Giving Tuesday is an international day of giving. As you make plans for your year-end gifts, consider NewTown Macon. For 25 years, NewTown has been providing Macon with leadership, planning, and support, and the community of Macon has responded by investing over $842 million to improve downtown. Keep the momentum going by making a donation to NewTown Macon today!
Please join NewTown Macon for free s’mores under the Christmas lights! We’ll have individually packaged s’mores materials, including marshmallows for roasting, on Poplar Street between Second Street and Third Street.
Along with s’mores, we are also hosting a donation drive. If you feel inclined, we are accepting donations of the following:
- New adult thermal undergarments for men or women
- Adult hats and gloves
- Disposable hand warmers
- Flip flops or shower shoes in all sizes, including children’s
All items MUST BE NEW. Please do not donate previously or gently used items. Collected items will be donated to Daybreak and the Brookdale Warming Center and have been specifically requested by the organizations based on their greatest needs. If making a donation, we respectfully ask for only the items in the above list.
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Take a free selfie with Santa at the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza presented by Northway Church!
Santa will take a break from his Christmas preparations to hear what boys and girls would like for the holidays. Parents will be able to snap a pic for this fun, FREE photo op!
Santa and his sleigh will be parked on Poplar Street in Hollingsworth Park (the block between Third Street and MLK Jr. Blvd.) on December 2,3 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 from 6pm-10pm.
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Santa's reindeer are taking a test flight to downtown Macon before setting off on their annual global adventure!
Come see live reindeer and take selfies on Saturday, December 17 from 6pm to 10pm in Hollingsworth Park, the block of Poplar Street between First Street and Second Street during the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, presented by Northway Church.
Santa will also be present for selfies with his reindeer pals. This event is FREE and open to the public!
Opening a new business in downtown Macon, Georgia, has never been easier! NewTown Macon is a resource for business owners already located downtown and for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to open their doors in the downtown area. As a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution), we offer financing, training, and coaching to businesses that operate in downtown […]
Opening a new business in downtown Macon, Georgia, has never been easier! NewTown Macon is a resource for business owners already located downtown and for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to open their doors in the downtown area. As a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution), we offer financing, training, and coaching to businesses that operate in downtown […]
Celebrate National Trails Day at Amerson River Park on June 3 from 9 am to 12 pm and help support one of Macon's most beloved attractions - the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail (OHT).
We’ll have a fun-filled day of free, family-friendly activities at the pavilion at Amerson, all aimed at raising funds and increasing awareness for the OHT! Join the Amerson Adventure Challenge, take a guided tour, or check out our community partners. There will be plenty of opportunities to soak up the picturesque scenery and learn more about the trail's importance to the community.
Whether you're an experienced trail enthusiast or a newcomer to Macon's outdoor scene, we welcome you to join our cause and show your love for Macon's trails by joining us for this FREE event or by making a donation.
Here is how you can join us in celebrating National Trails Day in Macon:
Join us. Bring out your friends, family, and bicycles to Amerson River Park on June 3rd from 9 am to 12 noon for the FREE Macon Trails Day event! More event info here: www.bikewalkmacon.com/events/nationaltrailsday2023
Make a donation. Proceeds will benefit NewTown Macon's Ocmulgee Heritage Trail construction fund which furthers trail expansion. Donations will also support traffic calming projects led by Bike Walk Macon that will connect to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Donate here: www.betterunite.com/macontrails2023
Get active. Hop on a new (or familiar) trailway in Macon. There are several trail options for you and the family to get out and get active by biking, running, walking, or skating! Pick one and enjoy!
Connect. Whatever way you choose to celebrate our community’s greenspaces, connect with us on social media. Take a photo enjoying Macon's trails and tag @bikewalkmacon or @newtownmacon with the hashtag #TrailsDayMACON so we can share your pics.
Third Street Park (in front of Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen) is transformed into the Family Fun Zone during First Friday! NewTown Macon brings out games and sets up a craft station for families to enjoy while they’re out and about during First Friday.
First Friday, presented by Robins Financial Credit Union, is your ticket to downtown Macon!
Check out live music, the First Friday art crawl, special events, and delicious eats during this monthly celebration of all that downtown Macon has to offer.
