December 11-14, 2025 | Weekend Guide: Christmas Magic, Vineyards & Local Holiday Happenings

Looking for family-friendly holiday fun in the North Georgia mountains? Pickens County has a full weekend lineup of Christmas lights, Santa visits, live shows, and local events perfect for making memories. From magical evenings at Blackwater Station to festive strolls, trivia, and live performances, every corner of Pickens is glowing with seasonal cheer. Explore all the exciting things to do this weekend in Jasper, Talking Rock, and beyond!

THURSDAY 12/11

7PM: Poker, Rocco’s Pub

5:30PM: Christmas Lights & More, Blackwater Station

Christmas at Blackwater Station is back!

It’s pure Christmas magic in our special little Town of Talking Rock ,the kind your family will talk about all year!!!

Make it your family tradition!

Blackwater Station

4645 Hwy 136

Talking Rock, GA

Opening Day: The day after Thanksgiving (Friday)

Lights on at 5:30 PM!

Entry Fee: $10 per person, 5 and Free!

FRIDAY 12/12

2:30: Plants and Paints, Pickens County Library

5PM: Christmas Twilight Dinner Music Tour (Ticketed), The Tate House

5PM: “Parisian Holiday Dinner Party” with Chef Melissa, Woodbridge General Store

5PM: Snowman Stroll, Lee Newton Park

5:30PM: Christmas Lights & More, Blackwater Station

6PM: A Robbins Family Christmas Light Display & Maze, Jeepfest Location

7PM: Trivia, Pendley Creek Brewery

7:30PM: A Little Christmas Spirit (Ticketed), Tater Patch Players

8PM: Live Music: Sonic Hammer, Rocco’s Pub

SATURDAY 12/13

10AM: Seasons Greetings, JC’s Meat Market

11AM: Let’s Play Pickleball!, Talking Rock Motorcoach Resort

11AM: Pictures with Santa, Kaleidoscope Trading Company

1:30PM: Live Music: Jorge Valenzuela, Fainting Goat Vineyards

2PM: A Little Christmas Spirit (Ticketed), Tater Patch Players

2PM: Live Music: Alyce & Marco, Cairn View Winery

2:30PM: Live Music: Shani Palmer, Canoe Vineyard & Winery

4PM: Live Music, Talking Rock Brewery

5PM: Christmas Twilight Dinner Music Tour (Ticketed), The Tate House

5:30PM: Christmas Lights & More, Blackwater Station

6PM: Live Music, I Love NY Pizza & Bar

6PM: Anna Shinholster Live, Christmas Potluck & Recipe Exchange (Ticketed), Canoe Vineyard & Winery

6PM: A Robbins Family Christmas Light Display & Maze, Jeepfest Location

7:30PM: A Little Christmas Spirit (Ticketed), Tater Patch Players

8PM: Live Music: Randall Davis Revival, Rocco’s Pub

SUNDAY 12/14

2PM: A Little Christmas Spirit (Ticketed), Tater Patch Players

2PM: Live Music: Lauren Jordan, Canoe Vineyard & Winery

2PM: Live Music: Dire Wolf, Rocco’s Pub

1:30PM: Live Music: Jake Douglas, Fainting Goat Vineyards

5:30PM: Christmas Lights & More, Blackwater Station

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