Community Events

Audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos.

Show starts at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $89 - $49.

Call 706-447-6767 for more information.

The Jekyll Island Club’s past comes alive in this after-dark experience with ghoulish and ghostly stories! Begin your experience at Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, where you’ll learn about the Gilded Age traditions of All Hallow’s Eve and pick up some treats. As you make your way by trolley to one of the island’s historic homes, hear the real paranormal experiences of current staff members working in the Historic District. Conclude the experience with a visit back in time to the Club era, where dearly departed former Club members will introduce you to some of the island’s ghastlier tales.

Trick-or-Treating is for the kid in each of us. Parents, grandparents and siblings are all welcome to celebrate the arrival of fall with our downtown merchants as we dress up, make believe and share wholesome family fun together.

The Jekyll Island Club’s past comes alive in this after-dark experience with ghoulish and ghostly stories! Begin your experience at Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, where you’ll learn about the Gilded Age traditions of All Hallow’s Eve and pick up some treats. As you make your way by trolley to one of the island’s historic homes, hear the real paranormal experiences of current staff members working in the Historic District. Conclude the experience with a visit back in time to the Club era, where dearly departed former Club members will introduce you to some of the island’s ghastlier tales.

From late September and through October, Haunted Montrose is celebrating years of striking fear into visitors' hearts. Located down a dark, deserted road, Haunted Montrose lures you in for a scare and fills your dreams with nightmares. Scaring begins at 7:30 p.m. for most days, with the exception of Saturday Oct. 7, 14 and 21, which will start at 6:30 p.m. 

Join Mayor Brandon Johnson and Hartwell Main Street for their annual Mayor's Monster Mash! 

Oct. 31, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Music, games, prizes, and trick or treating!

First Friday in Historic Downtown Brunswick is a fun family event that happens the first Friday of each month. We close the streets from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. so you can come down and enjoy live music, special discounts from downtown merchants, a car show and so much more!

Pinocchio tangles with tricksters, Fox and Cat, and Lampwick, and his no good buddies in the Land of Toys. Will he ever prove that he is good enough to become a real boy?

November 2 - December 20, 2023
Works of JOY Art Exhibit
Reception, Live Music, OPEN House, Demos & Indoor Festival on November 11, 2023 - 12-5 pm

Award-winning musicians Steven Delopoulos and Johnny Phillips take the audience on a journey back in time to the 1970s Greenwich Folk Village Scene, to a timeless era of music when lyrics and melody meant something more. Their concert features the music of Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, John Denver, Cat Stevens, Don McLean and more.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

First Friday in Historic Downtown Brunswick is a fun family event that happens the first Friday of each month. We close the streets from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. so you can come down and enjoy live music, special discounts from downtown merchants, a car show and so much more! Come shop, dine and explore our downtown!

A coastal favorite, the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, artists market, live music, food and more. The island comes alive during this fun-filled festival, so mark your calendars for this award-winning event held in the Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia.

In Odyssey, Celtic Thunder invites audiences on a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music and the innovative original arrangements that are emblematic of the ensemble’s unique sound. The shared musical chemistry of Celtic Thunder’s lead vocalists Ryan Kelly, Damian McGinty, Neil Byrne and Emmet Cahill, gives the show its compelling power, while each singer adds their distinctive voice and charm to this musical journey, creating a harmonious blend that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes. The Odyssey songbook is steeped in their Irish heritage and weaves a rich tapestry of emotional and musical tones.

Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $89-$44

Call 706-447-6767 for more information.  

 A stunning showcase of magic, juggling and acrobatic circus arts as the Colorful Hat returns to the Hardin Auditorium in Evans Nov. 3-4. 

With chairs stacked to the ceiling, high-flying teeterboard acrobats, extreme jump rope, the spinning cyr wheel, dynamic juggling and amazing magic and stage illusions, your entire family will be saying "Wow" and "How did they do that?" 

This award-winning show features performers you've seen on ESPN, the Tonight Show and more. Don’t miss your chance to see them live and on stage. 

Buy your tickets today at www.ColorfulHat.com/Evans

Cook and compete - or just come to eat! Sign up your team now or get tickets. Come taste a variety of chili from more than 75+ teams (restaurant, amateur & junior divisions). Music, food and fun at Dunwoody’s largest park. Brook Run Park’s 110 acres has been revitalized after a $7.5 million project to feature a new amphitheater with terraced seating, great lawn, expanded levels of open space, restrooms and an upgraded pavilion. There will be $5,000.00 in prizes and awards for top amateur, junior and restaurant teams, people's choice and most spirited! Come win bragging rights, plaques, medals, prizes and more! Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/e/amg/atlanta-chili-cook-off-2023/?referral=…

Handmade, homemade & homegrown items on display and for sale the first Saturday of each month March-December. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the market then continue your stroll through Downtown Douglas for lots of shopping, antiques and delicious restaurants. First Saturdays almost always mean sales, promotions and extended hours.

The NGLS is a non-profit miniature outdoor railroad club that takes riders along a scenic rail trail through the woods of Steeplechase Field at the Georgia International Horse Park. Trains will begin operation at 1 p.m., and conclude with the last train at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $2.00 per person. Run dates may be canceled due to inclement weather. Check updates at www.northgeorgialivesteamers.org

Little Roy and Lizzy are renowned, award-winning bluegrass musicians from Lincolnton, Georgia. Together with their band, they create a high-energy, entertaining mixture of bluegrass, country, and Americana music, influenced by musicians such as Earl Scruggs, Marty Stuart and Patty Loveless. The duo’s down-home humor and endearing family dynamic paired with incredible picking makes for a one-of-a-kind show!

Join us in downtown Forsyth on the first Saturday of each month for our special 1st Saturday Shop Small event. Enjoy the sweet life in Forsyth and look for the shopping and dining specials sure to please! And don’t miss out on the special treat--Forsyth Mainstreet sponsors a free concert and food trucks on those first Saturday nights, May through August! 

A coastal favorite, the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, artists market, live music, food and more. The island comes alive during this fun-filled festival, so mark your calendars for this award-winning event held in the Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia.