Now that all your Thanksgiving leftovers are thrown away, it’s time to fill your calendar with holiday happenings in Northeast Georgia. Grab a loved one and a kick your holiday season into high gear at one of the festive events going on during the week of November 26.
Athens-Clarke County
What: Indoor ice skating is back at the Classic Center. Group rates are available at a cheaper rate. Hours vary depending on the day, so check the Classic Center’s November skating schedule here.
When: Nov. 1 – Feb. 1 from
Where: The Classic Center
Price: $13.00
What: Four venues in downtown Athens are hosting the 10th annual Santa Pub Crawl this weekend. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Boybutante AIDS Foundation.
When: Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Where: Boars Head, Cutters, Little Kings, and Live Wire
Price: $15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of the crawl
Indie South Fair: Holiday Hooray
What: Indie South is hosting it’s largest event of the year this Saturday. It’ll feature live music, food trucks, artist demonstrations, workshops, and vintage and handmade vendors.
When: Saturday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: 660 N Chase St.
Price: $3.00 admission
Oconee County
OCAF Annual Holiday Market and Artists’ Shoppe
What: The 24th annual Market will feature “unique art and crafts objects” from 70 regional artists.
When: Friday, Nov. 30 – Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA 30677
Price: $3.00 admission for adults, free for children under 16
What: This annual holiday event will feature music from local choirs, cookies, hot chocolate, and more.
When: Friday, Nov. 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Watkinsville
Price: Free
Classic City Clydesdales Holiday Open House
What: The family-owned Clydesdale breeding facility will open its doors to visitors for holiday fun this weekend.
When: Saturday, Dec. 1 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: 4190 Price Mill Rd., Bishop, GA 30621
Price: $5 per car entry fee, $12 photos with “Clydesdale Santa,” $12 Clydesdale pony rides
What: The morning after the Watkinsville tree lighting, Northeast Georgians can go to this event including floats, bands, vintage cars, and more. This year’s theme is “Candyland Christmas.”
When: Saturday, Dec. 1 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Watkinsville
Price: Free
Madison County
What: Enjoy holiday treats with Santa this Thursday.
When: Thursday, Nov. 29 at 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 p.m.
Where: 231 Hancock St., Madison, GA 30650
Price: $10.00
What: Madison’s Historical Society is hosting it’s annual tour of historic and private homes in the town named one of Southern Living Magazine’s “The South’s Best Small Towns” in 2016 and 2017. The tour offers day time and candlelight tours, as well as a group rate.
When: Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Tour begins at Heritage Hall (277 S Main St., Madison, GA)
Price: $27.00-$55.00 (check website for ticket options)
What: This special holiday event features handcrafted gifts, kids crafts, free hot chocolate, and an appearance by Santa himself.
When: Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: 2610 Eatonton Highway, Madison GA
Price: Free
Casey Rose is a senior majoring in Journalism in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
