Cherokee County

The Service League of Cherokee County invites you to spend the day in downtown Canton enjoying live music, vendor booths, and Santa, who will participate virtually from his North Pole workshop. In the evening, the Canton Optimist Club will kick off the 2020 holiday season with the annual Christmas parade, which features marching bands, floats, antique cars, fire trucks/rescue vehicles, and more. Collection bins will be available for visitors to donate new, unwrapped toys to Toys for Tots. Live music/vendors 12:00pm, virtual Santa 3:00-5:00pm, parade 6:00pm, downtown Canton/Cannon Park, 130 E. Main Street, Canton. 770-704-2481, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Floats, marching bands, dance groups, and more will make their way down Holly Springs Parkway toward the Historic Train Depot. 1:30pm, Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs. HollySpringsGa.us

In this reverse parade, the floats remain stationary while guests drive by in their vehicles to see them. Please visit the website for specific details. 5:30-8:30pm, Woodstock. WoodstockGa.gov

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/

Enjoy a FREE showing of this beloved holiday movie, along with a FREE hot cocoa bar. Call or visit the website to reserve your space. Please bring blankets and chairs. Food trucks available at 5:00pm and movie begins at 6:00pm, Brown Athletic Center lawn, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska. 770-720-9167. Reinhardt.edu/falany/tickets

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/

Bring the family to enjoy FREE traditional holiday movies. A DJ will spin tunes prior to the start of the film. 7:00pm music, 8:00pm movie, The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock. 678-540-7040. TheOutletShoppesAtAtlanta.com

Meet up with other local seniors every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to get your daily low-impact exercise. 8:00am, Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road, Woodstock. WoodstockGa.gov