As the weather changes from warm summer breezes into a crisp fresh autumn day, let’s start looking for family adventures at a reasonable price. We’ve gathered some of the best ones for November in Cherokee County, Georgia.
Lantern Festival (Etowah River Park)
Join us for a fun family event! Never Alone Community Food Pantry is having its second annual Be the Light Lantern Parade and Festival on Saturday, November 4, 2023! The festival and parade will be a family-friendly event with a petting zoo, face painting, lantern-making, local food vendors, and much more! There will also be local celebrities and special guests at the festival to be held in Etowah River Park. This festival and parade is a fundraising event to help serve the surrounding community of Never Alone and fight food insecurity. Click the link to find out more about this organization, Never Alone. Tickets are available at Never Alone Lantern Festival. Ticket sales include a lantern. Children 2 and under are free.
photo credit: Never Alone
Veterans Parade (Downtown Canton) FREE to attend
It’s a flag-waving patriotic parade to honor Veterans Day! On Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m., the American Legion Post 45 presents the Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Canton. Parking is available plus plenty of amazing restaurants to enjoy after the parade. The community is welcome to line the streets in support of our military men and women.
photo credit: City of Canton
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta Tree Lighting Extravaganza (Woodstock) FREE to attend
Watch out for the Grinch and stilt walkers at the festive Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta located in Woodstock, GA. Saturday, November 11, 2023, kicks off the most wonderful time of the year. The best hits and holiday tunes, games, ticket giveaways, prizes, and more will be provided by B98.5 and their team at this annual event.
The Outlet Shoppes will also pay tribute to our local Woodstock American Legion post in honor of Veteran’s Day. Activities run from 3-7 p.m., with the tree lighting at 6 p.m. sharp. The forecast calls for a 100% chance of the first snow of the season! Be there to experience it!
photo credit: The Outlet Shoppes
Japanese Maple Color Fest at Gibbs Gardens
Peak color is beginning at Gibbs Gardens. The Japanese Maple Color Fest runs from October into November and is rated the “Best Fall Color in Georgia”. Stroll through the gardens, cross the bridges, and enjoy the sound of the many waterfalls. It’s a great photo opportunity for the family and an outdoor adventure worth taking the time to experience. Open Tuesday – Sunday, Gibbs has the Arbor Cafe for snacks, a beautiful gift shop, and over 3000 maples to view. Plenty of space for the kids to romp and the family to relax.
photo credit: Gibbs Gardens
Tree Lighting (Downtown Canton) FREE to attend
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season as you join your community for the dazzling tree-lighting ceremony at Cannon Park in downtown Canton. Santa will lead the festivities from the glow of his lighted gazebo. Bring family and friends to make lasting memories with these simple traditions..
photo credit: City of Canton
Magic of Lights at Dixie Speedway (Woodstock) Cost per car with discount tickets available
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience the Magic of Lights from the comfort of your car as you wind through the sparkling path of Woodstock’s new holiday tradition. One carload, one price. Discount tickets are available for a short time.
photo credit: Dixie Speedway
Joe Lemmo Comedy and Friends (Canton Theatre)
Are you ready to laugh??? Get set to giggle like never before at Joe Lemmo Comedy’s exclusive one-night-only improv extravaganza! This special event guarantees an evening of unforgettable humor, hilarious scenes, and spotless comedy. It’s a one-of-a-kind show you won’t experience twice – a comedy lover’s dream come true!
Join us on November 17 at 8 p.m. as we welcome Joe Lemmo Comedy and Friends to the Canton Theatre! This restored theatre is located in downtown Canton, Georgia. Appropriate for all, but best understood by ages 10 and up. Tickets are $10 online or $14 at the door.
photo credit: Canton Theatre
Christmas at the Mill (Canton)
Winter Wonderland comes to Cherokee County on November 24th and 25th, and Christmas at The Mill on Etowah! There will be fun for the whole family with 200+ craft vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus, college football on the Big Screen, ice skating at The Rink, food, and much more! The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and go on until 9 p.m. both days, with a Tree Lighting on Saturday at 7 p.m. The surrounding shops and restaurants will be open for a complete holiday experience.
photo credit: The Mill on Etowah
BONUS: Love Lights a Tree (Canton)
After a 3 year hiatus (due to Covid-19), the Love Lights a Tree festivities will return to downtown Canton, GA. Attend the tree lighting on the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 24th at Cannon Park. There will be dancers, live music, activities for the kids and more. Local vendors offer crafts, while the children can visit with Santa. You might even get to meet the Chick-Fil-A Santa Cow! Ornaments for the tree can be purchased and donations made for the Love Lights a Tree celebration. All proceeds go to the Canton chapter of the American Cancer Society. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m.
