On select nights through January 8, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia in Athens is transformed at night into a wonderland of twinkling lights and dazzling displays. The winter light show follows a half-mile fully accessible trail down Candy Cane Lane, past creatures stirring and shimmering snowflakes, through a tunnel of multicolored lights, through a cone tree forest and into a holiday market. Along the way, visitors can roast marshmallows for S’mores over an open fire and enjoy hot chocolate and refreshments. Tickets, $15, available only online. botgarden.uga.edu
When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 12:00 am
Painted Fern Art Festival
Members of the North Georgia Arts Guild showcase a spectrum of artistic mediums at the Rabun County Civic Center.