It's the most wonderful time of the year and I. am. pumped! There's so much to do - light shows, ice skating, handmade markets, and SANTA! 🎄⭐🎅 Check out Macaroni KID Athens' list of must-attend events of the holiday season.
This list is updated regularly, so be sure to check back often to see newly added happenings in and around Athens, GA.
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Key for what you'll see:
🎅 = Santa will be there!
🎄 = Christmas Tree lighting
✨ = Holiday lights
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Winter WonderLights at UGA's State Botanical Garden of Georgia
View Details | Select nights starting Wednesday, November 22nd 5:30PM to 9:00PM
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Statham Light Up Night in Downtown Statham
View Details | Friday, November 24th. Free train rides from 4:00PM to 6:00PM; Festivities from 6:00PM to 8:30PM.
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Beechwood Holiday Market
View Details | Friday, November 24th, December 1st, and December 8th
Christmas Kick-off on Friday the 24th at 6:00PM
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Athens Farmers Market's Holiday Market at Bishop Park
View Details | Saturday, November 25th from 9:00AM to 4:00AM
Athens on Ice at The Civic Center
View Details | Starting Saturday, November 25th through February 19th, 2024
Christmas Tree Lighting in Bogart
View Details | Monday, November 27th at 6:00PM
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"Deck the Hollow" Holiday Light Show at Bear Hollow Zoo
View Details | Friday, December 1st - Sunday, December 3rd from 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Additional dates (Dec. 8th-10th) listed below.
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"Light the Lights" in the Town of Bishop
View Details | Friday, December 1st at 6:00PM
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Pancakes with Santa at Friendship Pres. Church, Hosted by Boy Scout Troup 149
View Details | Saturday, December 2nd from 8:00AM to 10:30AM
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Handmade Hollyday at Treehouse Kid and Craft
View Details | Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Snapshots with Santa to benefit Athens Parent Wellbeing
View Details | Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00AM to 2:00PM
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Pictures with Santa at Jack's Creek Farms
View Details | Saturday, December 2nd from 11:00AM to 5:00PM
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The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who at the Statham Library
View Details | Saturday, December 2nd from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Southern Brewing Company's Holiday Market
View Details | Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd from 2:00PM to 7:00PM
Pictures with Santa at Jack's Creek Farms
View Details | Sunday, December 3rd from 11:00AM to 5:00PM
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Snapshots with Santa to benefit Athens Parent Wellbeing
View Details | Sunday, December 3rd from 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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Christmas Festivities in Downtown Watkinsville
View Details | Sunday, December 3rd from 1PM to 6:30PM
Christmas Market, Parade, and Christmas Tree Lighting
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Oconee Farmers Market Christmas Market
View Details | Sunday, December 3rd from 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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Sew Sew Studio's Makers Market
View Details | Monday, December 4th from 3:00PM to 7:00PM
Franklin Grove Holiday Market
View Details | Monday, December 4th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM
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Downtown Athens' Parade of Lights
View Details | Thursday December 7th. Parade starts at 7:00PM
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Photos with Santa at Chick-fil-A Athens/Atlanta Highway
View Details | Friday, December 8th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
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"Deck the Hollow" Holiday Light Show at Bear Hollow Zoo
View Details | Friday, December 8th - Sunday, December 10th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM
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Beechwood Holiday Market and Carnival
View Details | Friday, December 8th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Breakfast with Santa at The Civic Center
View Details | Saturday, December 9th at 8:30AM
Registration Required
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Breakfast with Santa at Memorial Park
View Details | Saturday, December 9th from 9:00AM to 9:45AM and 10:15AM to 11:00AM
Registration Required
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Good Dirt Clay Studio Holiday Sale
View Details | Saturday, December 9th from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Indie South's Holiday Hooray Handmade Market at Bishop Park
View Details | Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Pictures with Santa at Jack's Creek Farms
View Details | Saturday, December 9th from 11:00AM to 5:00PM
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Booking it with Santa at Bogart Library
View Details | Saturday, December 9th at 11:00AM
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Photos with Santa at Stripling's General Store
View Details | Saturday, December 9th from 3:00PM to 5:00PM
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Christmas at Wire Park
View Details | Saturday, December 9th from 5:00PM to 9:00PM
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Athens Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert
View Details | Saturday, December 9th at 8:00PM and Sunday, December 10th at 3:00PM
Pictures with Santa at Jack's Creek Farms
View Details | Sunday, December 10th from 11:00AM to 5:00PM
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Photos with Santa at Stripling's General Store
View Details | Sunday, December 10th from 2:00PM to 4:00PM
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"Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus" Storytime at Athens-Clarke Library
View Details | Thursday, December 14th from 10:30AM to 12:30PM
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Gingerbread Workshop at Lay Park Gymnasium
View Details | Tuesday, December 12th from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Registration Required
Grinch and Go at Rocksprings Community Center (Ages 1-5)
View Details | Tuesday, December 12th from 10:00AM to 11:00AM
Registration Required
Jolly Jamboree at Lay Park
View Details | Wednesday, December 13th from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Registration Required
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Santa and Mrs. Claus at Statham Public Library
View Details | Thursday, December 14th from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
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Beechwood Holiday Market and Movie Night
View Details | Friday, December 15th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Breakfast with the Grinch at Rocksprings Community Center
View Details | Saturday, December 16th from 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Registration Required
Holiday Marigold Market at Pittard Park
View Details | Saturday, December 16th from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
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Pictures with Santa at RUSH Athens
View Details | Saturday, December 16th from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Paw-fect Pals: Doggies and The Grinch
View Details | Saturday, December 16th. Sessions start at 11:00AM
Registration Required
West Broad Farmers "Holiday" Market and Craft Fair
View Details | Saturday, December 16th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Cookies with Santa at Sandy Creek Nature Center
View Details | Saturday, December 16th from 2:00PM to 2:45PM and 3:00PM to 3:45PM
Registration Required
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See Santa at White Tiger Gourmet Deluxe
View Details | Saturday, December 16th from 2:00PM to 4:00PM
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Christmas at Wire Park
View Details | Saturday, December 16th from 5:00PM to 9:00PM
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Storytime with Santa at Bogart Library
View Details | Monday, December 18th from 10:30AM to 11:00AM
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Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Pinewoods Library
View Details | Monday, December 18th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM
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Family Movie Night (Muppet Christmas Carol) at Bogart Library
View Details | Tuesday, December 19th from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
The Nutcracker at The Classic Center Theatre
View Details | Friday, December 22nd at 7:00PM and Saturday, December 23rd at 2:00PM
WonderLights Disco Nights at UGA's State Botanical Garden of Georgia
View Details | Thursday, January 4, 2024 through Sunday, January 7, 2024
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