Christmas Festivities and Holiday Events in North Georgia
The Christmas season in North Georgia is truly something everyone must experience. The ambiance of the small towns, the friendliness of the locals, and the magic of the season come together to create a place Christmas memories are made!
From festive holiday tree lightings and hometown Christmas parades to shopping at local merchants and visiting the North Georgia locations where your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies were filmed – ‘tis truly the season to be in North Georgia.
Here are some of the most popular holiday festivities and events in North Georgia this holiday season.
Christmas Events and Festivities in North Georgia
- Mountain Country Christmas in Lights – Join in the fun with an amazing light display, caroling, arts & crafts, food, and entertainment throughout the evening event. Nightly Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting Thanksgiving Night from 6PM to 9PM.
- Christmas in Dawsonville – Celebrate the season in Dawsonville with the Annual Christmas Parade, tree lighting, and Jingle Market, Saturday, December 7! Come out and join in the fun!
- Sunday Brunch with Santa – A delicious and fun event is in store at the Forrest Hills Resort in Dahlonega as Santa arrives on a horse-drawn carriage for Sunday brunch. Bring your camera as there will be many photo ops and a chance for the little ones to tell Santa what they want for Christmas as well as carriage rides!
- Alpine Helen Christmas Parade – Downtown Helen will light up as the Annual Christmas Parade makes its way through the streets of Helen on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 2:00pm. Family-friendly event with an amazing display of hand-crafted and beautifully designed floats!
- Dahlonega’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade – The tradition continues on Saturday, December 7 at 4:00 pm along Main Street and throughout the Public Square in Dahlonega. Fun for the whole family!
- Blue Ridge Santa Express – Exciting train trip with Santa for the whole family. Hear the “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, sing Christmas carols, visit with Christmas characters and Santa! Each child receives a traditional BRSR Christmas Bell memento, Christmas Activity Book and a candy cane.
- Christmas at Margaritaville at LanierIslands – Margaritaville at Lanier Islands offers one of the best snow experiences in the southeast! Kick off your flip flops and get your boots on as the seasonal festivities begin in November! From the traditional Magical Nights of Lights to exciting new things to do at License to Chill Snow Island, there is something for everyone!
There are so many fun-filled holiday events and festivities in North Georgia – there is truly something everyone will enjoy! Whether you are a local of Gainesville, own a cabin in Ellijay, want a home site in Dahlonega, need a commercial property in Dawsonville, or seek a quiet vacation spot in North Georgia – Southern Select Properties can help you find a place of your own!
