This week

"Wonders of Winter Wildlife," Buford. Learn how animals migrate, go dormant, or tough out winter weather. Make food for wildlife, create a snow-track craft and take a guided hike. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Monday and Jan. 8, Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford. Free with paid admission. 770-904-3500. 

Old Fashioned Christmas, Dahlonega. Ends Saturday. Downtown Dahlonega square. 706-864-3513.

Magical Nights of Lights, Buford. Animated light displays. 5-10 p.m. today, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford. 770-945-8787.

Floating Christmas Tree, Tallulah Falls. 5 p.m. today-Monday, Tallulah Lake, Main St., Tallulah Falls. Free.

Happy New Year Celebration, Gainesville. Make noise makers, masks and join a "parade." Magician Jeff McClure will perform magic tricks. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, The Featherbone Communiversity, 999 Chestnut St., SE, #11, Gainesville. 770-536-1900.

Ongoing

Story times, Hall County. Children can listen to stories, sometimes read by special guests. Various days and times at libraries in the Hall County Library System. Free.

"Waters of Time: The Chicopee Woods Story," Gainesville. Learn about previous eras and inhabitants of Chicopee Woods. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $5 adults, $3 children age 2-12; age 1 and younger and members free. 770-535-1976.