Family events in Athens, GA

At The Georgia Museum of Art, a student guide leads a conversational tour focused on the permanent collection. Explore the galleries through the perspectives of UGA undergraduates as they consider works from a range of academic viewpoints. Free general admission tickets are available, and visitors should check in at the lobby desk upon arrival. Registration can be completed online in advance or in person.

Sweet Pea Club brings families together at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden for playful, nature-focused learning led by the State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s education team. Children ages 3 to 5 take part in activities like songs, puppetry, storytelling, short nature walks, and games, with each session highlighting a new topic such as busy bees, pollination, decomposers, animals, or the plants we eat. The experience fosters curiosity about the natural world and encourages care for our shared planet. Activities usually happen outdoors, and the exact spot may change depending on the weather. Registration is required for each child who will participate.

Catching the Moon brings a young girl’s love of baseball to the stage in a lively family musical inspired by Crystal Hubbard’s children’s book and adapted by Tyrone L. Robinson. The story follows Marcenia Lyle, later known as Toni Stone, as she pursues America’s pastime and pushes past obstacles. In 1953 she made history as the first woman to play regularly on a men’s professional baseball team in a major professional league, taking the field with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. Set to a blues-tinged score and filled with heart and determination, this production shares an engaging, educational tale for audiences of all ages. General admission is $10. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at $5 per person by calling the box office. For details, email board@mortontheatre.com or call 706-613-3770.

Oklahoma travels to Georgia for a seldom-seen regular season meeting between two college football powerhouses at Sanford Stadium. The matchup features contrasting styles in an electric SEC setting, with hard-hitting defenses, dynamic playmakers, and long-standing traditions on full display. It serves as an early test and a helpful gauge of where both teams stand.