Events in Valdosta today

Celebrating its 37th year, the Run For Love 5K and one mile fun run is a longstanding community tradition presented by the Tift County Cross Country Teams. Runners, families, and supporters come together for a day that highlights healthy living, connection, and Blue Devil spirit at ABAC’s Red Hill Athletic Complex in Tifton. Race day features check-in, a timed 5K, a one mile fun run, and an awards ceremony. In the 5K, awards are given to the overall male and female winners as well as the masters winner, along with the top three males and females in five year age groups. The one mile fun run recognizes overall male and female winners, and all other participants receive a participation medal. Proceeds benefit the Tift County Cross Country team by helping provide team dinners, custom shirts, race prizes, gear, letterman jackets, and special gifts for seniors and eighth grade athletes. Every step helps fuel the program and creates lasting memories for the student-athletes.

Celebrating 50 years of serving the community, this block party features local artisans and vendors, live music, and a kids zone with a bounce house. The festivities also include a turnover eating competition and the Citizen’s Best Burger Competition. Additional event details will be shared.

Spend time at Tifton Community Garden supporting a volunteer effort that blends garden care with community connection. Organizers extend appreciation to those who have recently helped and are seeking additional volunteers to keep the momentum going.

Join a beginner-friendly adult pottery workshop where you’ll learn clay fundamentals through hand-building. You’ll create a functional or decorative ceramic piece of your choice with guidance from the instructor, and all supplies are included. The workshop runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on this session.

The Young Online Writers League (YOWL) is a writing class for youth ages 11-17, with both in-person and online options. Students will write poetry and prose, swap feedback with others, and practice new skills through writing exercises and regular prompts shared via Discord. Updates on meeting details are provided through Discord.

Face Value honors the music of Phil Collins and Genesis with a live tribute that channels their signature sound, heartfelt emotion, and crowd-pleasing energy. Expect a mix of soaring ballads and upbeat favorites, with songs like In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, Easy Lover, Sussudio, One More Night, Invisible Touch, Land of Confusion, Follow You Follow Me, and That’s All, along with other well-loved hits. Whether these tracks were part of your soundtrack growing up or you simply enjoy timeless pop and rock performed on stage, this concert offers a nostalgic, high-energy experience filled with moments to sing along.

for KING + COUNTRY is coming to Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta for a live concert. Plan for a full show day at the park.

Join The Valdosta Collective for a curated wine tasting on August 9 featuring 4 to 6 wines from that month’s wine club selection. It’s a great chance to sample standout bottles alongside a few you might not find on your own, with the lineup focused on balance, intention, and discovery. Tickets are $30 per person, and seating is limited.

Join a weekday pottery class at Hudson Pottery Studio where you’ll get hands-on instruction in multiple clay techniques. Learn basics like hand-building and wheel-throwing, plus pinch pot and coil methods using clay slabs. You’ll also practice glazing and cover simple ceramic vocabulary, along with how firing works. Supplies and equipment are provided, and the class meets on a selected day and time for four consecutive weeks.

Meet your fellow mom friends at Noah's Playground. There will be complimentary coffee for everyone.

Begin your scuba journey with the SDI Open Water course, a pathway to earning SDI Open Water certification. Enrollment takes place in person at the store, where the required eLearning access codes are provided, and codes obtained independently online are not accepted. Complete the online learning modules before class begins to be prepared for training. For more information about registration and course requirements, call 229-244-4084.

A relaxed business networking breakfast at Oceana Coffee in Lake Park brings local professionals together for conversation and connections. The format is open and drop-in with no membership required, and the emphasis is on quality coffee, genuine conversations, and valuable relationships. Expect casual networking, brief introductions, member presentations, and a supportive local business community. A $5 weekly contribution supports the group and the venue, and coffee with a light breakfast is provided.

Pierce County’s girls varsity volleyball team takes on Tift County in an away, non-region matchup on Tuesday, August 11. The match is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

Join a weekday pottery class where you’ll learn key clay techniques, including hand-building, wheel-throwing, and methods like pinch pots, coils, and working with clay slabs. In class, you’ll also practice glazing and cover basic ceramic terms and firing know-how. Other supplies and equipment are provided, and the instruction is led by Ramiro Santillan. This session runs for four consecutive weeks, meeting on the selected weekday and time.

Bingo takes center stage with Gracee at The Slice Pizzeria, bringing prizes, pizza specials, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe. All ages are welcome, making it a good choice for family night, date night, or a casual outing with friends. Expect lighthearted competition and plenty of laughs.

Join a hands-on weekday pottery class focused on learning different clay techniques. You’ll get an introduction to hand-building, wheel-throwing, and pinch pot and coil methods, with time to practice shaping and working with clay and applying glazes. The session also covers basic ceramic vocabulary and how firing works. Other supplies and equipment are provided, and the class is for ages 16 and up.

Start your day with an hour-long, free CrossFit class led by a certified coach. The workout is open to athletes of all levels, and it’s for ages 16 and up. Registration is required to participate.

Spend a day diving at Orange Grove or Troy Springs with an excursion designed to keep logistics simple. Begin at the dive shop to check in, take care of the excursion fee, and collect any needed gear before heading out. The cost is $74.95 and covers rental of a regulator and BCD, either two tanks of air or nitrox or two refills for personal tanks, plus all park admission costs. To streamline the morning, payment can also be completed in advance during normal business hours. For more information, call 229-244-4084.

Join an adults-only, year-round oil painting class focused on building skills with traditional oil painting techniques. This weekly session offers an intensive approach to the processes of oil painting and gives students time to practice and strengthen their work. The class is led by Fay Hyatt and costs $150.