Events calendar

Mars Opposition

A planet is said to be in opposition when Earth lies directly between it and the Sun. As the planet sits in the opposite part of the sky to the Sun, it’s positioned closest to Earth for its current apparition (period of visibility). On this date, Mars will appear larger than usual, making it an optimal time for observation. This phenomenon only occurs every 2 years and 2 months (or to be precise, every 779.94 days).

5th Annual Woodstock Public Safety Charity Golf Tournament

Bradshaw Farm Golf Club

Tee off for a good cause! One hundred percent of the proceeds will fund several Woodstock first responder and community outreach programs including Shop With a Hero, police and fire department first responder assistance, police explorer unit, police auxiliary and reserve volunteer units, and Citizens Public Safety Academy classes. 8:00-9:15am registration and 9:30am shot gun start/best ball play, The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm, 3030 Bradshaw Club Drive, Woodstock. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Wdstk.ga/tournament

The Market at The Mill on Etowah

Every Tuesday night, check out this gathering of farmers, makers, creators, bakers, pickers, and purveyors of Southern goods in north Georgia. 6:00-8:30pm, The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Canton. Facebook.com/TheMillOnEtowah

Live Music at The Mill

Enjoy FREE live music close to home from the following artists at this great venue: 10/2 The Bluebird Two, 10/3 Jonathan Peyton Band, 10/9 TBD, 10/10 Left on Main, 10/16 Todd & Marissa, 10/23 Mark Miller, 10/30 Cody Bolden, 10/31 TBD. 7:00-9:00pm, The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Canton. 404-281-9463. EtowahMill.com

Gathering of Friends Charity Golf Tournament

This tournament was founded in 2014 by Garry Harley as an opportunity for friends to gather, enjoy a friendly game of golf, and raise money to benefit the American Cancer Society. 8:00am, Towne Lake Hills Golf Course, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock. Facebook.com/gatheringoffriendsga

Woodstock Farm Fresh Market

Market Street

Each Saturday through December 19, visit Woodstock’s Farm Fresh Market. Vendors are required to grow at least 85% of the product they sell to ensure this is the best market in the region. 8:30am-12:00pm, Market Street, Woodstock. 770-924-0406. VisitWoodstockGa.com/farm-fresh-market

Canton Farmers Market

Brown Park in Downtown Canton

Each Saturday through October 24, this event promotes local growers and artisans. All produce is grown in Georgia and is mostly organic. 9:00am-12:00pm, Brown Park, 251 E. Marietta Street, Canton. 770-704-1548. CantonGa.gov, Facebook.com/CantonGAFarmersMarket

CaliFino Fest

Enjoy food vendors, live music, and tequila tastings. Music will include classic rock, Latin rock, and reggaeton for those who like to dance. 4:00-11:00pm, The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Canton. 404-272-3579. EtowahMill.com

Canton River Rock

Etowah River Park, Canton

Bring the whole family to enjoy a FREE concert featuring Absolute Queen with Beyond the Yellow Brick Road (Elton John tribute) as the opening act. 6:00pm (opening act) and 8:00pm (headlining act), Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. 770-720-7674. Facebook.com/pg/cityofcanton/events

The Lantern Series: Sammy Rae & The Friends

An eight-piece group encompassing horn players, a rhythm section, and background singers, Sammy Rae & The Friends forms a musical community with their infectious energy and catchy original songs. Together, this group makes swoony, euphoric jazz-rock, pitched somewhere between Lake Street Dive and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, with Sammy Rae’s soulful vocals at center stage. Tickets $15-260; recommended for all ages. 7:30pm, Elm Street Event Green, 113 Elm Street, Woodstock. 678-494-4251. ElmStreetArts.org