Calendar of Events
Here is what's happening around here.
Covington on Ice, The Rink @ Legion Field
Monday, December 29 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Ice skate on REAL ICE for the 2025-2026 holiday season at Legion Field! Open through February 17, 2026, visit icedays.com for hours, pricing, and schedule.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to review and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, official zoning map, and applications for special use permits. CPC meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Downtown Master Plan Phase II - Open House to See Draft Plan
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Since March 2025, work has been going into Phase II of the Covington Downtown Master Plan. Now in its final stage, Refinement and Adoption, we want to hear our community's thoughts on the Draft Plan.
Monday, February 16, 2026 | 6:30 pm
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month unless otherwise scheduled due to a holiday. There will only be one council meeting in July & December 2026. The first meeting of September 2026 will be held on September 1.
Board of Appeals & Adjustments (BOAA) Public Hearing
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The BOAA has the powers to hear and decide variances and to hear appeals on decisions of the Planning and Development Department. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
34th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 2:00 pm
We are delighted to invite you to join us for a special Arbor Day Celebration, a day dedicated to honoring the beauty, importance, and life-giving power of trees.
A Night of Art + Jazz: Free, Ticketed Event
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Celebrating Black History Month, enjoy an evening of art and jazz presented by the City of Covington and Discover Covington in collaboration with the Arts Association of Newton County and Newton County Schools
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 10:00 am
Presented by our community partner, the Newton County Historical Committee on Black History Preservation, the annual Black History Month Parade is a celebrated Covington tradition!
Monday, March 2, 2026 | 6:30 pm
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month unless otherwise scheduled due to a holiday. There will only be one council meeting in July & December 2026. The first meeting of September 2026 will be held on September 1.
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) Board Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The HPC makes recommendations to Mayor and Council on specific places, sites, districts, buildings and structures to be designated by ordinance as historic properties or historic districts.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to review and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, official zoning map, and applications for special use permits. CPC meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 6:30 pm
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month unless otherwise scheduled due to a holiday. There will only be one council meeting in July & December 2026. The first meeting of September 2026 will be held on September 1.
Board of Appeals & Adjustments (BOAA) Public Hearing
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The BOAA has the powers to hear and decide variances and to hear appeals on decisions of the Planning and Development Department. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) Board Public Hearing
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The HPC makes recommendations to Mayor and Council on specific places, sites, districts, buildings and structures to be designated by ordinance as historic properties or historic districts.
Monday, April 6, 2026 | 6:30 pm
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month unless otherwise scheduled due to a holiday. There will only be one council meeting in July & December 2026. The first meeting of September 2026 will be held on September 1.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to review and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, official zoning map, and applications for special use permits. CPC meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Monday, April 20, 2026 | 6:30 pm
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month unless otherwise scheduled due to a holiday. There will only be one council meeting in July & December 2026. The first meeting of September 2026 will be held on September 1.
Board of Appeals & Adjustments (BOAA) Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The BOAA has the powers to hear and decide variances and to hear appeals on decisions of the Planning and Development Department. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Monday, May 4, 2026 | 6:30 pm
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month unless otherwise scheduled due to a holiday. There will only be one council meeting in July & December 2026. The first meeting of September 2026 will be held on September 1.
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) Board Public Hearing
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The HPC makes recommendations to Mayor and Council on specific places, sites, districts, buildings and structures to be designated by ordinance as historic properties or historic districts.
