You’ve got a few hours over the weekend and are looking for a nearby diversion - something that doesn’t require reservations or a tank of gas. Welcome to Close to Home. Each week we’ll highlight the quaint, quick and quirky events in your neighborhood. Email submissions to CommunityNews@ajc.com.
Bulloch Hall Christmas in Roswell
“Christmas at the Bullochs - 1845” with self-guided tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. $6 to $8, free for children under 6. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. 678-639-7500. RoswellGov.com, see calendar.
Historic cooking in Roswell
Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History with Clarissa Clifton. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Free. Smith Plantation, Cook House, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. RoswellGov.com, see calendar.
‘Madeline’s Christmas’ in Atlanta
“Madeline’s Christmas” by Atlanta Children’s Theatre Company. 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. today through Wednesday. $12 to $15. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-584-7450. HorizonTheatre.com/plays/madelines-christmas.
Children’s play in Atlanta
“A Year with Frog and Toad” for all ages. 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. $15 to $40. Synchronicity Theatre, One Peachtree Pointe, 1545 Peachtree St., Suite 102. 404-484-8636. synchrotheatre.com.
Live Nativity in Cartersville
Pettit Creek Farms with Live Nativity today and Sunday, petting zoo and reindeer. 6-10 p.m. today through Wednesday. $15 for entire carload for drive-thru, $12 each for hayride, free for ages under 2. 337 Cassville Road, Cartersville. 770-386-8688. PettitCreekFarms.com.
Scottish concert in Duluth
“Scottish Solstice Holiday Celebration - Seasonal Music and Stories from Celtic Lands” with Jamie Laval, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, and company. 7 p.m. today. $20 to $34. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404-478-2749. EddieOwenPresents.com, JamieLaval.com.
Christmas comedy play in Marietta
‘Gift of Lights’ in Hampton
‘A Musical Christmas’ in Roswell
“A Musical Christmas” with each room decorated, using the Roswell Garden Club’s favorite Christmas carols. 1-3 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays through Jan. 2. $6 to $8, free for children under 6 (cash or check). Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. 770-641-3978, 678-639-7500. RoswellGov.com, see calendar.
‘A King Family Christmas’ in Roswell
“A King Family Christmas” with items on loan from the Roswell Historical Society. 1-3 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays through Jan. 3. $6 to $8, free for children under 6. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Docents share the history and family stories of the King family. 678-639-7500. RoswellGov.com, see calendar.