ATHENS THROUGH THE YEAR
Big weekends in Athens.
COME FOR THE EVENT
Spend the day downtown.
Sleep somewhere quiet.
Festivals, game days and graduations fill Athens fast. Nomehaus and Toadhaus are private stays about four miles from downtown and UGA, usually an 8–12-minute drive.
Each sleeps up to three, with your own entrance, free off-street parking and self check-in after 3 PM. Dogs are welcome and there’s no cleaning fee. Book here directly and get 10% off every stay.
Dates to plan around.
Dates shown are confirmed by the organizers. For events without announced dates yet, we list when they usually happen. Check the official site before you book.
Coming up
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade & Spectacle · downtown, free · wildrumpus.org ↗
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026Georgia vs. Missouri · Sanford Stadium
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026Georgia vs. Georgia Tech · Thanksgiving weekend
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026UGA fall commencement · Stegeman Coliseum
Every year
- Mid-AprilAthens Twilight Criterium · pro bike racing through downtown at night
- Early MayUGA spring commencement · May 7–8, 2027
- Late JuneAthFest Music & Arts Festival · free outdoor stages downtown · athfest.com ↗
- Sept – NovUGA home football Saturdays · game day & graduation guide →
- Oct 31Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade & Spectacle
Find more going on.
Flagpole’s events calendar ↗
Live music, art openings and community events around Athens.
02 · SHOWSUGA Performing Arts Center ↗
The official performance calendar for concerts, dance and theater.
03 · EVERYTHING ELSEVisit Athens ↗
Ideas for food, music and outings, plus the city’s event listings.
04 · BRINGING THE DOG?Dog-friendly Athens →
Our dog policy, the fenced yards, and where to go with your dog in town.
Making the weekend easy.
Skip the parking hunt
Big events mean full parking decks downtown. Many guests leave the car in their free spot here and take a rideshare in and out.
Coming with a group?
Book both stays, up to six guests in all, so everyone has a private space to rest.