Things to Do This Week In & Around Valdosta (May 18–24, 2026)
South Georgia is FULL of things to do this week — whether you’re looking for a girls night, family outing, live music, creative workshop, or something unique to try around Valdosta.
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Here’s your weekly roundup 👇🏽
🎨 Paint • Sip • Eat at Jessie’s
📍 Jessie’s Restaurant & Catering
🗓️ Tuesday, May 19
🕕 6 PM – 8:30 PM
This one honestly looks SO fun for a girls night out.
Your ticket includes:
painting session
appetizer bar
beverages
and a full creative evening
The umbrella floral canvas is adorable for summer too.
📓 Scraps to Story Workshop | Tifton
📍 Tifton Council for the Arts
🗓️ Tuesday, May 19
🕔 5 PM – 7 PM
Create your own journal using repurposed materials, then bring it to life with guided poetry prompts.
Perfect if you’ve been craving something creative and relaxing.
🌭 Dogs for Dogs Community Cookout
📍 First Commerce Credit Union
🗓️ Thursday, May 21
🕛 12 PM – 2 PM
Grab a hotdog and support a local animal rescue during this community fundraiser event.
Simple, casual, family-friendly, and for a good cause.
🎨 Door Hanger Workshop | Hahira
📍 Cottonwood Market & Boutique
🗓️ Thursday, May 21
🕕 6 PM – 9 PM
Choose from several custom designs and create your own painted door hanger.
Honestly one of the cutest local girls-night activities happening this week.
💛 Know Her Worth Community Event | Sylvester
📍 Margaret Jones Library
🗓️ Thursday, May 21
🕕 6 PM – 7:30 PM
An encouraging women-focused event centered around connection, empowerment, speakers, and community resources.
Love seeing events like this happening in South Georgia.
🎨 Art Night Out | Thomasville
📍 Thomasville Center for the Arts
🗓️ Friday, May 22
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
If you’ve been needing an excuse for a date night or girls night road trip, this is it.
Spend the evening walking through galleries, enjoying art, and exploring downtown Thomasville afterward.
🔥 Glass Blowing Workshop | Tifton
📍 Main Street Arts Studio
🗓️ May 22 & 23
Create your own rose paperweight during this hands-on glass blowing workshop.
These spots are limited and would make SUCH a fun experience gift or weekend activity.
🐶 Puppy Yoga at Fifth Day Farm
📍 Fifth Day Farm | Valdosta
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
🕙 10:15 AM
Yoga… but with puppies.
Need I say more? 😂
This honestly might win “cutest event of the week.”
💰 Financial Lit Youth Experience LIVE
📍 McMullen Southside Library
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
🕥 10:30 AM – 2 PM
A free event for youth ages 10–17 featuring:
financial literacy workshops
entrepreneurship activities
games
prizes
networking opportunities
Love seeing events that pour into local kids and teens.
🧜♀️ The Little Mermaid JR.
📍 VHS Performing Arts Center
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
🕒 3 PM
South Georgia Drama KIDZ presents The Little Mermaid JR., featuring songs from the Disney classic and Broadway musical.
Perfect family-friendly weekend activity.
🎶 NightFlyer Live at Wild Adventures
📍 Wild Adventures
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
🕓 4 PM – 7 PM
Turn your Wild Adventures day into a full evening with live music from NightFlyer.
Rides + live music + snacks + warm weather = solid Saturday plans.
🎤 JC Williams AMVETS Music Festival
📍 Unity Park
🗓️ Sunday, May 24
🕒 3 PM – 9 PM
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this FREE community music festival featuring:
live bands
DJs
vendors
food trucks
and performances throughout the evening
This honestly sounds like one of those classic South Georgia community nights that everybody ends up at.
🌱 Free Rain Barrel Workshop | Thomasville
📍 Cherokee Lake Park
🗓️ Wednesday
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
Free educational workshop focused on sustainable gardening and rain barrel techniques.
Great for homeowners, gardeners, or anyone wanting to learn more about sustainability.
🍴 Local Spots To Grab Food This Week
Breakfast & Brunch ☕
Augie’s Cafe
The Bistro
Date Night & Dinner 🍝
Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant
Fin & Feathers
Parks To Enjoy 🌳
Freedom Park
Unity Park
One thing about Valdosta and South Georgia? There’s ALWAYS something happening nearby if you know where to look.
That’s honestly one of my favorite things about living here.
🏡 Thinking about moving to Valdosta or South Georgia?
Text “HOME” to 229.600.6123 to get started.
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