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
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Holiday Craft Market
Sunrise Nursery 550 Athens Rd, Athens, GABrowse over 15 local craft vendors with food trucks, music and a fire pit. Donations accepted for Hurricane Helene relief. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.sunrisenursery.info
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Fall Open Studios
336 E. Church St., Lexington 336 E. Church St., Lexington, United StatesEnjoy the garden, socialize and see paintings by Terry Rowlett and Cheryl Washburn. 12–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/terryrowlett; www.instagram.com/cherylwashburnart
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1–3 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/ecstatic_dance_athens_ga
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop from a variety of local craft vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Elf Academy
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts, games, reindeer food, letters to Santa and more. 2 p.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Concert & Holiday Market
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United States‘Tapestry: A Holiday Concert’ featuring a variety of ensembles followed by a reception and holiday market. 2 p.m. www.holycrossathens.com
Christmas Carols & Book Launch
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal author Leara Rhodes discusses her new novel The Darkest Midnight in December with a community singers chorus performing historic Irish carols. 3 p.m. FREE! www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Holiday Market
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse pottery, wood crafts, soap, handmade clothing, baked goods and more in benefit of Cat Zip Alliance/Campus Cats. 5–9 p.m. www.catzip.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
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-nominated play examines the experiences of freed African Americans during the early stages of the Great Migration. Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. $30 (adv.), $35. www.mortontheatre.com
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
Athens Spectacular
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors and enjoy burlesque and drag performances. Ages 18 & up. 7:30 p.m. (doors). $10.
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
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag for All Christmas Show
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun with a Christmas show. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Santa Hustle Race Series
Downtown Athens AthensEnjoy a variety of races around the downtown Athens area with a Santa hat and beard provided, and refreshments and music afterwards. Registration required. 8 a.m. $25 and up. www.santahustle.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
Aggro at the Acropolis
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Classic City Rollergirls for an all-day scrimmage tournament. 9:30 a.m. (doors), 10 a.m. (first whistle). $12–15, kids 5 & under FREE! www.classiccityrollergirls.com
