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12 community events · Chattahoochee Hills · upcoming

October 2026 (4)

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Serenbe Designer Showhouse tour

Oct 16 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Eastern

Chattahoochee Hills · Ticketed, self-guided design-house tour benefiting Art Farm’s Decorative Arts Fellowship.

Cost: $35 general admission.

Who: Ages 11+; children 10 and under are not allowed.

Not wheelchair accessible; strollers and scooters not permitted. Nonrefundable tickets; park along Serenbe Lane without blocking reserved spaces.

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Where: 2026 Serenbe Designer Showhouse · 260 Winston Way, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

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Source checked Oct 15

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Serenbe Makers Club Friday

Oct 16 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM Eastern

Chattahoochee Hills · Registered children’s craft session exploring art materials.

Cost: $45 listed; confirm booking charges.

Who: Children; ask studio for exact ages.

Published Friday series ends October 30. Minimum four children or cancellation; organizer says notification by preceding Wednesday. October craft themes not confirmed.

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Where: Minro Studio · 11135 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

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Serenbe official event listing · organizer details

Source checked Oct 15

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Serenbe Community Storytime & Crafts

Oct 17 · 9:30 AM–10:30 AM Eastern

Chattahoochee Hills · A Saturday reading and craft session. Arrive at 9:30; reading begins at 10; crafts continue until 10:30.

Cost: Free admission listed.

Who: Families; confirm any age-specific needs.

Published weekly Saturday series through December 26. Recheck holiday changes and seat availability.

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Where: Birdhouse Coffee Room · 10625 Serenbe Lane, Unit A, Palmetto, GA 30268

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Serenbe official event listing · organizer details

Source checked Oct 15

Community & practical help

Serenbe Designer Showhouse tour

Oct 17 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Eastern

Chattahoochee Hills · Ticketed, self-guided design-house tour benefiting Art Farm’s Decorative Arts Fellowship.

Cost: $35 general admission.

Who: Ages 11+; children 10 and under are not allowed.

Not wheelchair accessible; strollers and scooters not permitted. Nonrefundable tickets; park along Serenbe Lane without blocking reserved spaces.

Plan this visit · times & directions

Location, planning notes & source

Where: 2026 Serenbe Designer Showhouse · 260 Winston Way, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

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Shop Serenbe official tickets · organizer details

Source checked Oct 15

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Buchanan

Online source · visit pending

Source checked 2026-10-04

Buchanan-Haralson Public Library

A local library stop for reading and scheduled community programs. Follow the branch’s own calendar for ages, reservations and program changes.

Where
145 Van Wert Street, Buchanan, GA 30113
Published hours
Sunday: Closed; Monday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · Hours checked 2026-10-04
Cost
Check the branch for any program, printing or materials charges. · Cost checked 2026-10-04
Open in Maps: Buchanan-Haralson Public Library (opens a new tab)Branch programs calendarCall · 770-646-3369
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Carrollton

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Little Tallapoosa Park

One vehicle fee covers a flexible outing with paved walking and public fishing water.

Where
1930 Highway 113 North, Carrollton. — Carrollton, GA
Published hours
Daily, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time, according to the county’s current page. · Hours checked 2026-10-09
Cost
$5 per vehicle for day use; check applicable fishing requirements separately. · Cost checked 2026-10-09

No closure was displayed on the checked park page; storm and trail conditions can change. County hours take priority over an older tourism schedule.

Open in Maps: Little Tallapoosa Park (opens a new tab)Call · 770-214-3580
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Carrollton

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Neva Lomason Memorial Library

A local library stop for reading and scheduled community programs. Follow the branch’s own calendar for ages, reservations and program changes.

Where
710 Rome Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
Published hours
Sunday: Closed; Monday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Hours checked 2026-10-04
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Open in Maps: Neva Lomason Memorial Library (opens a new tab)Branch programs calendarCall · 770-836-6711
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Temple

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Ruth Holder Public Library

A local library stop for reading and scheduled community programs. Follow the branch’s own calendar for ages, reservations and program changes.

Where
337 Sage Street, Temple, GA 30179
Published hours
Sunday: Closed; Monday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Hours checked 2026-10-04
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Check the branch for any program, printing or materials charges. · Cost checked 2026-10-04
Open in Maps: Ruth Holder Public Library (opens a new tab)Branch programs calendarCall · 770-562-5145
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Three simple day plans

LESS RUSHING · MORE NOTICING

A starting idea, not a packed itinerary.

01 · A SUNDAY MORNING

Browse, then breathe.

Start with the flea market, currently listed for 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Make Little Tallapoosa Park your optional walk-and-picnic stop. Check holiday hours and budget separately for purchases.

03 · A HISTORY DAY

See the work behind the town.

On a confirmed open weekday, pair the West Georgia Museum with a brief Tallapoosa park stop. Sewell Mill is an arrange-first alternative in Bremen. The museum is closed Sunday.

These are editorial suggestions, not timed or field-tested routes. Check weather, closures, travel time, and each person’s needs. Public parks, private venues, and Moss & Sons experiences have separate rules and arrangements.

Rainy-day alternatives

Rainy-day alternatives

Selected from published weekly schedules and reviewed date exceptions. Confirm current access and holiday changes before traveling.

Neva Lomason Memorial Library · Listed for this weekday; confirm holiday changes.

Ruth Holder Public Library · Listed for this weekday; confirm holiday changes.

Villa Rica Public Library · Listed for this weekday; confirm holiday changes.

Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library · Listed for this weekday; confirm holiday changes.

Buchanan-Haralson Public Library · Listed for this weekday; confirm holiday changes.

Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum · Listed for this weekday; confirm holiday changes.

West Georgia Flea Market · Current opening days need confirmation.

West Georgia Museum · Listed for this weekday; confirm holiday changes.

Sewell Mill Textile Exhibit · Current opening days need confirmation.

Ragland Public Library · Current opening days need confirmation.

Anniston Museum of Natural History · Listed for this weekday; confirm holiday changes.

Normally closed on this weekday

Tallapoosa Public Library · Regular schedule lists this weekday as closed.

Pine Mountain Gold Museum · The city’s detailed museum page lists the museum closed during October and December. Seasonal train events have separate tickets and schedules.

Seven Springs Museum · Regular schedule lists this weekday as closed.

Food stops & family favorites

AROUND THE TABLE · WEST GEORGIA

A few places to eat.

Daniel Moss’s notes · October 12, 2026. Check hours and menus before stopping.

DANIEL’S PICK · Dallas

Al’s Exxon

Daniel’s coffee pick for early work or fishing. He remembers fantastic biscuits; there’s hoop cheese and good parking around back.

30 Highway 101 N, Dallas

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DANIEL’S PICK · Temple

Jones BBQ

Daniel’s food pick in Temple.

Temple, Georgia

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A PERSONAL CONNECTION · Carrollton

LongHorn Steakhouse

Daniel speaks highly of Garrett, a former classmate he knows as the manager here.

1155 Bankhead Highway, Carrollton

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