Events calendar

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/

Santa’s Mailbox

Children can drop off their letters to Santa in the North Pole mailbox, and just before Christmas, they will receive a personalized letter back from Santa! Please remember to include a return address. No classroom projects, please. The Park at City Center Gazebo, Woodstock. 770-592-6000. 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/

December is Operation Santa Paws

This initiative honors pets who need our help. Visit local pet stores and enlist their help in collecting supplies for local shelters and rescue groups. Ask stores if you can put out a collection poster with a wish list (HauteDogs.org/santapaws has templates). Be sure to contact shelters in your area that will benefit from your efforts and let them know they have an ally in their mission to help animals.

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

Hugs in a Blanket

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

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/

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

Hugs in a Blanket

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

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/

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

Hugs in a Blanket

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

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/

2020 Jingle Mingle Improv Comedy Night and Silent Auction

This event is sponsored by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. The $40 ticket includes a silent auction, the improv show, one drink ticket, and a Jingle Mingle souvenir glass. Proceeds will benefit the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation to assist with the Shop with a Hero event. 6:00-8:00pm, Elm Street Arts Village City Center Theater, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. 770-592-6056. InWdstk.org/event/2020-jingle-mingle-comedy-night

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

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

Hugs in a Blanket

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

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/

Christmas in Canton

Cannon Park

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

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

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

Hugs in a Blanket

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

Electronics Recycling Event

Cherokee County Administration Building

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.

Canes & Cocoa

JJ Biello Park

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

33rd Annual Christmas Parade and Vendor Marketplace

Cannon Park

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.

Holly Springs Christmas Parade

Holly Springs Parkway

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

Christmas Jubilee “Reverse” Drive-Thru Parade of Lights

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

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/