73rd Annual Charity Ball: A Night at the Ramsey
DEC. 13 73rd Annual Charity Ball: A Night at the Ramsey Ramsey Conference Center 7pm $163 and up Hosted by the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County, this event invites local high school women to raise funds that benefit local organizations. ticketsignup.io/ticketevent/charityball
Holly Jolly Trolley
THROUGH DEC. 27 Holly Jolly Trolley Downtown Gainesville 5-10pm Free Rolling through Gainesville every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December, this free and festive ride is filled with twinkling lights, seasonal sights and small-town charm. gainesville.org/755/holly-jolly-trolley
Caffeine & Octane
1ST SUNDAYS Caffeine & Octane Town Center at Cobb 9am-noon Free Caffeine & Octane will bring car lovers together for the nation’s largest monthly, family-friendly car show. Attracting more than 2,500 vehicles and 30,000+ fans each month, this event showcases all makes and models for every auto enthusiast to enjoy. caffeineandoctane.com
KSU Owls vs. New Mexico State
JAN. 24 KSU Owls vs. New Mexico State Kennesaw State University $8-10 Kennesaw State’s women’s basketball team will face off against New Mexico State in an action-packed home game. Fans can catch the excitement on the court and visit the KSU website for a full lineup of other athletic events. ksuowls.com/calendar
Reception: “Living on the Edge,” A Member Artist Exhibit
JAN. 10 Reception: “Living on the Edge,” A Member Artist Exhibit The Art House 4-7pm Free The Acworth Arts Alliance hosts a reception for its exhibit “Living on the Edge,” showcasing creative works by member artists. Guests will explore the collection, meet the artists and celebrate the vibrant local art community. acworthartsalliance.org
Holiday Movie Night: “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”
DEC. 22 Holiday Movie Night: “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” The Art Place at Mountain View 7-9pm $3 Families can cozy up under twinkling lights for December’s screening of the Christmas classic. Hot cocoa and concessions will be available for purchase from Mountain View Athletic Association. cobbcounty.gov/events/holiday-movie-night-how-grinch-stole-christmas
Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop
DEC. 13 Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop William Root House 10am $150 per table Hands-on fun for all ages, each table will be stocked with gingerbread, icing and candy to build your dream house, plus a hot cocoa bar to keep spirits bright. roothousemuseum.com/events.html
Homeschool Workshop
DEC. 10 Homeschool Workshop The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History 10am-1pm $5 Students will step back in time to discover how Victorians celebrated the holidays through hands-on crafts and living history. They will also explore train-themed concepts through projects, guided tours and interactive presentations. southernmuseum.org/event/homeschool-workshop-32
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
DEC. 5 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Downtown Powder Springs 6:30pm Free Santa will roll into Powder Springs during the festive Christmas Parade on Marietta Street, kicking off a night of holiday cheer. The celebration will continue at Thurman Springs Park with the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree, plus complimentary cocoa, cookies and photos […]
Rotary Peachtree City Half Marathon & 5K
JAN. 17 Rotary Peachtree City Half Marathon & 5K Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater 8am $60 and up The third annual race brings runners together, rain or shine. This AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier will support the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, inviting participants to hit the course for a good cause. runsignup.com/race/ga/peachtreecity/ptchalfmarathon
