Come shop for that perfect holiday gift, creative and unique, during this holiday retail exhibit! We will have a multitude of artistic and handcrafted items for sale, all made by our member artists. So whether it is jewelry, pottery, paintings, or anything in between, we have that unique gift for your holidays. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Monday
ENJOY ICE SKATING IN BLUE RIDGE THIS WINTER Glide into winter fun at Blue Ridge on Ice, the perfect spot to experience the magic of the season! Located beside the Swan Drive-In at the Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market, this outdoor rink invites skaters of all ages to lace up and enjoy the chill. After a few laps on the ice, warm up with tasty concessions like burgers, fries, hot dogs, and even deep-fried Oreos. Whether it’s a family outing, date night, or group event, Blue Ridge on Ice brings festive fun to every visit. Call (762) 210-8999 with questions or to arrange for groups! *Special catering for parties or group outings available
Starts Thursday, November 26th, 2026 - 6:00pm Closes Thursday, December 31st, 2026 - 9:00pm Mountain Country Christmas in Lights 2026, is a holiday treat for the entire family! The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will transform into a spectacular, magical holiday walk through light show immersed in Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, fun, entertainment, photo opportunities, train rides, and visit with the Grinch, Mrs. Claus, and Santa! Detailed Hours: Event runs 6pm - 9pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 26th - December 12th. Open EVERY night from December 17th - 24th*! (closed Christmas Day) December 26th - 31st* will be drive thru only. Thursday, December 3rd - 6pm - 9pm - Towns County Residents Night Tuesday, December 8th - 5:30pm - 8:30pm - Nursing Home Drive Thru Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve - Special Drive Thru ($25 cash only)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, by Jahnna Beecham and Malcom Hillgartner, is a hilarious and heartwarming holiday show for the whole family, and is directed by Lee Dittman and Bethany Jones. When the unruly Herdman kids — known as “the worst kids in the world” — show up at church and demand roles in the annual Christmas pageant, the town braces for disaster. But as rehearsals unfold, the true meaning of Christmas comes to life in the most unexpected and joyful way. Filled with catchy songs, laugh-out-loud moments, and a message of kindness and compassion, this musical adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s beloved book is a festive treat that will delight audiences of all ages. The musical premiered in 2016 at Alabama Shakespeare Festival to rave reviews and has since been embraced by theaters across the country, and has become a popular holiday staple for its humor, heart, and family-friendly spirit!
Join Blue Ridge Scenic Railway for a festive 1-hour train ride on the Holiday Express Experience. During your ride, you will get to listen to holiday music and "The Night Before Christmas" story. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, a candy cane, and a chance to see Santa Claus. Delicious hot chocolate and other snacks are available for purchase inside the concession car. This is one of the Train's most popular holiday events, so reserving tickets ahead of time is highly recommended.
SHE LOVES ME - DECEMBER 2-6, 9-13, 2026 In a 1920s perfume shop, coworkers Georg and Amalia can’t stand each other, but secretly fall in love as anonymous pen pals. When Georg discovers the truth, he must decide how to reveal it, leading to a heartfelt and romantic ending. She Loves Me is a charming musical comedy about love, identity, and seeing someone for who they truly are.
It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama. It followsGeorge Bailey, a compassionate but deeply frustrated businessman who has continuously sacrificed his personal dreams for his community. On Christmas Eve, facing financial ruin, he contemplates suicide. His guardian angel, Clarence, intervenes by showing him what the world would have been like if he had never been born. George Bailey (played by James Stewart) grows up in the small town of Bedford Falls. Though he dreams of traveling the world and building skyscrapers, his sense of duty keeps him tied to his hometown. He takes over his father's modest Building and Loan company, protecting the town's working-class citizens from the greedy, monopolistic banker, Mr. Potter. On Christmas Eve, a mix-up results in the loss of an $8,000 deposit, threatening to bankrupt the business and send George to prison. Feeling worthless and believing his family and friends would be better off with him dead, George goes to a bridge to end his life. In heaven, prayers for George are heard, and a second-class angel named Clarence is dispatched to save him. To make George realize his own value, Clarence grants his wish to never have been born. George is plunged into an alternate reality ("Potterville") where: His loved ones' lives are vastly worse or tragic. The beautiful town of Bedford Falls has been corrupted into a bleak, crime-ridden slum. Horrified by the bleak reality, George begs to be given his life back. He returns to the bridge and is overjoyed to find himself back in his own, difficult reality. He runs home, where his wife, Mary, and the entire community of Bedford Falls rally together, donating more than enough money to save him and his business. George realizes that his modest, self-sacrificing life has profoundly touched countless others, and that "no man is a failure who has friends".
On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts, starting with his old business partner, Jacob Marley. The three spirits which follow, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come, show Scrooge how his mean behaviour has affected those around him. At the end of the story he is relieved to discover that there is still time for him to change and we see him transformed into a generous and kind-hearted human being. The Menagerie Theatre and Event Center is fully ADA with easy accessible parking, wheelchair restrooms, wheelchair seating throughout, and a ADA ramp to the stage.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Rated G December 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 2026 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm Two hours and thirty minutes Adults $35, Students & Children $15 Military and Group Discounts Available No Refunds or Exchanges
Experience the charm of a Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm State Historic Site, featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, traditional Christmas decorations, and homemade sorghum Christmas cookies. Join us on Friday and Saturday nights, December 4h and 5th, 11th and 12th, and 18th and 19th, from 4 PM to 7 PM, for a festive journey back to Christmas in 1877. Visitors will feel as though they have stepped into a Christmas party hosted by the home’s first owners, the Nichols family, at “West-End,” the original name for Hardman Farm due to its location at the west end of the Nacoochee Valley. Reenactors dressed in period attire portray Captain Nichols, his wife Kate, their daughter Anna Ruby (after whom Anna Ruby Falls, located just north of Helen, is named), mother-in-law Augusta Latimer, and a host of friends celebrating the occasion. Guests can explore the mansion and interact with the reenactors, who will share insights about various Victorian Christmas traditions. Local musicians will fill the mansion with festive music each evening. The enticing aroma of freshly baked cookies draws visitors from the mansion to the historic kitchen located just off the back of the house. Bakers will prepare batches of homemade sorghum ginger cookies each night, using sorghum that is grown, pressed, and bottled right at Hardman Farm—a true holiday treat! Santa will be waiting to greet guests in the farm’s carriage house, just a few yards from the kitchen. Visitors can also enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride down the historic Unicoi Turnpike, which was once part of a Native American trading route. Gather around the fire pit for s’mores or visit the visitors’ center to shop for holiday gifts. Join us for a Victorian Christmas and create unforgettable holiday memories!
If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit, be sure to join us for a magical morning at the Holly Jolly Christmas Celebration! Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with an exciting lineup of activities that will make this season unforgettable. 🎅 Breakfast with Santa: Enjoy a free festive breakfast alongside Santa! Share your Christmas wish lists and take the opportunity to get pictures with the big man himself. Don’t forget to bring your holiday spirit for a special morning with Santa Claus! 🎶 Caroling: Delight in the sounds of the season as choirs from our local school fill the air with beautiful Christmas carols. 🎨 Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity shine! Dive into a world of holiday-themed crafts where the whole family can make ornaments, cards, and more to take home as cherished keepsakes. 🚂 Mayor's Train: All aboard for a ride on Santa's Train! Experience a fun-filled journey that will bring smiles to little faces as you chug along on a festive adventure. 🦌 Reindeer Games: Get ready for some exciting Reindeer Games that will keep you entertained! Join in on holiday-themed challenges and fun activities that will add to the festive spirit. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of the season with friends and family. Whether you have children or are a kid at heart yourself, you are sure to enjoy all that Holly Jolly Christmas has to offer. We can’t wait to see you there for a Holly Jolly day filled with laughter, fun, and holiday magic!
Celebrate Christmas in the mountains with this time honored tradition- St. Luke's Church women have hosted this local Bazaar for 20 years ! To celebrate this year more food, more delicious entree casseroles and more delightful cakes, cookies and baked goods are available for sale. Join the women of St. Luke's for a fun filled day and purchase some special and unique gifts for friends and family. This year's Silent Auction features some very special items made just for this event. Gift yourself or gift others with handsome knitted items and a selection of hand made and hand sewn gifts. The event is indoors and has free admission and free parking.
The Helen Chamber of Commerce is holding the 19th Annual Helen’s Christmas Market on November 28-29 and December 5-6, 2026. Helen’s Christmas Market offers unique handmade Christmas gifts and decorations along with an assortment of sweets and treats. Savory foods are available at our fine restaurants in town.
The Copperhill Kiwanis Club proudly invites you to join in for this year’s Copperhill Christmas Parade, celebrating America's 250 years! Line-Up: Next to McCaysville City Park Float Judging: 12:00 PM Parade Starts: 2:00 PM We welcome local businesses, civic groups, churches, individuals with ATVs, motorcycles, horses, classic cars, and trucks to hop aboard this festive ride through our historic streets. Let’s make this a parade to remember — full of lights, laughter, and holiday spirit! Rain date is the following Saturday, December 12th. Important Safety Update: Out of concern for our little ones’ safety, please pass out candy by hand instead of tossing it from floats. We’ve had several drivers worried about children darting too close to vehicles, and we want everyone to have a joyful and safe experience. A gentle reminder: Please save Santa for the grand finale — he’ll be waving from the last float of the parade! Bring your holiday spirit, your community pride, and your imagination — and help us make this year’s Copperhill Express a magical celebration for all ages!
Join us for the chamber's annual Christmas in the Mountains Celebration! This county-wide, community event kicks off the holiday season in White County with festive fun and fantasy. This event features a holiday market on the Cleveland Courthouse Square and lighted Christmas parade through Downtown Cleveland. The Holiday Market will be on the Cleveland Courthouse Square 12-7 pm, and we'll have amazing craft, gift and food vendors! The Lighted Parade will begin at 6 pm. This event is RAIN OR SHINE! The parade begins at Jack P. Nix Elementary School and travels E on Hwy 115, turning north at the courthouse square on N. Main Street, then turns left on Wilford Ash Parkway before ending at White County Middle School.
December 5 Downtown Christmas: 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. @ North Main Street in Cornelia, Ga. Photos with Santa, live entertainment, holiday themed food and drinks, hayrides, and more