Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies Set In Dallas, Hiram

DALLAS-HIRAM, GA — The time for Christmas tree lighting celebrations, Christmas carols and Santa Claus visits is back, including in the Dallas and Hiram areas — and some events are happening as early as this weekend.

Dallas Christmas Tree Lighting

When: Saturday, Nov. 27 from 3-7 p.m.

Where: Downtown Dallas

Cost: Free

Details: Head to downtown Dallas for a festive afternoon, featuring Santa Claus, crafts, vendors, food trucks, music, train rides and more. Free pictures with Santa will take place at the Dallas Civic Center from 3-5:30 p.m., and there will be a Festival of Trees and kids crafts at the Trailhead Gazebo. Brent McDonald Band will play at the Courtyard Plaza and concluding the event is a Christmas tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit dallasga.gov.

Olde Town Hiram Country Christmas

When: Friday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.

Where: Downtown Hiram

Cost: Free

Details: Celebrate the holidays with the city of Hiram and Paulding County Chamber of Commerce at Olde Town Hiram Country Christmas, featuring live music from The South of Nashville Band, Dixie Fire Cloggers and the Town of YNOT; kids activities; food trucks; photos with Santa; train rides; a petting zoo; hay rides; and a tree lighting at 8 p.m.

Shuttle buses are available at Hiram Elementary School, 200 Seaboard Avenue and 76 Seaboard St.

For more information, visit pauldingchamber.org.