday, August 20
Part of the History Center’s 2026 3rd Thursday program series.
Friday, August 21
Arts, crafts, kids’ activities, food and drink, with downtown shops open late.
Storytime programming for preschoolers.
Saturday, August 22
Dirt track racing under the lights. 171 Brown Rd., Senoia.
An early-morning group run through Newnan’s parks.
A crochet club session for teens.
Sunday, August 23
Sponsored by The Southern Credit Union to benefit Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Cancer Wellness Center.
Monday, August 24
An open technology help and Q&A session.
Tuesday, August 25
Adaptive pickleball sessions run through the City of Newnan.
Thursday, August 27
A midday bingo session at the library.
Friday, August 28
The next installment of Newnan’s Jazz in the Park series.
Held the fourth Friday of each month in Grantville.
Saturday, August 29
Free community document shredding at City Hall.
A Topless Outlaws race night. Check with the raceway for race times.
Sunday, August 30
Shown on a 36-foot screen beginning at dark, with pre-show music and activities. Concessions available, or bring a picnic.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Newnan, GA this weekend?
Most weekends in Newnan start with the Coweta County Farmers Market at the Asa M. Powell, Sr. Expo Center on Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Downtown Newnan hosts Market Day on the first Saturday of the month and Summer NewnaNights on the second Thursday evening. Senoia’s farmers market runs Saturday mornings, and Senoia Raceway holds races most Saturday nights in season.
When is the Coweta County Farmers Market open?
The Coweta County Farmers Market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Asa M. Powell, Sr. Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue in Newnan. It has operated since 1977 and features local farm families, gardeners and vendors selling in-season produce.
Are there free things to do in Coweta County?
Yes — a large share of what’s on this calendar is free to attend. The Newnan Carnegie Library runs free programs nearly every weekday, including exercise classes, storytimes, book clubs and travel talks. Downtown events like Market Day, Summer NewnaNights and Senoia Alive After Five are free to walk into, and Peachtree City hosts free outdoor movies at Drake Field.
What events are there for seniors in Coweta County?
Coweta County Senior Services runs an ongoing program schedule at the Tommy Thompson Senior Activity Center in Newnan and the Leroy H. Johnson Community Center in Senoia. August 2026 includes health and wellness classes, hearing screenings, Tech Talk sessions, a grief support group and a dementia caregiver support group. Most are open to the community at no cost.
How often is this calendar updated?
The next month’s events load on the 25th of every month. Event details can change after we publish, so please confirm directly with the host organization before you head out.
Getting to know Coweta County
Where these events come from: Compiled from the City of Newnan, Coweta County Government, Coweta County Senior Services, the City of Peachtree City, Main Street Newnan, Explore Newnan-Coweta and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. The R&R Team is not the organizer of any event listed here. Details are subject to change — please confirm with the host organization before attending.
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