Holly Jolly Trolley
Experience the magic of the holidays aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley! This special shuttle whisks guests from the Milledgeville Visitor's Center to Lockerly in Lights at Lockerly Arboretum on Friday, December 12th. Tickets are $25 and include admission and the festive trolley ride. Attendees can wander dazzling displays and enjoy a one hour visit. Seats are limited!
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Lockerly in Lights: Walk-Through
Step into a dazzling holiday wonderland at Lockerly in Lights! Returning for the 2025 season, this beloved Milledgeville tradition transforms Lockerly Arboretum into a glowing landscape of twinkling lights, magical moments, and festive cheer. Bring the family to experience this beautiful outdoor holiday event!
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Christmas Light Walk
Christmas Light Walk at Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm
Experience the magic of the season at Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm’s Christmas Light Walk on December 12th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This self-guided walk invites guests of all ages to enjoy dazzling holiday lights, a hot chocolate bar, cookies, and a special visit with Santa at the cabin. 🎅
Admission is just $5 per person. Private tours are available by appointment.
📍 Visit RobbinsFarmEvents.com or call (706) 444-3675 for more details.
Milledgeville Theatre Collective Presents: Twas The Night Before Christmas by Ken Ludwig
Bring family and friends to a hilarious, heartwarming production of Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, presented by the Milledgeville Theatre Collective! See the show at New City Church at The Mill (242 E. Walton St.). Showtimes include Thursday (7 PM), Friday (7 PM), and Saturday (2 PM).
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“The Nutcracker” at Georgia College
Celebrate the season with Georgia College's 29th Annual Holiday Dance Extravaganza! This beloved, festive tradition returns with dazzling performances by dancers of all ages from both the community dance and dance minor programs. Don't miss this spectacular show featuring local talent. It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit in Milledgeville, GA!
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Jingle Jamboree
Milledgeville Mall is bringing back the Jingle Jamboree on December 13, 2025! This festive day will feature live entertainment, holiday performances, and community spirit. Local choirs, dance teams, musicians, and organizations are invited to take the stage for a day of holiday magic the whole family can enjoy!
Green Pasture’s Christmas Program and Fellowship Dinner
Join Green Pasture Baptist Church for their festive Christmas Program and Fellowship Dinner! The community is invited to celebrate Silent Night, Holy Night with a special program and dinner. The event takes place on Sunday, December 14th, starting at 11:00 AM. Bring your family and friends to share in the holiday spirit and enjoy fellowship at this heartwarming community event!
Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Wreaths Across America will Remember and Honor our nation's heroes at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery on December 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. A ceremony will precede the laying of Remembrance wreaths on veterans' graves, with each name spoken aloud. The public is invited to participate in this solemn tribute.
Milledgeville Theatre Collective Presents: Twas The Night Before Christmas by Ken Ludwig
Bring family and friends to a hilarious, heartwarming production of Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, presented by the Milledgeville Theatre Collective! See the show at New City Church at The Mill (242 E. Walton St.). Showtimes include Thursday (7 PM), Friday (7 PM), and Saturday (2 PM).
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Oconee Recovery Coalition - Cookies with Santa
Join the Oconee Recovery Coalition for Cookies with Santa! This family-friendly event is on Saturday, December 13, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Attendees can take pictures with Santa, enjoy cookie decorating, and have light refreshments. The event is hosted at the Brighter Days Ministry Building (311 Lawrence Rd) in Milledgeville. It's a festive way to celebrate the season!
Lockerly in Lights: Walk-Through
Step into a dazzling holiday wonderland at Lockerly in Lights! Returning for the 2025 season, this beloved Milledgeville tradition transforms Lockerly Arboretum into a glowing landscape of twinkling lights, magical moments, and festive cheer. Bring the family to experience this beautiful outdoor holiday event!
Click the button below to purchase tickets!
“The Nutcracker” at Georgia College
Celebrate the season with Georgia College's 29th Annual Holiday Dance Extravaganza! This beloved, festive tradition returns with dazzling performances by dancers of all ages from both the community dance and dance minor programs. Don't miss this spectacular show featuring local talent. It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit in Milledgeville, GA!
Click the button below to purchase tickets!
“The Nutcracker” at Georgia College
Celebrate the season with Georgia College's 29th Annual Holiday Dance Extravaganza! This beloved, festive tradition returns with dazzling performances by dancers of all ages from both the community dance and dance minor programs. Don't miss this spectacular show featuring local talent. It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit in Milledgeville, GA!
Click the button below to purchase tickets!
Putnam County Tinsel and Tiaras Pageant
The Putnam County Charter School System invites students and parents to the Tinsel & Tiaras Holiday Pageant! It's time to dress up, shine bright, and celebrate the season in style. Participants should wear their favorite holiday outfit or Sunday best and hit the stage with confidence and cheer. Don't miss this festive community celebration!
Ugly Sweater Sip and Strut
Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and join the Ugly Sweater Christmas Crawl in Downtown Milledgeville on December 16th, from 6 PM - 8 PM! Enjoy Ugly Sweater Discounts and Deals at participating shops (Firefly, Eclectic, Southern Roots, Shima, French Village) and bars (Buffington's, Black Sheep, Greene Street, Amici, The Brick) as you "sip and strut."
Merry Milledgeville Pop-Up Photo Stop
Get ready for the Pop-Up Photo Stop in Milledgeville on December 16th! The event runs from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Brick in Milledgeville. Bring your friends and your best holiday sweaters for this festive photo shoot event. Find more details and plan your visit at www.thedepotga.org. Don't miss this opportunity to capture some Merry Milledgeville memories!
Midway Hills Academy performs The Nutcracker
Enjoy a magical holiday performance as Midway Hills Academy performs The Nutcracker! This festive show takes place on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Milledgeville. Join the community for this classic holiday ballet performance! Please park in the back of the gym for the event. The academy is located at 101 Carl Vinson Rd SE, Milledgeville, GA.
Date Night at Lockerly Arboretum
Experience an unforgettable evening of romance and charm at Lockerly Arboretum on December 17th. Put some romance into your holiday season! Enjoy a champagne welcome at Rose Hill, then pick up your dinner basket, wine, and blanket. Find your ideal spot anywhere in the arboretum and enjoy a perfect date night under the festive, glowing lights. Reserve your romantic evening now!'
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Rein-Dog Night
Join the fun at Rein-Dog Night at Lockerly Arboretum on Dec 18, 6-8 PM! Bring your 4-legged friends to see the lights. Enjoy music, a best-dressed pup award, and support ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) with a donation. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka. A festive event for dog lovers and the community!
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Swingin' in the Holidays with Joe Gransden
Festival Hall is bringing back the fabulous Joe Gransden for a swingin’ holiday show you won’t want to miss! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with festive cheer as Gransden and his 9-piece band light up the stage with timeless holiday favorites and jazz classics.
With more than 30 years of performing worldwide and 16 albums under his name, Joe Gransden is the ultimate triple threat—a dazzling trumpeter, a smooth vocalist often compared to Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra, and a charming entertainer who knows how to captivate any crowd. Backed by his world-class musicians, this holiday performance is the perfect way to celebrate the season in style.
Tables for 4, 6, and 8 are available, along with individual seats. Gather your family and friends for a swingin’ good time at Festival Hall!
CHRISTMAS at the BRIARPATCH
Celebrate Christmas at the Briarpatch on December 19th with a Free, Family Friendly Event! Enjoy a Live Nativity and Selifies with Santa. Featuring music from Nashville Songwriter Josh Willcuts and Tim Cadiere and the Tailgate Band. The event includes Cookies, Hot Cocoa, and Candy Canes. Located at Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton, GA. Barn doors open at 5:00 PM, Concert starts at 7:00 PM.
Lockerly in Lights: Walk-Through
Step into a dazzling holiday wonderland at Lockerly in Lights! Returning for the 2025 season, this beloved Milledgeville tradition transforms Lockerly Arboretum into a glowing landscape of twinkling lights, magical moments, and festive cheer. Bring the family to experience this beautiful outdoor holiday event!
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Christmas Cookies with Santa
The Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm presents Christmas Cookies with Santa! Children can make, bake, and decorate cookies with Santa on December 20th, from 10 AM–12 PM in Milledgeville. Tickets are $30 (1 child/1 adult). Register now! A perfect holiday event near Lake Sinclair!
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Who-liday Cheer
The Grinch is coming to Eatonton, GA for a special holiday event! On Dec 20th from 1–4 PM at 403 Alice Walker Dr, bring the family for photos with the Grinch (he promises to "Grinch-smile"). Enjoy FREE games, gingerbread decorating, snacks, and a giant-screen movie. Don't miss this fun-filled, chaotic afternoon designed to grow hearts three sizes!
Candlelight Tours at The Mansion
Experience the Old Governor's Mansion transformed into a Christmas wonderland for its annual holiday tours! Fully decorated, the Mansion is open for daytime tours. Don't miss the special Candlelight Tours on December 6th and 20th at 6, 7, and 8 p.m., featuring twinkling lights and a majestic choir. Reservations are required for candlelight tours.
Click the button below to call to reserve spots!
Lockerly in Lights: Walk-Through
Step into a dazzling holiday wonderland at Lockerly in Lights! Returning for the 2025 season, this beloved Milledgeville tradition transforms Lockerly Arboretum into a glowing landscape of twinkling lights, magical moments, and festive cheer. Bring the family to experience this beautiful outdoor holiday event!
Click the button below to purchase tickets!
Lockerly in Lights: Drive-Through
Experience the magic of Lockerly in Lights from the comfort of your car! This festive favorite returns for the 2025 holiday season with dazzling drive-thru displays. The event is open November 27th (Thanksgiving) and December 24th (Christmas Eve), 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the gate (cash). Gather your loved ones for a cozy, slow drive through the illuminated grounds!
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Milledgeville Theatre Collective Presents: Twas The Night Before Christmas by Ken Ludwig
Bring family and friends to a hilarious, heartwarming production of Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, presented by the Milledgeville Theatre Collective! See the show at New City Church at The Mill (242 E. Walton St.). Showtimes include Thursday (7 PM), Friday (7 PM), and Saturday (2 PM).
Click the button below to purchase tickets!
Sips Holiday Sip & Paint
Join Sips for a festive Holiday Sip & Paint event! This evening of fun and fellowship is the perfect way to unwind and get creative. Grab your friends and enjoy a night of painting while sipping your favorite beverages. Check the venue for the exact date and time to secure your spot for this popular holiday activity!
2025 Club Christmas PARTY
Celebrate the holidays at the Pickle Barrel Christmas Party in Milledgeville! Join the festive fun and bring a friend, wife, or girlfriend for a memorable evening. Don't forget to contribute an outdoors-related item for the exciting silent auction. This is the perfect event to connect, celebrate, and support the community.
2025 Holiday Social
You are invited to the 2025 Holiday Social on December 11th, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, at Lockerly Arboretum (1534 Irwinton Rd, Milledgeville, GA). Celebrate the season at this festive gathering, made possible by generous sponsors including Century Bank & Trust, Citizens Bank of the South, Exchange Bank, and Magnolia State Bank.
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Winter Wonderland Open House Week
Explore. Learn. Grow! Visit this Open House Week from December 9th-13th. Take advantage of Early Morning Tours on Tuesday, December 9th, evening tours from 6 PM-8 PM on Wednesday, December 10th, or a Saturday session from 10 AM-2 PM on December 13th. Discover a "Winter Fun" experience and special discounts available all week!
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Christmas Concert
The Milledgeville Singers Guild presents its Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7th at 7pm. The performance features John Rutter's Brother Heinrich's Christmas, a musical fable for choir, oboe, bassoon, and piano. Join the community at First Presbyterian Church, 210 South Wayne Street, Milledgeville, GA, for a beautiful evening of holiday music.
Christmas on the Avenue
Christmas on the Avenue: Hope Has Dawned, Noel! Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas on December 7th at 6:00 PM with beautiful music and carols! This cantata by Mary McDonald features Choirs, Handbells, and an Orchestra from three churches in Eatonton. Held at Eatonton First Methodist (103 W. Magnolia St).
Pals Christmas Party
Celebrate the holidays at the PALS Christmas Party on Sunday, December 7th, starting at 6 PM at Pals Watering Hole (903 Harmony Rd, Eatonton, GA). This potluck event features an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and a White Elephant gift exchange (PALS provides the gifts). Attendees are asked to bring a dish and bring a toy for local families in need.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
Santa Claus is making a special visit to Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of holiday magic on Sunday, December 7th, from 1 PM – 3 PM. This free, family-friendly event includes complimentary cookies, cocoa, and photos with Santa. Celebrate the season's cheer at 101 Lake Oconee Parkway.
Lockerly in Lights: Walk-Through
Step into a dazzling holiday wonderland at Lockerly in Lights! Returning for the 2025 season, this beloved Milledgeville tradition transforms Lockerly Arboretum into a glowing landscape of twinkling lights, magical moments, and festive cheer. Bring the family to experience this beautiful outdoor holiday event!
Click the button below to purchase tickets!
Candlelight Tours at The Mansion
Experience the Old Governor's Mansion transformed into a Christmas wonderland for its annual holiday tours! Fully decorated, the Mansion is open for daytime tours. Don't miss the special Candlelight Tours on December 6th and 20th at 6, 7, and 8 p.m., featuring twinkling lights and a majestic choir. Reservations are required for candlelight tours.
Click the button below to call to reserve spots!
19th Annual Sparta Holiday Festival
Celebrate the season at the 19th Annual Sparta Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 6th, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the CJE Event Center. This FREE public event features holiday shopping, food and non-food vendors, and live music by the John Dunn Band and Blended Paths Band. Kids get a free visit/photo with Santa, free food, and a gift!
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Merry Milly Market
The Merry Milly Market is set to enchant visitors with an array of one-of-a-kind arts, crafts, and homemade delights! This market showcases the talent of local artisans, featuring handmade jewelry, pottery, artwork, textiles, and delectable treats. Discover special gifts for loved ones while supporting local artists and creatives. Don't miss this opportunity to shop local in Milledgeville, GA!
Pawtraits with the Grinch
Pet owners and their furry friends are invited to the most whimsical holiday event of the season! Pawrits with the Grinch is a unique Christmas photo encounter guaranteed to make hearts grow. The event includes a professional photo session with Mr. Grinch, one high resolution digital file, and a seasonal pet treat. Do not to miss this fun and memorable photo opportunity!
GCSU's 18th Annual Holiday Concert
Get into the spirit of the season at Georgia College's 18th Annual Holiday Concert! This uplifting tradition brings the entire GCSU music department together, featuring performances by the Wind Symphony, Orchestra, Max Noah Singers, Jazz Band, and more. Enjoy a festive evening of old favorites and new tunes in Russell Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this beloved holiday celebration in Milledgeville, GA!
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Lighting of the Tree
Come join the community to light Greensboro's big holiday tree in a spectacular celebration of the season! This annual tradition marks the start of the festive season with sparkling lights, cheerful music, and a warm sense of togetherness.
Families and friends gather in excitement to witness the grand illumination, as the towering tree shines brightly, casting its festive glow over downtown Greensboro.
Don’t miss out on this magical evening!
Lockerly in Lights: Walk-Through
Step into a dazzling holiday wonderland at Lockerly in Lights! Returning for the 2025 season, this beloved Milledgeville tradition transforms Lockerly Arboretum into a glowing landscape of twinkling lights, magical moments, and festive cheer. Bring the family to experience this beautiful outdoor holiday event!
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Milledgeville Holiday Giving Market
The second annual Milledgeville Holiday Giving Market returns to First Friday at Allen's Market. Shoppers can support local non-profit organizations by purchasing meaningful, symbolic gifts during the season of giving. Attendees are invited to enjoy complimentary cookies, cocoa, and kid's crafts while they shop. Don't miss this opportunity to give back and celebrate the holiday spirit!
First Friday: Holiday on Hancock
Celebrate the season at First Friday: Holiday on Hancock in Downtown Milledgeville! Join the community from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for the annual Christmas tree lighting and holiday fun. Enjoy pictures with Santa, free games, activities, and cookie decorating. Families can also visit the Grinch at the Milledgeville Visitor's Center for a fun photo op! Don't miss this festive community favorite.
Deck the Walls Christmas Party & Reception
The community is invited to the festive Deck the Walls Christmas Party & Reception at the historic Marlor House on Friday, December 5th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This free event celebrates the opening of the new Art Exhibit, where guests can meet local artists, stroll the galleries, and enjoy light refreshments. Holiday-themed crafts will also be available for all ages, offering a warm and inviting way to celebrate the holiday season.
Christmas at the Mansion
Take a step back in time and discover 19th-century holiday traditions at Georgia’s Old Governor's Mansion! The historic Milledgeville landmark is transformed with era-appropriate holiday decor. Enjoy guided tours from November 15th through December 23rd (with specific closures) and experience the festive Christmas charm of the city's earliest families. Book your historic holiday tour today!
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Georgia College & State University Night of Lights
President Cathy Cox and the SGA invite the community to the 19th Annual Night of Lights. This event is the official holiday lighting of Front Campus, featuring caroling, S'mores, and kids’ activities, including "Build-A-Bobcat" (while supplies last). Attendees are welcome to gather for this festive, free community event and officially kick off the holiday season in Milledgeville!
Children's Trolley Tour: A Whoville Holiday with the Grinch
Milledgeville transforms into Whoville for a two-part holiday spectacular the whole family will adore! Join the town’s sweetest resident and its famous curmudgeon for heartwarming fun, festive photo ops, and a little bit of mischief. Look for delightful surprises that will make your Christmas spirit grow three sizes near Lake Sinclair.
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Sip & Sleigh Holiday Open House
Bonagent Aesthetics invites guests to their 2nd Annual Sip & Sleigh the Holiday event on Thursday, December 4th, from 11 AM to 7 PM. Located in Milledgeville, this festive Holiday Open House encourages attendees to drop in for complimentary sips and sweets. Shoppers will enjoy exclusive, once a year specials and giveaways on aesthetic services.
Christmas at the Mansion
Take a step back in time and discover 19th-century holiday traditions at Georgia’s Old Governor's Mansion! The historic Milledgeville landmark is transformed with era-appropriate holiday decor. Enjoy guided tours from November 15th through December 23rd (with specific closures) and experience the festive Christmas charm of the city's earliest families. Book your historic holiday tour today!
Click the button below to call to reserve spots!