Christmas in Downtown Clayton

Name: Christmas in Downtown Clayton
Start: 2026-11-27T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-28T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Downtown Clayton

Downtown Clayton | Main Street, Clayton, GA 30525

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A small-town Christmas celebration with decorated shops, refreshments, restaurant specials, a strolling bagpiper, Santa, luminaries, and seasonal activities.

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NOV 27 - NOV 28

Generations @Slanted

Dave and daughters play songs from the past 100 years, accenting their vocal harmonies.

NOV 27 - NOV 28

Kurt Johnston Songs of the Season

Kurt Johnston played with Bon Jovi Band for 10 years- Presenting songs we all know and love. Door Prizes an...

NOV 28

Shortline Stroll

Join a ranger for a roughly 3-mile round-trip paved hike along the Shortline Trail and learn about the hist...

NOV 28

Basic Basketmaking (age 14+)

Hands-on basketweaving class for participants age 14 and older. Students create a small berry basket or pot...

NOV 28

Basic Basketmaking (age 14+)

Hands-on basketweaving class for participants age 14 and older. Students create a small berry basket or pot...

NOV 28 - NOV 29

Forge an American Tomahawk

Two-day hands-on blacksmithing workshop led by Foxfire blacksmith John Scroggin. Participants forge an Amer...

NOV 28

Holiday Market

An afternoon of shopping, live music, wine, and mountain views featuring local vendors, handmade goods, uni...

NOV 28

Forge an American Tomahawk with John Scroggin

This two-day workshop introduces students to the process of forging an American tomahawk under the guidance...

NOV 28

Ray Ferrara

NOV 28

Waterfalls and Watercolors

Take a brief walk to overlooks 2 and 3, spread out, and paint the landscape and waterfalls. Watercolor pain...

NOV 28 - NOV 29

Winter Wonderland 2026 – Day 1

The Town of Franklin’s holiday celebration transforms downtown into a festive village with holiday decorati...

NOV 28 - NOV 29

Winter Wonderland 2026 – Day 1

The Town of Franklin’s holiday celebration transforms downtown into a festive village with holiday decorati...

NOV 29

Guardians of the Jukebox

An 1980s tribute experience featuring high-energy music, music videos, music clips, and iconic television m...

NOV 29

Petrol & Pastries

A recurring car show featuring showcase and vendor spaces at Cornelia’s Cafe. Visitors can view classic and...

NOV 29

Snake Sunday

Meet local snakes, learn about their habitats, diets, and appearances, and get the opportunity to touch the...

NOV 29

Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade

Annual Christmas parade through downtown Franklin featuring festive floats, cheerful music, and holiday cel...

DEC 1 - APR 4

Monica Spears

DEC 1

Song Circle

A participatory song circle where musicians and listeners are welcome. The gathering is usually held on the...

DEC 4

It's A Wonderful Life

North Georgia Community Players present a stage adaptation of the classic Christmas story about George Bail...

DEC 4

Christmas Back Home

Filling the stage with music, stories, laughs and more, Christmas Back Home will kick start your holiday se...

DEC 5

Christmas Parade w Santa

A holiday gathering at The Vandiver before and after the annual Clayton Christmas Parade, with Santa, Chris...

DEC 5 - DEC 6

Gem Capitol Clayton Gun & Knife Show

A two-day public gun and knife show featuring vendors and collectibles at the Rabun County Civic Center. Ad...

DEC 5

Habersham County Christmas Parade

Annual holiday parade in downtown Cornelia featuring festive floats and seasonal community entertainment.

DEC 5

A Foxfire Christmas

Family-oriented Appalachian holiday event featuring Santa visits, caroling, live mountain music, make-your-...

DEC 5

Live Music at FROGs Al, Chalie, Greg, and Paul

Al, Chalie, Greg, and Paul perform live at FROGs on the Greenway from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

DEC 5

Christmas At The Gorge

Celebrate the season at Tallulah Gorge State Park with crafts, Christmas music, Santa, snacks, and a hay ride.

DEC 5

Franklin Christmas Parade

A long-running holiday parade winding through Historic Downtown Franklin with festive music, decorated floa...

DEC 5

Winter Farm Tour

A guided walk of the Franklin Farm Hub property exploring fields, trails, and wild spaces across the 94-acr...

DEC 5 - DEC 6

Downtown Christmas

Downtown Christmas celebration with photos with Santa, live entertainment, holiday-themed food and drinks,...

DEC 5 - DEC 6

Winter Wonderland 2026 – Day 2

A second evening of holiday activities in Historic Downtown Franklin featuring decorated streets and storef...

DEC 5 - DEC 6

Annual Christmas Parade

Save the date for the Annual Christmas ParadeTrudy CrunkletonOctober 13, 2026It may be 90 degrees outside t...

DEC 6

The Gatlin Brothers: Country & Christmas

Holiday concert featuring the Gatlin Brothers’ country hits and traditional Christmas favorites.

DEC 6 - DEC 7

City of Dillard Tree Lighting

You are invited to the City of Dillard, Georgia for their Christmas Tree Lighting. Sunday, December 6th at...

DEC 8

MCPL: Cookies with Santa

Santa will visit the Macon County library!

DEC 11

Lux Nativitas

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s annual Christmas production featuring singing, dance, circus arts, and scriptu...

DEC 12

Looking for Event Sponsorship for 2nd Annual Dickens In Dillard

Following a successful firt yer, the festival returns in2026 with expanded entertainment, artisan and food...

DEC 12

Pet Portrait Collage

nspired by the tender, textured cat portraits found in the beloved book Wabi Sabi, you will build a large c...

DEC 12

Dickens in Dillard

An open-air Victorian Christmas festival featuring local artists, artisans and makers, food, seasonal bever...

DEC 12 - DEC 13

Sunset Candy Cane Hunt

Hunt candy canes at sunset, then enjoy a holiday movie, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Advance sign-up is requ...

DEC 12 - DEC 13

Art Exhibition & Holiday Market

Join us at the Bridge Creek Inn for an exhibition featuring various local artists plus artisan holiday mark...

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