Tour of Trees

On weekends throughout December, find unique crafts suitable for the holiday season at Lewallen Farms in Waleska. lewallenfarms.com

The Union County Community Center comes alive with more than 50 Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, plus a Gingerbread Village. visitblairsvillega.com

Bacon makes everything better on this stroll through Downtown Braselton. explorebraselton.com

Enjoy festive activities and food trucks as you peruse and vote for your favorite snowman displays. exploregordoncounty.com

Step back in time to Christmas of 1877 in Sautee Nachoochee. See the Mansion at West End decked in period holiday décor and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, S’mores around the campfire and more. explore.gastateparks.org

The season gets its official start with the lighting of Clarkesville’s tree, accompanied by carols and choirs, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate and, of course, photos with jolly old St. Nick. clarkesvillega.com

Find handcrafted gifts and décor by local artists plus homemade casseroles, baked goods and candies at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Blue Ridge. stlukesblueridge.org

This popular White County community event is full of festive fun and fantasy featuring a Holiday Market, Merry Merchants Open Houses and Lighted Christmas Parade in Downtown Cleveland. whitecountychamber.org

This traditional German event that offers everything from unique gifts and decorations to an assortment of savory and sweet foods, drinks and candied treats. helenchamber.org

The Helen Arts & Crafts Center presents this annual festival in Alpine Helen. whitecountychamber.org