It's an exciting weekend ahead to extend the final holidays of 2024 in Gainesville, Hall County and all of northeast Georgia!
WEEKEND EVENTS DECEMBER 27 - 29
CHANUKAH EVENTS
Event Name: Chanukah Celebration, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Sunday, December 29, 4:30 p.m.
Event Location: Gainesville Square, Gainesville
Event Details: Join the Jewish community & local leaders for a Chanukah celebration as we light the menorah on the Gainesville Square! Hot latkes, donuts, Chanukah crafts and festive music are all on the agenda! Free and open to the entire Hall County community. Please RSVP at https://www.jewishhall.com/light.
LOCAL EVENTS
Event Name: Concert w/ Heartbreaker, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, December 28, 9 – 11 p.m.
Event Location: The Well, Cumming City Center, Cumming
Event Details: Crazy, fun, and bringing all the party rock is what HEARTBREAKER is all about! Come and enjoy dance and party hits from the '80s through today.
Event Name: Community Dance, Sautee Nacoochee
Event Date & Time: Saturday, December 28, 9 – 11 p.m.
Event Location: Historical Gym, Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center (SNCA).
Event Details: A dance is held most months in the Historic Gym on the SNCA campus. Come at 7:30 for a warm-up lesson, then dance 8 – 10:30pm. Every dance features great live music and an experienced caller. All are welcome at the monthly Sautee Community Contra Dance. $12 for non-members, students and teens are $6 and children 12 and under are free.
Event Name: Dahlonega Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Now through December 31,
Event Location: 125 Choice Ave., Dahlonega, 8 a.m.
Event Details: Join us for the Dahlonega Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour & Game! This exciting in-person event will take place at 125 Choice Avenue Dahlonega, GA 30533. Get ready to explore the beautiful quaint streets and plaza of Dahlonega, GA while participating in a fun scavenger hunt game. Most teams complete in about 2 to 3 hours. You'll be tasked with finding hidden clues and solving puzzles to complete the game. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and have a blast with friends and family. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Note: the price is per team of up to 6 people. Redeem your ticket number as a coupon code during checkout at www.ScavengerHuntWalkingTours.com
Event Name: Winter Break Bash Movies, Sugar Hill
Event Date & Time: Now through December 29, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m showings
Event Location: Eagle Theater, 5029 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Event Details: Looking for something fun to do with the family during the holiday break? Get tickets for the Winter Break Bash Movies at the Eagle Theatre presented by Holbrook Sugar Hill! Enjoy showings of holiday classics and fan-favorite films at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Catch timeless movies like The Polar Express, followed by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Frozen 2, and Rise of the Guardians. Plus, don’t forget to grab your favorite concessions to enjoy during the show!
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Event Name: Wilshire Wonderland of Lights, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Open daily through end of the year, 4 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Wilshire Trails, 849 Wilshire Rd., Gainesville
Event Details: Come explore the Wilshire Wonderland of Lights all season long! Watch as Wilshire Trail transforms into an amazing winter wonderland! The Holly Jolly Trolley returns this holiday season to connect residents and visitors with the historic square in downtown Gainesville, home of award-winning growlers and tasting rooms, restaurants and retailers; and Wilshire Wonderland of Lights, an annual holiday offering at Wilshire Trails Park hosted by Gainesville Parks & Recreation. Free and open to the public daily until 10pm. Lights on at 4pm. This stroll through the woods will include Holiday themed lighting in the trees, as well as a Santa’s Village, North Pole, and more. Fun for all ages and FREE!!
Event Name: Holly Jolly Trolley, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Now through December 28
Event Location: 112 Main ST., SW Gainesville
Event Details: The Holly Jolly Trolley returns this holiday season to connect City of Gainesville residents and visitors with the historic square, home of award-winning growlers and tasting rooms, restaurants and retailers; and Wilshire Wonderland of Lights, an annual holiday offering at Wilshire Trails Park hosted by Gainesville Parks & Recreation.
Event Name: Season of Lights, Buford
Event Date & Time: Now through Sunday, December 29 6 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Rd., Buford
Event Details: Drive through for just $20/car. Bring the family out for some holiday spirit!
Purchase your tickets online and receive 2 free holiday specs per car! Get your tickets at www.bufordcornmaze.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: Now – 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.
Event Name: Illuminights at the Zoo, Atlanta
Event Date & Time: Now Through January 19
Event Location: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave., SE, Atlanta
Event Details: Experience the magic of Atlanta holiday lights! Brilliantly illuminated wildlife and captivating sights will transform the Zoo into a nighttime wonderland. New lanterns and experiences have been added this year. Warm up with hot cocoa and roast marshmallows by the fire. Enjoy a mile-long stroll representing animals from around the world, combined with lanterns on every corner of the Zoo. The lanterns are the wildlife at nighttime. Most of the animals go indoors before dark, so visit during the day to see the living wildlife. Get tickets at www.zooatlanta.org.
Event Name: Magical Flight to the North Pole, Stone Mountain
Event Date & Time: Now through January 5
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain
Event Details: Get ready for a brand-new Christmas experience that will transport you straight to Santa's enchanting world! Board the Enchanted Sleigh Ride (Skyride) and embark on an extraordinary journey through the Northern Lights to Santa’s Workshop at the top of the mountain. This fully immersive, first-of-its-kind adventure offers a chance to earn a place on Santa’s List and create lifelong memories. Limited Availability. Reserve Now!
