Few things bring communities together like the holidays do, and there are plenty of community events left for Northeast Georgians to enjoy.
Weather forecasts may impact some celebrations. Check back here daily for updates.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
5 p.m.
A Downtown Clarkesville Christmas & Habersham County Christmas Parade
Downtown Clarkesville, Ga.
706-754-4216
Clarkesville will host its downtown Christmas celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7. The event was postponed from Dec. 2 over weather concerns. The cookie crawl, music, and photos with Santa will begin at 5 p.m. The parade will begin at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
7 p.m.
Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights
Downtown Athens, Ga.
706-613-3800
The Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights takes center stage on Thursday, December 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. “An Art-Filled Holiday,” the theme for the parade, promises a visually stunning spectacle for the young and young at heart.
Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
5-8 p.m.
Free Photos With Santa
Downtown Clarkesville, Ga.
706-754-4216
Enjoy a free photo op with Santa in the festive downtown Clarkesville gazebo from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.
Friday, Dec. 8-9, 2023
6 p.m.
The Nativity Experience
Helen Riverside Park
706-200-1965
Helen First Baptist Church invites you to come see for yourself, The Nativity Experience, a walk through Bethlehem Village with a live Nativity.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
2 p.m.
Annual Helen Christmas Parade
Main Street, Helen, Georgia
706-878-2181
Downtown Helen lights up as the Annual Christmas Parade makes its way through the streets with hand-crafted and beautifully designed floats, German Christmas characters, music, and dance on Saturday, December 9, at 2 p.m. This don’t-miss family and friends event is a generational tradition.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
4 p.m.-9 p.m.
Christmas in Cornelia
706-778-8585
Come shop at downtown Cornelia’s Holiday Market. Catch a train or hay ride and enjoy the dazzling Christmas lights. Enjoy live music and keep warm with a cup of hot cocoa. There will be photos with Santa, the Grinch, and the Ice Princess, s’mores, Christmas cookies, and more.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 – CANCELED due to the threat of inclement weather
6 p.m.
O Holy Night
Union Grove Campground in Cleveland, Ga.
Enjoy an evening of family activities, including games, a drive through Nativity, apple cider, hot cocoa, and singing.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
6 p.m.
Night of Lights Christmas Parade
Downtown Toccoa, Ga.
Thursday, Dec. 14
6:30 p.m.
Christmas in Mount Airy
706-778-6990
Get ready for a Christmas pajama party filled with friends, Santa, DONUTS, and even the Grinch! (After his heart grew three sizes, of course). Christmas in Mount Airy, previously scheduled for Dec. 7, is now set for Dec. 14 at Mount Airy City Hall located at 1231 Dicks Hill Parkway.
