Out & About Calendar

HOLIDAY EVENTS

MISTLETOE MARKET

9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 22, Miller-Murphy-Howard Exhibit Hall, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted by the Balvaunuca Club. 478-952-1610. $5 adults; children under 10 free with an adult.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church annex, 390 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins. Hosted by the Ladies Guild. Homemade desserts, candies and jellies and many handmade items available for purchase. Breakfast and lunch will be sold by the Youth Group. 478-922-1418. www.mount-calvary.net.

CANDY CANE CROSSING

Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 21, Southside Baptist Church, 1040 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Ladies shopping extravaganza benefiting the Playground Project Mission Trip. Santa will be present for kids. Free admission. 478-953-9388.

A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS

7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Featuring past and present members of the Temptations, the Miracles and the Capitols. Family friendly. Tickets are available at www.amotownchristmas.com or by calling the Grand Opera House Box Office, 478-301-5470. $37-$57.

"HEAR THE BELLS RING"

5 p.m. Nov. 29, Houston County Galleria, 2922 Watson Blvd., Centerville. Benefiting the Salvation Army Christmas kettles. Trinity United Methodist Church's Bell Choirs will perform, with choral numbers by the youth and adult choirs. 478-923-3797.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

5:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Hunt Memorial Circle beside the Anderson House, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley. Featuring the university's Voices of Faith Choir. Hot cocoa, warm apple cider and holiday cookies will be provided. Sponsored by the Fort Valley Area Alumni Chapter. 478-825-6316. Free.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL SERVICE

6 p.m. Dec. 3, Central Baptist Church, 1120 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins. Hosted by Heart of Georgia Hospice. The entire community is invited to participate in this special service of remembrance. 478-953-5161.

HOLIDAY RECEPTION AND OPEN HOUSE

Dec. 4-5, Lockerly Arboretum, Milledgeville. Holiday reception: 5-7 p.m. Dec. 4; guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and wine; tickets are available at www.lockerly.org; $25. Holiday open house: docent-led tours will be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5; $3 adults, $1 children. Tickets for both events may be purchased in advance at the Arboretum office, 1534 Irwinton Road, Milledgeville, or mail a check to Lockerly Arboretum, P.O. Box 310, Milledgeville, GA 31059.

REINDEER MARKETPLACE

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Houston County Career Academy, 1311 Corder Road. Shop for homemade jellies and jams, embroidery services, jewelry, candles, skincare products and more. leigh.vaughn@hcbe.net. 478-322-3280, extension 50290.

CENTERVILLE CHRISTMAS JUBILEE

1 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, Centerville United Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Road, Centerville. Featuring inflatables, games, bake sale, arts and crafts, live music and more. 478-953-3090. www.centervilleunitedmethodist.com.

CHRISTMAS PARADE

6 p.m. Dec. 5, Milledgeville. Hosted by the Milledgeville Exchange Club This year's theme is "Sounds of the Season" and participants are encouraged to have holiday music included in their entries. To enter a vehicle/float in this year's parade, email MillyExchange@gmail.com or call 478-457-2228.

GAITHER CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING

6 p.m. Dec. 5, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Featuring Bill Gaither, the Gaither Vocal Band, the Martins, the Isaacs, the Nelons, Charlotte Ritchie, Gene McDonald and Kevin Williams. www.premierproductions.com. www.gaither.com. Tickets are available at the Macon Coliseum Box Office and 800-745-3000; group ticket pricing is available by calling 478-751-9232.

THE "NATIVITY SYMPHONY": A CHRISTMAS CANTATA

11 a.m. Dec. 6, Christian Life Center, Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. www.lizellabaptist.com.

HISTORIC VINEVILLE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES

1-6 p.m. Dec. 5-6. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave., with live entertainment and appetizers. This year's tour of homes will showcase bungalows and cottages in the Historic Vineville neighborhood. With the purchase of a home's tour ticket, a tour of the Big House Museum is included. During the tour of homes, artists and designers will be giving tips for holiday decorating and entertaining. Advance tickets may be purchased at Chi-Chesters on Vineville Avenue, Creter's on Ingleside Avenue, Historic Macon's offices at the Sidney Lanier Cottage, Travis Jean on Cherry Street or at www.vineville.org; day of tickets can be purchased at the tent located in the Vineville Baptist Church parking lot. Before Nov. 20: $15 tour of homes, $10 reception, $20 combo ticket; day of tour: $20 tour of homes, $15 reception, $30 combo ticket.

CELTIC CHRISTMAS

7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. With Celtic masters Robin Bullock and Steve Baughman. www.acousticproductions.com. $20 adults, $10 students.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS NIGHTS

5:30-9:30 p.m. (opens at 7 p.m. Dec. 12), Dec. 11-12, 18-19, 21-23, The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. General admission, $5 for ages 3 and older, includes wagon ride through Christmas Farm Lights only, and must be purchased in addition to other ticketed events; bundle packages are available. Visit with Santa: bring your own camera; $5 per child. Santa's Workshop: visit with Santa, decorate cookies and ornaments and more; $12 per child. The Rock Ranch Christmas Express: train ride through Christmas lights featuring falling snow, snowflake tunnel and a dancing lights show; $10 for ages 3 and older. Dinner and shopping in Truett's Barn: purchase a delicious holiday dinner and enjoy shopping jams and jellies from our Georgia Grown farm market and other gift items. The following are additional Christmas events at the Rock Ranch. Drive-Thru Christmas Lights: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 26-30, free, donations accepted; Dec. 1-10, 13-17 and 24-31, $5 per vehicle. Breakfast with Santa: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12, reservations are required, $15.95. Country Christmas in Lights 5K: 5 p.m. one-mile Fun Run, free, 5:30 p.m. 5K, $30, Dec. 12, register online. www.therockranch.com.

JOHN BERRY

7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Country singer John Berry performs in Macon as part of his annual Christmas tour. $37. www.thegrandmacon.com.

"POLAR EXPRESS"

6:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. Popcorn and drinks will be on sale in the rotunda. Seating is first come, first serve. www.gshf.org. Free.

"FESTIVAL OF TREES"

Through Jan. 15, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. "Festival of Trees" holiday tree exhibition, open during regular museum hours, features 36 designers this year with unique and creative trees. Free with museum admission of $5-$10. 478-477-3232.

FESTIVALS

CANE SYRUP DAY

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm, Plains. Demonstrations will be presented throughout the day. This event will highlight cane syrup making in the 1930s and offer visitors a representation of the life experienced by a young Jimmy Carter. www.nps.gov/jica. 229-824-4104.

MERRITT POTTERY FESTIVAL

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Crawford County High School Gym, 400 E. Agency St., Roberta. More than 25 potters and craftspeople from throughout the Southeast. Plus, a day-long raffle and barbecue lunch available to purchase from Hudson's BBQ in Roberta. 478-361-4552.

MARKETS

FIRST SATURDAY VILLAGE MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month, Mercer Village, adjacent to Mercer University. Fresh produce, handcrafted jewelry, soap, pet products and more. Free to attend. market.mercervillage.com.

WESLEYAN MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 12, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. The event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and crafts. 478-757-5233. Free.

STATE FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-dark daily, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round.

BOLINGBROKE FARMERS MARKET

3-6 p.m. first, third and fifth Tuesdays, parking lot of the Country Oaks Farm and Pet Supply, Bolingbroke. A food-only market featuring grass-fed beef, pork and organic chicken, organic produce, farm fresh eggs, jellies and jams, boiled and roasted peanuts and bakery products. www.bolingbrokefarmersmarket.com.

MULBERRY MARKET

3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Tattnall Square Park. Locally grown and produced vegetables, dairy, meat, desserts and more. Free to attend. www.chwg.org.

INTERNATIONAL CITY FARMERS MARKET

1-6 p.m. Thursday, Watson Boulevard and Maple Street, in front of Perkins Field across from Robins Federal Credit Union, Warner Robins. Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. 478-225-7626.

FORT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, next to the railroad tracks on Lowe Street, Fort Valley. Local produce and plants for sale. 478-825-5286.

GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN

CAKE SALE

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 20 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 5455 Mount Pleasant Church Road. More than 50 delicious homemade cakes will be offered for sale. Proceeds benefit the church and its missions. 478-781-4970.

THE RAIN WOMEN SHARE

9 a.m.-noon Nov. 21, the Rain Church, 257 Gunn Road. Melanie Pavlik, Sara Viteri Johns and Carol Tharpe will share their emotional testimonies to encourage women to hold their ground and persevere. 478-953-7246. www.therainchurch.com.

COMMUNITY FEAST

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jacob Parker Fellowship Hall, 777 Elm St. Health screenings. Unity feast at noon. 478-742-0572. Free admission.

SONGSMEN QUARTET

6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road. Open rehearsal and sing-along. Group singing, duets, solos, etc. Light refreshments served. Bring your favorite sound tracks and books. Instruments will be furnished. 478-737-1520. Free.

MUSIC AND VARIETY

LEON RUSSELL

8 p.m. Nov. 20, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With Abby Owens. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $32-$600.

THE WOOD BROTHERS

8 p.m. Nov. 21, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $25 and up.

BREWS AND BLUEGRASS

6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Featuring music by Recycled Grass. Learn about and sample several different types of beer from the Growler Spot. 478-957-7728. www.libraryballroom.com. $20.

THE OGS OF COMEDY SHOW

8 p.m. Nov. 21, City Auditorium, 415 First St. Featuring Don "DC" Curry, Jay Anthony Brown and Michael Colyar; hosted by Kdubb. www.theogsofcomedy.com. For tickets, call 478-751-9232 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. $29.50-$59.50.

SKYDOG 69

Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 22, Central City Park, downtown Macon. Hear several musicians perform in honor of what would have been Duane Allman's 69th birthday. Admission is 10 or more canned goods. All contributions benefit the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia. www.skydogmacon.com.

TODD NANCE AND FRIENDS

8 p.m. Nov. 28, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Featuring Col. Bruce Hampton and the Madrid Express, Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz, Daniel Hutchens, Sam Holt, Jon Mills and John Neff. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $15-$360.

DRU HILL AND MINT CONDITION

8 p.m. Nov. 28, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Also featuring Joe and Angie Stone. Presented by JWE Entertainment. $23-$58. www.ticketmaster.com.

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD

8 p.m. Dec. 5, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With Aaron Lee Tasjan. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $20-$280.

SISTER HAZEL

8 p.m. Dec. 10, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $25-$400.

BIG K.R.I.T.

9 p.m. Dec. 12, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With special guests BJ the Chicago Kid, Scotty ATL, and Dolerean. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $22-$440; VIP meet and greet packages are also available.

GREG ALLMAN

8 p.m. Jan. 12-13 and 15-16, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Tickets on sale now at www.tickets.com or 478-301-5470. $49.50, $74.50 and $99.50.

LARRY CORDLE

7:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Joe Cullison's house. Potluck dinner with barbecue provided by the host and side dishes brought by attendees. To RSVP and for directions, visit www.acousticproductions.com.

MONROE CROSSING

7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.acousticproductions.com.

OLD SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL

April 16, Macon Coliseum, 240 Coliseum Drive. Featuring Keith Sweat, Juvenile, Morris Day and the Time and Cherrelle. Hosted by MC Lightfoot; music by DJ Daddy Dre. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com. $25 and up.

POETIC PEACE OPEN MIC NIGHTS

8 p.m.-midnight every first and third Wednesday, Midtown Key Club, 435 Third St. Open mic for poets, musicians, singers, comedians, lyrical emcees and more. Hosted by Y-O with DJ Ron and Soulistic. 478-719-2054. $5.

DANCES

SINGLE IN MIDDLE GEORGIA SINGLES DANCE

7-11 p.m. Nov. 21, American Legion Post No. 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. DJ Jim Wells. 478-952-3467. $5.

MACON SHAG CLUB

6:45-9 p.m. Thursday, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-960-3450. Free.

DANCE

8 p.m. Friday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Featuring the Winchester Band. 478-784-1454. Public welcome. $7.

DANCE

8:30 p.m. Saturday, VFW Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Featuring the Winchester Band. Singles welcome. 478-474-3663. $7.

PAIRS AND SPARES SQUARE DANCE

6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday (except for holidays), North Macon Park Recreation Center, North Macon Park Drive. Caller is Lee Dixon. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club. 478-477-6863.

WESTERN SQUARE DANCERS OF MACON SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7-9 p.m., the first, third, and fifth Thursday, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Caller: Tom Wood. 478-935-8364. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

ROBINS RAMBLERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7-9 p.m. Tuesday (except the third Tuesday of each month), Warner Robins Recreation Center, 800 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Caller is Bud Whitten. 478 235-9200. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

IRISH REELERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Friday of each month, Southwest Laurens Elementary School, 1799 Ga. 117, Rentz. Caller: Lee Dixon. 478-293-8771. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

MUSIC HALLS

OAK GROVE JAMBOREE & OPRY HOUSE

6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Oak Grove Community Center, 1134 Ga. 126 South, Cochran. Dancing and country music with the Foskey Family Band and the Faulk Family Band. 478-308-4559. Free.

OLE CLINTON OPRY

5:30-10 p.m. Friday, 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. This week: 5:15 p.m. Clinton House Band, 7 p.m. and 8:25 p.m. Ray Knighton and Wanelle Collins and Phoenix; 8 p.m. break for drawing. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: Dixie Renegades, Gospel Gazette and Hickory Wind. 770-228-4832 or www.hollonvilleopry.com. Free; operated on donations.

POWERSVILLE OPRY

4-9 p.m. Saturday, south onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. This week: music starts at 4:30 p.m. with the House Band, and other bands will perform until 9 p.m. Also open 7 p.m. Monday night, jam and open mic. 478-328-0678 or www.powersvilleopry.com. Free.

WAGON HOUSE OPRY

6:30-10 p.m. second, third and fifth Saturday of each month, 699 Altman Road, Haddock. This week: 6 p.m. the Foskey's, 7:30 p.m. Magnum Country. Contact Randy, 478-363-1274. Free; donations accepted.

JULIETTE OPRY HOUSE

5:30 p.m. every first Saturday, front porch local bluegrass jam; 7 p.m., open mic stage show; 8 p.m., headliner stage show. Ga. 87, Juliette. Call 478-335-3895 for tickets or buy online at www.acousticproductions.com. $17.

FILMS/SCREENINGS

MACON FILM GUILD

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13: "The Second Mother." Special documentary screening, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19: "Jafar Panahi's Taxi." 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.

FAMILY FILM SERIES

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4: "Polar Express." Coming in January: "Frozen." The Family Film Series will run through April 2016; the dates and show times will be posted each month starting in December. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Popcorn, drinks, and hot chocolate will be on sale in the rotunda. Seating is first come, first serve. Sponsored by Navicent Health. Free; admission to the museum is free on film day.

FUNDRAISERS

GOODWILL GALA: BLUE BAYOU, A FLAVOR OF LOUISIANA

7 p.m. Nov. 20, Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. Benefits Helms College scholarships. Music by AJ Ghent Band. www.goodwillworks.org/goodwillgala.

PAGEANTS

FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

Nov. 28, Cochran Chamber Auditorium, Cochran. The pageant is open to contestants from all surrounding counties. The age divisions are Baby Miss, ages birth-23 months; Teeny Miss, ages 2-3 years; Tiny Miss, ages 4-6 years; Little Miss, ages 7-9 years; Junior Miss, ages 10-12 years; Teen Miss, ages 13-16 years; and Miss, ages 17-24 years. To enter, contact Vicky Lovett, 478-284-2350, or email vlpageantproductions@gmail.com.

CHERRY BLOSSOM ROYALTY PAGEANTS

Applications are now being accepted for the Cherry Blossom Queen and Princess Scholarship Pageant and the Little Mr. and Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant. The Queen and Princess Pageant will be held March 5, and the Little Mr. and Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant will be held Feb. 27. Additional information and applications are available at www.cherryblossom.com. The deadline for applications is Jan. 15.

TWIGGS COUNTY AND TELFAIR COUNTY FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

Jan. 16, Benjamin Hawkins Auditorium, Hawkinsville. The pageant is open to contestants from all surrounding counties. The age divisions are Baby Miss ages birth-23 months, Teeny Miss ages 2-3 years, Tiny Miss ages 4-6 years, Little Miss ages 7-9 years, Junior Miss ages 10-12 years, Teen Miss ages 13-16 years, and Miss ages 17-24 years. No pageant experience is required. To enter, contact Heather Grinolds, 478-231-9231, or email twiggsforestry@gmail.com.

ET CETERA

LAST SATURDAY

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 21: Yoga 101. 1-3 p.m. Dec. 19: Kids Interactive Zone. Sponsored by Navicent Health. www.gshf.org. Free event and free admission to the museum during this two-hour event.

TURKEY SHOOT

3-5 p.m. Nov. 21, Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 2815 U.S. 41 North, Fort Valley. Winner takes home a turkey or a ham. $3 per shot or $5 for two shots in the same round; a round consists of 12 shooters, a $5 entry counts as two shooters in the round.

BATTLE OF GRISWOLDVILLE 151ST ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21, Griswoldville Battlefield (Twiggs County). Head 10 miles east of Macon via U.S. 80 and Ga. 57 toward Gordon on Baker Road. There are signs to direct visitors from U.S. 80. Learn about the hastily planned attempt by Georgia militia to halt Union Gen. Sherman's March to the Sea in November 1864. There will be Civil War soldier life portrayals along with Union and Confederate encampments followed by a Memorial Service at noon and a battlefield tour. Free. 478-986-5172. www.gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation.

ICE SKATING

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 1-3:30 p.m., 4:30-7 p.m. and 8-10:30 p.m. Nov. 22-25, 27 and Dec. 20-23. 1-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 24. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:30-5 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Non-skating guests admitted free. Concessions available. For after-game skates, the start of skate session is dependent upon when the hockey game ends. Schedule subject to change. To confirm dates and times, visit www.maconcentreplex.com. 478-752-9232. Regular admission is $10 per person; after-game admission is $10 per person without game stub or $8 per person with game stub; $8 per person with military ID; group rates available.

HIGH FALLS STATE PARK

76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Turkey Waddle Hike: 10 a.m. Nov. 27. Hike off that extra slice of pie during this exhilarating 3-mile hike; donations accepted. Paws on the Falls: 1 p.m. Dec. 12. Bring your dog and leash for a hike on the trail; $5 per dog. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053.

FORT HAWKINS HISTORIC SITE

Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Maynard Street at Emery Highway. Explore the early American frontier fort, Blockhouse Replica and archaeological dig site. Nov. 28: Kilpatrick's 1864 Raid and Macon's Defense. December weekends: Frontier Fort Christmas. 478-746-0704. www.forthawkins.com. Free.

INDIAN SPRINGS STATE PARK

678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Story time with Santa: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 28. Stories with Santa, reindeer games, crafts, cookies and more; free. Museum Tours: 2-4 p.m. Dec. 5. Tour the museum, learn about the park, its history and upcoming events; free. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 770-504-2277.

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL FALL EVENTS

Fine Art and Wine Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road; this event will unveil the fine art for the 2016 Cherry Blossom Festival and feature wine and light hors d'oeuvres; $10. www.cherryblossom.com/fall. 478-330-7050.

FIRST SATURDAYS

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Presented by the Navicent Health Foundation in collaboration with the museum. A day of scavenger hunts, nature walks and hands-on activities. Dec. 5: Healthy Me, Healthy Living for Kids. Admission to the museum will be free. www.masmacon.org.

CONSUMER AND BUSINESS EXPO

6-10 p.m. Dec. 7, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Business will showcase their products and services. Free workshops, giveaways. Vendor booths available. 478-464-0074. Free admission.

OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT

9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Ranger tours: 11 a.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through November; visitors will see seldom seen photos of the 1930s excavations to describe the 1,000 year old village site. 478-752-8257. Free.

JARRELL PLANTATION

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Spend a day on the farm and learn about life on the plantation in the 1800s. Regular admission: $4-$6.50. www.georgiastateparks.org. 478-986-5172.

CANNONBALL HOUSE

856 Mulberry St. Tours offered 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 478-745-5982. $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and military; $3 for students with college ID.

HAY HOUSE

934 Georgia Ave. Tours offered 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Last tour at 3 p.m. each day. $11 adults; $10 seniors and military; $7 students; free for children under age 6 and members of the Georgia Trust. 478-742-8155. www.hayhousemacon.org.

NEEL REID TOURS

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and by special appointment, Federated Garden Clubs of Macon Inc., 730 College St. Guided tours of historic 1910 Joseph Neel House designed by Georgia architect Neel Reid. 478-742-0921. www.fgcmacon.org. $5.

ROCK CANDY TOURS

Free Birds and Night Owls Tour: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, the Rookery, 543 Cherry St.; easy walking tour of Macon's musical landmarks with pit stops at bars along the way, ending at Grant's Lounge; $10. Rock 'n' Roll Stroll, 10 a.m. Saturday, H&H Soul Food Restaurant, 807 Forsyth St.; moderate walking tour takes over two hours and visits the homes and favorite haunts of Southern music's most legendary artists; $15. Reservations requested 24 hours in advance. 478-955-5997. rockcandytours@gmail.com.

BINGO

7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. Saturday, Macon Moose Lodge No. 1455, 2217 Gray Highway. Public welcome. 478-742-5372.

BINGO

7 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Disabled American Veterans No. 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Vann Edwards, 478-784-1454.

BINGO

7 p.m. Monday and Friday, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Public welcome. 478-474-3663.

This story was originally published November 20, 2015 at 9:27 AM with the headline "Out & About Calendar ."