There's no place like Macon during the holiday season. From concerts, parades, tours, & more there's plenty of festive events and activities happening throughout the next few months.
Week of November 5 - 11
Festival of Trees Luncheon (Nov. 8)
4182 Forsyth Rd. Macon, Ga. 31210
Celebrate the beginning of the 31st Annual Festival of Trees at Museum of Arts and Sciences with a luncheon catered by Bonefish Grill. Dine with friends & see dozens of designer decorated trees while seeing some of Macon's finest holiday fashions.
Festival of Trees Gala (Nov. 9)
200 Cherry St., Macon, Ga. 31201
Hosted by the Museum of Arts and Sciences, enjoy an evening of stylish holiday fun at the Historic Terminal Station. The night will include drinks, food, live music by Tron Jackson Band, & fine art auction, & a silent bid.
Festival of Trees Exhibit (Nov. 9 - Jan. 14)
4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, Ga. 31210
Head to Museum of Arts and Sciences to see stunning holiday trees, decorated by regional designers and artists.
Week of November 12 - 18
2017 Goodwill Gala (Nov. 17)
5171 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, Ga. 31206
Enjoy delicious Japanese style food and live music by Sonic Groove all for a great cause.
Operation: Save Christmas - Children's Event (Nov. 18)
4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, Ga. 31210
Grab the kiddos for a viewing of Arthur Christmas at Museum of Arts and Sciences. After the movie, use your elf skills create authentic tree decorations and hunt around the Museum for essential clues to help the Museum save Christmas.
Annual Tree Lighting at Shoppes at River Crossing (Nov. 18)
5080 Riverside Dr., Macon, Ga. 31210
Enjoy the holiday atmosphere with carriage rides, story-time at Barnes & Noble with Santa and Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, & the official lighting of the Christmas tree.
Week of November 26 - Dec. 2
Holiday Open House and Artisan Marketplace (Dec. 1)
522 Cherry St., Macon, Ga. 31201
Finish up your holiday shopping with gifts from over 60 local and regional vendors from paintings, to jewelry, to woodwork, & more.
Christmas in the Village (Dec. 1 - 2)
2353 Ingleside Ave., Macon, Ga. 31204
Shop from a variety of stores, enjoy Christmas cookies & warm cider, grab a photo with Santa, & more in the Historic Ingleside area.
Theatre Macon Presents Beauty and the Beast (Dec. 1-17)
438 Cherry St., Macon, Ga. 31201
Step into the enchanted tale of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress during this modern Broadway classic.
Family Christmas at The Cannonball House (Dec. 2)
856 Mulberry St., Macon, Ga. 31201
See the historic Cannonball House is all its Christmas splendor during this family-friendly event. There will be crafts for kids, a scavenger hunt, & caroling.
Holiday Lantern Night Walk (Dec. 2)
1207 Emery Highway, Macon, Ga. 31217
Walk around Ocmulgee National Monument & see a beautiful view of Downtown Macon at night at the top of the Great Temple Mound. This event is free & open to the public.
Week of December 3 - 9
Main Street Macon Christmas Parade (Dec. 3)
Cherry St. in Downtown Macon, Ga. 31201
Main Street Macon invites the community to the kick-off holiday season event in Downtown Macon. This year's theme is Macon Merry.
Wacky Tacky Christmas Parade (Dec. 3)
Rosa Parks Square, Macon, Ga., 31201
Deck the halls and wear your tackiest Christmas sweater during the Christmas Parade. Ride with fellow bike riders in the Christmas Parade and then head to The Brick for food and mingling.
Historic Vineville Neighborhood Christmas Tour (Dec. 2 - 3)
2591 Vineville Ave., Macon, Ga. 31204
See one of Macon's first suburbs at this annual event. This year's tour shows a rare look into the area's bungalows & cottages filled with charming details.
Christmas Concert (Dec. 3)
4760 Forsyth Rd., Macon, Ga. 31210
Sing your favorite Christmas carol at Wesleyan College with the Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes at this free, annual event.
The Nutcracker of Middle Georgia (Dec. 6 - 10)
651 Mulberry St., Macon, Ga. 31210
Come and witness the magic of this Christmas tradition in Macon at the wonderful Grand Opera House.
Christmas After Midnight: Fantasia (Dec. 7)
415 First St., Macon, Ga. 31201
Kick off the holiday season as Grammy-Award winning and platinum-selling artist Fantasia returns to Macon for Christmas After Midnight.
Christmas Luncheon (Dec. 8)
934 Georgia Ave., Macon, Ga. 31201
This annual event includes a delectable luncheon & a self-guided tour of the beautifully decorated Hay House.
Candlelight Christmas at Jarrell Plantation (Dec. 9)
711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, Ga. 31046
Take a stroll around this historic plantation by candlelight, see homemade decor, & sip warm cider by a campfire.
Week of December 10 - 16
Christmas Gala (Dec. 13)
934 Georgia Ave., Macon, Ga. 31201
The Gala is the only public evening event at Hay House & includes a wonderful performance by Theatre Macon & its Christmas Cabaret, a special holiday reading by Director Jim Crisp, a lavish reception, & tours of Hay House.
Christmas in Downtown Macon (Dec. 16)
Historic Downtown Macon, Macon, Ga. 31201
This festive event features Macon Makers Market on First St., music, snow, free photos with Santa, carolers, cider, & more!
Week of December 17 - 23
Children's Christmas Tea (Dec. 17)
934 Georgia Ave., Macon, Ga. 31201
The kids will enjoy holiday readings, an elaborate demonstration in the dining room, Christmas crafts, & a visit with Santa at Hay House.
Macon Little Theatre Presents Annie (Dec. 8 - Dec. 17)
4220 Forsyth Rd., Macon, Ga. 31201
Leapin' lizards! Everyone's favorite redhead is back at Macon Little Theatre. Don't miss one of your favorite holiday shows.
Wesleyan Woods Neighborhood Luminaries (Dec.17)
Wesleyan Woods Neighborhood, Macon, Ga. 31210
See the entire Wesleyan Woods Neighborhood lined with beautiful luminaries beginning at dusk. Drive through and enjoy the lights.
Week of December 24 - 30
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker (Dec. 30)
415 First St., Macon, Ga. 31201
All ages are invited to celebrate the Magic of Christmas with Moscow Ballet's almost 40 ballerinas and danseurs at Macon City Auditorium.
