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    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 

    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!
    6/29
    Star Spangled Classic Fireworks… Star Spangled Classic Fireworks… Star Spangled Classic Fireworks…

    The Star Spangled Classic Fireworks Celebration will be back downtown this year on Clayton Street! The fireworks display is planned for Saturday, June 29th.…

    The Star Spangled Classic Fireworks Celebration will be back downtown this year on Clayton Street! The fireworks display…

    The Star Spangled Classic Fireworks Celebration will be back downtown this year on Clayton Street! The fireworks display is planned for Saturday, June 29th.…

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    7/6
    Classic City American Music Festival Classic City American Music Festival Classic City American Music Festival

    The Classic City American Music Festival celebrates the best of American music as we pause to celebrate our country. An ALL AGES family friendly event –…

    The Classic City American Music Festival celebrates the best of American music as we pause to celebrate our country. An…

    The Classic City American Music Festival celebrates the best of American music as we pause to celebrate our country. An ALL AGES family friendly event –…

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    10/4 - 11/2
    Zombie Farms Haunted Trail Zombie Farms Haunted Trail Zombie Farms Haunted Trail

    So we may not be a typical haunted house or corn maze, but if you are looking for a haunted house or haunted attraction near Athens, GA or anywhere in NorthEast…

    So we may not be a typical haunted house or corn maze, but if you are looking for a haunted house or haunted attraction…

    So we may not be a typical haunted house or corn maze, but if you are looking for a haunted house or haunted attraction near Athens, GA or anywhere in NorthEast…

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    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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    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…

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    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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