Alpharetta Art in the Park

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

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

The annual festival showcases world-class best in foreign and independent cinema, available to view in local cinemas or stream in the comfort of your own home. ajff.org