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📸Use Downtown Macon offers an authentic city experience unparalleled in the South.

With a music rich history, and drive to thrive, Macon is the place to be! Downtown Macon is everyone’s neighborhood. It’s the place where the community gathers for 1200+ signature events and annual festivals. We serve as the region’s dynamic entertainment district and cultural hub, offering craft cocktails and beer and a diverse calendar of performances at our historic venues. Downtown Macon is ho

me to Macon’s independent radio station and 7 quirky art galleries. Downtown Macon is unlike any other place –it’s vibrant and distinctly local, driven by the community that curates their own authentic city experience for all to enjoy.

01/16/2025

🎮✨ Step into the ultimate throwback at Reboot Retrocade & Bar in downtown Macon! Located at 566 Cherry Street, enjoy pinball, Pac-Man, racing games, and more!

Open daily – all ages welcome until 6 PM, then it’s 18+ after hours.

Each week they have fun events like trivia, drag shows, comedy nights, and more! Grab your friends, come game, and enjoy some fun themed bevies! 👾🎉

01/14/2025

🎵Treat yourself this week to a record or two- you deserve it! Shop asap at Fresh Produce Records in

📍567 Cherry Street

01/10/2025

Been stuck inside all day?? It's time to get out! Grab something to eat, drink, and have fun in this weekend!! It's good for the soul❤️

📸Pie from the Rookery, Espresso Night at JBA, new cocktails and mocktails at Just Tap'd, live music at Grant's Lounge, sloppy joe special at Piedmont, and a Philly special at Oliver's

01/04/2025

Next Saturday, head to Barks n Brews for Doga at 11am! 🧘‍♀️🐶 FREE, community-based yoga class where you and your pup can stretch, relax, and bond together! 🐕💫

This event is in collaboration with Elizabeth Robinson from Sparks Yoga and will benefit All About Animals Rescue. **Bringing your dog is not required

📍695 Riverside Drive

01/02/2025

Whether you’re practicing a sober lifestyle year-round or participating in Dry January, Downtown Macon has you covered!

🍷 Head over to Rabbit Hole for a selection of spirit-free wines, champagnes, and rosés🍾

🍸 Enjoy a delicious mocktail at Quill, JBA, Rose Room, or Kinjo!

🍺 Looking for something cold? Just Tap’d and Fall Line Brewing have spirit-free beer on tap!

No matter your choice, Downtown Macon is the place to be for a fun, welcoming experience. Which spirit-free drink is your fav? Let us know!

12/31/2024

Tonight, celebrate the end of 2024 in 🥂🥂

See a full list of activities here: https://newtownmacon.com/new-years-eve-in-downtown-macon/ or with the link in bio

12/22/2024

Tonight is your last chance to meet Santa in 🎅🏼

He will be visiting from 6-10pm tonight on Poplar Street

📸Snap a photo with the big guy in his sled for free!

12/20/2024

Still looking for the perfect gift? Come shop this weekend in

Snacks, candy, clothes, books, candles, decorations, gift cards, bottles of Macon-made liquor, and more can all be found and picked up today!!

Tag your favorite small business in the comments to give some inspo about where to shop!!

12/19/2024

Grab these December Specials in

1️⃣ Just Tap'd - Enjoy their monthly pizza special, the Yuletide Pie
2️⃣ Rookery - Christmas time calls for a slice of their annual Christmas Tree Cheesecake. Yes - it does have the deliciousness of the Little Debbie in every bite!
3️⃣ The Brick - They have a full menu of Christmas cocktails for you, like the Not My Gumdrops martini!
4️⃣ Hello Boba - While its a little chilly out, enjoy a hot chocolate, tea, or a warm boba drink as you walk around downtown

12/17/2024

There’s still time to experience the magic of ’s first and only Christmas bar – Blitzen! 🦌🎅🏼

From the festive music to the incredible drinks, Blitzen has everything you need to get into the holiday spirit. Sip on a cozy cocktail or mocktail—whatever your heart desires. And don’t forget to take a shot from a Christmas ornament!

Make your reservation asap on Resy🎁

12/16/2024

Grab a cup (or bite) of holiday sweetness at Sweet Eleanor's in ☕️🍬🍪

📍530 Poplar Street

12/13/2024

🎄🎅🏼 Buddy the Elf Bar Crawl is coming to Downtown Macon next week! 🍻✨

Buddy has spent his life in the North Pole, but now he’s on a mission to find his long-lost dad right here in Downtown Macon. Join us as we crawl from the North Pole through the Candy Cane Forest and the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gumdrops in search of Buddy’s dad—while sipping on elf-inspired cocktails and spreading holiday cheer along the way!

🎉 December 18th
⏰ Check-in: 6:00 PM
📍 Starting Location: Fall Line Brewing Co.
📍 Final Destination: JBA

🎁 Ticket includes:
• An elf cap
• A string of lights from the Rockefeller Christmas Tree 🌟
• Your official crawl map
• A chance to win a YEAR’s supply of Buddy’s signature spaghetti (yes, syrup and all!) 🍝

So, grab your best elf costume or festive gear and join us for a night of laughs, drinks, and holiday magic! ✨

Don’t be a “cotton-headed n***y muggins”—grab your tickets NOW! 🎟️
👉 https://ow.ly/ogPX50Ur0Bc

12/12/2024

Christmas in Downtown is this Saturday! ✨🎄

The holidays have officially arrived in Downtown Macon, and we’re celebrating with a full day of festive fun for the whole family! Come out and enjoy a winter wonderland on December 14th, from 2 PM to 8 PM.

🎅 What to expect:
🎶 Live Performances on TWO stages featuring local talent including Wesleyan College, MLK Elementary, Northeast Gospel Choir, and more!
❄️ Winter Wonderland in Cotton Avenue Plaza with s’mores (while supplies last), crafts, photo ops with Giant Santa & Snow Globe, and more!
🍫 Free Hot Chocolate courtesy of Longleaf Distilling Co.
🎁 Crafts & Fun for all ages! Make reindeer food, natural ornaments, or Christmas cards at the Girls Dig Deeper station!
🎅 Photos with Santa at Just Tap’d – Perfect for your holiday photo albums!
🎉 Holiday shopping with 35% off at Elizabeth’s Vintage Boutique, raffles at Fig & Ivy, and holiday deals at Mossy Creek Natural and more!
🍽️ Delicious meals at downtown restaurants – Walk, shop, and eat local all day!
🎄 Then, head over to Poplar Street for the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, starting at 6 PM! Watch as 1,000,000+ lights dance to music under the stars!
✨AND MORE: https://newtownmacon.com/christmas-in-downtown-2024/

👉 Tag your friends who need to be there and let’s make Downtown Macon the place to be this holiday season!

12/10/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

🎄The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza is back! Enjoy 1,000,000+ lights synced to Macon Pops' music every night from 6-10pm

✨Bring your family & friends to Downtown Macon to experience the magic!

12/09/2024

Pop-Up Art Night: DIY Ornaments at Just Tap’d! ✨🎄

Looking for a fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit? Gather your friends and join Artspace Macon this Wednesday, December 11th at 6pm in the cozy Cellar at Just Tap'd - Macon! 🎨🍷

For just $25, you’ll get everything you need to create 3 unique DIY ornaments using marbled paper, rice paper, vintage paper, paint, sequins, and more! Local artists Casie Trace & Lindsey Hopkins will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Plus, it’s Wine Wednesday! 🍷 Enjoy 10% off packaged beer and wine to-go—grab your favorite bottle for home or as a holiday gift!

No experience needed—just bring your holiday cheer and creativity! 🎅💫

12/08/2024

🎄🎉 Get ready for a fun holiday event for the whole family! The Macon-Bibb County Christmas Parade is next Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 4pm. This year’s theme is “Macon Christmas Jolly,” and the parade route will start at the Macon Terminal Station, travel down Cherry Street, turn on First Street, and finish at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

Don’t forget to shop and dine with local businesses while you’re in downtown Macon! It’s a great way to support our community and get into the holiday spirit! 🎅✨

📸 Photos from Macon-Bibb County

12/07/2024

Get ready for the most festive day of the season—Christmas in Downtown Macon is NEXT SATURDAY, December 14th, from 2-8 PM! ✨🎄

Join us for a winter wonderland of holiday fun with activities, live music, snow, and more! ❄️🎶

🎅 Event Highlights:
📍 Headquarters: Cotton Avenue Plaza – Find photo ops, snow, and plenty of holiday cheer!
🍽️ Dine & Shop: Delicious meals from local restaurants + unique shops in walking distance
🎵 Live Music: Two stages packed with performances from local choirs, bands, and more!
🎅 Santa: Don’t miss your chance for photos with Santa! 🎁
🔥 S’mores: Cozy up with free s’mores provided by NewTown Macon (While supplies last)
🎨 Holiday Crafts: Christmas card making, reindeer food craft, and more!
🛍️ Specials & Sales: Downtown businesses offering exclusive holiday discounts and activities

The holiday magic continues with the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza at 6 PM, where the lights and music will dazzle your senses! ✨🎶

This is a day of fun for the whole family! Don't miss this one💖

12/06/2024

🎉🎄 December First Friday is HERE in !

✨ From free s’mores under the Christmas lights to strolling through a million+ lights dancing in time to music, there’s no better place to be tonight than downtown Macon!

🎅 Don’t miss out on these festive fun events:

👉 FREE s’mores roasting in Poplar Street Park with from 6-8pm
👉 Write your letter to Santa with from 5-7pm 🎅✉️
👉 Be amazed by the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza – 1 million lights synced to the music of Macon Pops, starting at 6pm
👉 Visit Santa in Poplar Street Park (6-10pm) 🎅
👉 Check out Quill’s Christmas Market from 5-8pm 🎁
👉 Catch “The Grinch” at Macon City Auditorium (movie starts at 7pm) 🎥
👉 Dance in the Pink Pony Club Party at JBA! Ladies free til 11pm!
👉 Stop by the Rose Room from 8-12 for an awesome vinyl dj set🎶

🎨 ART, 🎶 LIVE MUSIC, 🍷 FUN SHOPPING & MORE!

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555 Poplar Street
Macon, GA
31201

Telephone

+14787229909

Website

https://newtownmacon.com/visit-downtown/

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Tag someone you want to grab espresso martinis with this week in downtown Macon! Through Sept. 14, downtown Macon is the place to be for espresso martini lovers! Grab your passport at a participating restaurant and sip on the BEST espresso martinis around. Whether you love the classic cocktail or want to try a fun, non-alcoholic twist, there's something for everyone☕ 🍸Participating Locations: Black Cat Braddock's Cask & Table The Brick Circa JBA Just Tap’d Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails Hotel 45 (Loom and Hightales) Miramar Oliver’s Reboot Retrocade & Bar Reckon at Hotel 45 Rose Room Sweet Eleanor’s VIBEZ Vintage Restaurant - Marriott Macon 🎁 Win Amazing Prizes by completing your passport: 5 Entries checked off: Z Beans Iced Espresso Concentrate (3 winners) 10 Entries checked off: Longleaf Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (2 winners) All Entries checked off: Macon Espresso Martini Prize Pack with Longleaf Vodka, Z Beans Cold Brew, Z Beans Iced Espresso Concentrate, and Longleaf Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (1 winner) Email a photo of your passport to [email protected] to be entered to win by 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 15! 📍 For more details and to get your passport, visit: https://shorturl.at/OkdZP

Dive into downtown Macon's vibrant scene during July First Friday, presented by Robins Financial Credit Union! Don't miss out on special events like JBA's 5th-anniversary celebration with live music and delicious cocktails, Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails' late-night BBQ and drink specials, and Fairly Weathered Friends' pop-up show at Fresh Produce Records. Plus, unleash your creativity at Corks & Canvas at the 567 Center. Join us for a night filled with art, entertainment, and community! 🎉🎨🎶