Events calendar

Santa’s Calling

The WREC

If you’d like Santa and his elves to call your child(ren) this year, please 

Hugs in a Blanket

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and 

Santa Mail

The Park at City Center gazebo

If your child would like to send a letter to Santa Claus, just drop it in the 

Letters From Santa

The WREC

Would you like Santa to send your child a special letter? If so, drop off letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox by 12/13. 

Small Town: Small Works

Reeves House Gallery

Featuring local artists who live within a 15-mile radius of Woodstock, artworks in this show are small in stature but big in impact.

Christmas at Reinhardt

Flint Hall at Falany Performing Arts Center

The University Christmas concerts draw large, festive crowds every year, featuring the School of the Arts Choir and Wind Ensemble. 

A Christmas Carol

Woodstock Arts Theatre

Bring the family to enjoy this good old-fashioned Christmas ghost story to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Woodstock Winter Wonderland Holiday Market

Woodstock Arts Event Green

Take a photo with Santa, watch some classic holiday films, see the Puppy Parades, and shop with vendors for unique artworks that make perfect gifts. 

Holiday Market

Downtown Ball Ground

Get all your shopping done at this festive community event.

BINGO for Charity!

Canton Family Moose Center

Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, play BINGO to help raise money for the local community, Moosehaven (a senior retirement 

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

Take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show featuring two 

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

Hobgood Park

This event features a huge walk-thru Christmas light display. It’s the 

Home Town Christmas by the GlowBand

Canton Theatre

Sing along with the GlowBand to your favorite holiday classics. 

Santa’s Calling

The WREC

If you’d like Santa and his elves to call your child(ren) this year, please 

Hugs in a Blanket

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and 

Santa Mail

The Park at City Center gazebo

If your child would like to send a letter to Santa Claus, just drop it in the 

Letters From Santa

The WREC

Would you like Santa to send your child a special letter? If so, drop off letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox by 12/13. 

Small Town: Small Works

Reeves House Gallery

Featuring local artists who live within a 15-mile radius of Woodstock, artworks in this show are small in stature but big in impact.

A Christmas Carol

Woodstock Arts Theatre

Bring the family to enjoy this good old-fashioned Christmas ghost story to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Community Yoga Classes

The WREC

On Monday mornings, bring your own mat for a FREE yoga class.

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

Take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show featuring two 

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

Hobgood Park

This event features a huge walk-thru Christmas light display. It’s the 

Hugs in a Blanket

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and 

Santa Mail

The Park at City Center gazebo

If your child would like to send a letter to Santa Claus, just drop it in the 

Letters From Santa

The WREC

Would you like Santa to send your child a special letter? If so, drop off letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox by 12/13. 

Small Town: Small Works

Reeves House Gallery

Featuring local artists who live within a 15-mile radius of Woodstock, artworks in this show are small in stature but big in impact.

A Christmas Carol

Woodstock Arts Theatre

Bring the family to enjoy this good old-fashioned Christmas ghost story to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Financial Management for Small Business

Thrive Canton at The Mill on Etowah

In this session with UGA’s Small Business Development Center, learn to master financial management, analyze your numbers, and create strategies for sustainable growth.

Framed in Time: Cherokee County in 50 Images

Cherokee County History Center

Through January 2026, celebrate History Cherokee’s 50th anniversary by viewing this exhibit of more than 100 years of life in 

Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey Through Cherokee County

Cherokee County History Center

See iconic buildings and spaces of Cherokee County turned into 

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

Take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show featuring two 

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

Hobgood Park

This event features a huge walk-thru Christmas light display. It’s the 

Hugs in a Blanket

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and 

Santa Mail

The Park at City Center gazebo

If your child would like to send a letter to Santa Claus, just drop it in the 

Letters From Santa

The WREC

Would you like Santa to send your child a special letter? If so, drop off letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox by 12/13. 

Small Town: Small Works

Reeves House Gallery

Featuring local artists who live within a 15-mile radius of Woodstock, artworks in this show are small in stature but big in impact.

A Christmas Carol

Woodstock Arts Theatre

Bring the family to enjoy this good old-fashioned Christmas ghost story to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Framed in Time: Cherokee County in 50 Images

Cherokee County History Center

Through January 2026, celebrate History Cherokee’s 50th anniversary by viewing this exhibit of more than 100 years of life in 

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

Take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show featuring two 

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

Hobgood Park

This event features a huge walk-thru Christmas light display. It’s the 

Winter Yoga

The Mill on Etowah

Each Wednesday, find your flow with a representative from Strongside, limited to just 20 participants per session. 

BINGO for Charity!

Canton Family Moose Center

Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, play BINGO to help raise money for the local community, Moosehaven (a senior retirement 

Hugs in a Blanket

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and 

Santa Mail

The Park at City Center gazebo

If your child would like to send a letter to Santa Claus, just drop it in the 

Letters From Santa

The WREC

Would you like Santa to send your child a special letter? If so, drop off letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox by 12/13. 

Small Town: Small Works

Reeves House Gallery

Featuring local artists who live within a 15-mile radius of Woodstock, artworks in this show are small in stature but big in impact.

A Christmas Carol

Woodstock Arts Theatre

Bring the family to enjoy this good old-fashioned Christmas ghost story to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

YPOW AM

The Circuit

Join other young professionals every Thursday morning for coffee, networking, and an informal chat with a local leader. Register for 

The G.O.D. Squad (Grandparents On Duty)

Hickory Flat United Methodist Church

On the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, connect with individuals who fill grandparent roles and bring honor to Christ 

Framed in Time: Cherokee County in 50 Images

Cherokee County History Center

Through January 2026, celebrate History Cherokee’s 50th anniversary by viewing this exhibit of more than 100 years of life in 

Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey Through Cherokee County

Cherokee County History Center

See iconic buildings and spaces of Cherokee County turned into 

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

Little River United Methodist Church

On the second Thursday of each month, gather with other area caregivers.

Mingle

This networking event highlights a WDSTK business.

Downtown Canton Mistletoe on Main

Cannon Park

Experience a bit of Christmas nostalgia in Canton by enjoying a complimentary wagon ride through downtown, as you take in the lights and beauty of the city.

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

Take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show featuring two 

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

Hobgood Park

This event features a huge walk-thru Christmas light display. It’s the 

Trivia Night

The Mill on Etowah

Each Thursday night, gather your dream team and compete for prizes.

Music BINGO

The Mill on Etowah

Each Thursday, enjoy a fun-filled evening playing this classic game. FREE!

Hugs in a Blanket

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and 

Santa Mail

The Park at City Center gazebo

If your child would like to send a letter to Santa Claus, just drop it in the 

Letters From Santa

The WREC

Would you like Santa to send your child a special letter? If so, drop off letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox by 12/13. 

Small Town: Small Works

Reeves House Gallery

Featuring local artists who live within a 15-mile radius of Woodstock, artworks in this show are small in stature but big in impact.

A Christmas Carol

Woodstock Arts Theatre

Bring the family to enjoy this good old-fashioned Christmas ghost story to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

A Dicken’s Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts

Canton Theatre

Presented by Cherokee Theatre Company, in this zany retelling, a small theatre company scrambles to stage the holiday favorite, but everything that can go wrong does. 

Framed in Time: Cherokee County in 50 Images

Cherokee County History Center

Through January 2026, celebrate History Cherokee’s 50th anniversary by viewing this exhibit of more than 100 years of life in 

Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey Through Cherokee County

Cherokee County History Center

See iconic buildings and spaces of Cherokee County turned into 

National Wreaths Across America

Georgia National Cemetery

On 12/12, families with loved ones buried at Georgia National Cemetery can obtain a wreath at the front gate to place on their loved ones’ gravesites.

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

Take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show featuring two 

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

Hobgood Park

This event features a huge walk-thru Christmas light display. It’s the 

Christmas in Canton

Cannon Park

Festivities include a visit with Santa, a petting zoo, face painting, wagon rides, a balloon artist, s’mores station, inflatables, a decorated cookie station, make-and-take crafts, 

Holiday Screen on the Green

The Mill on Etowah

Enjoy a popular Christmas movie on the big screen! Bring your blankets and wear your Christmas PJs. FREE!

BINGO for Charity!

Canton Family Moose Center

Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, play BINGO to help raise money for the local community, Moosehaven (a senior retirement 

Hugs in a Blanket

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and 

Santa Mail

The Park at City Center gazebo

If your child would like to send a letter to Santa Claus, just drop it in the 

Letters From Santa

The WREC

Would you like Santa to send your child a special letter? If so, drop off letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox by 12/13. 

Small Town: Small Works

Reeves House Gallery

Featuring local artists who live within a 15-mile radius of Woodstock, artworks in this show are small in stature but big in impact.

A Christmas Carol

Woodstock Arts Theatre

Bring the family to enjoy this good old-fashioned Christmas ghost story to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

A Dicken’s Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts

Canton Theatre

Presented by Cherokee Theatre Company, in this zany retelling, a small theatre company scrambles to stage the holiday favorite, but everything that can go wrong does. 

38th Annual Canton Optimist Christmas Parade and Food Drive

Downtown Canton

Downtown Canton sets the scene for this festive parade. 

Woodstock Farm Fresh Market

Market Street

Each Saturday, enjoy your hometown farmers market, featuring occasional chef demos from 

Framed in Time: Cherokee County in 50 Images

Cherokee County History Center

Through January 2026, celebrate History Cherokee’s 50th anniversary by viewing this exhibit of more than 100 years of life in 

Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey Through Cherokee County

Cherokee County History Center

See iconic buildings and spaces of Cherokee County turned into 

Science Saturday: The Science of a Snowflake

Cherokee County History Center

How do snowflakes form? What gives a snowflake its shape? 

Holly Jolly Christmas Parade

Holly Springs Train Depot

Following the parade, be sure to bring a camera to snap a pic of your kids with Santa and grab a complimentary hot chocolate and cupcake!

38th Annual Downtown Canton GA Merry Market

Cannon Park

Enjoy a festive afternoon exploring small business vendors and downtown shops, visiting with Santa, indulging in great food, and more!

Downtown Canton Visit With Santa

Cannon Park

Visit with the jolly ol’ elf himself. Don’t forget your camera!
2:00-5:00pm, Cannon Park gazebo, 130 East Main Street, Canton. https://CantonGa.gov, https://Facebook.com/DowntownCantonGA

Holiday Lights at Veterans Park

Cherokee Veterans Park

Take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show featuring two 

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

Hobgood Park

This event features a huge walk-thru Christmas light display. It’s the 

Sounds of the Season Concert

First Baptist Church of Woodstock

Enjoy this uplifting Christmas concert featuring the worship ministry of First Baptist Church Woodstock.