Attendees of the 2023 Athens Christmas Open House event visit shops, restaurants on the Square.

According to its website, Athens Main Street hosts several events throughout the year, and even though it’s only January, save the dates for 10 of its events and initiatives have been announced. Ranging from events such as the Chocolate Walk and Christmas parade to series such as Fridays after Five and the Christmas window decorating contest, Athens Main Street has planned several family-friendly events throughout 2024.

One-time events

• Chocolate walk — Feb. 3
• Boutique crawl — March 16
• Restaurant week — Aug. 11-25
• Christmas window decorating contest — Nov. 22-Dec. 15
• Christmas Open House — Nov. 22-24
• Christmas parade — Dec. 5
• Sippin’ Cider — Dec. 14

Serial events

• Fridays After Five — April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26
• Spring Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series — May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28
• Fall Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series — Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25