This Week
Thanksgiving Day Feast, Dahlonega. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Pura Vida USA, 400 Blueberry Hill, Dahlonega. $25 per person; reservations required. 706-865-7678 or .

Thanksgiving Festival, Sautee. Concert featuring Guy and Candi Carawan, Jacqueline Schwab, Suzannah Park & Nathan Morrison and The Burning Desire String Band with dancer Frederick Park, 4 p.m. Saturday, Nacoochee Presbyterian Church. Potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sautee Nacoochee Center Gym. Contra dance, 8 p.m., Sautee Nacoochee Center Gym, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. Donation for concert; dance, $7 adults, $4 students. 706-878-3300, ext. 303.

A Tribute to Georgia Veterans, Dahlonega. On display through Sunday, Dahlonega Gold Museum, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega. $2.50-$4. 706-864-2257.

Holiday Open House, Dahlonega. Eggnog and apple cider, cookie decorating, live Christmas music, Christmas tree lighting and Santa Claus. Lunch and supper will be served; reservations recommended. 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Montaluce Estates and Vineyard, 501 Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega. 706-867-4060.

Upcoming
Downtown by Candlelight, Gainesville. Horse and carriage rides, Santa and special deals in downtown stores. 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18, downtown Gainesville. 770-297-1141.

Yuletide Festival, Sautee. Bring holiday cookies. Santa and tree lighting. Benefits White County Department of Family and Children Services and Northeast Georgia Food Bank. Community dinner, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. Dinner, $5 adults, $3 children age 11 and younger. Bring five food items and adult dinners are $3. 706-878-3300.

Book signing, Gainesville. “Wolves” by Robyn Hood Black. 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Hall Book Exchange, 1854 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-718-1233.

Tour of Homes, Hoschton. Benefits Eagle Ranch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Reunion subdivision, 5620 Grand Reunion Drive, Hoschton. 770-965-6144.

Large dog adoption, Flowery Branch. Adopt a dog and get your holiday picture taken. Benefits the Humane Society of Hall County. Photos from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., adoptions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, PetSmart, 5873 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Photos, $9.95. 770-532-6617 or e-mail.

A Crimson and Cream Affair, Gainesville. Semi-formal attire. Dinner included. Music by DJ Uncle Joe. Presented by the Hall County chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Georgia Mountains Center, 301 Main St., Gainesville. $20. 678-524-5172 or e-mail.

Reindog Parade, Atlanta. Bring your dog dressed in holiday attire to compete for awards, participate in a parade, see demonstrations and get pet training advice. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. $10 per dog, plus garden admission for people. $12 adults, $9 seniors and children ages 3-17, free for children age 2 and younger and garden members. 404-876-5859.

Christmas Tour of Homes, Braselton. Six decorated homes. Shuttle provided; benefits Amanda House. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 and 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Traditions of Braselton, Ga. 124, Braselton. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of event. 770-965-3845.

Martial Arts open house, Flowery Branch. See martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wing Chun Kung Fu and a children’s class. Yoga, massage therapy, raffle and games for kids. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13, Phoenix Martial Arts Academy, 6105 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch. Free. 770-965-3467.

Decorating with Home-crafted Ornaments, Gainesville. Make ornaments to decorate a History Center Christmas tree. Dec. 14, Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville. Free. 770-297-5900.

Ring in the New Year with Montaluce, Dahlonega. Dancing, fireworks and a Prosecco toast at midnight. 6 or 8:30 p.m. seatings Dec. 31, Montaluce Estates and Vineyard, Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega. Reservations required. $85 per person for 6 p.m. seating, $125 per person for 8:30 seating. 706-867-4060.

Chicken Drop New Year’s Eve Bash, Gainesville. Dance music, hors d’oeuvres, balloon drop, breakfast buffet and champagne toast. Cash bar. Reservations recommended. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Ticket prices until Sunday: $30 per person, $50 per couple, $180 for a table of eight. 770-531-2394.

Peach Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration, Atlanta. Inflatable jumping toys, basketball throw, face painting and balloon art during the day. Singer Julianne Hough, fireworks and Peach Drop at midnight. Noon to 4 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St. SW, Atlanta. Free. 404-523-2311

Ongoing
Sautee Seniors at the Center, Sautee. Covered dish lunch. Bring your own utensils; water and coffee provided. First Tuesday of each month, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255, Sautee. 706-878-3300 or www.snca.org.
Funny Fridays, Lawrenceville. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fridays, Aurora Theatre Discovery Point Studio Theatre, Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. $15. 678-226-6222 or www.auroratheatre.com.
Martinis & IMAX, Atlanta. Martinis, dinner options and special IMAX film screenings. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. Reservations recommended. $15 admission includes film ticket. Those not seeing a film can enter for $7 cover charge. 404-929-6400 or www.fernbankmuseum.org.
Thursday Book Club, Gainesville. Second Thursday of each month. 6 p.m. Dec. 11, “Infidel” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Hall County Library Main Branch, 127 Main St. NE, Gainesville. Free. Registration recommended. 770-532-3311, ext. 116.