Cherokee County

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/

“Gather and sing of this glorious thing known as Christmas together” with this annual holiday musical! Tables seat 6-8 people. Tickets $11-$80; recommended for ages 5+ (some scary moments, mild and brief language). Friday 7:30pm and Saturday-Thursday 2:30pm (no Monday performance), Elm Street Event Green, 113 Elm Street, Woodstock.678-494-4251. ElmStreetArts.org

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

In order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, this event will be spread out over a three-day period. Thursday and Friday are for families and those wishing to place a wreath on one or more specific gravesites as well as for volunteers who wish to avoid congestion. On Saturday, the remaining wreaths will be placed. Masks and social distancing will be required. The ceremony will be virtual this year. For information on volunteering or sponsoring a wreath, please visit the website. 9:00am-3:00pm, Georgia National Cemetery, 101 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton. 770-973-1422. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., GANationalCemetery.org

The cost is $10 per child and includes a goody bag, open swim with the Grinch, and pool games. 10:00am-12:00pm, Cherokee Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton. 678-880-4760. CRPA.net

“Gather and sing of this glorious thing known as Christmas together” with this annual holiday musical! Tables seat 6-8 people. Tickets $11-$80; recommended for ages 5+ (some scary moments, mild and brief language). Friday 7:30pm and Saturday-Thursday 2:30pm (no Monday performance), Elm Street Event Green, 113 Elm Street, Woodstock.678-494-4251. ElmStreetArts.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/

“Gather and sing of this glorious thing known as Christmas together” with this annual holiday musical! Tables seat 6-8 people. Tickets $11-$80; recommended for ages 5+ (some scary moments, mild and brief language). Friday 7:30pm and Saturday-Thursday 2:30pm (no Monday performance), Elm Street Event Green, 113 Elm Street, Woodstock.678-494-4251. ElmStreetArts.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/