SANDY SPRINGS
Elegant Elf Marketplace
Whittle that gift list down early this year by heading to the Sandy Springs Society’s Elegant Elf Marketplace. Get all your shopping done in one place as you browse items from select local and regional artists, crafters and gourmet food specialists. Home decor, jewelry, handbags and toys also will be available under one roof. In between buys, check out the live cooking demonstrations, meet local authors, take in a fashion show or enjoy musical performances by area school groups. Proceeds benefit the Sandy Springs Society and its mission to support the local community.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 6. $5. Lake Forest Elementary School, 5920 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. 404-933-7806, sandyspringssociety.org.
CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS
Serenbe Fall Trail Race
Fancy a run this weekend? Dash down to Serenbe for the Fall Trail Race. The community is holding 5K and 15K runs that ramble beneath the trees and across the lush landscape of Chattahoochee Hills. After crossing the finish line, head to the mini farmers market for healthy food and drink options from local growers. Not interested in running? Register for the post-race party and enjoy beers and burritos. The race is family-friendly, and kids as young as 9 are welcome to join.
9 a.m. Nov. 5. $50-$60 to run; $25 for the party. Selborne Green at Serenbe, 9110 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills. 678-466-0743, serenbetrailrace.com.
SUWANEE
Suwanee Wine Fest
Featuring more than 150 premium wines specially selected by local experts from Beverage SuperStore, the fourth annual Suwanee Wine Fest gives wine lovers a chance to find a few new favorites. In between sips, nosh on food samples, shop local vendors and enjoy the live music. If the fruit of the vine doesn’t appeal to you, you can branch out by sampling a selection of brews at the Georgia craft beer tent, which also will feature sports on the big screen. VIP ticket holders will get early access to the event, samples of a few higher end wines and a fully catered lunch.
Noon-4:30 p.m. Nov. 5. $49-$99. Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee. 678-714-9962, suwaneewinefest.com.
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