During the Holly Jolly Happenings for Everyone in Acworth, decorated vehicles adorned with lights glide down the street at night in a festive parade. People eagerly watch from sidewalks lined with illuminated shops, soaking in the cheerful holiday atmosphere.

Sleigh Your Shopping List

Logo of Art House Acworth Arts Alliance with colorful paint splashes on a background of green foliage and small lights, celebrating Holly Jolly Happenings for Everyone in Acworth.

Acworth Arts Alliance’s Holiday Gift Shop

Find the perfect handmade treasures for your loved ones before the holiday rush at the Acworth Arts Alliance Holiday Gift Shop on Saturday, November 16! All artwork is crafted with care by creative members of the Art House, so don’t miss the special opportunity to shop locally this season!

Saturday, November 16 from 10 AM – 4 PM
Acworth Community Center | 4361 Cherokee Street
Parkside District

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa Claus in a red suit and white gloves holds up a peace sign with his right hand.

Santa’s Arrival

Santa Arrives in Acworth on Friday, December 6 for a magical night of holiday festivities! Bring the entire family to enjoy a live reading of The Night Before Christmas by Mayor Tommy Allegood before Santa’s grand entrance. Pictures with Santa are free, so bring your camera to capture this season’s special moments!

Friday, December 6 at 5:30 PM
4415 Center Street
Historic Downtown District

What’s on Your Wishlist? Let Santa know!

Child in festive attire approaches a seated Santa Claus outdoors near a decorated tree and buildings in the background.

Christmas in Acworth

Stop by Depot Park on Saturday, December 7 to visit and take pictures with Santa free of charge! Don’t forget this event is B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Camera) as no photographer will be on site. Christmas in Acworth is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.

Saturday, December 7 from 1-5 PM
4794 South Main Street
Historic Downtown Acworth

Get Swept Away in a Holiday Play

Promotional graphic for Acworth Cultural Arts highlighting "It's a Wonderful Life" radio play, part of the Holly Jolly Happenings for Everyone in Acworth, set against a festive red curtain background.

It’s A Wonderful Life: Radio Play

If you’re looking for a night of entertainment this holiday season, grab tickets to see It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play at Acworth Roberts School. This production is presented by Acworth Cultural Arts Center which has provided six show dates for your convenience!

Performance Dates:

December 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8:00 PM
December 8 and 15 at 3:00 PM
Roberts School Community Center | 4681 School Street
Parkside District

Not Your Average Christmas Parade…

A family dressed in winter clothing and Santa hats stands beside a festively decorated golf cart at the Holly Jolly Happenings for Everyone in Acworth, adorned with twinkling lights, garlands, and candy canes.

Light Up Main Golf Cart Parade

WHAT IS THAT!? A car… or a sleigh? It’s a stampede of holiday golf carts gliding down Main! Come visit Acworth Wednesday, December 18 for our annual Light Up Main Golf Cart Parade! It will be an evening of Christmas fun as our residents decorate their carts in garland, lights, tinsel, and more. Don’t miss the chance to see the carts zoom through Acworth neighborhoods and historic downtown during this special tradition!

Wednesday, December 18 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
North Main Street
Historic Downtown District

Experience the Glow of Menorah Lights

A group of people stand by a large menorah outdoors at night, with one person lighting the candles.

Acworth’s Menorah Lighting

Acworth welcomes you and your family to Doyal Hill Park for this year’s 12th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 30! This ceremony honors Chanuka, a Jewish holiday commemorating the Jewish Maccabees’ military victory against Syrian Greek oppression over 2,000 years ago. Please join us in celebrating this festival of lights as Rabbi Zalman Charytan will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood.

Monday, December 30 at 6:00 PM
Doyal Hill Park
4410 Cherokee Street
Parkside District