Athens offers a lot of family-friendly fun during the winter season. Discover the best holiday attractions and festive experiences in Athens that will bring cheer all season long!
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Winter WonderLights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
- Location: 2450 S Milledge Avenue Athens, GA
- Date and Time: Select nights starting November 21, 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
- Highlights: Walk through the garden's half-mile light show trail filled with over 2 million lights.
- More Info:
Winter WonderLights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Classic Center Theatre
- Location: 300 N Thomas Street Athens, GA
- Date and Time: December 4 & 5, 2025 at 7:30pm
- Highlights: This Broadway-style production includes aerial circus acts, jugglers, aerobatics and more.
- More Info: Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Athens' Classic Center Theatre
Deck the Hollow at Bear Hollow Zoo in Memorial Park
- Location: 293 Gran Ellen Drive Athens, GA
- Date and Time: December 11, 12, 13 & 14, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- Highlights: Enjoy holiday lights, crafts, animal encounters and photo ops!
- More Info: Deck the Hollow at Bear Hollow Zoo
The Grinch Live Performance by The Studio Athens at the UGA Fine Arts Theatre
- Location: 255 Baldwin Street Athens, GA
- Date and Time: December 12, 13 & 14, 2025. Times vary, see website for details.
- Highlights: Watch the annual holiday performance by the talented students of The Studio Athens.
- More Info: The Studio Athens Presents: The Grinch at UGA Fine Arts Theater
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Live Performance at The Stage Oconee
- Location: 560 Jerry Smith Drive Watkinsville, GA
- Date and Time: December 12, 13 & 14, 2025. Times vary, see website for details.
- Highlights: Enjoy holiday lights, crafts, animal encounters and photo ops!
- More Info: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Live Performance at The Stage Oconee
Athens Symphony Christmas Concert at The Classic Center
- Location: 300 N Thomas Street Athens, GA
- Date and Time: Saturday, December 13 at 7pm and Sunday, December 14 at 3pm
- Highlights: Listen to timeless Christmas classics led by the Athens Symphony Orchestra.
- More Info: Athens Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert at The Classic Center
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Athens on Ice Public Ice Skating at Akins Ford Arena
- Location: 155 Hickory Street Athens, GA
- Date and Time: Skate sessions return Friday, December 5, 2025 through February 2026.
- Highlights: Lace up your skates and register for your skate session for the winter season.
- More Info: Athens on Ice Public Ice Skating at Akins Ford Arena
Christmas in the Classic City at UGA Performing Arts Center
- Location: Hodgson Concert Hall, 230 River Road Athens, GA
- Date and Time: Monday, December 15 at 7:30pm
- Highlights: "This free event will feature a cornucopia of holiday favorites and other selected works sure to get everyone in the spirit of the season!"
- More Info: Christmas in the Classic City at UGA Performing Arts Center
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The Nutcracker Ballet at The Classic Center
- Location: 300 N Thomas Street Athens, GA
- Date and Time: Sunday, December 21 at 2:00pm and 6:30pm
- Highlights: Enjoy a live performance of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker brought to you by Classic Arts Entertainment
- More Info: The Nutcracker Ballet at The Classic Center
