Dropping of the Edelweiss

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

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 Strand in Marietta shares the holiday spirit through sparkling song and dance with this hometown favorite holiday revue featuring costumed singers and dancers performing both traditional and funky Christmas favorites. earlsmithstrand.org

The Pump House Players of Cartersville present this stage production of a favorite holiday film. pumphouseplayers.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