Fun in FoCo: The Nutcracker, concerts, and a benefit for furry friends this weekend

John Thompson

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(Forsyth County, GA) Here are some fun options to enjoy the holiday season this weekend:

The Sawnee Ballet Theater with the FoCal Center performs “The Nutcracker” on December 10-11 and 17-18. For more information, visit here.

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The Cumming Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Cumming City Center. Shop for fresh produce, bread, cookies, cakes, local honey, jams, jellies, woodworking, crafts, and more.

“Legally Blonde” has performances Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10, at South Forsyth High School. For more information, visit here

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Jake Douglas performs at Stoney J’s Winery in Cumming on Saturday, December 10, at 1:00 p.m. For more information, visit here.

Santa Paws is on Sunday, December 11, at 1:00 p.m. at Halcyon. The event benefits Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters. For more information, visit here

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Sunset Strip brings 80s party hits to Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub in Cumming Saturday, December 10, at 9:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

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Sensitive Santa, an event for children with sensory or other special needs, is Saturday, December 10, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hampton Park Library. For more information, visit here.

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Shotgun Orchestra brings its brand of rock music to Good ol’ Days Bar and Grill in Cumming on Saturday, December 10, at 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit here.

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The Woodys bring their Fleetwood Mac cover songs to Freedom Brew and Shine on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, click here.

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