Cherokee County

Back for its fourth season, Holiday Lights at Veterans Park is located on Highway 20, just 5 miles east of Canton Market Place. Along with all the favorite features from last year, there will be several additional displays, more animated trees, and an extended drive-thru canopy area. The event will continue to pay tribute to our military branches of service with new lighted logos. Holiday Lights at Veterans Park benefits local charities including Papa’s Pantry, Veterans of Cherokee County, and others. Like last year, guests will have the option to purchase a nightly pass or a season pass to give as a gift. Admission is $20 per car. 6:00pm, Cherokee Veterans Park, Highway 20, Canton. Facebook.com/HolidaylightsatVeterans/

Meet up with other local seniors every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to get your daily low-impact exercise. 8:00am, Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road, Woodstock. WoodstockGa.gov

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and slipper socks for residents of the Canton Nursing Center. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Building 200, Woodstock. 770-924-7768. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., PlayCherokee.org

On Tuesdays and Fridays, seniors ages 50+ can get together to play disc golf. The whole course takes less than one hour to finish. Discs provided or bring your own. Please call or visit the website to register. 9:00am, Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road, Woodstock. 678-445-6518. WoodstockGa.gov

Do you want your child to receive a special letter from Santa? If so, drop off your child’s letter at the North Pole mailbox in the Cherokee Recreation Center. Santa will reply to each letter from his North Pole address. Parents, if your child’s handwriting is not legible, please leave a special note for Santa’s elves. FREE! Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street Building 200 Woodstock. 770-924-7768. PlayCherokee.org

Residents can start the holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to honor those who battle cancer. 5:30pm, Cannon Park, 130 E. Main Street, Canton. 678-232-7488. Facebook.com/LoveLightsATreeCherokee

Back for its fourth season, Holiday Lights at Veterans Park is located on Highway 20, just 5 miles east of Canton Market Place. Along with all the favorite features from last year, there will be several additional displays, more animated trees, and an extended drive-thru canopy area. The event will continue to pay tribute to our military branches of service with new lighted logos. Holiday Lights at Veterans Park benefits local charities including Papa’s Pantry, Veterans of Cherokee County, and others. Like last year, guests will have the option to purchase a nightly pass or a season pass to give as a gift. Admission is $20 per car. 6:00pm, Cherokee Veterans Park, Highway 20, Canton. Facebook.com/HolidaylightsatVeterans/

Each Saturday through December 19, visit Woodstock’s Farm Fresh Market. Vendors are required to grow at least 85% of the product they sell to ensure this is the best market in the region. 8:30am-12:00pm, Market Street, Woodstock. 770-924-0406. VisitWoodstockGa.com/farm-fresh-market

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency is accepting new blankets and slipper socks for residents of the Canton Nursing Center. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Building 200, Woodstock. 770-924-7768. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., PlayCherokee.org

Do you want your child to receive a special letter from Santa? If so, drop off your child’s letter at the North Pole mailbox in the Cherokee Recreation Center. Santa will reply to each letter from his North Pole address. Parents, if your child’s handwriting is not legible, please leave a special note for Santa’s elves. FREE! Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm, Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street Building 200 Woodstock. 770-924-7768. PlayCherokee.org