Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: September 11-September 13

This week, the CSRA offers a full slate of ways to get outside, give back, and connect with the community. Runners can tackle the mud and obstacles of the Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge, families can get up close with police cars, fire trucks, and more at Meet a Machine, and food lovers can settle in for a countryside evening at the Farm to Table Dinner. Round out the weekend with live music from Sister Hazel, a volunteer day at Phinizy Swamp, and a show at Flowing Wells Theatre.

The Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge Presented by 5-Star Nutrition returns to Fort Gordon with a 4-mile off-road course featuring more than 30 obstacles, a stream crossing, hills, and, naturally, plenty of mud. Runners register individually and are electronically timed; competitive categories are reserved for athletes aiming to complete the full course. Participants must be 13 years of age or older, though the age requirement can be waived with parental approval. Old clothes and closed-toe shoes are recommended, and a change of clothes is a smart idea. All proceeds benefit Fort Gordon service members and their families, and volunteers are needed for race-day support.

Meet a Machine returns to Augusta Regional Airport, giving families an up-close look at police cars, fire and rescue trucks, helicopters, an airplane, a garbage truck, and more, courtesy of local public service agencies and businesses. Attendees can climb aboard and explore the vehicles firsthand in a hands-on, kid-friendly setting. All proceeds benefit the Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia's Children's Miracle Network, making the event as much a fundraiser as a community celebration of the people and machines that keep Augusta running.

The Wisdom of Food hosts its Farm to Table Dinner at Scott Family Farm in Waynesboro, offering a countryside evening of local food and conversation. Dr. Priya Deshpande, a cancer survivor specializing in integrative and culinary medicine, will discuss the body's natural healing process and the practical ways nutrition and lifestyle support wellness. Chef Lashawndra Robinson prepares a seasonal, farm-fresh four-course menu paired with four wines and a signature mocktail. Garden City Jazz provides live music, and guests take home a gift from local herbalist King's Mortar & Pestle.

Music, service, and theater headline the Augusta area's offerings this weekend. Sister Hazel takes the stage in Evans, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park invites volunteers to lend a hand outdoors, and Flowing Wells Theatre brings a stage production to Martinez. Whether you're drawn to live music, giving back, or a trip to the theater, this weekend has an option for you.

This week in Augusta brings a mix of live music, hands-on cooking, and community markets to enjoy around town. From a live show at Grantski Records to a pumpkin ravioli class, a hula gathering in Evans, and the weekly Veggie Park Farmers Market, there's something for nearly every night. Whether you're in the mood to dance, cook, shop local, or soak up some live tunes, these events offer an easy way to fill your calendar this week.