Calendars

Lake Lanier and the surrounding communities support an active and creative lifestyle. From boating, fishing, swimming, and sailing on the lake to running, biking, and golfing events, art, museums, and theater attractions, the Lanier area has something for everyone.

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Event details are displayed below the calendar. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event details may change.  Please verify event details with the event organizer, prior to attending.

Events by Location

BLAIRSVILLE/UNION COUNTY
Nov 15 – First Annual Harvest Moon Festival – shop gifts, produce, food, plants, and more, 3-7 pm, Union County Farmers Market, 290 Farmers Market Way.
Nov 21, 22 – 2025 Mistletoe Market – a 2-day indoor crafts show. New location: First United Methodist Church of Union County, 938 HWY 515 W, $3 admission.
Nov 27-Dec 23 (Thr, Fri, Sat thru 11th, every night 11th-23rd) – Mountain Country Christmas in Lights – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, $9 admission.
Vogel State Park – 405 Vogel State Park Rd, Blairsville – 706-745-2628

BRASELTON
Historic Downtown Braselton – Civic Center/Town Green, 9924 Davis St. – 706-921-4016, 706-654-1944 (Civic Center)
Nov 7 – Braselton Farmers Market – 3-6 pm, Town Green
Nov 15 – Braselton Winter Wonderland – 10 am-7:30 pm.
Caffeine and Octane Lanier Raceway – 5301 Winder Hwy. – 770-965-9179
Nov 7 – Friday Night Drift –Beginner-friendly performance car maneuvering on race track, participants and spectators welcome, 6 p.m., $10-$199. 
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta – 5300 Winder Hwy. – 770-967-6143
Dec 6, 7 – NASA Santa’s Toy Drive – a charity event – $25 gate fee or bring a new unwrapped toy worth at least $25.
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort – 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr. – 678-425-0900

BUFORD
Buford’s 37 Main Rock Cafe Events – 37 E. Main St. NE, Buford, 678-288-2030
Buford Community Center Events – 2200 Buford Hwy, Buford – 770-945-6762, 770-904-2740
Nov 7 – Tribute – a celebration of The Allman Brothers Band – 8 pm, Sylvia Beard Theatre, Tickets $35-$45.
Nov 14 – Tattoo You – a Rolling Stones Tribute – 8 pm, Sylvia Beard Theatre, Tickets $35-$45.
Lake Lanier Islands Resort / Margaritaville – 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, 770-945-8787
For Free gate entry RSVP online
Every Tuesday – Trivia Tuesdays at Game Changer – 7 pm-9 pm
Every Wednesday – Music Bingo at Game Changer – 7 pm-9 pm
Every Thursday – Classic Bingo Night at Game Changer – 7 pm-9 pm
Nov 15-Feb 22 – License to Chill Snow Island – see website for exact dates and times
Nov 15-Jan 4 – Magical Nights of Lights – 5 pm-10 pm, 6 miles of glittering lights, more.
Nov 27 – Thanksgiving Buffet at Landshark Bar & Grill – 11 am-5 pm, no reservations required – $39.99 adults, $21 ages 4-11, 3 and under eat free.
Tannery Row Artist Colony – 554 W Main St, Buford – 470-326-6656
New hours: Thursday – Saturday noon to 4 pm
Thru Nov 21 – Fall Juried Art Exhibition

CLARKESVILLE/HABERSHAM COUNTY
(Alto, Baldwin, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Mt. Airy and Tallulah Falls)
Clarkesville’s Historic Habersham Community Theater – 1370 N Washington St, Clarkesville – 706-839-1315
Nov 13-16, 20-23 – The Gift of the Magi, Thr-Sat, 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm.
Piedmont University – 1021 Central Ave, Demorest –706-776-0116, 800-277-7020
Thru Nov 6 – Quiet Reflections: Photograms by Ann Beason and Merri Lawrence – Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Demorest
Thru May 2026 – Conserving America’s Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner by Rhett Turner, Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Demorest
Tallulah Gorge State Park – 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. – 706-754-7981
Nov 5 – Full Moon Hike – 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge. 8:15-9:45 pm $10 per a person $5 parking.
Nov 15 – Beginner Archery ¬– Must be able to draw 20lbs bow, Meet at Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center, 9 am-10:30 am, Call to register, $15 plus $5 parking.

CUMMING/FORSYTH COUNTY
Cumming City Center  – 423 Canton Rd. – 770-781-2010
Nov 1 – Game Day Watch Party – 3:30-6:30 pm, Lou Sobh Amphitheater
Nov 1 – Clapton Comes Alive – 8-10 pm, Lou Sobh Amphitheater
Nov 4 – Single Social Tuesdays – Los Rios Cantina – 6:30-9:30 pm
Nov 7 – Fire Lake: Bob Seger Tribute – 7-9 pm Lou Sobh Amphitheater
Nov 8 – Hometown Heroes 5K 2025 – 8 am-3 pm
Nov 9, 23 – Slide into Sundays! noon-8 pm
Nov 14 – The Dirty Doors – Tribute to the Doors – 7-9 pm, Lou Sobh Amphitheater
Nov 15 – Travolta: A tribute to Studio 54 and more – 7-9 pm, Lou Sobh Amphitheater
Nov 21 – Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi Tribute – 7-9 pm Lou Sobh Amphitheater
Nov 22 – Cumming City Center Winter Market – 10 am-5 pm
Nov 22 – Cumming City Center Tree Lighting – 6-7 pm
FoCAL Center – Forsyth County Arts and Learning Center, 1150 Dahlonega Highway Cumming. 470-695-7826
Nov 6,7,13,14 – The Nutcracker – Sawnee Ballet Theatre 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm
School Street Playhouse – 101 School St, Cumming – 770-781-9178
Dec 3-21 – A Christmas Carol – Th,F,S at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2:30 pm
Hall & Hound Brewing Co – 1920 Freedom Pkwy, Cumming – 470-239-8423
The Well  – 420 Vision Dr., Cumming – 404-271-3178, gigs@thewellga.com

DAHLONEGA/LUMPKIN COUNTY
Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater – 69 W Main St, Dahlonega – 706-530-5162
Nov 22 – Almost Taylor – An unofficial tribute to Taylor Swift – 2 pm & 7 pm
Historic Downtown Dahlonega – Hancock Park, corner of North Park and Warwick St. – 706-864-3711 
Nov 28 – Lighting of the Square – 6 pm
Nov 28-Dec 31 – Festival of Trees, Hancock Park, 6:30 pm
Nov 28-Dec 21 – Visit Santa – square in front of the tree, Fri 3-6 pm, Sat noon-6, Sun 1-5 pm
Nov 28-Dec 28 – Christmas Tea – Waffle’s English Tea Room in Historic Head House, see website for reservations, $49.99 adults, $39.99 children under 12
Nov 28 – Children of all Ages Tree – decorate an ornament for the tree, 3-7 pm
Nov 28 – Concert in the Park – Hancock Park, 7 pm
Nov 29 – Art Market – Hancock Park, 10 am-7 pm
Nov 29 – Elf the Movie – Holly Theater, 69 W Main St., 3:30 pm, free, first-come, first served.
Nov 30 – Christmas Historic Home Tour – Jeremiah’s Place, 74 N Grove St., tickets required, from $33.85.
University of North Georgia – see website, there are multiple campuses – 678-717-3930

DAWSONVILLE/DAWSON COUNTY
Amicalola Falls State Park – 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., Dawsonville –706-344-1515
Nov 1 – Birds of Prey – 1 pm, Visitor’s Center Arch Room
Nov 1 – Owl-O-Ween – 1 pm, Amicalola Falls Lodge Lobby
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 – Storytime with Naturalist – Visitor’s Center Arch room, 10 am-11 am
Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 – Creek Wading with a Naturalist – 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Nov 8, 22 – Nature Journaling Activity – 11 am
Nov 8, 22 – Fundamentals of Nature Identification – Lodge Lobby – 1 pm
Nov 8, 22 – Iconic Trees of Amicalola Falls – Lodge Lobby – 2 pm
Bowen Center for the Arts – 334 Hwy 9N, Dawsonville – 706-216-2787, melinda@RainbowChildrensHome.org
Nov 1-Dec 6 – Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Indoor Market, 10 am – 4 pm 
Historic Downtown Dawsonville
Nov 22 – Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade, tree lighting & jingle market – 2-8 pm, free, Dawsonville City Hall & Georiga Racing Hall of Fame, 415 Hwy 53 East.
Rock Creek Park – 445 Martin Rd. – 706- 344-3646

FLOWERY BRANCH
Branch House Tavern – 678-828-8345, 5466 McEver Rd.
Every Tues – Trivia Night – 7:30 pm
Every Wed – Karaoke – 7:30 pm
Every Fri/Sat – Live music – 9:30 pm
Flowery Branch – 404-491-9601
Nov 2 – Music in the Branch: Whiskey Magnolia – 6:30-8 pm, Flowery Branch Amphitheater, 5603 Mitchell St.
Nov 13, 27 – Farmers Market (2nd & 4th Thurs. Nov-Apr) – 3:30-6:30 pm
Nov 21 – Christmas Tree Lighting & Lantern Parade – 6-9 pm

GAINESVILLE/HALL COUNTY
Blackstrap Rock Hall – 852 Main St. SW, Gainesville – 678-696-8285
Boot Barn Hall – 213 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville – 678-434-0475
Nov 1 – SkynFolks, The Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience, doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm
Nov 6 – Dueling Pianos: Friendsgiving, doors 5 pm, show 7:30 pm
Nov 7 – Rodney Atkins – doors 7 pm, show 8 pm
Nov 8 – Ryan Montgomery – doors 7 pm, show 8 pm
Nov 13 – Mainstreet: Bob Seger Tribute – doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm
Nov 14 – No Diggity Band: 90s-2000s Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop – doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm
Nov 19 – The Carole King & James Taylor Story – doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm
Nov 20 – Bon Jovi Tribute: Slippery When Wet – doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm
Nov 21 – That Arena Rock Show – doors 6 pm, show 8 pm
Nov 22 – T. Graham Brown – doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm
Nov 29 – 90s Country Show: The Honky Tonk Circus, Jeremy McComb – doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm
Brenau University Events – 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville – 770-538-4764
City of Clermont 
Don Carter State Park – 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd., Gainesville – 678-450-7726
Nov 8 – Touch-a-Truck Day – 11 am-1 pm, $5 parking
Nov 9 – Colors of the Canopy Hike – noon to 1 pm, $3, plus $5 parking
Nov 14 – National Pickle Day Tasting – 3-5 pm, $7/plate, $5 parking
Nov 14 – Become a Campfire Chef: Nachos! – 5:30-6:30 pm, $5, plus $5 parking
Nov 16 – Reflections of Fall Kayaking – 2:30-4 pm, $20 ($10 if bring own kayak), $5 parking
Nov 21 – Become a Campfire Chef: Pizza! – 5:30-6:30 pm, $5, plus $5 parking
Nov 22 – Get to know North Georgia Hike – 9-10 am, $5 parking
Nov 22 – Pet a Pelt! – noon-12:45, $1, $5 parking
Nov 22 – Celebrating Native American Heritage Month – 3-4 pm, $3, plus $5 parking
Nov 22 – Movie Night at the Park: an animated, G-rated movie, 6-8 pm, $5 parking
Nov 25 – A Thankful Storytime – 2-2:45 pm, $3, plus $5 parking
Nov 28 – Game Night with a Ranger! – 5-6:30 pm, $5 parking
Nov 29 – S’mores with Santa – 1-3 pm, $5 parking
Nov 29 – Movie Night at the Park – a stop-motion Christmas classic – 3:30-4:30 pm, $5 parking
Elachee Nature Science Center – 2125 Elachee Dr. Gainesville – 770-535-1976
Nov 4 – (First Tues each month) – Pages & Pines Silent Book Club – Bring a book to enjoy reading on nature center patio, 12:30-2:30 pm.
Nov 8 – Sci-Art Saturdays – 10-12:30 pm, hike, sketch, new theme each month, 6th-9th grade, $10-$12
Nov 8 – Wicked Woods – 6-9 pm, $15-$20
Nov 25 ¬– Fall Sunset Guided Hike, 5-7 pm
Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden –1911 Sweetbay Dr, Gainesville – 404-888-4760
Nov 8 – Nature in Relief: Botanical Linocut Printmaking Class – 10 am-1 pm
Nov 20-Jan 4 (select nights) – Gainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights
Nov 20 – Hops and Holly: Wreath Making Workshop – 11 am-1 pm
Nov 29 – Pictures with Santa – 10 am-noon
Nov 30 – Pictures with Santa – 1-3 pm
Gainesville Theatre Alliance – 678-717-3624
Nov 7-15 – Sister Act – Brenau University’s Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St NE
Georgia Art League – (at Quinlan Visual Arts Center- Gainesville) – 470-272-3010 
Contact Melanie Vaughan, melanievaughan133@gmail.com.
Hall County Farmers Market – 734 E Crescent Drive, Gainesville
Locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers
Thru Nov 29 – Winter Market – ​locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, Saturdays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hall County Library System (this is just a sampling of activities – see website for complete listings)
Blackshear Place Library – 770-532-3311, ext. 151
Nov 1 – Fall Key Chain Take and Make Craft – all day, adults
Nov 17 – Lego Play – 3:30-4:30 pm, elementary age
Nov 25 – Turkey Day Tales – 10:15-11 am, baby/pre-school
Gainesville Branch – 770-532-3311, ext. 4011
Nov 3 – Budgeting for the Holidays – 10:30 am-noon, adults
Nov 8 – Georgia Cross Stitchers – 10 am-4:30 pm, family/all ages
Nov 17 – Teen Writers workshop – 6-7 pm, middle/high school age
Murrayville Branch – 770-532-3311, ext. 171
Nov 6 – Growing Readers Storytime – 10:15-10:45, baby/preschool
Nov 17 – Torn Paper Monsters – 4-5 pm, elementary age
Nov 29 – Coloring Therapy for Adults – all day, adults
North Hall Tech Center – 770-532-3311, ext. 181
Nov 3 – Chair Yoga – 1-2 pm, adults
Nov 22 – Video Game Club for TEENS! – 3:30-4:30 pm, middle/high school age
Nov 26 – Fall Carnival – noon-1 pm, elementary age
Spout Springs Branch – 770-532-3311, ext 191
Nov 6 – Historically Speaking Book Club, 2:30-3:30 pm, adults
Nov 19 – Little Learners: Art – 10:30-11:30, baby/preschool age
Nov 24 – Teen Game Jam! – 3-7:30 pm – middle/highschool age
Historic Downtown Gainesville  – 112 Main St., SW
Nov 22 – Jingle Mingle, Lighting of the Chicken on the Square, 4-8 pm
Dec 7 – Christmas on Green Street., noon-7 pm
Interactive Neighborhood Kids – 775 Dorsey St, Gainesville – 770-536-1900
INK is in the process of  moving to a new location in Flowery Branch. During this transition, please contact the club for hours and details.
Lake Lanier Olympic Park  – 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville – 855-536-1996
Nov 8 – Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival – 9 am-9 pm, $15 admission
Canoe/Kayak/SUP Rentals – Canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard rentals – Lake-Fun.com.
Lake Lanier Rowing Club – Adult Learn to Row classes, ages 18+, www.lakelanierrowing.sportngin.com
LAKE FUN watercraft rentals – kayak, stand-up paddle boards, electric discs and more are available to rent. See lake-fun.com website to reserve your watercraft. Walk-ins are welcome.
The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park – 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Lanier Technical College – 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville – 770-533-7000 (Ramsey Center 770-533-7360)
Linwood Ecology Center/Nature Preserve – 118 Springview Dr, Gainesville MasterGardener@hallcounty.org
First Wednesdays Jan – May and Sept – Nov – Turning Leaf Book Club – Monthly discussions of nature-themed books, 11 a.m.
NoFo Brew Co. Gainesville – topher@nofobrew.co
Tuesdays – Trivia Night, 7-9 pm
Thursdays – Music Bingo, 7-9 pm
Northeast Georgia History Center – 322 Academy St NE, Gainesville – 770-297-5900
Nov 11 – (2nd Tuesday- monthly forums) – Native American History in Georgia, 7 pm
Quinlan Arts Center – 514 Green St NE, Gainesville – 770-536-2575
Nov 11 – Ekphrasis for the Masses – poetry, noon-1 pm
Nov 14-16 – Pottery & Art Market, Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat/Sun 10 am-5 pm
Tap It Growlers – 110 Maple St., tapitgrowler.com
Saturdays – Karaoke – 8-11 pm
The Arts Council – 331 Spring Street, SW, Gainesville – 770-534-2787,
Email: Kaytiea@theartscouncil.net
Nov 6-Feb 20 – Deeply Rooted: An Intimate Portrait of Place – Tues-Fri 10 am-4 pm, free
2026 Evenings of Intimate Jazz – gate open 7 pm, shows at 8 pm Schedule: Jan 16, 17 – Roman Street; Feb 13, 14 – Ashleigh Elizabeth Smith; Mar 20, 21 – Sammy Hanson Quartet; Apr 17, 18 – Jazz at the Movies; May 16 – Joe Gransden Ensemble
Voices of North Georgia – First Baptist Church Gainesville, 751 Green St NW
Dec 5,6 – Christmas Voices – St. Paul United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm
Wild Wing Café – wildwingcafe.com
Tuesdays – Karaoke Night! – 7-10 pm

GWINNETT COUNTY
Players Guild/Eagle Theatre – 5029 W Broad St, Sugar Hill (Gwinnett County) – 770-945-6929, 770-945-6716
Nov 7-16 – The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge – a comedy – tickets required.

HIAWASSEE-TOWNS COUNTY
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds – 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee – 706-896-4191
Nov 7, 8 – Rats, Rust, & Horse Power – 9 am-4 pm
Nov 22 – The Marshall Tucker Band – 7 pm
Nov 27 – Dec 23 – Mountain Country Christmas in Lights – $9/person, see website for days/times

WHITE COUNTY (Cleveland, Helen)
City of Cleveland
Dec 6 – Christmas in the Mountains – a holiday market on the Cleveland Courthouse Square and lighted Christmas parade through downtown. noon – 7 pm
City of Helen 
Nov 28 – Annual Lighting of the Village – 5-7 pm, Riverside Park
Nov 29-30, Dec 6,7 – Helen’s Christmas Market – Marktplatz and Unicoi Hill Park
Anna Ruby Falls – 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd, Helen – 706-878-1448
Nov 14 – Falls to Farm Friday, 11 am-1 pm, free with paid admission to falls.
Helen Arts & Heritage Center – 25 Chattahoochee Strasse – 706-878-3933
Nov 29, 30 – Mistletoe Market – Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun, 10 am-3 pm
Smithgall Woods State Park – 61 Tsalaki Trl., Helen – 706-878-3087