North Georgia is gorgeous year-round. There are red and yellow leaves everywhere during the fall, snow that covers the mountaintops in the winter and blooming flowers throughout the spring and summer. Aside from the scenery, tons of people visit North Georgia to attend a variety of festivals, fairs, and events that happen throughout the year. Even though it is still 85 degrees outside, November is the month when fall festivities come to an end and Christmas celebrations begin. Here is a list of events that can help you embrace those last few weeks of fall and then help you ring in the Christmas season!

1. Boos & Brews Pub Crawl

This bar crawl is about 0.5 miles long and combines several of Dahlonega’s Walking Tours. Participants will hear first-hand accounts of paranormal activity in several of the city’s historic, supposedly haunted, restaurants and bars.

Dates: November 4th-5th, November 11th-12th, November 18th-19, and November 25th-26th

Time: 8:30-11pm

http://www.dahlonegawalkingtours.com/special-events

2. Hemlock Fest

The Hemlock Fest is a three-day event that is filled with vendors, live music and food. The profits from this eco-friendly festival “are used to increase public awareness of Eastern and Carolina hemlock tree problems and to provide financial support for Area Colleges and Universities in their efforts to save the Hemlocks.”

Dates: November 4th-6th

http://hemlockfest.org/blog/

3. Lanier Under the Lights 5K

This 3.1 mile walk/run through Lake Lanier’s “Magical Nights of Lights” is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit! In addition to the race itself, there are several costume contests on both nights.

Dates: November 12th & 13th

http://lanierunderthelights5k.com/index.php

4. Dahlonega Turkey Trot

This 5K/fun run takes place in historic Dahlonega on Thanksgiving Day. This event will be the town’s 2nd annual Turkey Trot that benefits the Lumpkin County Family Connection program.

Date: November 24th

https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Dahlonega/Dahlonegas...

5. Brasstown Holiday Show

This show is at a resort that is completely decorated for the holiday season. It’s a great place to start shopping for the holidays ~ especially since everything in the show is handmade! Parking and admission are free.

Dates: November 25th-27th

http://www.robinrobertspromotions.com/brasstown-re...

6. The Polar Express Experience

If you love the Polar Express, this is an absolute must! Watch this Christmas movie in an authentic train car while eating cookies and drinking hot chocolate! Admission to this event also includes a train ride around the park and the chance to explore the Southeastern Railway Museum.

Dates: November 26th, December 3rd, December 10th, and December 17th

https://www.train-museum.org/event/polar-express-e...