This week
Third annual lighting of the Christmas tree, Flowery Branch. Live music. 5:45 p.m. today, downtown Flowery Branch. 770-967-6371.
The Lighting of the Macy's Great Tree, Atlanta. Josh Turner, Mandisa and SoReal Cru will perform. Tree lighting and fireworks show. 7 p.m. today, Macy's parking lot, Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. Free.
Lighting of Historic Downtown Dahlonega, Dahlonega. Friday, downtown Dahlonega square. 706-864-3513.
Oakwood First Baptist Church Tree Lighting and Musical Light Show, Oakwood. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oakwood First Baptist Church, 3701 Main Street, Oakwood. 770-534-4193.
Holiday Celebration Under the Stars, Cleveland. Live nativity, petting zoo, bonfire and marshmallow roast. 5-9 p.m. Saturday, North Georgia Zoo, 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland. $25 starlight tour; $5 live nativity. Bring a new unwrapped toy and get $1 off admission. Benefits Community Helping Place White Christmas. 706-348-7279.
Santa Claus visits the square, Dahlonega. 1-6 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 20, Visitor's Center, downtown Dahlonega square. 706-864-3513.
Upcoming
Downtown by Candlelight, Gainesville. Dec. 3, 10 and 17, downtown Gainesville square. 770-297-1141.
Habersham County Christmas Parade, Clarkesville. 5 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Clarkesville. 706-754-2220.
A Flowery Branch Christmas, Flowery Branch. Christmas parade and Santa's arrival, plus children's activities and vendors. 1 p.m., with parade at 4 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Flowery Branch. 770-967-6371.
Christmas parade, Clermont. 1 p.m. Dec. 5, with tre lighting at 6 p.m. Downtown Clermont.
Mingle with Kringle, Gainesville. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, Main Street Market, downtown Gainesville square. 770-297-1141.
Christmas on Green Street, Gainesville. Ornament-making party, live Christmas music, face painting, magicians, miniature train ride and carriage rides, 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, with a classic car parade at 5 p.m. and the lighting of the Rotary Christmas Tree at 7 p.m. Green Street, Gainesville. Many activities free; charge for carriage rides. 770-503-1319.