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Christmas Activities in Cumming GA & Forsyth County

November 30, 2012 By 1 Comment

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Christmas Activities in Cumming GA & Forsyth County

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

We’ll do our best to keep you up with all the Christmas Activities in Cumming & Forsyth County this 2012 Season. There is so much to do, see, and enjoy!

As always:  Want to see your listing included?  If your church, business or organization has a Christmas event, submit your event here.

Helpful Christmas Activities Guides

If you missed the below round-ups, be sure to check them out.  They are full of lots of great information for Cumming, GA & Forsyth County.

Locations to Purchase a Christmas Tree
Locations to see Santa
Christmas Light Shows

Things To Do this 2012 Christmas Season in Forsyth County:

Listed in date order. Listing will be updated as new Events are Added. Click Event Title for more Information.  As with all events listed on our website, these are subject to change at any time & without notice.  We encourage you to follow the event on Facebook, website provided or phone/email contact information for most recent & accurate information.

Ongoing:

Now through January 1st:  Blink Midwinter Light Show

Now through:  Christmas at Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm

Now through December 20th:  Christmas at Kinsey Family Farm

Now through December 23rd:  Christmas at Warbington Farms

November 29th – December 2nd:   Cumming Dance Academy’s Holiday Celebration

Saturday, December 1st: 

Sunday, December 2nd:

Friday, December 7th:

Saturday, December 8th:

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Friday, December 21st:

Saturday, December 22nd:

Sunday, December 23rd:

Monday, December 24th:

Tuesday, December 25th:

  • Just enjoy the day!


 From my family to yours …  Merry Christmas friends!!

 

 

 

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Christmas 2012 in Forsyth County: Things to Do

November 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Christmas in Forsyth County – 2012: Things to Do

Have you been trying to keep up with all the Christmas events, activities, and things to do this Christmas in Cumming GA & Forsyth County?  Trust me – it’s hard to keep up … SO much going on!!

Here’s a round-up to some of the big things you won’t want to miss this coming month with your friends & family!

Christmas Tree Farms & Purchases in Forsyth County – We’re helping you stay local with your Christmas Tree purchase, this year.  Check out this round-up of places to go in 2012.

Santa Sightings in Forsyth County – Check out this round-up of places to see and be seen with Santa.

Forsyth County Library Storytimes – Lots of extra fun in December with Christmas-themed storytimes and events at all three library branches.

Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County – What better way to ring in the season than a night of Christmas lights!

A Market Place Christmas – Enjoy a 5k, Christmas Parade and the annual Tree Lighting at Northside-Forsyth Hospital.

Christmas at the Cumming Fairgrounds – This fun event includes an Arts & Crafts Festival, Hayrides, and even photos with Santa!

Sponsor a Child this Christmas – An excellent way to really embrace the season!

Calendar of Events – There are LOTS more great events popping up this time of year.  Click here to scroll through our ever-updating calendar.

We’ll continue to update this round-up as we add more events & activities.

Most importantly, I hope you & your family enjoy this season.  We wish you a very Merry Christmas!!  ~ Mandi

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Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County

November 24, 2012 By 3 Comments

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Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County & Cumming GA

There are lots of great light displays around Atlanta this year – just check out this round-up of Atlanta area light shows from our friends at Atlanta with Kid and you’ll know what I mean!  But you can also stay close to home and make some great memories with some Residential Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County also!  Plus these local, residential shows won’t break the bank AND they’re for great causes as well!

Blink Midwinter:

Location: 7020 Cole Court, Cumming GA 30028
Date: Thanksgiving Night at 5:30pm (scheduled) through January 1st
Time: 5:30pm – 10pm (Sunday through Thursday), 5:30pm – 11pm (Friday & Saturday)
Details: Synchronized light show set to music. FREE event; however, donations are requested which will benefit Canine Assistants.
Click here for more information.

Ashebrooke Night of Lights:

Location: Ashebrooke Subdivisions – Bethelview Road (between Kelly Mill and Hwy 20)
Date: Sunday, December 9th  (Rain Date – Sunday, December 16)
Time: 7pm
Details: Each year, the residents of Ashebrooke light up their streets and their homes with luminary bags & candles to put on a great display of lights in an effort to help raise money for a worthy cause.   This year, the “Ashebrooke Night of Lights” will benefit a local 3yo boy in Forsyth County, Cameron, living with Stage 4 Neurblastoma Cancer.  The community is invited to drive through the streets of Ashebrooke & enjoy the lights. There is no charge. However a bucket is set up for donations.

Christmas in Cumming:

Note: Sadly, the “Christmas in Cumming” website, the 2012 show has been cancelled.  Click here to read the full announcement.  This was a wonderful show that my family loved.  Click here to read about a 2011 “Trip to Christmas in Cumming“.

In 2011 alone, the “Christmas in Cumming” families were able to present Family Haven with a cash donation of $15,958.33 and supplies totaling over $4,000.00 for a grand total of just over $20,000.00!!  Donations to the Family Haven may still be made through their direct website, click here for more information.

Very Important: 

As with all events listed on our website, these are subject to change especially due to weather.  We encourage you to follow the event on Facebook or the website provided, if applicable, for most recent & accurate information.

Did we miss any of your favorites? Feel free to leave a comment below to share with all of us!

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Forsyth County Library – Christmas Storytimes

November 23, 2012 By 1 Comment

Forsyth County Library - Christmas Storytimes

Forsyth County Library – Christmas Storytimes

This Christmas 2012, be sure to take in some fun (and free) Holiday events at the Public Library.  All three branches will host a special “Tis the Season Event”.

Enjoy Seasonal Stories, Merry Songs, and a Festive Puppet Show.
No need to register.

Holiday fun for the whole family.
Click here for more information.

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Santa in Forsyth County

November 20, 2012 By 2 Comments

Santa in Forsyth County

Where will you see Santa in Forsyth County this year?

There are lots of opportunities for your children (or maybe yourself!) to see Santa in Forsyth County this year.  We know from previous years, that this list will continue to grow as we get more into December.  We’ll continue to update this round-up accordingly!

If you know of any scheduled “Santa Sightings” that are listed, please let us know!

As always, please click on the links for more information & please inquire with each location for specifics on pricing, packages, etc.

(Listed in Date Order)

The Avenues of Forsyth: Complimentary Photos with Santa and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. Bring your camera and enjoy complimentary pictures with Santa in the park near Coldwater Creek. Pictures with Santa and Horse Drawn Carriage rides are every Saturday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm November 24th – December 22nd.
(Read this note from “Shop the Avenue”:  Bring your camera! There will not be an onsite photographer this year so please feel free to bring your own camera for photos. Lines will close early to accommodate a 5 PM end time.)

Bottoms Tree Farms: Santa Claus is coming to Bottoms Tree Farm on Saturday November 24th and Saturday, December 1st from 10 am to Noon. Also enjoy regular activities during the day as well.

Wakoola Gardens:  Santa & his real Reindeer will be at Wakoola Gardens on Sunday, November 25th from 11am to 2pm.  With a recommended $10 donation per family, you’ll receive a digital photo of your visit with Santa.  All donations will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through the Forsyth Friends organization.

3N-Onederland:  Photos with Santa, Hot Treats, Lights & More at the 3N1 Studio off Spot Road in Cumming.  December 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th.  Saturdays 5pm to 9pm and Sundays 4pm to 8pm.  Admission for 3NOnderland is $10.00/adults and $5.00/kids.  Photo Packages start at $19.99.  Click here for photo package pricing.

Adventure Kids:  Adventure Kids may be closing their doors (sadly), but they’re ready for one last party before they do!  Santa & Ms. Claus will be coming to Adventure Kids on Sunday, December 2nd from 4pm to 6pm.  Admission is one unwrapped toy per family or the regular $5 per person walk-in fee.

Christmas in Cumming at the Fairgrounds:  Get Free Photos with Santa during the Arts & Crafts Festival event the weekend of December 7th & 8th.  Friday the 7th @ 6 PM – 9 PM and Saturday the 8th @ 10 AM – 2 PM

Warbington Farms: Santa will be at the farm Saturday, December 8th.  Get your picture with Santa, pick out a beautiful Fraser Fir Christmas tree, watch your wreaths be made in the barn, take a ride on the wagon around the farm & more!

Breakfast with Santa:  Santa Claus is coming to the Sexton Hall Enrichment Center and Forsyth County Senior Services invites families to welcome him. Senior Services will host a Breakfast with Santa event to help celebrate the Christmas season on Saturday, December 8 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Dinner with Santa:  For just $5 per plate, enjoy dinner, a cake walk, silent auction plus a photo with Santa.  All proceeds benefit the Dustin’s Place Therapeutic Horseback Riding.  Saturday, December 8th from 4pm to 6pm.  (see details on Event Calendar Listing)

Catch Air:  With your visit to Catch Air, you could bump in to the jolly guy!  Tuesday, December 11th from 4pm to 6pm.

Pet Photos with Santa in Forsyth County

Ruckers: Looking to take your favorite pet to see Santa, check out Ruckers! Santa will be at Rucker Horse & Pet, 3540 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming 30041 on Saturday, December 8 — and at Rucker Pet & Wild Bird, 5456 Bethelview Road, Cumming 30040 on Saturday, December 15. Photo hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact Ruckers for further information on pricing, packages, etc.

The Barker Lounge:  Santa will be at The Barker Lounge, December 13th from 3pm to 7pm to take photos with your pets.  Please contact The Barker Lounge for further information on pricing, packages, etc.

Hope Santa brings you and your family everything you’re wishing for! Happy Holidays!

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Blink Midwinter: Christmas Light Show in Forsyth County

November 19, 2012 By 4 Comments

Blink Midwinter Christmas Light Show in Forsyth County

Blink Midwinter – Christmas Light Show in Forsyth County

Ever since first learning about the Blink Midwinter light show last year, I’ve been stalking their Facebook page for updates on the 2012 show!  We went last year for the first time and really enjoyed it.  My kids are still at the perfect age to enjoy Christmas lights.  I imagine we’ll hit some pre-teenage years where they’ll roll their eyes at me and prefer not to come on fun family outings, but for now – it’s all a go!!

If you missed Blink Midwinter in the past or have not yet heard of it, it’s a synchronized Christmas Light Show set to a playlist that includes all the holiday favorites.

The show is set up, produced, organized, and everything else by neighbors and residents of 7020 Cole Court in Cumming, GA 30028 – located in the Glenbrooke Subdivision.

If you wish to express your appreciation for the show, donations will be accepted on behalf of the Canine Assistants.

 

More Information:

  • Days/ Times – 5:30pm to 10:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 5:30pm to 11:00pm Friday & Saturday
  • Visit their Facebook Page for weather updates (when possible)
  • Visit their Website for more information.
  • GPS Directions:  7020 Cole Court in Cumming, GA 30028

Looking for More Light Shows this Year?

We’ll update our 2012 Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County as we learn updated information.

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Christmas at the Cumming Fairgrounds: Arts & Crafts Show

November 16, 2012 By 2 Comments

Christmas at the Cumming Fairgrounds

Christmas at the Cumming Fairgrounds

Arts & Crafts Show
Photos with Santa
Hay Rides

December (Friday) 7 & (Saturday) 8, 2012

 

Make sure you plan to attend the 15th Annual Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show, December 7th and 8th presented by BJ’s Membership Club.  The event will take place on Friday the 7th from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM and on Saturday the 8th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  The show attracts over 7,500 people and will be held inside the heated Cumming Livestock Barn located on the City of Cumming Fairgrounds.  There will be over 100 festive booths in the show.  Admission is $1.00 with children 12 & under entering free.

While the Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show is taking place, there will be FREE photos with Santa on Friday from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM and on Saturday from 12:00 – 3:00 PM in the barn.  There will be a Christmas Light Show, Hayrides, roasting marshmallows, and caroling, on Friday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Come join us to hear the sweet sounds of local elementary school 5th grade and church choruses starting at 7:00 PM on Friday.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shop for unique hand-made gift item for someone special.  Come and enjoy holiday cheer while shopping for hand woven sweet grass baskets, Christmas ornaments & wreaths, fudge & nuts, piggy banks, photography, paintings, clothing and more.  For more information on the Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show, please call Bill Watson at 770-423-1330 or www.jrmmanagement.com.

 

More Information:

What:  Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show presented by BJ’s Membership Club

When:  Friday; December 7 and Saturday; December 8

Times:  Friday; December 7; 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday; December 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where:   City of Cumming Fairgrounds
235 Castleberry Road
Cumming, GA 30040

 

Directions:     Take GA Hwy. 400 to Exit #15 (Bald Ridge Marina Road) go west, continue straight to the third traffic light and turn left, stay straight and the City of Cumming Fairgrounds will be a ¼ mile on the right.  The Arts & Crafts Show will be held in the large red barn.

 

Admission:    $1 Admission
Children 12 & under are admitted FREE

 

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Christmas in Cumming GA & Forsyth County

November 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Update:  Our website is currently being updated with activities, events & information for Christmas in Forsyth County & Cumming GA during the 2012 Christmas Season.  Click here to see what’s already been posted.

Christmas in Forsyth County & Cumming GA

Things to Do this Christmas in Forsyth County & Cumming GA

There will be lots of great fun and activities for Christmas in Forsyth County & Cumming GA this holiday season.

It’s hard to believe but Christmas will be here in just a few short weeks!  Our “elves” are busy at work – pulling together all the fun you can possibly have with your friends and family this Christmas season.  And as always – it will be fun right here at home, in Cumming and Forsyth County!

You can help:  If your business, church, non-profit, school, neighborhood, or more is celebrating and inviting the community, please feel free to Submit Your Event!  We’ll get it added to our Calendar of Events and share it with our readers.

Businesses: If you’re interested in additional exposure, please feel free to reach out to us about Advertisement Opportunities this holiday season.

Other wise, stay tuned for all the fun!

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Celebrate Christmas in Forsyth County

December 14, 2011 By 1 Comment

Celebrate Christmas in Forsyth County

Celebrate Christmas in Forsyth County

If you don’t have a church home, but are looking for a place to celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas, I hope this round-up of information will help! If your church has a special Christmas Eve service & you’d like to have it added to the list, please feel free to use our Contact Us form & we’d be happy to share it with our readers.

Baptist

Cumming Baptist Church
115 Church Street, 30040
Phone: 770.205.6699

Sunday, December 18th – 6pm: Adult Choir & Orchestra Presentation
Saturday, December 24th – 5:30pm: Christmas Eve Service

First Baptist Cumming
1597 Sawnee Drive, 30040
Phone: 770.887.2428

Sunday, December 18th – 9:30am & 11am: Celebration Choir & Orchestra Program
Saturday, December 24th – 3:30pm, 5pm, & 6:30pm: Christmas Eve Services
Sunday, December 25th – 10:30am: Christmas Day Service

First Redeemer Church
2100 Peachtree Pkwy, 30041
Phone: 678.513.9400

Saturday, December 24th – 4pm & 6pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service
Sunday, December 25th – 9:15am & 10:30am: Christmas Day Service

North Lanier Baptist Church
829 Atlanta Hwy, 30040
Phone: 770.781.5433

Saturday, December 24th – 5pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (7pm Spanish)
Sunday, December 25th – 11am: Christmas Day Service

Catholic

Church of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
3740 Holtzclaw Road, 30041
Phone: 770.887.9861

Saturday, December 24th – 4pm, 6:30pm & 12Midnight: Christmas Eve Masses
Sunday, December 25th – 7:30, 9am & 12Noon: Christmas Day Masses

Community / Non-Denominational

Browns Bridge Community Church
3860 Browns Bridge Road, 30041
Phone: 678.965.8000

Friday, December 23rd – 6pm: Special Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 24th – 9am & 11am: Special Christmas Celebration

Life Church
4980 Pittman Road, 30040
Phone: 404.895.5637

Saturday, December 24th – 4pm: Carols & Communion Service

Mountain Lake Church
3105 Dahlonega Hwy, 30040
Phone: 770.888.2513

Saturday, December 24th – 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm & 5:30pm: A White Christmas, Christmas Eve Services

Lutheran

Living Faith Lutheran Church
103 Buford Dam Road, 30040
Phone: 770.887.0184

Saturday, December 24th – 7pm: Christmas Eve Service
Saturday, December 24th – 10:30pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 25th – 10:15am: Christmas Day Service & Communion

Christ the King Lutheran Church
1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Rd., 30040
Phone: 770.889.5328

Saturday, December 24th – 6pm, 8pm & 10pm: Christmas Eve Services (service styles vary, click link to check schedule)

Presbyterian

Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian
7620 Lanier Drive, 30041
Phone: 770.887.6801

Sunday, December 18th – 11am: Musical “A Baby Changes Everything”

Parkway Presbyterian Church
5830 Bethelview Road, 30040
Phone: 770.889.8694

Saturday, December 24th – 5pm & 7:30pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion
Sunday, December 25th – 11am: Christmas Day Service

United Methodist

Bethelview United Methodist Church
4525 Bethelview Road, 30040
Phone: 770.887.4888

Saturday, December 24th – 5pm: Family Candlelight Service
Saturday, December 24th – 11pm: Communion Candlelight Service

Cumming First United Methodist Church
770 Canton Hwy, 30040
Phone: 770.887.2900

Saturday, December 24th – Noon, 3pm, 5pm, 7:30pm & 11pm: Christmas Eve Services (service styles vary, click link to check schedule)
Sunday, December 25th – 11am: Christmas Day Service

Creekside United Methodist
673 Peachtree Pkwy, 30041
Phone: 770.888.8449

Sunday, December 18th: Christmas Celebration – 5pm Dinner & Children’s Musical (Advance Reservations Required)
Saturday, December 24th – 4pm & 6pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service
Sunday, December 25th – 10:50am: Christmas Day Service

This information is and links provided is believed to be correct and accurate at time of listing. As always, it is recommended that you call or confirm prior to driving to a location – definitely wouldn’t want you mad at us on Christmas Eve or Day!!

If we missed your favorite place of worship, please let us know so it may be added!

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A Trip to “Christmas in Cumming”

December 8, 2011 By 2 Comments

The following is a guest post by Jenna S.  Jenna & her family moved to Cumming this summer from their home in Michigan.  They are spending their first Christmas here in Georgia with their four children and we’re really excited she is sharing about her recent visit to “Christmas in Cumming”.  It’s fun to hear about familiar places through the eyes of a new resident!

Christmas in Cumming - Christmas Light Show

Have you experienced the Christmas in Cumming lights-set-to-music show yet? We’ve gone TWICE already, and we’ll probably go a few more times.

We threw the kids in the car promising them a chance to see some really cool Christmas lights, but we had NO IDEA just how absolutely amazing they were really going to be. When we pulled onto Bryn Ridge Court in the Haley Farms subdivision, we actually had to wait in line to drop off our donation before being directed to a prime spot in the cul-de-sac from which we could experience the show.

Christmas in Cumming - Christmas Light Show

The Sun Roof View!

Not only were our kids totally enamored, but my husband and I were also blown away. Not just by the incredible display set to music (maybe I’m just a first-timer, but I was completely impressed that just some “regular joes” had been able to pull this off!) but by the fact that a group of people would take the time, go through all the fuss, and spend their own money to set up a truly magnificent experience. Not only that but they would stay at home every evening from Thanksgiving until Christmas directing traffic on their street while accepting donations and making sure all the equipment was in good working order just to be able to raise funds and collect items for the local charity, the Forsyth County Family Haven.

Christmas in Cumming - Christmas Light Show

Their website, will give you all the information you need about donations you can bring when you come to visit the show. I read in the local paper that last year Family Haven was able to operate for nearly 6 months on the financial and palpable contributions that were donated during last year’s Christmas in Cumming light show!

So while I was caught up in the glitz and glimmer of the lights, swept away by the the sweet, off-key tones of my kids singing with the music while watching a light show from the roof of our mini-van, I was also struck by the vastness of the generosity of the community I live in and so thrilled to live here.

More About Christmas in Cumming Light Show:

Location: Haley Farms Subdivision (Bryn Ridge Court, Cumming GA)
Date: Now through January 1st
Time: 5:30pm – 9pm (Monday through Thursday), 5:30pm – 10pm (Friday through Sunday)
Details: Synchronized light show set to music.  FREE event; however, donations are requested which will benefit the Forsyth County Family Haven.
Click here for more information.

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