Community Events

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 Pine Mountain, Georgia, the “Gateway to Callaway Gardens,” invites you to experience a traditional hometown Christmas in this charming small town that is reminiscent of those seen in the annual holiday television movies.

Our Christmas parade is on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m., followed by a street festival until 3 p.m., offering fun for the entire family. Watch the skies for a flyover from the Falcon RV Squadron going straight over the parade!

Visit the Corvette and Antique Car Cruise-In and sample culinary delights in the Mayor's Chili Cook-Off. Our historic buildings and streets are adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, making for an enchanted shopping and dining experience.

Come experience the warmth of Pine Mountain!

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.

Limited timed reservations are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Be here when Santa makes his first stop – and get Santa Photos at Zoo Atlanta!

Bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and a professional Santa photo to remember the moment.

Santa is taking his workshop on the road and making his first stop at Zoo Atlanta’s Action Resource Center (ARC) building! Bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and a professional Santa photo to remember the moment. While you wait for your turn with Santa, enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, holiday crafts, and of course, holly jolly photo opportunities for all! 

Get your tickets now to secure your reservation:

• 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Last entry 10 a.m. | Members Only*
• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Last entry 1 p.m.
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Last entry 4 p.m.
  
  * Members Only Perk: Santa loves Zoo Atlanta Members and has reserved a time slot just for them! Members for the 8:30 a.m. time slot will need to enter through the Conservation Education Gate in the Cherokee Avenue parking lot.

Tickets:

• Member (age 3 and over): $25
• Member (age 2 and under): Free
• Non-Member (age 3 and over): $35
• Non-Member (age 2 and under): Free

Includes:

• Professional photo: Each ticketholder will receive (1) one printed 4” x 6” photograph with Santa and information to download the photo for free after the event.
• Festive sights and sounds: While you wait, snap a few photos with Frosty and Rudolph and enjoy all your favorite holiday songs with the family.
• Sweet treats: No visit with Santa’s elves is complete without a cookie and a cup of hot chocolate!
• Cheerful crafts: Create a holiday craft that’s worthy of the top of the tree!
• Admission to Zoo Atlanta: Wish “happy holidays” to giraffes, elephants, tigers, and more! Keep in mind that the last entry into the Zoo is permitted 1.5 hours before our scheduled closing time.

“Christmas Belles,” a play by Jones, Hope, Wooten, is an uproarious comedy that takes place in Fayro, Texas, at the local church’s Christmas Eve program. It spins hilariously out of control when feuding sisters, a surly Santa, family secrets and a reluctant Elvis impersonator come to life on the stage. This holiday journey through a misadventure-filled production is guaranteed to bring joy to your world.

Shows are on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at the theater's website or at the theater box office, one hour before each performance.  If you have any questions, send an email to taterpatchplayers@gmail.com.

Head down to Juliette for an Old Fashioned Christmas! Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance and there will be carols and shopping and fun for all ages!

Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m.

Join us for one of Cobb and Marietta’s treasured holiday traditions, the GSO’s Holiday Pops!

Enjoy timeless favorites and fresh new classics that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. The GSO Chorus will add to the joy and festive fun of the season, along with a visit from St. Nick himself.

Dec. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m.

Show Dates and Times

Opening Night Reception: Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.

Dec. 6-7, Friday and Saturday, 12-9 p.m.

Dec. 8, Sunday   12-6 p.m.

Dec. 9-12, Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.

Dec. 13, Friday, 12-9 p.m.

Dec. 14, Saturday, 12-6 p.m.

Check out the Instagram for wonderful postings of our last WICs: @roswellclaycollective

Art Center West was once owned by Bob Shane, founding member of the Kingston Trio. From a 100-year old farm house, he expanded the house to 14,000 square feet and raised a family. He hosted the Kingston Trio there a number of times. It is hallowed ground for Kingston Trio Fans. Also, it houses one of  the most complete ceramic studios in the state of Georgia with eight electric kilns, two gas kilns, two soda kilns and a wood-fired kiln.

This winter, the Byron L. Dobbs Exhibit Gallery is set to host a heartwarming temporary exhibit, A Century of Toys: 100 Years of Play, just in time for the holiday season. Curated by Chuck Douglas, the collection spans three generations of his family’s cherished toys, alongside contributions from other families and History Cherokee’s archives.

Expect to see a blend of modern-day favorites and beloved vintage treasures, ensuring there’s something to stir nostalgia in every visitor. From classic toys that defined childhoods to recent creations, this exhibition promises a captivating experience for children and adults alike.

Admission: Free for History Cherokee members, included with general admission for non-members

Location: Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St. Canton, GA 30114

Dates: Nov. 13, 2024, through February 2025

See iconic buildings and spaces of Cherokee County turned into gingerbread works of art by local bakers. The gingerbread creations will represent cities across Cherokee County. Each History Center guest will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite gingerbread creation. The creator of the winning gingerbread building receives bragging rights until next year. Gingerbread houses will start arriving at the History Center Nov. 23, with the full exhibit installation and opening taking place Saturday, Nov. 30.

Admission: Free for History Cherokee members, included with general admission for non-members.

Dates: Nov. 30-Dec. 22

History Cherokee invites you to a tour of Historic Homes in Canton. Featuring five homes, two businesses and complimentary admission to the Cherokee County History Center, this is an event you certainly don't want to miss!

You can choose to tour on Friday evening from 5-9 p.m., where you’ll enjoy the homes and buildings lit up after dark for a festive glow. Alternatively, explore the sites during the day on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The total distance between the tour locations is about one mile, and shuttle buses will be available for your convenience. This event will take place rain or shine.

Admission: $25 per person through Dec. 4; $30 per person purchased at the event

Bring your family and friends to the Rock N  Roll Christmas Parade in Grovetown. The parade will start at 10 a.m.

After the parade come over to Evans on Ice at the Evans Towne Center Park.   

Please join us on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-9 p.m., as we hold our annual Christmas Festival at Liberty Park.

Grovetown Leisure and Recreation will have several food and craft vendors onsite, along with games, music, and tons of fun for attendees of all ages.

If you would like to become a vendor at this event, please call Leisure and Recreation at 706-860-7691.

We hope to see you there as we turn Liberty Park into Grovetown's very own winter wonderland!

Public Ice Skating

Experience the joy of gliding across the ice under twinkling lights at our fully-covered ice rink. Perfect for family outings, date nights or just a fun day with friends. No cold weather needed!

Open Nov. 14 till Jan. 18, 2025. 

Weekends $13 Weekends/ Prime Days $17 Seasonal Pass $140 

Check the website for dates and times.

Bring your family for a wonderful holiday tradition.

The Lights Of The South will be open Nov. 22 until Dec. 30. They will be closed Christmas day. Enjoy a hayride or stroll thought acres of beautiful Christmas lights. Kid-friendly food is available on site.

See the world's largest vertical American Flag make out of Christmas Lights.

Join the Tift alumni in celebrating Tift Founders Day on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2-5 p.m.!

Celebrate the renovations at the Monroe County History Museum on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3-6 p.m.

Tour the updated museum and sneak a peek at upcoming exhibits!

Experience the legendary tale of the Titanic like never before with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage.

Featuring over 300 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, 3D views, video animations and state-of-the-art technology, this immersive experience offers a riveting and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. From the ship’s grand construction to its fatal collision with the iceberg, you’ll get to fully immerse yourself in the Titanic's captivating story.

Wander through its lavish halls, watch the iceberg appear and relive the ship’s dramatic final moments in an immersive gallery. Plus, with a virtual reality exploration of the Titanic’s wreck site more than 2.5 miles deep into the ocean, it promises to be a retelling of the Titanic story like no other.

Get your tickets now for Titanic: An Immersive Voyage in Atlanta!

Find tickets at the link below.

All are invited to skate under the stars Nov. 15 -Jan. 20 at Atlanta’s largest outdoor skating rink!\

View the exciting lineup of theme nights here. General Admission tickets ($17) and Season Passes ($90) must be purchased online in advance. Skate the Station hours are Monday through Friday, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sunday, 12-8 p.m.

Celebration at the Station kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 23. Enjoy this interactive experience with a festive video featuring holiday lights set to the music of some of our holiday favorites and swirls of snow.

During the holiday season, check out this fantastic display at the top of every hour, from 5-9 p.m., through Wednesday, Dec. 25.