Calendar of Events
Here is what's happening around here.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 6:00 pm
For years, the Annual Lighting of the Square has been a Covington tradition that occurs on the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Santa will light the Christmas tree in the Square as we kick off the holiday season!
Newton County Ministers Alliance Thanksgiving Meal Box Distribution
Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 10:00 am
Covington on Ice The Rink @ Legion Field
Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 12:00 pm
The ice skating rink at Legion Field is back for the 2024-2025 winter season!
Saturday, November 30, 2024 | 9:00 am
The Saturday after Thanksgiving (and after Black Friday!) is annually deemed Small Business Saturday. An opportunity to shop small and shop local, go out and support the great businesses who live, work, and thrive in your community!
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) Board Public Hearing
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 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.
Annual Lion's Club Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 10:00 am
An annual favorite, the Lion's Club Christmas Parade makes it way from Legion Field through downtown Covington the first Saturday of December to the delight of onlookers of all ages!
Lights at Legion Kickoff with Mistletoe Market
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 6:00 pm
The 2nd Annual Lights at Legion tree display with over 175 trees lights up the night for the first time at the kickoff, along with 50+ vendors at the Mistletoe Market, food trucks, ice skating, Christmas movie shorts on a big screen, and Santa! Plus vote for your favorite Family, Business and Organization trees for the People's Choice Awards.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 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.
Santa & Christmas Movie Shorts on the Square
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Visit Santa on the Square while Christmas movie shorts play on a big screen.
Food Truck Fridays at Legion Field
Friday, December 13, 2024 | 5:00 pm
Ice skating, food trucks, and the beautifully lit Lights at Legion trees!
Monday, December 16, 2024 | 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 December 2024.
Board of Appeals & Adjustments (BOAA) Public Hearing
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 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.
Santa and Reindeer on the Square
Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Santa and LIVE reindeer join us on the Square just before they set off on their Christmas Eve journey!
Food Truck Fridays at Legion Field
Friday, December 20, 2024 | 5:00 pm
Ice skating, food trucks, and the beautifully lit Lights at Legion trees!
Food Truck Fridays at Legion Field
Friday, December 27, 2024 | 5:00 pm
Ice skating, food trucks, and the beautifully lit Lights at Legion trees!
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) Board Public Hearing
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 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.
2024 Event Calendar
2024 Ice Skating Rink Sponsorship
Have your business and logo on the ice rink wall or zamboni for 1000's of customers to see at Covington on Ice, The Rink at Legion Field.