Events in ForsythWinter
Forsyth is one of the best places to visit in Georgia. Below is our listing of winter events happening in Forsyth, GA. We have many seasonal activities you can enjoy.
1st Saturday Shop Small
Join us in downtown Forsyth on the first Saturday of each month for our special 1st Saturday Shop Small event. Enjoy the sweet life in Forsyth and look for the shopping and dining specials sure to please! And don’t miss out on the special treat — Forsyth Mainstreet sponsors a free concert and food trucks on those first Saturday nights— May through August!
High Falls State Park
You’ll be amazed at the daily activities for adults, kids, campers, hikers, kayakers and fishermen alike – all year long at High Falls State Park!
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Monroe County Fine Arts Center
Visit the Monroe County Fine Arts Center website for current & upcoming show information!
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Pinocchio
Pinocchio: Pinocchio tangles with tricksters, Fox and Cat, and Lampwick and his no-good buddies in the Land of Toys. Will he ever prove that he is good enough to become a Real Boy?
Shows will be performed at the Rose Theater November 2nd-3rd and November 6th-8th; 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. each day, for school age children who visit The Rose on a field trip. One date (TBD) will have an afternoon show (4:30 pm) for after school programs and the general public.
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Tree Lighting
Ready to start the Christmas Holiday? Come join us as we embrace this holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas Tree! This event will take place on the courthouse lawn November 25th, 2023.
Shop Small
Kick off the Holiday Season on Saturday November 25th and think shop small! Shopping small means supporting dreams, passions, and the individual uniqueness that makes our community so special. Check out the local shops and restaurants in downtown Forsyth for all kinds of unique one-of-a-kind gifts. Can’t find exactly what you are looking for? You can still support a local small business by purchasing a gift card!
Forsyth Hometown Holiday Parade
What can be better than starting the holidays with a parade? Why Santa of course! Join us in town for our 33rd Annual Hometown Holiday Parade on Thursday November 30, 2023. The lighted parade winds through downtown Forsyth, spreading holiday cheer to children and adults of all ages.
Voctave
Voctave is an 11-member a cappella group from the Central Florida area. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award winners. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Voctave has received more than 150 million views on their videos. Appearing Friday, Dec 1st 2023 on the Monroe County Fine Arts Center stage.
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Trivia Tuesdays
Join other trivia contestants for Blake Morton’s Salty Trivia Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Jonah’s on Johnston! There will be prizes, family fun, and of course pizza!
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Music Trivia
Test your wits or luck against everyone in the bar. Music Trivia is hosted each Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at The Pickled Okra by Knucklehead Studios.
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Karaoke Thursdays
Share your musical talent in the “Tap Room” at Fox City Brewing Co. every Thursday night 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
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Downtown Bolingbroke Annual Christmas Parade
Mark your calendars for Beautiful Downtown Bolingbroke’s 31st Annual Christmas Parade. Come enjoy the parade festivities, food trucks, & Santa’s Workshop following the parade. Parade begins at 11am and route will be on Rivoli Road in Bolingbroke.
2023 Event TBD
Christmas at High Falls
Ready to relax prior to Christmas? Celebrate the season with Santa and High Falls. Walk the enchanted trail, enjoy hot chocolate and more. Spend the evening together at High Falls!
2023 Event TBA
New Year’s Eve Block Party & Ball Drop
Looking for fun for the whole family on New Year’s Eve? Join us on the historic Courthouse Square, December 31st, 2023 at 9:00 pm, for live entertainment. It is a party! So, tap your toes, dance, eat, and have lots of fun! Stay for the midnight countdown and Ball Drop too!
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First Day Hike
Want to start the new year off with a bang? Then join us, January 1st, 2024 9:00 am – 10:30 am, at High Falls State Park to get that heart pumping on a moderate 2.5 mile hike. This is a guided hike on our Tranquility Trail. We will meet at the Tranquility Trail-head at 10:00 AM. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toed sturdy hiking shoes. Everyone is welcome, but the trail is not easily accessible for strollers. Free with $5 paid parking.
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Waiting for James
Waiting for James: Laura Robinson, a woman in her mid-twenties, must trust her heart to make the right decision – take a chance on Joel, a charming man she meets in a French restaurant on Valentine’s Day, or wait for James, her insensitive boyfriend who just happens to be over an hour late for their date. Joel and Laura’s budding relationship is helped along by Laura’s inquisitive friend Patty, a matchmaking maître d’, and a bumbling waiter. Laura finally realizes that sometimes you have to do something crazy and impetuous in your quest to find happiness. Performing January 26 – February 4, 2024 at the Rose Theater.
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Groundhog Day Ceremony
Is winter here to stay, or is spring just around the corner? Groundhog Day is a popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada every year starting in the 16th century. Announcing whether a groundhog sees its shadow after it emerges from its burrow allegedly predicts the arrival of spring. Visit Dauset Trails Nature Center the morning of Friday Feb. 2, 2024, to find out what General Beauregard Lee has to say at sunrise. The main gate will be open by 6:00 AM. This free ceremony will be 7:30 am – 10:30 am.
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Meadows Twilight Classic
Join Meadows Clay Sports for a night of fun under the lights during the 2023 Twilight Classic to be held November 10-12, 2023.
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