ON TAP: Santa Claus to stop in at local breweries

Elsewhere Brewing in Grant Park is having a holiday macramé garland workshop Dec. 1 from 7-9 p.m.

Cultivation Brewing in Norcross is having a Friendsgiving Comedy Party December 2 at 7 p.m. featuring award winning comedian Joel Byers — start the month with some much needed comedy!  Also, join them for a chili cook-off Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 or a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

Check out the Chili Cook-Off at Six Bridges Brewing in Johns Creek, Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m. with Johns Creek Fire going up against Johns Creek Police. Your $20 ticket gets you a pint and one chili sample from each competitor. Check out our Six Bridges podcast!

Horned Owl Brewing in Kennesaw is hosting Santa Claus on Dec. 5 from 2-3:30 p.m. Bring your kids or fur babies for pictures with Santa and candy canes for kids, and an exclusive cask beer on tap for the big kids. Be sure to donate canned food while you are there to benefit MUST Ministry

Fire Maker Brewing on the Westside hosts their Second Annual Winter Market featuring Lifeline Animal Shelter and over 20 other vendors on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 12-5 p.m. Check out our Fire Maker podcast!

Join Santa for lunch at Roswell’s From the Earth Brewing Company on Sunday, Dec. 5, 11:30-2:30 p.m. The price is $15 per table, and each table will get a visit from Santa where you’ll be able to take photos.

Glover Park Brewery, Marietta, is having a Sip and Paint party Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. Ticket price includes one free beer. It is also bring your own food night if you want to bring a picnic basket! Check out our Glover Park Brewery podcast!

Wild Heaven’s West End location is having a Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12, from 1-6 p.m. Check out our Wild Heaven podcast!

Tucker’s High Card Brewing will have a Christmas Artists Market on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 1-5 p.m.— with tons of local artist creations to choose from. Check out our High Card Brewing podcast!

More holiday fun happening at Roswell’s Gate City Brewing Company Sunday, Dec. 12, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. — they’ll have gingerbread house decorating and of course, beer!

Take care of some holiday shopping at Steady Hand Beer Co on the Westside’s Winter Wonderland Art Market on Sunday, Dec. 12, starting at noon. Check out our Steady Hand podcast!

Red Hare Brewing in Marietta is having a Rockin’ Ugly Sweater Party Dec. 17 from noon-7 p.m. with live music, specialty cocktails, and limited small batch beers available. Show off your ugliest sweater for a chance to win gift cards! Check out our Red Hare podcast!

Closer to Christmas, Alpharetta’s Cherry Street Brew Pub at Halcyon celebrates Brunch and Brews with Santa on Saturday, December 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m. In addition to brunch and Santa, they’ll have a kid’s ornament decorating class — and no charge for photos with Santa!

Line Creek Brewing Company, Peachtree City, hosts their Cheers and Beers Christmas Pajama Party Dec. 18 from 7-10 p.m. featuring live music, fresh craft brews, and food from Blue Nomad Grill and Georgia Tacos.  Check out our Line Creek podcast!

Santa will be hanging out at Scofflaw Brewing Company on the Westside on Sunday, Dec. 19 from 1-6:30 p.m. Have your photo taken with Santa (kids have first priority over adults and animals). They’ll also have a hot cocoa station and a food truck on site.

If you are already looking ahead to New Year’s, New Realm Brewing in the Old Fourth Ward is already selling tickets for their party that will include an open bar, live music, and two buffets. Tickets available here.

Ongoing:

Arches Brewing (3361 Dogwood Dr, Hapeville) hosts The Bingo Show on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. Play bingo with beer and drag queens! Check out our Arches podcast!

Fire Maker Brewing (975 Chattahoochee Ave, Atlanta) in West Midtown features trivia every Wednesday and themed trivia every Thursday, both starting at 6:30 p.m. Check out their new beer garden and their new hazy Winter IPA called Yukon Cornelius! Check out our Fire Maker podcast!

Ironmonger Brewing (2129 NW Pkwy, Marietta) features trivia every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. It’s free to play, and you get $1 off selected pints for your team! Check out our Ironmonger podcast!

Ironshield Brewing (457 N Chestnut St, Lawrenceville) also features trivia every Wednesday from 7:15-9:00 p.m. and Game Night every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. Check out our Ironshield podcast!

Watch NFL and College football games every Saturday and Sunday through the season from noon-8:00 p.m at Monday Night Brewing (670 Trabert Ave, Atlanta) in West Midtown and Monday Night Garage (933 Lee St, Atlanta) in West End. Wear your team’s gear and get a free beer! Check out our Monday Night podcast!

NoFo Brew Co (6150 GA-400, Cumming) features Music Bingo every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

Orpheus Brewing (1440 Dutch Valley Pl, Atlanta) in Ansley Park has trivia every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. First, second, and third place all win Orpheus gift cards. Check out our Orpheus Brewing podcast!

Outrun Brewing Company in Stone Mountain features trivia competitions every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Stop by for a chance to win beer credit and check out their new brew called Midnight Run featuring flavors of malt and chocolate, it is light with a dry finish. Check out our Outrun Brewing podcast!

Reformation Brewery has trivia at their Woodstock location (105 Elm St) on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m., at their Canton location (225 Reformation Pkwy) on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., and at the Smyrna location (6255 Riverview Rd) on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. Check out our Reformation podcast!

If you’re looking for something other than trivia, check out Speed Puzzles at Round Trip Brewing (1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd, Atlanta) on the Westside every Tuesday from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Assemble a 500 piece puzzle as quickly as possible, and you might win a gift card for your next visit! Check out our Round Trip podcast!

Join Second Self Beer Company (1317 Logan Circle, Atlanta) in West Midtown for their new Wag-A-Long Wednesdays! Every Wednesday from 5-9 p.m, bring your doggy friend with you and get $1 off your first pint, and $10 pitchers for everyone else! Check out our Second Self podcast!

Six Bridges Brewing (11455 Lakefield Dr, Johns Creek) joins Hard Hitting Trivia every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. and check out food truck nights on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 4-9 p.m. Check out our Six Bridges podcast!

Slow Pour Brewing Company (407 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville) has trivia every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. First, second, and third place teams win Slow Pour gift cards.

Social Fox Brewing (20 Skin Alley, Norcross) is now a proud sponsor of the Atlanta Gladiators and you’ll be able to purchase some of their brews at the Gas South Arena as of November 5! You can also watch all the Gladiators away games in the taproom! Check out our Social Fox podcast!

Play trivia with the good folks at Sweetwater Brewing (195 Ottley Dr) in Midtown on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Tucker Brewing (2003 S Bibb Dr, Tucker) has trivia on the first and third Wednesdays every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Check out our Tucker Brewing podcast!

Variant Brewing Company (66 Norcross St, Roswell) celebrates Trivia Tuesday every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Prizes for first, second, and third place. Check out our Variant Brewing podcast! —CL—