This Memorial Day weekend, let’s be sure to pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have shaped the freedoms we enjoy today.
The long holiday weekend means families will be gathering together to celebrate their loved ones and enjoying the sunshine before the summer heat sets in. Whether you're hunting for kid-friendly events, outdoor adventures, or just an excuse to get out of the house — here's a quick list of events, activities, and meaningful ways to spend Memorial Day weekend in Athens and Oconee.
Friday, May 22, 2026
- 🛼 Teen Night at Fun Galaxy Athens
- 📍 3030 Cherokee Road, Athens, GA
- 🕗 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Skate and enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza + fountain drinks for $17 per skater and $3 skate rental. Cash only.
- 📽️ Movie in the Park at Wire Park: Bolt
- 📍 Wire Park, 1725 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA
- 🕗 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free showing of the movie Bolt on the big screen on the Wire Park lawn!
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- 🍎 Athens Farmers Market Saturdays at Bishop Park
- 📍 Bishop Park, 705 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA
- 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Shop for fresh produce, local crafts, and enjoy live music.
- UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, Washington Farms is closed.
🚜 Super Spring Saturdays at Washington Farms- 📍 5621 Hog Mountain Road, Bogart, GA
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Stop by to enjoy the last Super Spring Saturday of the season.
- 🎳 Saturday Morning Special at Showtime Bowl
- 📍 555 Macon Highway, Athens, GA
- 🕗 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Each player can bowl for $2.75 per game with a one-time shoe rental for $5.25.
- 🍎 Marigold Farmers Market at Pittard Park
- 📍 115 Parkview Road, Winterville, GA
- 🕗 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Enjoy live music, kid's activities, hot food, and craft vendors.
- 🍎 Oconee County Farmers Market at Wire Park
- 📍 1725 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA
- 🕗 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Shop a diverse selection of quality foods and goods and unique hand-crafted items.
- 💦 Summer Season Splash Pad Hours at Walker Park
- 📍 200 Trail Creek Street, Athens, GA
- 🕐 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Splash and play for just $1 per person! Cash only.
- 🛼 Family Night at Fun Galaxy Athens
- 📍 3030 Cherokee Road, Athens, GA
- 🕗 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Skate and enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza + fountain drinks for $17 per skater and $3 skate rental. Cash only.
Monday, May 25, 2026
- 🐻 Bear Hollow Zoo
- 📍 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, GA
- 🕗 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Visit Athens' only volunteer-maintained zoo, home to rehabilitated wildlife including owls, otters, a variety of reptiles, and the local-favorite black bears.
- 🐱 Visit the Entangled Cat Cafe & Lounge in Watkinsville, GA (By Appointment Only)
- 📍 6 Court Street, Watkinsville, GA
- 🕗 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Spend some time with some cute and cuddly cats that are up for adoption in the cat cafe!
- Book your appointment online using this link.
- 🇺🇸 2026 Memorial Day Program at Herman C. Michael Gymnasium
- 📍 1051 Elder Road, Bishop, GA
- 🕗 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- The Oconee Veterans Park Foundation will host a Memorial Service in remembrance of those who have served.
- * Due to rain, event was moved from Oconee Veterans Park to Herman C. Michael Gymnasium
- 🤸 Open Jump at Rush Athens Trampoline Park
- 📍 10 Huntington Road, Ste B, Athens, GA
- 🕗 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Come jump at Athens' only indoor trampoline park! This 25,000 square foot trampoline park features wall-to-wall jumping zones, foam pits, a dodgeball court, a ninja obstacle course, and even a slam dunk area.
- Purchase your tickets online using this link.
- 🧗♀️ Indoor Rock Climbing at APEX Climbing & Spa
- 📍 1725 Electric Avenue, Unit 305, Watkinsville, GA
- 🕗 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Enjoy indoor bouldering for ages 4 and up at APEX Indoor Climbing, where kids and adults can climb, explore, and burn off energy in a fun and active indoor space.
- Learn more at https://apexclimbingandspa.com.
- 🍿 Catch a Movie at One of Our Athens Movie Theaters
- GTC University 16
📍 1793 Oconee Connector, Athens, GA
View showtimes here: https://www.gtcmovies.com/university/showtimes/ - B&B Theaters Athens 12
📍 1570 Lexington Road, Athens, GA
View showtimes here: https://www.bbtheatres.com/showtimes/
- GTC University 16
- 💦 Summer Season Splash Pad Hours at Walker Park
- 📍 200 Trail Creek Street, Athens, GA
- 🕐 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Splash and play for just $1 per person! Cash only.
- 💦 ACCLS Pools are Open on Memorial Day
- 📍 Locations vary
- 🕐 Hours vary
- View all locations and details in the Mac KID Athens' Pools & Splash Pads Guide.
- 🌳 Athens-Clarke & Oconee County Public Parks are Open on Memorial Day
- 📍 Locations vary
- 🕐 Hours vary
- View all locations and details in the Mac KID Athens' Parks & Playgrounds Guide.
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Helpful Local Guides
Have family visiting for the long holiday? Connect with some spots around town that they can enjoy with you:
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A Moment to Remember: What Memorial Day Is All About
While this is a weekend that can be packed with fun, it’s also a time for families to reflect on why this holiday holds meaning.
Here are a handful of simple ideas you can do as a family to mark the day that honors those who died serving in the U.S. military.
- Observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day — a tradition called the National Moment of Remembrance.
- Visit a veterans memorial or cemetery to pay respects.
- Display a flag at home.
- Craft an American flag pin with safety pins and beads. Get directions here!
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Just one small act of gratitude can leave a lasting impression on your kids.
Quick Memorial Day Facts to Share with Kids
- Memorial Day began in 1868 as Decoration Day after the Civil War.
- It became a federal holiday in 1971, always on the last Monday in May.
- Volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery place over 400,000 flags each year.
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