ATHENS HOLIDAY & WINTER EVENTS

Head to Athens, Georgia this holiday season!

Athens, Georgia, has quietly become a perfect holiday getaway. No football, no students, no problem!

December in Athens brings with it a full calendar of wonderful holiday events and things to do to celebrate the season, from traditional favorites like

The Nutcracker,
Breakfast with Santa, and
Ice skating on an indoor, NHL regulation-sized rink

to only-in-Athens opportunities like

touring stately Antebellum mansions along Sorority Row during the Classic City Tour of Homes,
enjoying the Athens Santa Pub Crawl, and
strolling through the stunning State Botanical Garden of Georgia conservatory, all decorated for the season.

While you're here, don't miss out on holiday open houses and artist markets that showcase Athens' amazing creative community. There are so many amazing options for shopping local for one-of-a-kind gifts!

And, don't forget to plan ahead for the ultimate New Year's Eve celebration; Athens throws the best New Year's Eve party in Georgia!

We've put together some amazing Athens holiday itinerary ideas and things to do in Athens this December, just for you.

Check out more Athens, GA Holiday Events!

1/25 - 2/24

ATHENS ON ICE PUBLIC ICE SKATING AT THE… ATHENS ON ICE PUBLIC ICE SKATING AT THE… ATHENS ON ICE PUBLIC ICE SKATING AT THE…

Athens on Ice is fun for the entire family! For each skate rental, the Foundation receives a $1 donation, so bring your family and friends to experience the…

Athens on Ice is fun for the entire family! For each skate rental, the Foundation receives a $1 donation, so bring your…

Athens on Ice is fun for the entire family! For each skate rental, the Foundation receives a $1 donation, so bring your family and friends to experience the…

3/5

Athens's First Annual Mardi Gras… Athens's First Annual Mardi Gras… Athens's First Annual Mardi Gras…

Escape to a sophisticated and sultry speakeasy for Mardi Gras. Presented by Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, the Mardi Gras Masquerade will be a night of…

Escape to a sophisticated and sultry speakeasy for Mardi Gras. Presented by Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, the Mardi…

Escape to a sophisticated and sultry speakeasy for Mardi Gras. Presented by Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, the Mardi Gras Masquerade will be a night of…

3/16

St. Patrick's Day Celebration St. Patrick's Day Celebration St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Join us for our 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring special dance performances by the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dancing, traditional…

Join us for our 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring special dance performances by the Carpenter Academy…

Join us for our 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring special dance performances by the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dancing, traditional…

4/6

Bunny Brunch Bunny Brunch Bunny Brunch

Hop into Spring with the Easter Bunny and a delicious brunch buffet! Children will enjoy a photo with the Easter bunny, Easter egg hunt (with wonderful prizes),…

Hop into Spring with the Easter Bunny and a delicious brunch buffet! Children will enjoy a photo with the Easter bunny,…

Hop into Spring with the Easter Bunny and a delicious brunch buffet! Children will enjoy a photo with the Easter bunny, Easter egg hunt (with wonderful prizes),…

10/25 - 10/26

Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade

The vision of The Wild Rumpus is to provide an organized avenue for the massive array of Athens creativity which manifests with such awesome power every…

The vision of The Wild Rumpus is to provide an organized avenue for the massive array of Athens creativity which…

The vision of The Wild Rumpus is to provide an organized avenue for the massive array of Athens creativity which manifests with such awesome power every…

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Head to these holiday events!

ATHENS ON ICE PUBLIC ICE SKATING AT…

Feb 19, 2019

Athens on Ice is fun for the entire family! For each skate rental, the Foundation receives a $1 donation, so…
Athens's First Annual Mardi Gras…

Mar 5, 2019

Escape to a sophisticated and sultry speakeasy for Mardi Gras. Presented by Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation,…
St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Mar 16, 2019

Join us for our 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring special dance performances by the…
Bunny Brunch

Apr 6, 2019

Hop into Spring with the Easter Bunny and a delicious brunch buffet! Children will enjoy a photo with the…
Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade

Oct 25, 2019

The vision of The Wild Rumpus is to provide an organized avenue for the massive array of Athens creativity…