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!

10/4 - 11/2

Zombie Farms Haunted Trail Zombie Farms Haunted Trail Zombie Farms Haunted Trail

If you are looking for a haunted house or haunted attraction near Athens, GA or anywhere in NorthEast Georgia, you don't want to miss Zombie Farms! You get a…

If you are looking for a haunted house or haunted attraction near Athens, GA or anywhere in NorthEast Georgia, you don't…

If you are looking for a haunted house or haunted attraction near Athens, GA or anywhere in NorthEast Georgia, you don't want to miss Zombie Farms! You get a…

10/13

Autumn Harvest Feast, 9th Annual Autumn Harvest Feast, 9th Annual Autumn Harvest Feast, 9th Annual

Come for a night full of dining, dancing, and celebrating with your favorite local farmers, artisans, chefs, and friends. For nine years, the Athens Farmers…

Come for a night full of dining, dancing, and celebrating with your favorite local farmers, artisans, chefs, and…

Come for a night full of dining, dancing, and celebrating with your favorite local farmers, artisans, chefs, and friends. For nine years, the Athens Farmers…

10/18

Hop Harvest 2019 Hop Harvest 2019 Hop Harvest 2019

General Admission Tickets (All 21+) include: A commemorative Hop Harvest glass (only guaranteed for pre-purchased tickets) Entrance to the festival, live music,…

General Admission Tickets (All 21+) include: A commemorative Hop Harvest glass (only guaranteed for pre-purchased…

General Admission Tickets (All 21+) include: A commemorative Hop Harvest glass (only guaranteed for pre-purchased tickets) Entrance to the festival, live music,…

10/24

TACA's Annual Trunk-or-Treat TACA's Annual Trunk-or-Treat TACA's Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Enjoy spooky fun at TACA's Annual Trunk-or-Treat! Door prizes, raffles, free giveaways, games, plus costume contests for kids and pets!

Enjoy spooky fun at TACA's Annual Trunk-or-Treat! Door prizes, raffles, free giveaways, games, plus costume contests for…

Enjoy spooky fun at TACA's Annual Trunk-or-Treat! Door prizes, raffles, free giveaways, games, plus costume contests for kids and pets!

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…

12/5

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…

12/10

LeAnn Rimes: You and Me and Christmas LeAnn Rimes: You and Me and Christmas LeAnn Rimes: You and Me and Christmas

Classic Entertainment presents internationally multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and songwriter, LeAnn Rimes. Appearing for one night only at The Classic…

Classic Entertainment presents internationally multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and songwriter, LeAnn Rimes.…

Classic Entertainment presents internationally multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and songwriter, LeAnn Rimes. Appearing for one night only at The Classic…

1/20

Athens MLK Day of Service Athens MLK Day of Service Athens MLK Day of Service

MLK Day of Service In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of service. Athens, Georgia is one of the thousands of…

MLK Day of Service In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of service. Athens,…

MLK Day of Service In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of service. Athens, Georgia is one of the thousands of…

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Head to these holiday events!

Zombie Farms Haunted Trail

Oct 4, 2019

If you are looking for a haunted house or haunted attraction near Athens, GA or anywhere in NorthEast Georgia,…
Autumn Harvest Feast, 9th Annual

Oct 13, 2019

Come for a night full of dining, dancing, and celebrating with your favorite local farmers, artisans, chefs,…
Hop Harvest 2019

Oct 18, 2019

General Admission Tickets (All 21+) include: A commemorative Hop Harvest glass (only guaranteed for…
TACA's Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Oct 24, 2019

Enjoy spooky fun at TACA's Annual Trunk-or-Treat! Door prizes, raffles, free giveaways, games, plus costume…
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…
Downtown Parade of Lights

Dec 5, 2019

Kick off the holiday season in Athens-Clarke County with this special event in Downtown Athens The parade…
LeAnn Rimes: You and Me and…

Dec 10, 2019

Classic Entertainment presents internationally multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and songwriter, LeAnn…
Athens MLK Day of Service

Jan 20, 2020

MLK Day of Service In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of…

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