9 Family-Friendly Events Happening this month in North Georgia

November in North Georgia is full of family-friendly events, festivals, and holiday celebrations. Here’s a list of must-see events to enjoy as the seasons change!

Of These Mountains Fall Marketplace

📍 Nov. 2 | 10 AM - 5 PM*

Rabun County Civic Center, Clayton, GA

Kick off November with a unique outdoor shopping experience at the Of These Mountains Fall Marketplace. With over 100 local artists, makers, and small businesses, this free event is a great way to support local talent and find special gifts for the season. Find out more here!

Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night

📍 Nov. 3

Stone Mountain Park

Experience fall magic with Stone Mountain’s famous Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy Halloween-themed songs, a pumpkin drone and light show, special effects, fireworks, and a glow-tastic experience featuring a Treasure Island walk-through, Dino Glow, and more. This is an unforgettable event for all ages! View more info and ticket pricing!

Refined Table Christmas Open House

📍 Nov. 8 | 5 PM - 9 PM

Refined Table in Cleveland, Georgia

Get into the holiday spirit early with the 5th annual Christmas Open House. Explore beautiful holiday decor, garlands, and unique gifts, with door prizes and giveaways throughout the evening. Get more info here!

Venardos Circus

📍 Nov. 1 - Nov. 10

North Georgia Premium Outlets, Dawsonville, GA*

Step back in time to the golden age of the circus with the Venardos Circus, an animal-free, Broadway-style show. Marvel at aerialists, jugglers, magicians, and more under the classic red-and-white striped tent. Perfect for a magical family outing! Showtimes vary find out more here!

Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival

📍 Nov. 9 | 1 PM - 9 PM

Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Gainesville, GA

Celebrate Lao culture at the Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival. This vibrant event features live music, cultural performances, a night market, a dragon boat demo, and a lantern lighting ceremony, creating a colorful fusion of cultural traditions in a stunning lakeside setting. Experience this fun tradition and learn more here!

Jingle Mingle & Lighting of the Chicken

📍 Nov. 23 | 4 PM - 8 PM

Downtown Gainesville Square

Kick off the holiday season with Gainesville’s quirkiest tradition—the Lighting of the Chicken! Enjoy live music, carriage rides, a kiddie train, Santa's arrival, and more as the Downtown Square fills with holiday cheer.

Glow Light Show

📍 Nov. 15 - Dec. 29

Coolray Field, Lawrenceville, GA

Enjoy a dazzling drive-through light show featuring a 40 ft Christmas tree, light tunnels, and magical characters, all synchronized to holiday music. Don’t miss this budget-friendly way to enjoy the season with an unlimited pass option for repeat visits - find out more here!

Gobble Wobble Hike

📍 Nov. 29

Smithgall Woods State Park

Walk off that Thanksgiving feast with the Gobble Wobble Hike, a 2.5-mile guided trek through scenic Smithgall Woods. This family- and dog-friendly event is a great way to get outside and learn about the park's natural beauty. Register and find out more here!

Clermont Christmas Parade

📍 Nov. 30 | 5:30 PM

Main Street, Clermont, GA

Ring in the holiday season with the Clermont Christmas Parade! Watch a parade of lights march down Main Street, followed by a festive tree lighting ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season.

Enjoy November in North Georgia with these family-friendly events, which are perfect for making memories and soaking up the local charm!