Friday, Nov 29, 2024 10 AM to 12:30 PM - Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA - Please remember to bring water and wear appropriate shoes! Reservations are required, there is not a limit on how many people may attend. Please call the visitor's center at 706-878-3087 for any questions or to make your reservations. This hike is a mild 3.1 miles, and is dog friendly as long as dogs remain on leash and in owner's control.
Christkindlmarkt is now Helen’s Christmas Market! The Helen Chamber of Commerce is holding the 17th Annual Helen’s Christmas Market on November 30 & December 1 and December 7 – 8, 2024. Helen’s Christmas Market offers unique handmade Christmas gifts and decorations along with an assortment of savory and sweet foods, drinks, candied treats and savory foods available at our fine restaurants. Please see our Vendor Information and Application for more information. If you want to participate in the Helen’s Christmas Market, please download both forms and return them to us. Information and Vendor Applications will be coming soon!
Christkindlmarkt is now Helen’s Christmas Market! The Helen Chamber of Commerce is holding the 17th Annual Helen’s Christmas Market on November 30 & December 1 and December 7 – 8, 2024. Helen’s Christmas Market offers unique handmade Christmas gifts and decorations along with an assortment of savory and sweet foods, drinks, candied treats and savory foods available at our fine restaurants. Please see our Vendor Information and Application for more information. If you want to participate in the Helen’s Christmas Market, please download both forms and return them to us. Information and Vendor Applications will be coming soon!
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM - Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA - Join our Naturalist for a guided hike up to our covered bridge. Learn more about the park during the winter season, how native plants and animals cope, and some fun holiday lore along the way. After we get back to the visitor's center there will be hot cocoa and cookies to finish a wonderful morning! The hike will start at the visitor's center and is a total of 2.7 miles. Please dress for the weather, and remember to bring your water. There is no limit to this hike, but reservations are required. Please call the visitor's center at 706-878-3087 to make your reservation. $5 parking pass is needed.
Join us as we ring in the New Year at the Festhalle with the 11th Annual Dropping of the Edelweiss! Live Music Dancing Party Favors Heavy Hors D’oeuvres Champagne Toast at Midnight Beer & Wine Available for Purchase Adults $30 Kids 6-12 $15 Kids under 6: FREE