November Events in North Georgia: Your Ultimate Guide to What’s Happening This Month

Can you believe it’s already November? The air’s getting crisp, the leaves are putting on their grand finale, and North Georgia is packed with events to kick off the holiday season.

Whether you’re a local or planning a weekend trip through the mountains, this is the perfect time to explore — from small-town festivals and fall markets to live music, farm dinners, and tree lightings that will get you in the spirit.

Here’s your complete guide to what’s happening across North Georgia this November. Save these images to your phone!

📍 Early November Events (Nov 5–11)

Nov 5
Holiday Happy Hour Preview Party | Boundless Boutiques

Nov 6
Dueling Pianos | Roaring Social Alpharetta

Nov 6–16
Venardos Circus | North GA Premium Outlets

Nov 7–8
Antique Tractor Expo | Cumming Fairgrounds
North Hall Christmas Market

Nov 8
Farm To Table Fall Dinner | Cress Creeks Farm
Charcuterie & Candles | Made Mercantile Woodstock
Cars & Coffee | B&B Tavern Free Home Canton
Hometown Heroes 5K | Cumming City Center
Bourbon & Blues Festival | Cumming City Center
Mistletoe Market | Cumming Fairgrounds
Holiday Artists Market | Halcyon (Nov 8–9)

Nov 9
Fall Cocktail Crawl | Downtown Alpharetta
Holiday Market Shop, Sip & Stroll | Crabapple Market

Nov 11
Veterans Day Ceremony | Cumming City Center

🎄 Mid-Month Highlights (Nov 13–16)

Nov 13
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Dinner | Deep Roots Woodstock
The Nutcracker | FoCAL Center
Christmas Open House | The Perfect Pigg (Nov 13–15)
FairyTale Village | North Point Mall (Nov 13–30)

Nov 14–15
Atlanta BBQ Classic | Cumming Fairgrounds
Here I Come Again – Dolly Parton Tribute | Canton Theatre

Nov 15
Dahlonega Dog & Pony Fashion Show
Travolta Tribute | Cumming City Center
Christmas Open House | Ash & Co Salon
Alpharetta Fall Cocktail Crawl | Carrie’s Conservatory
Girls Night Out | Roaring Social Alpharetta
Run For The Rescues 5K | Downtown Dahlonega
Blush Friday Market | North Point Mall (Nov 15–16)
Christmas Market | Downtown Ellijay (Nov 15–16)
Fall Artisan Market | Public House
KC Bison Ranch Open House (Nov 16)

🍷 Late November Fun (Nov 18–23)

Nov 18
A Grateful Gathering | Cooper’s Hawk Winery

Nov 19
Downtown Canton Tree Lighting
Winter Wreath Workshop | Hawk Hill Flowers
Community Dinner | Fields Chapel United Methodist

Nov 20
Gainesville Glows | Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville
The Nightmare Before Christmas | Halcyon
S’mores & Pours with Jackabee Candle | Made Mercantile

Nov 21–22
Bon Jovi Tribute | Cumming City Center
The Hamilton Alpharetta Tree Lighting Celebration
Mom’s Night Art | Lane Collins Co.
Christmas Pictures On The Farm | Blair Haven Equine Rescue
Chili Cook-Off | Reformation Brewery Canton
Winter Market | Cumming City Center
Tree Lighting | Cumming City Center
Tree Lighting | The Collection at Forsyth
Jingle Mingle | Gainesville Square

Nov 23
Get Basted Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half | NFMS
Slide Into Sundays Inflatables | Cumming City Center
Avalon On Ice Rink Opening & Lighting of Avalon

🎁 Thanksgiving Weekend & Beyond (Nov 25–30)

Nov 25
Canton Farmers Market Night Markets

Nov 28–30
Christmas At The Mill | The Mill on Etowah (Nov 28)
Lighting of the Dahlonega Square (Nov 28)
Holiday Market | The Heights (Nov 29)
Candy Cane Hunt | Warbington Farms (Nov 29)
Christmas in the City | Gainesville Civic Center (Nov 29)
S’mores With Santa | Don Carter State Park (Nov 29)
Tree Lighting Ceremony | The Mill on Etowah (Nov 29)
Frozen Fantasy Day Out | Sweet & Sassy (Nov 30)

Explore, Enjoy, and Soak in the Season

North Georgia really shines this time of year — small-town lights, live music, holiday markets, and local restaurants that make every weekend feel special.

From Dahlonega’s tree lighting to Alpharetta’s cocktail crawls and Cumming’s Winter Market, there’s always something happening close to home.

If you love discovering local events, exploring hidden gems, and soaking in all the beauty of life here in North Georgia, you’re in the right place.

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