CHRISTMAS & WINTER EVENTS 2024
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Around here, we aren't afraid to take a little drive to find some holiday fun. I've gathered all of the local things to do for the holidays within driving distance of Elberton, GA.
The list includes Christmas parades, tree lightings, pictures with Santa, craft classes, cookie decorating and more! Consider this guide to be your one-stop-shop to make your season merry and bright!
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updated Dec 1, 2023
🌟 CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS 🌟 |
We have two large walk-through Christmas light displays within driving distance of Elbert County, GA.
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🎄 TREE LIGHTINGS 🎄 |
Candle Light Shop Night & Tree Lighting
- Downtown Elberton
- Tuesday, November 26th
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Holiday Kickoff (Tree Lighting, Snow-on-the-Square) - Washington, GA
- Downtown Washington
- Tuesday, November 26th
- 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Park - Royston, GA
- $5 Parking
- Victoria Bryant State Park
- Saturday, November 30th
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Christmas in Lavonia - Lavonia, GA
- Lavonia Gazebo
- Tuesday, December 3rd
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MEET THE GRINCH Pictures with the Grinch!
- Free, Donations Welcome
- Home Sweet Home, Elberton
- Thursday, December 12th
- 5pm - 7pm
4th Annual Grinch Brunch
- FREE, Donations Welcome
- HYDRA of Hart County
- Saturday, December 7th
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dinner with the Grinch
- Chick-Fil-A, Lavonia, GA
- Saturday, December 7th
- 4pm - 7pm
🎅 SANTA SIGHTINGS 🎅 |
Breakfast with Santa
- Kids: $5 / Adults: $10
- Sweet Combs of Honey | Lavonia, GA
- Saturday, November 23rd
- 9am - 1pm
Christmas comes to Victoria Bryant
- $5 + $5 Parking
- Victoria Bryant State Park
- Saturday, December 7th
- 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cookies with Santa
- Free, Donations welcome
- Deer Creek Retreat | Bowman, GA
- Saturday, December 7th
- 10am - 1pm
A Christmas Hayride with Santa
- $4 + $5 Parking
- Victoria Bryant State Park
- Saturday, December 14th
- 6:30pm - 8pm
Breakfast with Santa
- By Reservation Only!
- Kids (10 & under): $7.95 / Adults: $9.95
- The Quarry Plates & Pours
- Saturday, December 14th
- 9am - 11am
Visit Santa at Walmart
- Elberton Walmart
- Saturday, December 14th & 21st
- 5pm - 7pm
Pictures with Santa
- Free
- The Southern Caboose
- Friday, December 20th
- 5pm - 7pm
CLASSES & CRAFTS |
Christmas Earring Workshop
- $20/pair or $30/both
- The Quarry Plates & Pours
- Thursday, November 21st
- 6pm - 8pm
Snowman Craft Class
- 2Morrow's Creations
- Saturday, November 23rd
- 12:30pm - 2pm
Pinecone Christmas Tree Craft
- $10 + $5 parking
- Victoria Bryant State Park
- Friday, November 29th
- 4:00pm
Painting with Jennifer (Christmas Cow)
- $30
- Elberton Arts Center
- Tuesday, December 17th
- 6:30pm - 8pm
Christmas Ornament & Pinecone Bird Feeder
- $5 + $5 parking
- Watson Mill Bridge State Park
- Sunday, December 22nd
- 1pm - 2pm
MARKETS |
Santa's Sleigh: Annual Craft Show
- Elks Lodge, Elberton
- Thursday, November 21st - Sunday, November 24th
- Hours vary, click for details
Holiday Market
- Common Ground | Hartwell, GA
- November 9th & November 23rd
- 10am - 3pm
November Pop-Up Shop & Artisan Market
- 2Morrow's Creations
- Saturday, November 30th
- 10am - 2pm
Christmas Pajama Party
- The Quarry Plates & Pours
- Tuesday, December 17th
- 5pm - 9pm
Christmas Pop-Up Market
- 2Morrow's Creations
- Monday, December 16th - Friday, December 20th
- 10am - 2pm
December Pop-Up Shop & Artisan Market
- 2Morrow's Creations
- Saturday, December 21st
- 10am - 2pm
☃️ PARTIES & PARADES ☃️ |
Live Nativity on the Farm
- 174 Chastain Rd., Danielsville, GA
- Saturday, November 30th
- 5pm - 8pm
Abbeville Victorian Christmas
- Abbeville Chamber of Commerce | Abbeville, SC
- Friday, December 6th - Saturday, December 7th
- 11am - 8pm
Elberton Christmas Parade
- Downtown Elberton
- Sunday, December 8th
- 4pm
Northside Ladies Annual Tea & Cookie Exchange
- Northside Baptist Church | Athens, GA
- Saturday, December 7th
- 10am
Comer Christmas Parade
- Comer City Hall
- Saturday, December 7th
- 6:30pm - 8pm
3rd Annual Christmas Cookie Crawl
- Downtown Elberton
- Tuesday, December 10th
- Ugly Sweater Contest at 7:45pm
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hartwell Christmas Parade
- Hart County High School | Hartwell, GA
- 2024 Details TBD
- 4pm - 8pm
Chick-Fil-A Lavonia's Polar Express & More!
- Bear Creek Community Center
- Thursday, December 12th
- 5pm - 7pm
Abbeville Christmas Parade
- Downtown Abbeville, SC
- Saturday, December 14th
- 11am
Bowman Christmas Parade
- Downtown Bowman
- Saturday, December 14th
- 1 pm
Abbeville Rotary Club Reindeer Run (5k & Fun Run)
- Abbeville First Bank | Abbeville, SC
- Saturday, December 14th
- 8:30am
Live Nativity
- Elberton Christian Church
- Sunday, December 15th
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Annual Redneck Christmas Parade
- Old Montevideo Store, Elberton
- Sunday, December 22nd
- 1pm - 3pm
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CHECK BACK IN NOVEMBER 2024 FOR MORE WINTER EVENTS!
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Have a safe and happy holidays!
