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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

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/

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

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

National Wreaths Across America

Georgia National Cemetery

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

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/

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

National Wreaths Across America

Georgia National Cemetery

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

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/

A Christmas Carol

Elm Street Event Green

“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

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

National Wreaths Across America

Georgia National Cemetery

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

Swim With the Grinch

Cherokee Aquatic Center

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

A Christmas Carol

Elm Street Event Green

“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

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/