Frame Sale
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes. Dec. 3–4 & 6–7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 8, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Madison Holiday Tour of Homes
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesTake a self-guided walking tour of preserved antebellum homes decorated in festive holiday decor. Dec. 6–7, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. $40–70. www.mmcc-arts.org
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop 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
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
Holiday Artists’ Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaBrowse art, handmade gifts and baked goods plus a visit from Santa, live music and a food truck on site. 3–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Pet Photos with Santa
Comer Veterinary Hospital 311 Georgia Highway 72, Comer, United StatesDrop in with your pet for photos with Santa and treats. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.comervethospital.com
Tasting with Cathead Distillery
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesSample the distillery’s new line of Hoodoo Espresso Martini. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.shoptonique.com
Pop-Up Boutique Sale
145 Yorkshire Road 145 Yorkshire Rd., Bogart, United StatesBrowse hand-painted silk scarves, garments and wall art by Margaret Agner; hand-felted coats, hats and scarves by Tina Tinsley; and jewelry by Jeanne Peck . Dec. 6, 5–8 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-540-3040
Retro Playtime
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GARelive your childhood with retro toys and games, plus snacks. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Discover Christmas
Downtown JeffersonShop by candlelight at pop-up vendors and brick-and-mortar shops with hayrides, s’mores and a tree lighting. 5–9 p.m. www.cityofjeffersonga.com
Holiday Warehouse Market
Mbare Home + Gift 160 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse crafted functional and decorative art from African artisans and crafters. Dec. 6, 5–9 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.mbare.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
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 18 & up. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $10. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Paint Night
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaint works of art from provided examples and supplies. Registration required. 6 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Holiday Cocktail Party
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a candlelight tour with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Ages 21 & up. 6–8 p.m. $25. www.taylorgrady.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Holiday Soirée
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGather with other art lovers to enjoy drinks, snacks, live music and an art raffle with art activities for kids. 6–10 p.m. www.ocaf.com
The Grinch
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens presents an original dance and theater adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss tale. Dec. 6–7, 7 p.m. Dec. 7–8, 1 p.m. $20. www.thestudioath.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of the classic story. Dec. 6–7 & 13–14, 7 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Blue Ridge Bobcats
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesA candlelit performance of the play that follows Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice characters reuniting for the holidays. Dec. 6–7, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. $20. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Beetlejuice Jr.
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMusical based on the original movie with a cast drawn from 16 area schools. Dec. 6–8, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
A Spell for Winter
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe world premiere of a magical holiday musical featuring a young wizard’s life changing journey at a new school. Dec. 6–7 & 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Magical Christmas
Comer, GA ComerThe city of Comer celebrates with a Reindeer Run (7:45 a.m.), Christmas parade (12 p.m.) and photos with Santa (1–3 p.m.). FREE! www.cityofcomer.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
esp Athens Breakfast with Santa
esp 189 VFW Dr, WatkinsvilleEnjoy a pancake breakfast and photos with Santa Claus. Registration required. 8–11 a.m.$10–40. www.espyouandme.org
Breakfast with Santa
Camp Kiwanis 2613 Old Wildcat Bridge Rd., Danielsville, GA, United StatesHave a chat with Santa to share your holiday wish list and make holiday crafts. Registration required. 9 a.m. $15. www.tinyurl.com/CK24BfastwithSanta
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Holiday Market
Athens Revival City 1200 Forest Heights Dr, AthensBrowse artisanal goods and homemade gifts. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.revivalcityathens.church
Holiday Market
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, browse vendors, participate in crafts, sign up for a candle pouring class and take paid photos with Santa. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.farmviewmarket.com
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of local pottery at the annual event. Dec. 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nancygreenceramics.com
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. Dec. 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
440 Laurel Ave. 440 Laurel Ave., Comer, United StatesBrowse Mathew Meunier’s functional pottery featuring surface textures and geometric forms. Dec. 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.mathewmeunier.com
Family Day: Let It Snow
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the season change with snow-inspired art and participating in fun Art Cart activities. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Metal Enameling Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLeslie Litt will lead a hands-on workshop transforming metal into colorful ornaments. 10 a.m. $25. www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Holiday Market
UGArden 2500 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse teas, spice blends and salves as well as a selection of house plants from the trial gardens. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ugarden.uga.edu
Comer Christmas Vendor Market
J. Cliff Yarbrough Memorial Park Comer, United StatesBrowse handcrafted items and holiday treats, plus a Christmas tree fundraiser 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Holiday Warehouse Market
Mbare Home + Gift 160 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse crafted functional and decorative art from African artisans and crafters. Dec. 6, 5–9 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.mbare.com
Christmas Bazaar
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesBrowse gift baskets, handmade ornaments, bird seed wreaths, kindling bundles and more in benefit of the Oglethorpe County Public Library. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.3railroad.org
Handmade Hollyday Market
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more. Dec. 7–8, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Holiday Open House
R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse locally crafted ceramics, art prints, books and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of pottery from resident artists. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Pop-Up Boutique Sale
145 Yorkshire Road 145 Yorkshire Rd., Bogart, United StatesBrowse hand-painted silk scarves, garments and wall art by Margaret Agner; hand-felted coats, hats and scarves by Tina Tinsley; and jewelry by Jeanne Peck . Dec. 6, 5–8 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-540-3040
Frame Sale
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes. Dec. 3–4 & 6–7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 8, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
Shawn Ireland Pottery 180 Hidden Hills Ln, AthensBrowse Shawn Ireland’s functional pottery featuring animal forms. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.shawnirelandpottery.com
Madison Holiday Tour of Homes
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesTake a self-guided walking tour of preserved antebellum homes decorated in festive holiday decor. Dec. 6–7, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. $40–70. www.mmcc-arts.org
