Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Breakfast with Santa

Camp Kiwanis 2613 Old Wildcat Bridge Rd., Danielsville, GA, United States

Work in the elves workshop for a take home craft, and chat with Santa to share your holiday wish list. Registration required. 9 a.m. $10. www.tinyurl.com/CK23BfastwithSanta

Holiday Market

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

Browse locally-sourced food items and handcrafted gifts, and enjoy a petting zoo, holiday crafts, live music and more. 9 a.m.​​–1 p.m. www.farmviewmarket.com

Holiday Open House & Aloka Home Popup

R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Browse R. Wood’s hand-crafted ceramic goods, plus gourmet pantry items, homegoods, a textile pop-up shop and more. 9 a.m.​​–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com

Event Series Holiday Sale

Holiday Sale

Rose Creek Pottery 1051 Rose Creek Dr., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Browse Lori Breedlove’s wood-fired functional pottery ware like pots, vases, bowls and more. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.rosecreekpottery.com

Event Series 2023 Holiday Market

2023 Holiday Market

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Annual juried event with 50 artists and crafters featuring pottery, paintings, fiber art, photography and more. Dec. 1, 4​​–9 p.m. Dec. 2, 9​​ a.m.–7 p.m. $5. www.ocaf.com

Event Series Walk Into Wellness

Walk Into Wellness

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

Relieve holiday stress with an hour walk suitable for all fitness levels. All ages. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

Snapshots with Santa

reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United States

Visit and take a photo with Santa, with proceeds benefitting Athens Parent Wellbeing. Registration required. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10. www.reblossomathens.com

Christmas Bazaar and Book Sale

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

Browse fresh wreaths, themed gift baskets, handmade ornaments and more along with a selection of $5/bag books. 10 a.m.​​–4 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org

Event Series Handmade Hollyday

Handmade Hollyday

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food truck on site. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com

Open Studio & Holiday Sale

Hidden Hills Ln. 180 Hidden Hills Ln., Athens, GA

Browse artist Shawn Ireland’s handcrafted pottery and paintings. 10 a.m.–4 p.m www.shanirelandpottery.com

Event Series Woodhill Artists Market

Woodhill Artists Market

Woodhill Retreat Center 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Browse locally-crafted functional and decorative art, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. Dec. 1, 3–8 p.m. Dec. 2–3 & 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2023

West Broad Farmers Market

West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

The market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net

Mother Lode Fall Market

Washington Square Studio 253 W. Washington St., Athens, GA

Browse a market pop-up with vintage clothing, handmade items and more. 11 a.m.​​–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/motherlodeathens

Event Series Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House

The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Take a tour of the decorated Taylor-Grady House, and enjoy treats and carols from local choirs. Dec. 2–3, 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgradyhouse.weebly.com

Photos with Tattooed Santa

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Take photos with this non-traditional Santa for a donation to Toys for Tots or Sweet Olive Farm. 2–7 p.m. www.3ravenstattoo.com

Event Series Holiday Market

Holiday Market

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Browse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more. Dec. 2​​–3, 2​​​​–7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

Shop Small Crawl

Baxter St. Baxter St., Athens, GA

Shop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items. Dec. 1​​–2, 4​​–8 p.m. Dec. 3, 12​​–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/womenownedathens

Event Series Deck the Hollow

Deck the Hollow

Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the holidays in lights with local artist vendors, animal encounters and more. Dec. 1​​–3 & 8​​–10, 5:30​​–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo

Event Series A Gift to Remember

A Gift to Remember

The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United States

During this holiday performance, a group of strangers are delayed in their travels and forced to bond. Dec. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 & 10, 2 p.m. $11 (adv.), $16. 706-213-3109

Event Series Holiday Sale

Holiday Sale

Rose Creek Pottery 1051 Rose Creek Dr., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Browse Lori Breedlove’s wood-fired functional pottery ware like pots, vases, bowls and more. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.rosecreekpottery.com

Event Series Aggro at the Acropolis

Aggro at the Acropolis

Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Join 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

Event Series Handmade Hollyday

Handmade Hollyday

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food truck on site. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com

Event Series Woodhill Artists Market

Woodhill Artists Market

Woodhill Retreat Center 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Browse locally-crafted functional and decorative art, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. Dec. 1, 3–8 p.m. Dec. 2–3 & 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2023

El Carretonero Christmas Market

El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GA

Browse art, handmade gifts and more with a food truck on site as well as photo opportunities with Santa. 11 a.m​​–4 p.m www.www.instagram.com/el_carretonero_athens_

Holiday Benevolence Market

Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Shop for symbolic gifts from over 30 Athens-area nonprofit organizations, and hear their stories. 12–3 p.m. www.facebook.com/athensholidaybenevolencemarket

Event Series Pet Pictures with Santa

Pet Pictures with Santa

Graduate Athens 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Your furry family members (and human ones) can take photos with Santa, proceeds benefitting the Athens Area Humane Society. Registration required. 12–3:30 p.m. $20. www.athenshumanesociety.org

Snapshots with Santa

reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United States

Visit and take a photo with Santa, with proceeds benefitting Athens Parent Wellbeing. Registration required. 12–4 p.m. $10. www.reblossomathens.com

Shop Small Crawl

Downtown Athens Athens

Shop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items. Dec. 1​​–2, 4​​–8 p.m. Dec. 3, 12​​–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/womenownedathens

Oconee Farmers Market Christmas Market

First Christian Church of Watkinsville 4 N. Main St., Watkinsville, GA

The fifth annual holiday market hosts over three dozen vendors with crafts, food items and home goods. 1​​–6 p.m. www.cityofwatkinsville.com

Event Series A Gift to Remember

A Gift to Remember

The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United States

During this holiday performance, a group of strangers are delayed in their travels and forced to bond. Dec. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 & 10, 2 p.m. $11 (adv.), $16. 706-213-3109

Event Series Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House

The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Take a tour of the decorated Taylor-Grady House, and enjoy treats and carols from local choirs. Dec. 2–3, 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgradyhouse.weebly.com

Event Series Holiday Market

Holiday Market

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Browse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more. Dec. 2​​–3, 2​​​​–7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens