Monday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall Tree Lighting
Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek; Lighting of Christmas tree and dreidel with traditional holiday music by Shakerag Elementary School chorus; Low Country BBQ plates for sale.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Kids' Holiday Craft Making
Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek; Sponsored by the Johns Creek Arts Center. Supplies provided by city. Registration required. Please visit www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, times vary
Holiday Book Readings
Mayor Bodker and Council Members read holiday stories to students at the nine Fulton County elementary schools in Johns Creek.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Toys for Tots"/Holiday Cards for Soldiers
City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek; Kick off campaign to collect toys for needy kids and greetings for soldiers overseas; Toy boxes and cards in fourth floor lobby. Continues through Dec. 15.
Friday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.
"Holiday Workshop"
Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek; Kids put together Kids First Aid Kits and make holiday crafts; Adults can take advantage of several medical screenings while their kids play.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.
Second annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade
State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge Road & West Morton Road in Johns Creek; Karyn Greer, Emmy Award-winning anchor of 11Alive news and Johns Creek resident, returns as Emcee of the 2nd Annual Founders Day Parade, with marching bands, floats and Santa. Info: www.JohnsCreekGA.gov
Saturday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m.
Santa at Newtown Park
Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, Santa will be available for photos. Live entertainment and other activities for children, face painting, etc.
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 2:48 PM
The City of Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division presents the final installment of this year's Northside Forsyth Hospital Movies in the Park on Saturday, October 4 at Newtown Park with a screening of "Space Chimps."
Ride along with Ham III, the grandson of the first chimp astronaut, who blasts off into space with two of his simian peers by an opportunity-seeking senator on a mission to rid a far-away planet of their nefarious leader.
Children's activities are available from 5:30 pm until the movie starts at dusk. Food vendors will also be available. No alcohol please!
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 9:45 AM
Newtown Park hosts fun-filled Fall Family Festival September 13
Celebrate the changing seasons and enjoy a fun-filled day at the City of Johns Creek Fall Family Festival at Newtown Park Saturday, September 13 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Enjoy music, food, arts and crafts, carnival games, moonwalk, giant slide and an obstacle course; it's a day of fun for the whole family.
Held in conjunction with the Newtown Park Athletic Association and coinciding with the Association's fall team photo day, the festival is expected to draw more than 2,000 players, parents and siblings throughout the day. It is a perfect venue for local businesses and organizations that want to gain exposure with hundreds of families living within a few miles.
To participate, contact Sunnie Roth at Sunnie.Roth@JohnsCreekGA.gov or 678-512-3256. You can also download an application. Vendors are asked to make a $100 booth donation or in-kind gift to support Newtown Park and Athletic Association activities. The vendor application deadline has been extended to September 8.
Newtown Park is located at 3150 Old Alabama Road.
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 6:48 AM
