Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Winter Open House: Get Art-Sea
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy underwater themed crafts and art-making activities for all ages. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Cookies with Santa
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy milk and cookies, and a photo op with Santa. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Pictures with Santa
YWCO 562 Research Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your family, friends, children and pets for a photo with Santa. 1–4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.ywco.org
All Are Welcome Holiday Market
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse goods made by queer, POC and local makers from a variety of backgrounds and mingle. 1–6 p.m. www.shopsotm.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Athens’ Holman Avenue in the Boulevard neighborhood from its architecture to its artistic community. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Journey Through Bethlehem
Tuckston United Methodist Church 4175 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an indoor/outdoor interactive live nativity scene plus hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Dec. 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.tuckston.org
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 6–8 & 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Cigar Box Challenge
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of food, beverages, music and sale of unique cigar box creations in benefit of ATHICA. 7–10 p.m. bit.ly/cigarboxchallenge
Woodhill Holiday Market
4745 Bob Godfrey Rd. 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd, Athens, GeorgiaBrowse locally-crafted functional and decorative art, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. Dec. 6, 3–8 p.m. Dec. 7–8 & 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2024
Indie South Holiday Hooray
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food trucks on site. Dec. 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Holiday Market
SpringHaus Farm 296 Russel Drive, Comer, United StatesBrowse vendors selling handcrafted items, gifts and pre-made decorations, plus photos with Santa. 12–5 p.m. www.shfweddings.com
Community Grand Opening
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the new arena with ice skating, face painting, holiday treats, a chalk art contest and more. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 6–8 & 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Hanukkah Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy stories and crafts celebrating Hanukkah. All ages. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Cookie Decorating
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDecorate festive holiday cookies. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Blue Christmas
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA specially designed service for those who have suffered loss and find the holidays challenging. 6 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
Fall Fashion Show
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club and Teen Media Club will showcase their designs. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
Holiday Sip & Shop Sample Sale
Hello Wealth 215 Hawthorne Park Suite B, Athens, United StatesEnjoy refreshments while doing last-minute holiday gift shopping. 12–7 p.m. www.hayleybird.shop
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesParade through downtown to the UGA quad with handheld speakers playing secular music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.unsilentnight.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Holiday Market
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United StatesBrowse vendors for last-minute gifts. 2 p.m. www.1818brewing.com
Carolina Dreamin’ Beer Release
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRelease of the brewery’s latest West Coast style IPA with proceeds benefitting the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund and a supply collection for Mana Food Bank. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Celebrate the Solstice
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll are welcome to gather for song and dance. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features callers Corinne Wilkinson and Stuart Whipple and live music by Max and Maggie and Friends. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Community Bake Sale
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensThe proceeds of baked goods from local businesses and restaurants will benefit Athens Habitat for Humanity and its Global Village Program with other local vendors set up. 1–5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
Last Minute Holiday Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse goods sold by local artists, crafters and vendors such as art, sustainable fashion, home goods and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Holiday Lights
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker leads an all-ages service with music and a holiday cookie exchange afterwards. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Kwanzaa Celebration
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being unity. 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Kwanzaa Celebration
Ebenezer Baptist Church East 186 Derby St, Athens, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being self-determination. 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Kwanzaa Celebration
Youth Force Hub Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being collective work and responsibility. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
TIMBAthens Dance Social & Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGet your groove on to salsa, timba, bachata and merengue while raising funds for the Cuban Music & Dance Festival. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $10. www.timbathens.com
Kwanzaa Celebration
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being cooperative economics. 2:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Kwanzaa Celebration
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being purpose. 2:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
New Years Eve Family Movie & Crafts
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a movie based on the popular robot series by Peter Brown plus crafts and snacks. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Kwanzaa Celebration
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being creativity. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
New Years Eve Acro Yoga Pajama Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your pajamas for some acro yoga followed by sparkling cider. 5:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
A Shaken, Not Stirred New Year’s Eve
The Bond House 198 Dearing Street, Athens, United StatesEnjoy a formal Masquerade Ball with music, food, an open bar, photographers, fireworks and more. 9 p.m. $10. Find The Bond House on Facebook
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAOpen bar, food truck, games, photo booth, raffle, live DJ, music performances and more. 11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-party-tickets-1059241733539
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Bring One for the Chipper
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesGive your tree a second life as compost, mulch or fish habitat by bringing your undecorated tree to one of eight drop-off locations. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.accgov.com/chipper
Frosty ATH Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA festival featuring a mix of local and touring bands paired with a variety of local artists as well food vendors and more. 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Email [email protected].
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net