Community Events
The following Calendar of Events listings have been provided by event venues, individual organizers and readers of Georgia Magazine.
Event details and costs are subject to change; please check the individual event websites for any cancellations and postponements.
Looking for the events printed in this
month’s issue of Georgia Magazine? Click here.
To enter your event in our online calendar, click the Post Community Events button below. Please do not include pictures or graphics.
Click to view a larger map of regions
Regions are determined by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. See its online calendar at exploregeorgia.org for additional events.
Event List
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in our rural areas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is honored to present Queer Perspectives, a juried exhibition in Fall 2024.
- Atlanta MetroTheater
A two-hour-long comedic murder mystery where even YOU can be the killer! Join us for the event everyone is dying to attend!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery's 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more.
The market will be open Oct. 18-Dec. 31, during regular MAGallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Shop Sip ‘N Stroll Saturdays in November, during Madison’s Fifth Fridays (open until 7 p.m.), Holiday Tour of Homes and Candlelight Shopping (open until 7 p.m.).
With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season.
Come early to find the best selections.
- Magnolia MidlandsTheater
Theatre Dublin’s production of the famed "The Nutcracker" has it all — a legendary Christmas tradition with a cast of more than 75, glorious sets and sparkly costumes, magical special effects, beautiful music and exceptional dancing by professional and amateur dancers. Mark your calendars for this Christmas-time staple with three showings! Saturday, Dec. 14th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
- Historic HeartlandCommunity, Kids & Family
Come to Downtown Eatonton for the annual Christmas Parade! You don't want to miss this annual tradition.
This year's parade will take place in the evening. We will also have food trucks and vendors on the courthouse lawn before and after the parade.
Here are some FAQs. Be sure to share with your friends!
Q: What time does the parade begin?
A: The parade steps off at 6 p.m.Q: Will Santa be in the parade?
A: Yes, Santa will be in the parade.Q: What happens if it rains?
A: The parade will take place rain or shine! The only weather that will keep the parade from taking place is lightning.Q: Is the parade "pet friendly?"
A: Yes, the events are "pet friendly."Q: Can we take pictures with Santa after the Parade?
A: Yes, Santa will be available for photos from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on the lawn of the Putnam County Courthouse.Q: How much are photos with Santa?
A: Photos with Santa are free! Just bring your own camera. - Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.
Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.
- Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
- Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.COST: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.
MEMBER COST: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
AGE RANGE: All ages
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Youths 15 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- There must be one adult in attendance with each registration.
- Youth 3 and under must remain with their adult group members at all times.
- Georgia's CoastCommunity
Get ready for a joy-filled weekend at Christmas on the River!
The festivities are packed with delightful tunes, lively performances, and that infectious holiday spirit. A variety of dance and musical acts will be featured on Rousakis Riverfront Plaza on Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Take time to stroll and shop along the waterfront for some unique gifts available from our River Street merchants!
The star of the show, our 32nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, is set for Saturday, Dec. 14. Imagine bands, more than 50 vibrant floats, merry dancing groups and more, all decked out in twinkling lights, creating a magical spectacle through downtown.
The parade begins at Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street at 5:30 p.m. and continues to the east end, then winds its way up to Broughton Street and through City Market.
Come celebrate the holidays with friends and family on Savannah’s Waterfront! Admission is free and open to the public.
- Northwest GeorgiaArt Exhibit
Come take a stroll through the world where differences are cherished and kindness flourishes, a world we’d all like to live in, a world envisioned and created by artists and friends Maxine Hess and Jeanne Hewell-Chambers--on exhibit at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum in Carrollton Sept. 26-Dec. 5.
Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
- Historic HeartlandCommunity
The Festival of Trees is a holiday highlight! Take a walk through a collection of beautifully decorated Christmas trees throughout the Museum of Aviation Rotunda and on the second and third floors. The view from above is amazing!
The Festival of Trees is open to the public and admission is free. This community-wide affair will put you in the holiday spirit.
Plus, this is a chance to wear your ugly Christmas sweater and take photos by your favorite tree. Don’t forget to post those pics on Facebook!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in our rural areas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is honored to present Queer Perspectives, a juried exhibition in Fall 2024.
- Presidential PathwaysKids & Family
Join us every weekend at the Callaway Discovery Center for our Woodland Workshops Series! Woodland Workshops is a hands on workshop for children of all ages.
- Sept. 21-22 - Animal Track Molds
- Sept. 28-29 - Bee/Bug Hotels
- Oct. 5-6 - “Pebbles” the Stone Snake
- Oct. 12-13 - Make a Garden Stone
- Oct. 19-20 - Monster Pumpkins
- Oct. 26-27 - Monster Pumpkins
- Nov. 2-3 - Pinecone Bird Feeder
- Nov. 9-10 - Leaf Pounding
- Nov. 16-17 - Animal Track Molds
- Nov. 23-24 - Gourd Birdhouses
- Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - Dried Leaf Art
- Dec. 7-8 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 14-15 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 21-22 - Make a Winter Wreath
- Dec. 28-29 - Make a Garden Stone
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery's 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more.
The market will be open Oct. 18-Dec. 31, during regular MAGallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Shop Sip ‘N Stroll Saturdays in November, during Madison’s Fifth Fridays (open until 7 p.m.), Holiday Tour of Homes and Candlelight Shopping (open until 7 p.m.).
With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season.
Come early to find the best selections.
- Magnolia MidlandsTheater
Theatre Dublin’s production of the famed "The Nutcracker" has it all — a legendary Christmas tradition with a cast of more than 75, glorious sets and sparkly costumes, magical special effects, beautiful music and exceptional dancing by professional and amateur dancers. Mark your calendars for this Christmas-time staple with three showings! Saturday, Dec. 14th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
- Historic HeartlandCommunity
The Festival of Trees is a holiday highlight! Take a walk through a collection of beautifully decorated Christmas trees throughout the Museum of Aviation Rotunda and on the second and third floors. The view from above is amazing!
The Festival of Trees is open to the public and admission is free. This community-wide affair will put you in the holiday spirit.
Plus, this is a chance to wear your ugly Christmas sweater and take photos by your favorite tree. Don’t forget to post those pics on Facebook!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in our rural areas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is honored to present Queer Perspectives, a juried exhibition in Fall 2024.
- Presidential PathwaysKids & Family
Join us every weekend at the Callaway Discovery Center for our Woodland Workshops Series! Woodland Workshops is a hands on workshop for children of all ages.
- Sept. 21-22 - Animal Track Molds
- Sept. 28-29 - Bee/Bug Hotels
- Oct. 5-6 - “Pebbles” the Stone Snake
- Oct. 12-13 - Make a Garden Stone
- Oct. 19-20 - Monster Pumpkins
- Oct. 26-27 - Monster Pumpkins
- Nov. 2-3 - Pinecone Bird Feeder
- Nov. 9-10 - Leaf Pounding
- Nov. 16-17 - Animal Track Molds
- Nov. 23-24 - Gourd Birdhouses
- Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - Dried Leaf Art
- Dec. 7-8 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 14-15 - Wood Ornaments
- Dec. 21-22 - Make a Winter Wreath
- Dec. 28-29 - Make a Garden Stone
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery's 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more.
The market will be open Oct. 18-Dec. 31, during regular MAGallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Shop Sip ‘N Stroll Saturdays in November, during Madison’s Fifth Fridays (open until 7 p.m.), Holiday Tour of Homes and Candlelight Shopping (open until 7 p.m.).
With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season.
Come early to find the best selections.
- Georgia's CoastOther
Modernizing the Traditional Still Life is a reinterpretation of artists elements and principles typically used in classical art technique and theory. We will introduce methods from a variety of previous artist movements in order to modernize our current "classical" ideas and still life painting application process. Understanding specific common philosophy or goals within movements such as Impressionism, Tonalism, and Abstraction, in-combination with Traditional-Realism, will allow the painter to explore and translate their art into a more personal and contemporary manner initially based off academic ideas.
Renovating and Updating light and shadow, and composition design. Various techniques of drawing along with preliminary sketches, value, and color studies, and fundamentals of color mixing in order to prepare for the final painting will also be reviewed. Updating the Classical approach of monochromatic underpainting, direct observation and brush and tool application of color, followed by glazing techniques, will also be discussed and shown.
Class will consist of lectures, slide analysis, and individual critiques, while the student paints his or her own still life.
Students should obtain their own still-life reference photos, beginning on the second zoom session. We will discuss still life reference possibilities in the first zoom session.
Oct .7-Dec. 16, six sessions, every other Monday, 9-11 a.m. $695
- Historic HeartlandCommunity
The Festival of Trees is a holiday highlight! Take a walk through a collection of beautifully decorated Christmas trees throughout the Museum of Aviation Rotunda and on the second and third floors. The view from above is amazing!
The Festival of Trees is open to the public and admission is free. This community-wide affair will put you in the holiday spirit.
Plus, this is a chance to wear your ugly Christmas sweater and take photos by your favorite tree. Don’t forget to post those pics on Facebook!
- Historic HeartlandArt Exhibit
In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in our rural areas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is honored to present Queer Perspectives, a juried exhibition in Fall 2024.