Jolly Jamboree

Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the holidays with crafts and activities. 12 & under. 6​​–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Breakfast with The Grinch

Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GA

Experience Whoville magic and Grinchmas surprises with a light meal. Registration required. 10​​–11:30 a.m. $7 (resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Family Saturdays: Art Workshop

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

A drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is bookmaking with handmade paper. 12​​–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Cookies with Santa

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy cookies, crafts, activities and a chat with Santa. Registration required. Ages 3​​–12. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). 2​​–3:45 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Visit with Santa

White Tiger Deluxe 64 N Main St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Take a photo with Santa and enjoy the special holiday offerings. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.whitetigerdeluxe.com

Story Time with Santa

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna and the Jolly Old Elf himself for stories, Q&A, pictures and more. Ages 3–7. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Family Movie Night

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Dress in pajamas, bring blankets and settle in for sing-along holiday fun with hot chocolate and popcorn. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Gingerfest

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join librarians for creative, tasty crafts and fine motor activities. Ages 5 & under. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Gingerfest: Nailed It!

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Blaine and Ms. Donna for fast-paced fun creating a no-bake gingerbread house. Ages 8–12. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Santa’s Little Helper

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Day camp with games, gymnastics, lunch, snacks and a Christmas movie. Ages 5​​–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.​​–4 p.m. $12 (resident), $18 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Reading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Winter Kickoff

Winter Kickoff

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Kids will explore the winter woods and enjoy time outside. Ages 4​​–12. Registration required. 10 a.m.​​–12 p.m. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Mythology of the Planets

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Attendees will journey through the night sky, exploring the great beyond and learning about moons. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Icy Investigations: Winter Science Extravaganza

Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GA

Explore the wonders of science with a day filled with experiments, crafts and games. Ages 6​​–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.​​–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Homeschool Series

Homeschool Series

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn more about Georgia’s symbols by diving into animals and plants that represent the state. 10 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents). accgovga.myrec.com

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Parents’ Night Out

Parents’ Night Out

Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Children will enjoy an evening of recreational activities, crafts, dancing and pizza dinner. Ages 5–12. Registration required. 5–8 p.m. $7 (ACC resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Family Day: Art and Tech

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Explore the galleries and play Art Cart games, then make tech-inspired art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Reading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Saturday Busy Bees

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for movement, songs, stories, puppets and more. 12–36 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Frog Watch Training

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn to identify and count frogs as part of this citizen science program. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Chapter Chat

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

This month’s chat will feature The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Family Saturdays: Art Workshop

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

A drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is creating miniature furniture out of popsicle sticks. 12​​–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Cocoa and Crafts

Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy some hot cocoa while doing craft activities. Ages 6 & under. 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com