Cherokee County

On Tuesdays and Fridays, seniors ages 50+ can get together to play disc golf. The whole course takes less than one hour to finish. Discs provided or bring your own. Please call or visit the website to register. 9:00am, Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road, Woodstock. 678-445-6518. WoodstockGa.gov

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and slipper socks for residents of the Canton Nursing Center. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Building 200, Woodstock. 770-924-7768. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., PlayCherokee.org

Back for its fourth season, Holiday Lights at Veterans Park is located on Highway 20, just 5 miles east of Canton Market Place. Along with all the favorite features from last year, there will be several additional displays, more animated trees, and an extended drive-thru canopy area. The event will continue to pay tribute to our military branches of service with new lighted logos. Holiday Lights at Veterans Park benefits local charities including Papa’s Pantry, Veterans of Cherokee County, and others. Like last year, guests will have the option to purchase a nightly pass or a season pass to give as a gift. Admission is $20 per car. 6:00pm, Cherokee Veterans Park, Highway 20, Canton. Facebook.com/HolidaylightsatVeterans/

The Holiday Lights of Hope at Hobgood Park in Woodstock is ranked as one of the top 10 light shows in Georgia and a top three walk-through event, and it continues to be a great family tradition for many. This year, more lights and several new displays have been added, along with a new look for the entrance tunnel and a reconfigured walking maze. Santa will be available each night for all to see! Benefiting the Anna Crawford Children’s Center. 6:00pm, Hobgood Park, Woodstock. Facebook.com/HolidayLightsOfHope/

Usher in the Christmas season with fun activities in downtown Canton! Please check the website for specific event details. 6:00-9:00pm, Cannon Park, 130 E. Main Street, Canton. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., CantonGa.gov

Each Saturday through December 19, visit Woodstock’s Farm Fresh Market. Vendors are required to grow at least 85% of the product they sell to ensure this is the best market in the region. 8:30am-12:00pm, Market Street, Woodstock. 770-924-0406. VisitWoodstockGa.com/farm-fresh-market

Do you want your child to receive a special letter from Santa? If so, drop off your child’s letter at the North Pole mailbox in the Cherokee Recreation Center. Santa will reply to each letter from his North Pole address. Parents, if your child’s handwriting is not legible, please leave a special note for Santa’s elves. FREE! Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street Building 200 Woodstock. 770-924-7768. PlayCherokee.org

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and slipper socks for residents of the Canton Nursing Center. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Building 200, Woodstock. 770-924-7768. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., PlayCherokee.org

The Cherokee County Recycling Center in partnership with Premier Surplus, Inc. is hosting this drive-thru event. People should remain in their car, and volunteers will take all equipment from the vehicle. Items accepted at no charge include personal computers, laptops, modems, floppy/disk drives, printers, UPS batteries, CD-ROMS, fax machines, cell phones, circuit boards, copiers, phones, PC power supplies, stereos/VCRs/CD players, scanners, keyboards, typewriters, toner cartridges, computer mouse/mice, text equipment, wire/cabling, PC monitors, and networking equipment. Items accepted for a fee include televisions ($20), CRT monitors ($5), and large projection TVs ($40). 9:00am-1:00pm, Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. 770-516-4195.

Bundle up the family for a fun-filled day, starting with a candy cane hunt for children ages 1-9. Following the hunt, enjoy hot cocoa, holiday snacks, last minute shopping, “sleigh” rides on a tractor, and SO much more. You never know what special guest might show up! Pre-registration required due to limited space. Check-in 9:30am, hunt 10:00am, JJ Biello Park, 175 Brooke Boulevard, Woodstock. 770-924-7768. PlayCherokee.org