Pine Log Arts & Crafts Fair

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

Enjoy a holiday revue with soul at the Marietta New Theatre in the Square. mariettatheatresquare.com

As the chill air stirs and trees lose their leaves, fairies and gnomes make their journey south and build whimsical winter homes across the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. chattnaturecenter.org

Bring in the New Year at Helen’s Festhalle with music, food, fun, party hats, dancing and the annual Dropping of the Edelweiss. helenchamber.com

Come out to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and usher in 2025 with Blairsville Cruisers, hot chocolate, fireworks and more. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com

This special edition of the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia’s winter lights show includes groovy tunes while you wander the gardens. botgarden.uga.edu

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge presents a weekend of mystery and mystic. Guests enjoy accommodations for two nights, meals, and an chance to figure out “whodunit” with Keith & Margo’s Murder Mystery Adventure. theridgesresort.com

Join the thousands across country to celebrate Dr. King with a Day of Service in Athens. athensclarkecounty.com

The Pumphouse Players of Cartersville present an adaptation of a classic Elizabethan rom-com that takes us deep into the heart of Appalachian territory. pumphouseplayers.com

The annual event in Blue Ridge features live music, ice sculptures, fire-hot chili and ice-cold local brews. blueridgemountains.com