GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Sept. 23-25

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September 22, 2022

When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Flint RiverQuarium, 117 Pine Ave.Make some tracks and join the Flint RiverQuarium for the annual celebration of all creatures great and small at the Water, Wings and Wildlife Festival. Crowd favorites — the Butterfly Tent, Birds of Prey Shows, Discover Scuba, and Reptile Presentations — will be back, along with a variety of demonstrations, crafts and activities. Whether wet and scaly, feathered, slimy or furry, the RiverQuarium will be celebrating all of the amazing wild animals that fill our beautiful world.Cost: Free for members or included with cost of admission.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/flint.riverquarium/events.
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It’s time to fall into autumn this weekend, and these activities offer a chance to get out of the house and enjoy the predicted cooler temperatures.

When: All weekend. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday.Where: Theater Albany, 514 Pine Ave.The Albany Theater is presenting its production of Ronald Dahl’s story “Matilda” that features a young girl who tries to make the world a little better place by proving that being an adult does not always give you the right to be naughty.Tickets: $15.For more information, visit: https://www.theatrealbany.com/.

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When: Friday, starts at 7 p.m.Where: Parish hall at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 421 Edgewood Lane.Early bird play starts at 7 p.m., with the regular session starting at 7:30 p.m.

When: Saturday, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.Where: Flint RiverQuarium, 101 Pine Ave.In recognition of National Recovery Month, Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services and The Change Center are presenting Recovery in the Streets; an evening of fun, celebration, and hope for the whole family in the plaza at the Flint RiverQuarium.

When: Sunday, starts at 4 p.m.Where: C.W. Heath Park, 1100 Jordan St.Teams will compete in the finale of a series of tournaments hosted by the Albany Recreation and Parks Department.The event will include food, fun, games, music and more.

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GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Sept. 23-25

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