Events calendar

The Polar Express Outdoor Movie

Brown Athletic Center lawn

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

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

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/

Holiday Lights of Hope

Hobgood Park

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/

Holiday Movie Series

The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta

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

Woodstock Walkers

Dupree Park

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

Santa’s Letters

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

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

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/

Holiday Lights of Hope

Hobgood Park

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/

Santa’s Letters

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

Masters Disc Golf

Dupree Park

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

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

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/

Holiday Lights of Hope

Hobgood Park

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/

Woodstock Walkers

Dupree Park

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

Santa’s Letters

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

Midweek Wednesday Advent Services

11:00am (streamed on the website) and 7:30pm, Timothy Lutheran Church, 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-928-2812. TLCWoodstock.org

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

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/

Holiday Lights of Hope

Hobgood Park

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/

Midweek Wednesday Advent Services

11:00am (streamed on the website) and 7:30pm, Timothy Lutheran Church, 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-928-2812. TLCWoodstock.org

YPOW AM

The Circuit

Join other young professionals for coffee and networking, featuring an informal chat with a local leader. This is a FREE event, but please RSVP, as space is limited. 7:00-8:30am, The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock. 770-592-6056. InWdstk.org/events

Holiday Sip + Shop

Downtown Woodstock

Take advantage of special deals at your favorite shops, and enjoy light bites and festive beverages along the way. Find the perfect gift while you discover new merchants you’ll love and the latest fashions you cannot be without. Pick up your tote and directory of participating merchants and register for prizes at the Woodstock Visitors Center at the historic Dean’s Store (8588 Main Street). Tickets $10 per person. 5:00-9:00pm, downtown Woodstock. 770-924-0406. VisitWoodstockGa.com/locations/downtown-woodstock

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

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/

Holiday Lights of Hope

Hobgood Park

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/

Woodstock Walkers

Dupree Park

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

Morning INfluence

The Circuit

Breakfast is served, as Ann Jordan, principal of Woodstock Elementary School, gives a brief presentation at this networking affair. This is a FREE event, but please RSVP, as space is limited. 8:00-9:00am, The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock. 770-592-6056. InWdstk.org/events

Masters Disc Golf

Dupree Park

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

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

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/

Holiday Lights of Hope

Hobgood Park

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/

Designer Purse and Mancave Bingo

His Hands Church

Enjoy exciting raffles and bingo prizes that will make great holiday gifts. This event helps the Rotary Club of Towne Lake raise funds for service projects in the community. Tickets are available on the website. 6:00pm, His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock. RotarySignUp.com

Woodstock Farm Fresh Market

Market Street

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

Free First Aid and Stop the Bleed Class

Cherokee County Fire Station 23

This fundraiser benefits the Hickory Flat Volunteer Association. Donations are appreciated ($75 value). Preregistration is required. 9:00am First Aid; 1:00pm Stop the Bleed, Cherokee County Fire Station 23, 7625 Vaughn Road, Canton. 770-406-6657. HFVA.org

Free First Aid and Stop the Bleed Class

Cherokee County Fire Station 23

This fundraiser benefits the Hickory Flat Volunteer Association. Donations are appreciated ($75 value). Preregistration is required. 9:00am First Aid; 1:00pm Stop the Bleed, Cherokee County Fire Station 23, 7625 Vaughn Road, Canton. 770-406-6657. HFVA.org

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

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/

Holiday Lights of Hope

Hobgood Park

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/