Out & About Calendar

HOLIDAY EVENTS

CHRISTMAS ON CARROLL STREET

6-8 p.m. Nov. 27, the Coffee Cup on Carroll Street, 900 Carroll St., Perry. Holiday music, Christmas lights, seasonal refreshments, games for the kids and Santa. Take a ride around the square on Perry Fire Department's Engine 21. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots. 478-224-5282. Free.

"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.

WARNER ROBINS CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 99 Armed Forces Blvd. N., in front of the Law Enforcement Center and the E.L. Greenway Welcome Center, Warner Robins. Lighting of the tree will take place at 6 p.m. Historic Depot Row will be open to the public. Pictures with Santa, train rides, face painting, balloons, kids crafts, refreshments and live music. 478-922-5100. Free.

FVSU 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 AT THE PALACE OF THE SOUTH"

Dec. 1-31, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. The Renaissance Revival style mansion will again be the setting of beautiful period decorations on the three main levels of the house inspired by the poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Activities for all ages throughout the month. 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.

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 MOVIE TREATS

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. Dec. 4: "It's a Wonderful Life." Dec. 5: "The Polar Express" in 3D at 2 p.m. and "Christmas in Compton" at 5 p.m. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

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 RUN AND SANTA STROLL

8:30 a.m. Dec. 5, begins and end at Tattnall Square Park. Benefits Children's Hospital, Navicent Health. Options include the 5K run, 3K Junior run for ages 5-16, one mile stroll and a 10K run option. Register at www.navicenthealth.org/reindeerrun until midnight Nov. 30; registration will also be available on race day.

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.

ROBINS REGIONAL CHRISTMAS PARADE

10 a.m. Dec. 5, begins at the intersection of Houston Road and Watson Boulevard, turns south at Davis Drive and ends at McConnell-Talbot Stadium. Featured as Grand Marshal this year will be Warner Robins Fire Department's Johnathan Clark. This year's theme is "Christmas at the Movies." 478-922-8585.

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.

TURN OF THE CENTURY CHRISTMAS PARTY

6-8 p.m. Dec. 5, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Enjoy singing traditional carols in the front parlors as well as playing a few family parlor games. Enjoy cider and cookies in the old brick kitchen, make a snowman craft to take home and visit with Father Christmas. 478-745-5982. $10; children 9 and younger are free.

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. $23-$74. Tickets are available at the Macon Coliseum Box Office and 800-745-3000; group ticket pricing is available by calling 478-751-9232.

HOLIDAY JAM

7-10 p.m. Dec. 5, Choice Premiums, 560 Arlington Place. An evening of fun and frolic presented by the Jazz Association of Macon. Live jazz by Little Eddie and the Winter Wonder Band. Complimentary wine and cocktails; please bring an appetizer to share. Free for jazz association members; $10 nonmembers. For more information, search Jazz Association of Macon on Facebook.

HAY DAY

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Includes self-guided tours of the mansion, a craft for the kids, holiday treats as well as a demonstration by Charles Wells, an artisan glassblower, making Christmas ornaments. Free. www.hayhousemacon.org.

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. Day of tickets can be purchased at the tent located in the Vineville Baptist Church parking lot. $20 tour of homes, $15 reception, $30 combo ticket.

COTTAGE CHRISTMAS

4-7 p.m. Dec. 10, Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Holiday open house and bake sale. The Otis Redding Foundation's Dream Choir will carol. Hosted by Historic Macon. Kim Campbell, kcampbell@historicmaon.org.

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. 27-30, 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.

"A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR"

4 p.m. Dec. 12, Macedonia Church, 600 Eisenhower Parkway. Ballerinas, praise dancers, jazz band and more. Presented by the Phillip's Children's Performing Arts Studio. Free. 478-750-0040.

GRAND HOLIDAY TEA

4 p.m. Dec. 12, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Join Miss Elizabeth's Tea Society for live music, a guided tour of the fully decorated home, as well as delicious holiday food and tea. All proceeds will go toward education programs at the Cannonball House. Reservations required, 478-745-5982. $25.

CHRISTMAS GALA

Dec. 16, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Includes scenes from Theatre Macon's "A Christmas Story," local talent dressed in period costumes singing Christmas carols, self-guided tour and reception. Reservations are required by Dec. 12. Call 478-742-8155 or email keverling@georgiatrust.org to RSVP. $30.

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Dec. 18, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. With live holiday music. After lunch enjoy a self-guided tour. Reservations are required by Dec. 14. Call 478-742-8155 or email keverling@georgiatrust.org to RSVP. $45.

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.

PERRY BUZZARD DROP

9 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Dec. 31, on the lawn of the former courthouse, 800 block of Carroll Street, Perry. Live music by Blackberry Breeze. Souvenir, food and spirit vendors. www.perrybuzzarddrop.com. Free admission.

"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.

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.

MUSIC AND VARIETY

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.

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

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.

HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: Back Porch, Camp Creek Boys and Kirkland and Friends. 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: 4:30 p.m. Powersville Opry House Band, 7:30 p.m. Ray Knighton and Wanelle Collins with Phoenix Band. 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. 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. 478-752-1585.

"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.

FUNDRAISERS

GLAD RAGS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Dec. 4, Club at River Forest, 3650 Johnstonville Road, Forsyth. Hosted by the United Way of Central Georgia and the Gibson Family/Glad Rags Foundation. The Roaring '20s Golf Tournament will benefit families in need this holiday season and United Way's Read2Succeed Initiative. Suit up in '20s inspired apparel. Plus, this year a special "dapper tax" has been created to allow players to participate who do not wish to dress up. Space is limited. Registration deadline is Dec. 1. For more information or to register, visit www.unitedwaycg.org/gladrags

PANCAKE AND EGG BREAKFAST

8:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 12, Wesley Glen Ministries, 4580 Mumford Road. Benefits Special Olympics. Includes a visit with Santa. For advance tickets, call 478-320-7996 or 478-391-7117. $5; children 8 and younger are $3 at the door.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS PRE-OPENING GALA

5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16, SoChi Gallery, 534 Second St. Presented by AmStar Cinemas. Proceeds benefit Joshua's Wish Foundation. Movie fans are invited to enjoy this free red carpet gala. Photo opportunities with Star Wars characters, themed signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Star Wars cosplay is encouraged. This will be a family-friendly experience catered to adults. www.thesochigallery.com.

LITERARY/LECTURES

JOHN DUNAWAY

1-3 p.m. Dec. 4, Mercer University Bookstore, 1602 Montpelier Ave. Author John Dunaway will be signing his translation of French philosopher Jean-Louis Chrétien's "Under the Gaze of the Bible." Free. 478-301-2945.

KIRK WEST BOOK RELEASE PARTY

5-8 p.m. Dec. 4, Gallery West, 447 Third St. For "Les Brers - Kirk West's Photographic Journey with the Brothers." Music by Alex Commins and Todd Prusin. Refreshments will be served. 478-972-1598. Free.

JOHN GRIFFIN

12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Harpin's Restaurant, 3378 Brookdale Ave. Author John Griffin will sign copies of his new book, "After the Meltdown." Free. 478-742-5252.

LAUREN MORRILL

7 p.m. Dec. 10, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 5080 Riverside Drive. Lauren Morrill will sign copies of her new book, "The Trouble With Destiny." Free. 478-474-0161.

PAGEANTS

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

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28, downtown Perry. Shoppers may get their passports stamped at 19 participating businesses for a chance to win a drawing for $300 in downtown dollars. Perry Farmers' Market will be open on Jernigan Street from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. http://downtownperry.com/happenings.html.

ICE SKATING

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 1-3:30 p.m., 4:30-7 p.m. and 8-10:30 p.m. Nov. 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. Businesses will showcase their products and services. Free workshops, giveaways. Vendor booths available. 478-464-0074. Free admission.

LAST SATURDAY

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. 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.

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.

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.

LAWN MOWER RACES

11 a.m. the second Saturday of the month, across from Camping World, Byron. 478-956-3929.

WRESTLING

7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. bell time, the first, third and fifth Fridays of the month, Wrestleplex, 1361 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley. All-Star Wrestling Network. 478-397-5734. www.allstarwrestlingnetwork.com. $6.50 admission, discounts to military and students, free for children 6 and younger.

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.

POOL TOURNAMENT

8 p.m. Friday, L&W Sports Bar, 4479 Pio Nono Ave. The tournament is 9 Ball with handicap rules. 478-254-4117. $15 tournament, no cover charge.

DART TOURNAMENT

7:30 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-474-7799. $10.

WINE TASTING

6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Tuesday: Six wines with light appetizers. $7. Thursday: Eight wines with appetizers. $10. 478-474-9595. www.winestylesmacon.com.

CRAFT BEER TASTING

6-8 p.m., the first and third Saturday of the month, WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Six craft beers with snacks. $7. 478-474-9595. www.winestylesmacon.com.

MINI-ZOO ANIMAL SHOW

3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232.

POLAR BEAR DEN

10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of month, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Story time plus crafts for ages 2-5. $5 per child; free for adults. www.masmacon.com.

This story was originally published November 26, 2015 at 11:46 AM with the headline "Out & About Calendar ."