As we get deeper into November, more and more Christmas-themed events are cropping up across Northeast Georgia.
Here is this weekend's list of events in the area:
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Event Name: Braselton Parade and Tree Lighting, Braselton
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Event Location: 9924 Davis St., Braselton
Event Details: Join us as we celebrate the holidays in downtown Braselton Saturday, November 16, 10 am to 7:30 pm. Festivities planned throughout the day include the popular parade through historic Downtown Braselton, a shopping marketplace and food trucks on the town green, entertainment by local musicians and performers, the traditional tree lighting ceremony, and a visit from Santa for the lighting of the tree! For a full schedule of events, visit https://www.explorebraselton.com/.
Event Name: Santa Arrives by Train, Duluth
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 1 p.m.
Event Location: Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth
Event Details: Santa will arrive by Express Train to kick of the Duluth Fine Arts League Festival of Trees. Photos between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., train rides, the entire museum, Festival of Trees, Santa's arrival and photos all included with regular museum admission.
Event Name: A Magical Cirque Christmas, Athens
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m.
Event Location: The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St., Athens
Event Details: Embrace the holiday spirit with A Magical Cirque Christmas, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A Magical Cirque Christmas. Get tickets at https://classiccenter.evenue.net.
Event Name: Holiday Juggling Show, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 11:30 a.m.
Event Location: Lawrenceville Arts Center
Event Details: Ornaments, nutcrackers, and fruitcakes, Ron Anglin can juggle them all! Join us for our holiday fan-favorite, Holiday Juggling Show. Watch as Ron juggles holiday mementos from global cultures past & present in a way you’ve never seen before. This show is perfect for kids. It runs 40-55 minutes and is $7 per person. Hosted by Aurora Theatre and Aurora Children’s Playhouse, get your tickets at https://www.auroratheatre.com.
Event Name: Glow Light Show, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Now through December 29
Event Location: Coolray Field 2500 Buford Dr., Lawrenceville
Event Details: Running Nov. 15 - Dec. 29 at Coolray Field, in Lawrenceville, GA. Glow is an unforgettable experience the whole family will enjoy! Enjoy the most budget-friendly, immersive light show from the comfort of your car. The dazzling winter wonderland showcases a 40 ft Christmas tree, dazzling tunnels and magical characters, all synchronized to Christmas music. Get tickets at: https://glowlightshow.ticketspice.com/glow-light-show-2024.
Event Name: Winter Lantern Festival, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 8 – Sunday, January 5 (Thursdays – Sundays), 5 – 9:30 p.m.
Event Location: 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville
Event Details: All ages are welcome to walk through a dazzling display of lanterns, as well as enjoy food and drink, a gift shop, live entertainment and more. Entertainment is provided by the Zigong Acrobatic Troupe, featuring incredible acrobatic acts like balancing, face-changing and more. The walk around is 45 minutes long. Get your tickets at www.winterlanternfestival.com.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Event Name: Art-Tiques Holiday Market, Buford
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 15 – Sunday, November 17
Event Location: Buford Town Center, 2200 Buford Hwy., Buford
Event Details: Vendors will provide an abundance of shopping. Food trucks will bring delicious treats while the whole family will enjoy activities for all ages. For more details, go to http://www.vintagemarkets.net.
Event Name: The Holiday Market, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Event Location: The Collection, Cumming
Event Details: Come shop over 50 vendors and enjoy entertainment. Santa will be ther on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. There will be face paintings on Sunday from 12 – 3 p.m. All you can enjoy bounce houses, a coffee truck and more.
THEATER & DANCE PRODUCTIONS
Event Name: A Monster Calls, Theater Performance, Oakwood
Event Date & Time: Now through Saturday, November 16
Event Location: UNG-Gainesville’s Ed Cabell Theatre 2900 Landrum Education Dr., Oakwood
Event Details: Gainesville Theatre Alliance presents A MONSTER CALLS, based on the novel by Patrick. Recommended for ages 13+ for emotional themes, it follows the story of a boy whose mother is sick and a nighttime visitor wants the most dangerous thing of all: truth. November 8-16 at UNG-Gainesville’s Ed Cabell Theatre, inside the Performing Arts building. The show is sponsored by Jacobs Media. Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a one-of-a-kind, nationally-recognized collaboration between the University of North Georgia and Brenau University. For tickets or more information, visit GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org.
Event Name: The Nutcracker, Duluth
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 15 – Sunday, November 17
Event Location: Gas South District, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy NW, Duluth
Event Details: This holiday traditional favorite begins the season with the magic and wonder of Clara's dream which takes her to the Land of the Sweets to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy! Our 23rd Season brings a cast of 125, snowflakes on stage and gorgeous costuming. A treat for the whole family! For tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com.
Event Name: A Christmas Story, Sugar Hill
Event Date & Time: Friday, November 15 – Sunday, November 17, Various Times
Event Location: Eagle Theater, 5021 W Broad St., NE, Sugar Hill
Event Details: Based on the motion picture by the same name, follow the journey of a 9-year-old boy as he is determined to get a BB gun under the tree for Christmas. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial.
PET FRIENDLY
Event Name: Dog Dayz, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Event Location: City Center, Cumming
Event Details: Leave the cats at home and bring your good dog along to enjoy a paw-ty with dog vendors, live music, activities, dog accessories, delicious treats and more!
