Things to Do in Evans and Columbia County, GA: November 2–8, 2026

Looking for things to do in Evans and Columbia County this week? Here are the highlights for Monday, November 2 through Sunday, November 8, 2026: Election Day (Tue. Nov. 3, polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m.), opening night of the Columbia County Fall Fair in Grovetown (Thu. Nov. 5, gates 5–10 p.m.), country singer Jackson Dean closing the Fall Concert Series at Evans Towne Center Park (Fri. Nov. 6, music at 7 p.m.), and Evans Market (Sat. Nov. 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.). Add a free Nature Game Night at Reed Creek, the Fort Gordon Turkey Trot, the Steed’s Dairy corn maze and library programs in Evans, Grovetown and Harlem all week.

Here’s the thing. This is a big week. You have a ballot to cast on Tuesday, the fair opens Thursday, and a concert and a market land right behind it. Without a plan, the good stuff slips by while you’re still figuring out dinner. You don’t need to do it all. You need the one or two things that fit your family.

That’s where we come in. The Fairey Team lives here, and we read the county, city and venue calendars every week so you don’t have to. Below is a simple day-by-day plan. Pick your favorites, put them on the fridge, and enjoy the week.

Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you head out. All times are Eastern.

Monday, November 2: Bilingual Storytime and Sip & Sketch in Evans

• Bilingual Storytime, Evans Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, 10:30–11 a.m. Songs, dancing and new words in Spanish.
• Teen Advisory Board, Evans Library, 5 p.m. Teens share ideas for young adult programs (with snacks), and it counts as one community service hour.
• Sip & Sketch, Evans Library, 6:30 p.m. A relaxed hangout for local artists with optional drawing exercises and mocktails. All skill levels welcome; recommended for ages 18 and up.
• Election eve reminder: Georgia advance voting has ended. Look up your polling place and sample ballot on the Georgia My Voter Page tonight so Tuesday is easy.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Tuesday, November 3: Election Day, Then Game Night at Reed Creek

• Election Day: November 3, 2026 General and Special Election. Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m., and you must vote at your assigned precinct. Bring a valid photo ID. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can still vote. Find your polling place on the Georgia My Voter Page or call the Columbia County elections office at 706-868-3355. If a runoff is needed, it’s Dec. 1, 2026. Sources: Columbia County election page · county voting notice · polling locations · Georgia.gov
• Nature Game Night, Reed Creek Nature Park & Interpretive Center, 3820 Park Lane, Martinez, 5–9 p.m. Reed Creek teams up with Cardboard Castle Games for strategy and family games on the first Tuesday of the month. Fun for the whole family. Source: county event page
• Preschool Storytime (ticket required), Evans Library, 10:30 and 11:10 a.m.
• Craft & Chat, Evans Library, 2–3:30 p.m. This month’s craft is bow making, and all materials are provided. Space is limited; register at 706-863-1946 ext. 4.
• Adult Guitar Club, Evans Library, 5:30–7:30 p.m. For experienced adult players. Call 706-447-7667 for details.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Wednesday, November 4: Baby Bouncers in Evans

• Baby Bouncers Storytime (ticket required), Evans Library, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Books, lap rhymes and music for babies.
• Fair tip: the Columbia County Fair’s advance online tickets ($7 gate admission and $18 unlimited-ride wristbands) are sold only through 11:59 p.m. tonight. Columbia County Fair

Source: Columbia County calendar

Thursday, November 5: The Columbia County Fall Fair Opens

Columbia County Fall Fair: Opening Night

• When: Opening night gates are open 5–10 p.m. The fair runs through Sunday, Nov. 15.
• Where: Columbia County Fairgrounds, 5462 Columbia Rd., Grovetown. The handicap and drop-off gate is only off William Few Parkway.
• Cost: $10 at the gate every day; kids 6 and under get in free. Opening-night special: the first 250 people at the gate get in free. Unlimited rides at the fair are $25 Monday–Thursday and $30 Friday–Sunday (riders must be at least 36 inches tall).
• What you’ll find: Rides, the Golabchi Educational Center (included with admission, 6–9 p.m. Thursday), the Zerbini Circus, the Fire Guy, a magic show, ReadyDogGo dogs, a seal show, a foam show, the Eudora Petting Zoo and Agri-Golf.
• Know before you go: Clear bags only. After 7 p.m., no one 17 or under is admitted without a parent (one parent may bring up to four kids). No re-entry after 9 p.m., no face masks and no animals except service animals.
• Sources: Our morning-of guide · fair events calendar · Columbia County Fair

Also Thursday:

• Columbia County Blood Drive, 1000 Market St., Evans, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The county calendar doesn’t list other details, so check before you go. Source: county event page
• Sassy Stitchers knit and crochet group, Evans Library, 10 a.m.–noon. All skill levels.
• Wigglers & Jigglers Baby Storytime, Grovetown Library, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown, 10:30 a.m., with baby play time at 11 a.m.
• Learn to Make: Paracord Bracelets (ages 9–13, supplies provided), Harlem Library, 145 N. Louisville St., Harlem, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Genealogy Class, Harlem Library, 6–7:30 p.m. Discover your family history.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Friday, November 6: Jackson Dean Closes the Fall Concert Series

Jackson Dean at Evans Towne Center Park

• When: Gates open at 6 p.m., and the music starts at 7 p.m.
• Where: Evans Towne Center Park, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, GA 30809
• Cost: General admission $29; VIP $100 (reserved parking, provided seating, Signature Seating restrooms, two beverage tickets and one meal voucher). Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.
• Who it’s for: Country fans. Jackson Dean is known for his hit “Don’t Come Lookin’,” and this show closes out the 2026 Fall Concert Series. Pack your blankets. CCPAC box office: (706) 447-6767.
• Sources: Our morning-of guide · county event page · CCPAC event page

Also Friday:

• Columbia County Fall Fair, gates 5–11 p.m. Fair calendar
• Book Buddies Preschool Storytime, Grovetown Library, 10:30 a.m., with a play date at 11 a.m.
• Paint-by-Number, Harlem Library, 2–4 p.m. Registration required (706-650-5009); limited to five people.
• Tech Help with Jawan, Evans Library, 3–4:30 p.m. Bring any device you need help with.
• Steam Lab, Grovetown Library, 3:30 p.m. Puzzles, brain games, crafts and building toys for kids.
• Paint Party, Hilltop Riding Stable, Fort Gordon, 6 p.m. Source: Fort Gordon MWR

Source: Columbia County calendar

Saturday, November 7: Evans Market, a Turkey Trot and a Full Day at the Fair

Evans Market

• When: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Where: The Market, 1005 Market St., Evans, GA 30809
• Cost: Free to attend
• What you’ll find: Local produce, crafts, artisan goods and food vendors. The fall season runs Saturdays through Nov. 28.
• Sources: Our morning-of guide · county event page · Evans Market page

Also Saturday:

• Turkey Trot, Brainard Avenue near the Dog Park, Fort Gordon, 9 a.m.–noon. A 5K plus a 1K fun run and stroller walk, with a finisher medal for everyone. Visitors without gate access must pre-register for a gate pass. Questions: (706) 791-1142. Source: Fort Gordon MWR
• Columbia County Fall Fair, gates noon–11 p.m. Weekend shows run all afternoon and evening. Fair calendar and showtimes
• Steed’s Dairy corn maze, 4634 Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. $14 per person (age 3 and up); $11 for seniors and military 13 and over with ID; 2 and under free. Source: Steed’s Dairy
• Grab & Go Craft, Harlem Library, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Switch Open Play, Grovetown Library, 11 a.m.

Source: Columbia County calendar

Sunday, November 8: Fair Day or Corn Maze Afternoon

• Columbia County Fall Fair, gates 1–10 p.m. Fair calendar
• Steed’s Dairy corn maze, Grovetown, 1–7 p.m. The season runs weekends through Nov. 15, and the last ticket is sold an hour before closing. Source: Steed’s Dairy

Short drive: The Morris Museum of Art in downtown Augusta is free on Sunday, Nov. 8, from noon to 5 p.m. Morris Museum Foodees Fest also wraps up downtown that day. See our CSRA roundup for details.

Coming Up Next Week: Veterans Day Week

• Grovetown Veterans Day Ceremony, Monday, Nov. 9, 10–11 a.m., Veterans Park, Grovetown. Questions: Grovetown Leisure & Recreation, 706-860-7691. City of Grovetown
• Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Columbia County libraries are closed that day. At the fair, active-duty and retired military with ID get in for $2.50 (gate only, one ticket per ID). Fair specials
• More fair specials: Demolition Derby Monday, Nov. 9, and Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and free rides noon–1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14.
• Steed’s Dairy Military Appreciation Days, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14–15. Free for active and retired service members with ID. Steed’s Dairy

New to Columbia County, or PCSing to Fort Gordon?

If you just got orders, you’re juggling a lot. Start with our military relocation guide, our PCS timeline checklist for Fort Gordon, and our Fort Gordon commute guide. Weighing your options? Read our guide to VA loans and 2026 BAH, our take on whether to rent or buy when you PCS, and whether to sell or rent out your home when you PCS.

Still deciding where to land? Compare Evans vs. Grovetown, read our honest answer on whether Evans is a good place to live, and check what Columbia County homeowners pay in property taxes. Curious about the small-town side of the county? See our guides to living in Harlem and living in Martinez. Just moved in? Our first-30-days checklist will help.

Missed last week? Here’s things to do in Evans and Columbia County, Oct. 26–Nov. 1. Heading into Augusta or North Augusta this week? See things to do in the CSRA, Nov. 2–8.

FAQ: Things to Do in Evans and Columbia County, November 2–8, 2026

What is there to do in Evans and Columbia County, GA this week (November 2–8, 2026)?

The top picks are opening night of the Columbia County Fall Fair in Grovetown (Thursday, Nov. 5, gates 5–10 p.m.), Jackson Dean closing the Fall Concert Series at Evans Towne Center Park (Friday, Nov. 6, music at 7 p.m.) and Evans Market (Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.). You can also catch a free Nature Game Night at Reed Creek Nature Park (Tuesday), the Fort Gordon Turkey Trot (Saturday), the Steed’s Dairy corn maze (Saturday and Sunday) and library programs in Evans, Grovetown and Harlem. Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day.

What time do polls open in Columbia County, GA on Election Day, November 3, 2026?

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and you must vote at your assigned precinct with a valid photo ID. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you can still vote. Look up your polling place on the Georgia My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov) or call the Columbia County elections office at 706-868-3355. Columbia County election page

When is the Columbia County Fair in 2026?

The Columbia County Fall Fair runs Thursday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at 5462 Columbia Rd., Grovetown. Gates open at 5 p.m. on weekdays (until 10 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday), noon–11 p.m. on Saturdays and 1–10 p.m. on Sundays. Fair events calendar

How much is admission to the Columbia County Fair in 2026?

Gate admission is $10 every day, and children 6 and under get in free. Unlimited ride wristbands at the fair are $25 Monday–Thursday and $30 Friday–Sunday. Advance online tickets ($7 admission and $18 unlimited rides, which does not include admission) are sold through 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 4. On opening night, Nov. 5, the first 250 people at the gate get in free. Columbia County Fair

What are the rules for teens and bags at the Columbia County Fair?

After 7 p.m., no one 17 or under is admitted without a parent, and one parent may bring up to four kids. Only clear bags are allowed, there is no re-entry after 9 p.m., face masks are not allowed, and only service animals are permitted. Columbia County Fair

When is Jackson Dean playing in Evans, GA?

Jackson Dean plays Evans Towne Center Park, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $29 and VIP is $100, with tickets through Ticketmaster. The show closes out the 2026 Fall Concert Series. CCPAC event page

Is Evans Market open on November 7, 2026?

Yes. Evans Market is open Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Market, 1005 Market St., Evans. It is free to attend, and the fall season runs Saturdays through Nov. 28. County event page

Are there Veterans Day events in Columbia County, GA in 2026?

Grovetown holds its Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Veterans Park. On Veterans Day itself, Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Columbia County Fair offers $2.50 admission for active-duty and retired military with ID (gate only), and Columbia County libraries are closed. Steed’s Dairy offers free Military Appreciation Days on Nov. 14–15 for service members with ID. City of Grovetown

Is the Steed’s Dairy corn maze open this weekend?

Yes. Steed’s Dairy, 4634 Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown, is open Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 for ages 3 and up, $11 for seniors and military 13 and over with ID, and free for ages 2 and under. The season ends Nov. 15. Steed’s Dairy

What are free things to do in Columbia County this week?

Evans Market (Saturday) and Nature Game Night at Reed Creek Nature Park (Tuesday) are free. Library programs in Evans, Grovetown and Harlem list no fees on the county calendar, though some need a ticket or registration. At the fair, kids 6 and under always get in free, and the first 250 people at the gate on opening night get in free.

Love Fall in Columbia County? Let’s Find Your Spot

Picture next November. You drive home from the fair with sleepy kids in the back seat, and you’re ten minutes from your own front porch. The house fits, and so does the life around it. That’s the goal.

The Fairey Team can help you get there. We’ll listen first, then give you a clear plan for buying or selling in Evans and Columbia County. Waiting another season can mean another lease renewal or another year in a house that doesn’t fit. Here’s your next step: explore our Columbia County neighborhood guides, request a free home valuation, or contact the Fairey Team. We’re glad you’re here.