• UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival

    University of Georgia Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United States

    A month-long celebration of the performing, visual and literary arts at the University of Georgia, with performances, exhibitions, readings and other events across campus throughout November.

  • UGA Family Weekend

    University of Georgia Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United States

    UGA's fall Family Weekend, Nov. 5–8, with events across campus and around Athens for students and their families. Registration is required; see the schedule of events at families.uga.edu.

  • Winter WonderLights

    State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, United States

    The State Botanical Garden of Georgia's holiday light show, open on select evenings from Nov. 19 through Dec. 30 (evening sessions typically run about 5:30–9:30 PM). Timed tickets are required; check the garden's website for nights and hours.

  • Downtown Parade of Lights

    Streets of Downtown Athens Athens, GA, United States

    Athens' annual holiday parade through downtown, starting at 7:00 PM.

  • UGA Fall Graduation

    Stegeman Coliseum 100 Smith St., Athens, GA, United States

    University of Georgia Fall Commencement. See commencement.uga.edu for ceremony times.

  • Asian Lunar Festival

    Streets of Downtown Athens Athens, GA, United States

    Athens' Asian Lunar Festival celebrating the Lunar New Year with performances, food and vendors on W. Washington St. in downtown Athens. Saturday festivities begin at 10:00 AM.

  • Classic City Marathon & Half Marathon

    Creature Comforts Brewing Co. 271 W Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

    The Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay, starting and finishing near Creature Comforts on W. Hancock Ave. and running through Athens. Expect road closures race morning.

  • Jam in the Streets Music Festival

    Streets of Downtown Athens Athens, GA, United States

    A multi-day music festival held in the streets of downtown Athens that benefits cancer research.

  • Athens Twilight Criterium

    Streets of Downtown Athens Athens, GA, United States

    Athens' signature night-time professional bike race and street festival in downtown Athens, held every spring since 1980.