ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL: Through March 30, Stubbs Park, Dublin; monthlong celebration of family fun; www.saintpatricksfestival.com

MARCH HARE 5K RUN & KIDS FUN RUN: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Warrenton; 5K and 1-mile Fun Run routes travel through Warrenton neighborhoods and finish in front of the courthouse; male and female divisions; $15; (706) 465-9604 or www.warrencountyga.com

ATHENS AIDS WALK AND 5K RUN: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Tate Student Center, University of Georgia, Athens; college students and community members unite to combat the AIDS epidemic in the greater Athens area; $15; www.aidswalkrunathens.org or (770) 639-5740

GO FLY A KITE: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Mistletoe State Park, 3723 Mistletoe Road, Appling; design and build your own kite; all ages; $5; (706) 541-0321

ATHENS HOME AND GARDEN SHOW: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, The Classic Center, 300 North Thomas St., Athens; demonstrations of the latest in indoor and outdoor home improvements; $5; (706) 357-4444 or www.onlineathens.com/homeshow

ATTRACTING WILDLIFE TO YOUR YARD: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, A.H. Stephens Historic Park, 456 Alexander St., Crawfordville; park rangers will show ways to bring wildlife such as songbirds to your own yard; $3; (706) 456-2221

TUSCAN CULINARY CLASS WITH ITALIAN WINES: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, Beechwood Inn Bed & Breakfast, 220 Beechwood Drive, Clayton; participate in preparing a five course Tuscan feast; $95; (706) 782-5485

CAMAK RAILROAD DAYS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5, Camak; festival offers historic railroad memorabilia, arts and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment and turn of the century church service; free; (706) 465-2332

A CELEBRATION OF HISTORY AND SOUTHERN CULTURE: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, Robert Toombs House Historic Site, 216 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington; (706) 678-2226