by admin | Nov 17, 2014 | Christmas
Christmas Tree Farms & Purchases in Forsyth County It’s beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS!!! Tree lots are opening up and Forsyth County Christmas Tree Farms are getting ready for us too! Whether you want to cut one down yourself or just pick out a perfect one – we can help you out! There are several locations for Christmas tree farms & purchases in Forsyth County that you can visit – everything from a real farm where you select & cut your own own tree to the local Home & Garden store where you don’t! You can take a fun holiday experience or even help a local high school with their fundraising efforts. When picking a Christmas tree in Forsyth County, there’s a little something for everyone! Here’s our round-up of places to find a Christmas tree this year: (Please note – we will be adding to this list as more information becomes available from other places in Forsyth) Christmas Tree Farms in Forsyth County: Kinsey Family Farm: My family has been going here for several years – both in the fall and winter months. It’s a beautiful farm with a great staff & team! If you want to have the full experience and a great farm holiday atmosphere, you need to go here! Kinsey Family Farm is family owned and operated. It’s about 20 minutes North East of Cumming. You can sip on hot chocolate while roaming around their outdoor barn looking at Christmas trees, homemade wreaths, and garland that are made from their tree trimmings. Roast marshmallows over the fire pit, take a hayride and more!You have...
by admin | Nov 16, 2014 | Christmas
Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County & Cumming GA Stay close to home and make some great memories with some Residential Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County! These local, shows won’t break the bank AND they’re for great causes as well! 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. Blink Midwinter: Location: 7020 Cole Court, Cumming GA 30028 Date: 2014 scheduled to run Thanksgiving Night through January 1st. Time: TBA Details: Synchronized light show set to music. FREE event. 2013 donations were appreciated and 100% went to Canine Assistants. 2014 beneficiary to be announced. Visit their Facebook Page. Visit their Website for more information. Christmas in Castille: Location: 4220 Tivoli Way, Alpharetta GA 30004 (Forsyth County) Date: 2014 Schedule TBA (2013 opened December 1st through January 1st) Time: TBA Details: Christmas in Castille is a free animated Christmas light display show synchronized to music. Pull up and enjoy the spectacle of lights in stereo. Like Christmas in Castille on Facebook Visit Christmas in Castille Online Ashebrooke Night of Lights: Location: Ashebrooke Subdivisions – Bethelview Road (between Kelly Mill and Hwy 20) Date: Sunday, December 14th, 2014 Time: 7pm Details: Visit Ashebrooke Subdivision for the 9th annual “Night of Lights” – 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’s beneficiary has...
by admin | Oct 30, 2014 | Christmas
Holiday Shopping in Forsyth County: Craft Fairs, Bazaars & More! The first weekend of November kicks off a weekend of some great holiday shopping in Forsyth County! It’s the kick off to lots of great craft events, bazaars and holiday showcases to start snatching up some local gifts for the holiday season. And it’s just the beginning – from here on out, the weekends will be filled with holiday shopping! NOTE: This is ONLY the beginning!! We’ll continue to update this post as new events are added to our calendar. If your organization has an event to add, please remember to Submit it to our Calendar of Events so we can share with our readers. *Please Note: Events may change at any time. We do our best to make every effort that events listed are current and with correct information; however, links and contact information is provided so you may confirm prior to your visit. We don’t want you mad at us during the holidays! Saturday, November 1st: Fall Bazaar at First Baptist Cumming: 9am to 3pm. 1597 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 – There will be approximately 50 vendors, selling candles, pottery, homemade jewelry, baby quilts/comforters, Christmas decorations, handmade cards, purses, homemade soaps, and more. Food available for purchase – meals & bake sales. Click here for more information. Friday, November 7th: Holiday Showcase at Creekside UMC: 9am to 3pm. $1 Admission. Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming GA. Holiday Shopping Showcase and Kickin’ Chicken Cookout. Over 70 vendors providing gift & home decor items. Click here for more information. (Friday & Saturday Event) Team Kate Holiday Bazaar: 6pm to 10pm. St....
