It is Christmas lights at their best, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia in Athens. The transformation of lights into a twinkling festival of wonder will give holiday memories for all ages and bring even the grouchiest of grinches into the season. Running November 22 until December 30 on selected nights, the winter light show takes viewers through a Winter Wondercave along Jingle Bell Lane into the Northern Lights and Cone Tree Forest.
Enjoy roasting marshmallows for s’mores over an open fire and delight in hot chocolate and other refreshments. The State Botanical Garden is located at 2450 S. Millege Avenue, Athens. Cost is $15.00 for ages 4 years and older. Children under 3 years of age are admitted for free. Tickets are available online at botgarden.uga.edu
Even Santa and Mrs. Claus are taking time from the busy season to have Breakfast at the Classic Center on 300 N. Thomas Street in Athens.
The event is December 9 at The Classic Center Atrium from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The price is $30.00 for adults with children 10 and under at $25.00.
You can make your reservations online at visitathensga.com
