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,
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, and
Ice skating

to only-in-Athens opportunities to tour stately Antebellum mansions along Sorority Row or stroll 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.

We've put together some amazing Athens holiday itinerary ideas for you.

Check out more Athens, GA Holiday Events!

4/28

Independent Bookstore Day 2018 Independent Bookstore Day 2018 Independent Bookstore Day 2018

Join Avid book shop for the annual Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 28, 2018! From 10am to 8pm, both Avid Bookshops will have fun activities,…

Join Avid book shop for the annual Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 28, 2018! From 10am to 8pm, both Avid…

Join Avid book shop for the annual Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 28, 2018! From 10am to 8pm, both Avid Bookshops will have fun activities,…

5/5

Cinco de Mayo at SBC Cinco de Mayo at SBC Cinco de Mayo at SBC

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! May 5 from 2:30-10:00PM, a celebration at The Southern Brewing Company with some specialty brews fit for the occasion...Tequila…

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! May 5 from 2:30-10:00PM, a celebration at The Southern Brewing Company with some specialty…

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! May 5 from 2:30-10:00PM, a celebration at The Southern Brewing Company with some specialty brews fit for the occasion...Tequila…

5/5

Cinco de Mayo at Terrapin Cinco de Mayo at Terrapin Cinco de Mayo at Terrapin

Come celebrate graduation at Terrapin! Wear your cap and gown and get $2 off your Terrapin Taster. That gets you a Terrapin glass and 6 pours of our delicious…

Come celebrate graduation at Terrapin! Wear your cap and gown and get $2 off your Terrapin Taster. That gets you a…

Come celebrate graduation at Terrapin! Wear your cap and gown and get $2 off your Terrapin Taster. That gets you a Terrapin glass and 6 pours of our delicious…

5/12 - 5/13

What God Allows What God Allows What God Allows

Please join us for a Mother's Day Weekend Event. Stage play "What God Allows" at the historic Morton Theatre downtown. May 12th and 13th. Saturday at 7:30 p.m.…

Please join us for a Mother's Day Weekend Event. Stage play "What God Allows" at the historic Morton Theatre downtown.…

Please join us for a Mother's Day Weekend Event. Stage play "What God Allows" at the historic Morton Theatre downtown. May 12th and 13th. Saturday at 7:30 p.m.…

5/13

Mothers Day Concert: Sights and Sounds of… Mothers Day Concert: Sights and Sounds of… Mothers Day Concert: Sights and Sounds of…

Join the Athens Flute Choir for a program featuring familiar works that will conjure colorful images every mother will love! Sponsored by Friends of the Garden.

Join the Athens Flute Choir for a program featuring familiar works that will conjure colorful images every mother will…

Join the Athens Flute Choir for a program featuring familiar works that will conjure colorful images every mother will love! Sponsored by Friends of the Garden.

6/30

Athens Celebrates America - July 4th… Athens Celebrates America - July 4th… Athens Celebrates America - July 4th…

The Star Spangled Classic is back! This family-friendly Independence Day celebration will take place Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Downtown Athens. Activities…

The Star Spangled Classic is back! This family-friendly Independence Day celebration will take place Saturday, June 30,…

The Star Spangled Classic is back! This family-friendly Independence Day celebration will take place Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Downtown Athens. Activities…

7/1

Classic City American Music Festival, 10th… Classic City American Music Festival, 10th… Classic City American Music Festival, 10th…

Nothing is more American than fireworks on the Fourth, but we’ve got a contender… 10 acts performing on 2 stages, food, drink and BBQ galore comes in a close…

Nothing is more American than fireworks on the Fourth, but we’ve got a contender… 10 acts performing on 2 stages, food,…

Nothing is more American than fireworks on the Fourth, but we’ve got a contender… 10 acts performing on 2 stages, food, drink and BBQ galore comes in a close…

12/6

Downtown Parade of Lights Downtown Parade of Lights Downtown Parade of Lights

Kick off the holiday season in Athens-Clarke County with this special event in Downtown Athens The parade begins on the corner of Dougherty and Pulaski Streets…

Kick off the holiday season in Athens-Clarke County with this special event in Downtown Athens The parade begins on the…

Kick off the holiday season in Athens-Clarke County with this special event in Downtown Athens The parade begins on the corner of Dougherty and Pulaski Streets…

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