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Fayette County hosts Christmas events

Fayette County will begin its Christmas season with the lighting of the Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Heritage Park, 140 W. Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville. Although his Christmas tree is in Decatur, Tony Paradowski shows off his "Christmas in the Grove" lights display at 1428 Oak Grove Drive in Decatur. His family solicits donations to the ALS Association of Georgia, with all proceeds going to the organization.
Fayette County will begin its Christmas season with the lighting of the Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Heritage Park, 140 W. Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville. Although his Christmas tree is in Decatur, Tony Paradowski shows off his "Christmas in the Grove" lights display at 1428 Oak Grove Drive in Decatur. His family solicits donations to the ALS Association of Georgia, with all proceeds going to the organization.
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Nov 25, 2023

Holiday happenings will begin to be celebrated on Dec. 1 in Fayetteville.

Being planned by Fayette Parks and Recreation, among them will be:

Christmas Tree Lighting: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Heritage Park, 140 W. Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville. The free ceremony will include hot cocoa and Christmas carols for all ages.

Candy Cane Hunts: 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 2 at Kiwanis Center, 936 Redwine Road, Fayetteville. For $7 each, the event will include a pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, holiday crafts, inflatables and the Candy Cane Hunts. Tickets must be purchased online through Fayette Parks and Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/GA/fayette-county-ga/catalog.

Santa’s Helper: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Downstairs Activities House, 980 Redwine Road, Fayetteville. Fees are $140 for residents and $210 for nonresidents - ages 13 and older. All materials and light snacks are included to make five handmade gifts by each participant and a handmade ornament as a bonus gift.

Christmas Karaoke Night with Ugly Sweaters: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Activities House, 980 Redwine Road, Fayetteville. Ages 14 and older are invited to the activity to sing Christmas carols and songs and eat pizza and snacks.

See more details at fayettecountyga.gov/calendar.php.

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