Athens' famous Halloween costume parade steps off at 8:00 PM sharp on W. Hancock Ave. near Creature Comforts Brewing Co. and winds through downtown, ending at the festival zone and dance party on W. Washington St. (between Lumpkin and Pulaski), which runs until 11 PM.
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'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.
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.
Athens' annual holiday parade through downtown, starting at 7:00 PM.
University of Georgia Fall Commencement. See commencement.uga.edu for ceremony times.
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.
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.
A multi-day music festival held in the streets of downtown Athens that benefits cancer research.
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