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Outdoor Activity Calendar n Cumming Marathon/Half Marathon/5K. 7:15 a.m./7:30 a.m./4 p.m. Nov. 7, Cumming Fairgrounds 235 Castleberry Rd. Relays and virtual options available. $40-$200. www.runnersfit.com. n Leaves & Tree Gazing Guided Hike, Gainesville. Guided 3-mile hike in Chicopee Woods to see fall foliage, 8-9:45 a.m. Nov. 7, Elachee Nature Science Center, gravel overflow parking lot, 2125 Elachee Dr. No hike in rain. Best for individuals and families with children age 12 and older. Parking $5. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Live Animal Exhibit Showcase, Gainesville. Meet snakes and other resident animals of Elachee Nature Center, 11-11:45 a.m., 1-1:45 p.m. Nov. 7, 14 & 21, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children ages 2-12, free to Elachee members. $5 parking. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Farm Animal Fun Days, Sautee Nacoochee. Learn about livestock kept on historic farm, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $6 per person, $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077. n Veterans Appreciation Day, Sautee Nacoochee. Free admission to veterans, active service members and their families, Nov. 11, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. www.gastateparks.org, 6706-878-1077.
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& Gas Engine Exposition. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 13 & 14, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd. www.cummingfair.net. n Biscuits & Brew 5K/Sugar Hill. 8:30 a.m. Nov. 14, Rushing Trading Co., 5029 W. Broad St. Virtual option available. $30-$40. www.fivestarntp.com. n Get Basted Turkey Trot, Cumming. 5K 8 a.m. Nov. 22, North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Mountain Dr. Virtual 5K/10K/Half Marathon available. $17. www.fivestarntp.com n Turkey Can Run 5K, Jefferson. 8 a.m. Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day, First Baptist Church, 248 Washington St. $12-$25. Canned food donation appreciated. www.runnersfit.com. n Five Star Turkey Trot, Johns Creek. 5K 8 a.m. Nov.26, 3835 Johns Creek Pkwy. Virtual 5K/10K/Half Marathon available. $17. www.fivestarntp.com. n Limestone Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half Marathon, Gainesville. 8 a.m. Nov. 26, American Legion, Riverside Dr. Virtual option available. $35-$50. Donation of three canned goods appreciated for Georgia Mountain Food Bank. www.runnersfit.com. n Gobble Wobble 5K/Kids Fun Run, Cumming. 8:30/9:30 a.m. Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day. See website for location. Virtual option available. $20-$35. www.runnersfit.com.
www.dahlonega.org. n Holiday Tree Trail, Gainesville. Discover holiday trees decorated by artists, businesses and staff, hours to be announced, beginning Dec. 1, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Garden admission. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Swim with Santa, Gainesville. Decorate an ornament, swim indoors with Santa, 6-6:45 p.m. ages 5 and younger; 7-7:45 p.m. ages 6 and older, Dec. 4, Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way. $10 per child, adults free. Register by Nov. 30. www.gainesville.org, 770-533-5850. n Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm, Sautee Nacoochee. See historic farm mansion in period holiday décor, learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from docents dressed in 1870s attire; includes live music, 4-7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Dec. 4-19, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $7-$12, free to children 5 and younger, $5 parking. Registration required. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077. Ongoing n Uncle Shucks Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch, Dawsonville. Through Nov. 25. 4-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 125 Bannister Rd., Dawsonville. Also wagon rides and bonfire. $5-$22. www.uncleshucks.com, 770 772-6223. n Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas. Nov. n Buford Corn Maze. Through Nov. 15. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun, plus 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 4470 27-Jan. 1, includes Nov. 27 Lighting of the Square, Santa visits, carriage rides, wine tours, Bennett Rd. $15-$25. Also hayrides, kids’ farm fun, pony rides, farm animals. www.bufordfestival of trees, arts exhibits and more.
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cornmaze.com. 678-835-7198. n Jaemor Farms 14th Annual Corn Maze, Alto. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 7, 1-7 p.m. Nov. 8. 5340 Cornelia Hwy, Ga.365. $14-$16. Also hayrides, apple cannon, pumpkin train, farm games, duck race. www.jaemorfarms.com, 770 869-3999, 770 869-0999.
n Kinsey Family Farm, Gainesville/Cumming. Families plan a fall pilgrimage for hayrides, fish and farm animal feedings, farm products apples, pumpkins, fall decorations. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $3 hayrides. 7170 Jot Em Down Rd, www.kinseyfamilyfarm.com, 770 887-6028. n Burt’s Farm, Dawsonville. Pumpkins galore, scenic hayrides, pumpkin pies and seasonal decorations, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 10. Hayrides 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Burt’s Farm Rd. Hayrides $6, free to children 2 and younger. No pets or firearms. www.burtsfarm.com. 706 2653701. n First Visit Tour, Helen. Van tour to covered bridge, Duke’s Creek, and cottages, 10-11:30 a.m. first Saturdays through Dec., Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org. - Compiled by Jane Harrison See LLOP calendar for other outdoor activities, including paddling and rowing. See Don Carter State Park Facebook page for park activities. Please note: Some events may be postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call or visit website prior to your trip.
