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The Weekender: Hanukkah Celebrations, Journey Through Bethlehem

There are plenty of offerings in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding this weekend.

FRIDAY

Journey Through Bethlehem

When:Β 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Where:Β Burnt Hickory Baptist Church,Β 5145 Due West Rd., Powder Springs |Β GetΒ directions

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Why Go: Walk through a historical village set at the time of Jesus’ birth.

Price:Β Free

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Parent's Night Out

When: 6 p.m. Friday

Where:Β Brawner Hall,Β 3180 Atlanta Rd. SE, Smyrna |Β GetΒ directions

Why Go: You need a few hours away from the kids.

Price:Β $40 |Β Buy tickets

SATURDAY

Holiday Shops at Hunter Park

When:Β 9 a.m. Saturday

Where:Β Hunter Park,Β 8830 Gurley Rd., DouglasvilleΒ |Β GetΒ directions

Why Go: Get some holiday shopping done without the hassle of the crowds at the mall.

Price:Β Free

Live Nativity Downtown Dallas

When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday

Where:Β Downtown Dallas Merchants Association,Β 213 Main St., Dallas |Β GetΒ directions

Where: In addition to a live nativity scene, there will beΒ marshmallows, hot cider, live entertainment, and horse and carriage rides.

Price: Free

It's a Wonderful Life

When: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday

Where:Β Smyrna First United Methodist Church,Β 1315 Concord Rd. SE, Smyrna |Β GetΒ directions

Why Go: It just wouldn't be Christmas without George Bailey.

Price: Free

SUNDAY

A Hanukkah Fun Day

When:Β 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Where:Β Chabad Jewish Center,Β 4255 Wade Green Rd. NW, KennesawΒ |Β GetΒ directions

Why Go:Β There will be all sorts of activities for the kids:Β candle dipping,Β Hanukkah snow globe making, doughnut decorating, and other arts and crafts.Β After the children's program in Kennesaw, celebrate theΒ Miracle of Lights in Woodstock.

Price:Β $5 per child. Pay at the door. Organizers will also collect brand new toys, cash and gift cards to send to Hurricane Sandy victims in Oceanside, N.Y.

Empty Bowl Brunch

When: 11 a.m. Sunday

Where:Β The Art Place,Β 3330 Sandy Plains Rd., MariettaΒ |Β GetΒ directions

Why Go:Β Proceeds from the event are donated to local charities.

Price:Β $10 |Β Buy tickets

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