Calendar of Events
Here is what's happening around here.
Planning Commission Meeting-NOVEMBER TBD
Saturday, November 1 - Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 1:00 am
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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:30 pm
An annual tradition that occurs every year on the Thursday before Thanksgiving, join us for musical performances by local choirs, Santa, a brief fireworks display, and beautiful lights to kick off the holiday season in Covington!
Newton County Ministers Alliance Thanksgiving Meal Box Distribution
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10:00 am
Presented by the City's community partner, the Newton County Ministers Alliance, it's the annual Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway. First come, first served. Please expect to wait in a car line. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will continue until all food is given out.
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) Board Public Hearing
Wednesday, December 3, 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.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10:00 am
A Covington annual tradition, the Covington Christmas Parade includes organizations from Covington, Newton County, and beyond!
Lights at Legion Kickoff with Mistletoe Market
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 6:00 pm
The first night the Lights at Legion trees are officially lit at Legion Field includes the Mistletoe Market, Santa, food trucks, and the ice skating rink will be open!
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 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 11, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Come visit Santa on the Square while Christmas movie shorts play on a screen! Enjoy our beautiful downtown covered in lights for the holiday season. Stores will be open late to shop.
Monday, December 15, 2025 | 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 2025 & December 2025.
Board of Appeals & Adjustments (BOAA) Public Hearing
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 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 (NEW DATE: Different than on the Event Calendar!)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Santa and LIVE reindeer will be on the Square to visit for the ultimate holiday evening in downtown Covington.
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) Board Public Hearing
Wednesday, January 7, 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, January 13, 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.
Board of Appeals & Adjustments (BOAA) Public Hearing
Tuesday, January 20, 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.
