Every December, the sweet town of Athens transforms into a Christmas town that rivals those in most Hallmark movies. Downtown is lined with lights, the Christmas tree is decorated and displayed by city hall, and the local businesses are all bustling with shoppers. Here are some fantastic events coming up in Athens, GA this holiday season that you won’t want to miss:

Opening night will include a giveaway sponsored by some of Beechwood’s brands, including Kendra Scott, Lululemon, Foot Palace, Your Pie, Crunch Fitness, and more. In addition to live music, visitors will enjoy food trucks, Santa photos, hayrides, face painting, s’mores, and hot chocolate.
For additional information, visit: beechwoodathens.com/holiday-market-2022/. To sign up for Holiday Market updates, text “Beechwood’ to (833) 946-1799.

Grab your ticket now to get ready for the season. The rink will be indoors from November 24 – January 8 and will move outdoors to the 440 Foundry Pavilion from January 27 – March 1. Skate sessions are 90 minutes of fun at only $13 per ticket. Groups of ten or more are eligible for $10 tickets. Want to skate regularly all season? Then grab a season pass for just $100 that will last from November through February! All tickets include skate rental (and smiles) for the session.

Lighted displays will delight children and adults most evenings from Nov. 23, 2022, through January 8, 2023. The Alice Hand Callaway Visitor Center will be transformed into a holiday market, where guests can shop for gifts and souvenirs. Refreshments such as cookies, s’mores, bottled water, hot chocolate and coffee will be available throughout the light show.
The half-mile trail will take from 45-60 minutes to complete and is fully ADA accessible. Tickets are $15 each, free for children under age 3, and must be purchased online in advance. Winter WonderLights is presented by the University of Georgia.