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TROPICAL NIGHTS HEATS UP HALCYON FOR A LADIES NIGHT OUT

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/7/23

Groove and chill with your crew while supporting Northside Hospital Cancer Institute.

June 13th at Halcyon

Savor the tropical vibes without the hassle of traveling to an island oasis for one night only at Halcyon. From 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, the community is invited to Halcyon’s Ladies Night Out Tropical Nights benefitting Northside Hospital Cancer Institute.

Dance the night away on the Village Green with a DJ spinning exuberant tunes while sipping on Blue Chair Bay Rum samples or tropical drinks that taste like vacation. Bring your appetite and visit Cherry Street Brewpub’s vibrant Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar for flavorful tropical bites and tiki-inspired cocktails. Learn how to Salsa dance with beginner-friendly lessons and a live band at Eclipse di Luna from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

The fun doesn’t stop there! Treat yourself to some retail therapy and exclusive discounts available at Halcyon’s boutiques, and free tropical swag while supplies last. Come decked-out in your best tropical attire, whether that be tropical print dresses, hula skirts or Hawaiian shirts. Flower crowns will be available for purchase to complete your tropical outfit. Plus, all ticket holders will receive a special code redeemable for a free facial courtesy of Clean Your Dirty Face Halcyon. 

Tickets are $12 with all proceeds benefiting Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, Georgia’s largest cancer network with over 55 cancer-care locations. As the statewide leader for National Cancer Institute Oncology Research Program, patients have access to groundbreaking clinical trials throughout Georgia. 

This event is rain or shine and for ages 21 and up. Free parking is available in the parking deck and neighbors are encouraged to use rideshare apps. For full event details, please visit the Facebook event page here.

JUMP INTO A JOYFUL JUNE WITH HALCYON’S SPECTACULAR EVENTS LINEUP

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/5/23

Halcyon invites the community to play, shop, dine and experience what’s new at the mixed-use village

The long-awaited summer season is finally here and to celebrate, Halcyon has a calendar full of events to enjoy throughout June. Unwind from the week and groove along with live music at Groovin’ on the Green each weekend. Kick off the summer in tropical style and sip on tiki-inspired cocktails at Cherry Street Brewpub’s new summer pop-up bar, Tiki Street. The tropical vibes continue with a fabulous Ladies Night Out: Tropical Nights. Bring the little ones to Halcyon Kids Club, a free weekly children’s event on Village Green. There is plenty to do and something for everyone to enjoy at Halcyon in June.

The full June events schedule is outlined below:

Groovin’ on the Green

Fridays and Saturdays in June from 6 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate the weekend with dancing and singing along to live musical performances on Village Green. Enjoy local musicians across a variety of genres playing top hits. Guests can treat themselves to a craft brew and groove to live music all around the village! Halcyon has an open container policy, however, outside food and beverages are prohibited. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar at Cherry Street Brewpub

Monday, June 5 through Monday, July 31

The summer of fun begins at Cherry Street Brewpub’s Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar! Celebrate the summer season and soak up all the tropical vibes while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying tasty bites, without the hassle of traveling to a tropical island. The menu features an assortment of tropical cocktails and flavorful foods inspired by tiki classics. Grab your crew, unwind after a long day or gather your friends for a fun night out. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Halcyon Kids Club

Wednesdays in June from 10 a.m. – noon

Preschoolers are invited to play and make new friends each week at the free Halcyon Kids Club! The little ones can engage in a rotating menu of activities ranging from arts and crafts, dance, animal encounters, storytime, puppet shows, music and so much more. Themes and activities vary weekly and will be announced on Halcyon’s Facebook page and Instagram stories. A parent or guardian is required to stay with each child during the duration of the event. Afterward, enjoy lunch or a sweet treat at one of Halcyon’s kid-friendly restaurants. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

Yappy Hour

Thursday, June 8 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Bring your furry friend and join Halcyon on Village Green for Yappy Hour on the second Thursday of each month! Enjoy delicious treats, doggy booze and adorable, adoptable pups from Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar Summer Kickoff Party

Friday, June 9 from 5 – 10 p.m.

Join Cherry Street Brewpub’s seasonal pop-up bar Tiki Street for a summer kickoff party! Enjoy a fantastic lineup of live music with two sets: 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. Additionally, there will be festive face painting available from 5 to 8 p.m. and a wide variety of refreshing tiki-inspired cocktails and kids’ drinks to stay hydrated throughout the night. Don’t miss out on the flavorful tropical beers, try all the food specials and indulge in Blue Chair Bay Rum samples. It’s time to celebrate the beginning of summer in style! For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

Ladies Night Out: Tropical Nights Benefitting Northside Hospital’s Cancer Institute

Tuesday, June 13 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Grab your gals and join Halcyon for a fabulous Ladies Night Out: Tropical Nights! Dance the night away with a DJ spinning tunes on Village Green while sipping on Blue Chair Bay Rum samples and tropical cocktails or learn how to Salsa dance with a live band and lessons at Eclipse di Luna from 7:30 to 8:30. Enjoy some retail therapy with exclusive shopping discounts at Halcyon’s boutiques and free tropical swag while supplies last. Every ticket holder will receive a special code redeemable for a free facial at Clean Your Dirty Face Halcyon. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Northside Hospital’s Cancer Institute. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Rise & Wine: DIY Welcome Sign and Sip Workshop

Tuesday, June 13 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Rise & Wine is teaming up with The Traveling Art Cart for a wine tasting and DIY welcome sign workshop! Guests will learn how to make and decorate an 18” round real wood sign made to hang up or lean against a door and can customize different aspects, from the background color to the lettering color. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Rise & Wine: Wicks and Wine Workshop

Tuesday, June 20 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Join Rise & Wine for an evening of wine tasting and candle making! Guests will create their own signature candle scent by blending and pouring into two different candle sizes, an 8-ounce tin and a 10-ounce glass, add in a raw crystal or a hidden message that will be revealed as the wax melts. Finish the candle by decorating it with dried flowers while sipping on a glass of wine. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Farm Animal Yoga

Saturday, June 24 at 9 and 10 a.m.

Mooove on over to Halcyon for Farm Animal Yoga, featuring animals from North Georgia Wildlife Park! Treat your mind and body to a session of yoga appropriate for all skill levels, accompanied by adorable furry friends. Participants must bring their own yoga mat and are welcome to pause and take photos with the animals during the session. For more information or to fill out a waiver prior to class, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

STEP INTO SUMMER AT CHERRY STREET BREWPUB’S TIKI STREET POP-UP BAR

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/11/23

Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar is the ultimate destination for summer fun

Monday, June 5 – Monday, July 31

Halcyon’s Cherry Street Brewpub invites the community to celebrate the summer season at its Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar. From Monday, June 5 through Monday, July 31, guests can soak up the tropical vibes while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying tasty bites, without the hassle of traveling to a tropical island.

The summer of fun begins on Friday, June 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Cherry Street’s Summer Kick Off Party marking the opening of the Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar. Dance the night away to a fantastic lineup of live music, delicious tiki cocktails, tropical beers, food specials and Blue Chair Bay rum samples. There will be entertainment for the little ones, including face painting from 5 to 8 p.m. and refreshing mocktails to keep the party going all night long. Live music entertainment returns on Saturday, July 29 for one final summer soiree. 

Cherry Street’s Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar is the perfect destination to unwind this summer after a long day or to gather with friends for a fun night out. The tropical menu features an assortment of cocktails and foods inspired by tiki classics. 

Free parking is available in the parking deck and neighbors are encouraged to use

rideshare apps. For full event details, please visit the Facebook event page here.

SPRING INTO MAY WITH HALCYON’S BLOOMING EVENTS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/23

Halcyon invites the community to play, shop, dine and experience what’s new at the mixed-use village

April showers bring May flowers and that rings true at Halcyon, Forsyth County’s mixed-use village. To celebrate the warm weather, Halcyon is hosting a calendar full of events throughout May. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a margarita in hand at one of the many parties hosted by Halcyon restaurants. The Spring Artists Market returns with a variety of more than 55 talented artisans. Kick off the weekend at Halcyon singing and dancing along to live music at Groovin’ on the Green. The animals of North Georgia Wildlife Park are returning this month for Farm Animal Yoga on Village Green. This Mother’s Day, treat the mother figure in your life to a tasty brunch at one of the delicious eateries in the village. There’s plenty to do and something for everyone at Halcyon in May.

The full May events schedule is outlined below:

Halcyon Kids Club

Wednesdays in May from 10 a.m. – noon

Preschoolers are invited to play and make new friends at Halcyon’s free Kids Club! Enjoy rotating activities each week ranging from arts and crafts, dance, animal encounters, story time, puppet shows, music and so much more. Themes and activities vary each week and will be announced on Halcyon’s Facebook page and Instagram stories. A parent or guardian is required to stay with each child during the event. Afterwards, enjoy lunch or a sweet treat at one of Halcyon’s kid-friendly restaurants. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cinco de Mayo Festival at Eclipse di Luna

Friday, May 5 from 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Indulge in a taco station, delicious drink specials from multiple bars and Mexican souvenir giveaways at Eclipse di Luna’s Cinco de Mayo festival! Several DJs will be spinning energetic tunes from 1 p.m. until 2 a.m. along with live music performed by a local band from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cinco de Mayo at HOBNOB

Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Grab your crew and head over to HOBNOB’s Cinco de Mayo party! Guests can take advantage of the flavorful taco and margarita specials on the patio bar. Dance the night away to Catalina Sabrosa, a live Latin seven-piece band. Reservations are encouraged, but are not required. There will be no cover fee for entrance. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cinco de Mayo at CT Cantina & Taqueria

Friday, May 5 from 5 – 10 p.m.

Join CT Cantina & Taqueria for the third annual Cinco de Mayo Street Festival! Enjoy delicious premium margaritas, CT’s classic menu items, hot dogs from The Original Hot Dog Factory and tunes spun by DJ The Black Amigo. Bring the little ones for exciting entertainment and activities, including thrilling stilt walkers, talented jugglers, balloon twisters, fire baton twirlers and face painting. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

Groovin’ on the Green

Fridays and Saturdays in May from 6 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate the weekend by dancing and singing along to live musical performances on Village Green. Enjoy local musicians across a variety of genres playing top hits. On the last Saturday of each month, Cherry Street Brewpub will host live music on its patio adjacent to Village Green. Guests can treat themselves to a craft brew and groove to live music playing all around the village! Halcyon has an open container policy, however outside food or beverages are prohibited. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Spring Artists Market

Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Halcyon’s Spring Artists Market returns with more than 55 talented local artisans! From jewelry, pottery, wood crafts, home decor, pet products and candles, it’ll be impossible to leave without taking home something new – especially with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and year-end teacher gifts around the corner. Stay for the day and shop around Halcyon’s locally owned boutiques while enjoying live music. In addition, guests can enjoy a permanent jewelry pop-up, fresh flower vendors or take home a new furry best friend when Furkids Animal Rescue is onsite. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.  

Yappy Hour

Thursday, May 11 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Bring your furry friend and join Halcyon on Village Green for Yappy Hour on Thursdays of each month! Enjoy delicious treats, doggy booze and adorable, adoptable pups from Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

Farm Animal Yoga

Saturday, May 13 at 10 and 11 a.m. 

Mooove on over to Halcyon for Farm Animal Yoga, featuring live animals from North Georgia Wildlife Park! Treat your mind and body to a relaxing session of yoga appropriate for all skill levels, accompanied by adorable furry friends. Participants must bring their own yoga mat and are welcome to pause and take photos with the animals during the session. For more information or to fill out the waiver prior to class, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Mother’s Day Weekend at Halcyon

Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14

Celebrate the mother figure in your life with an outing to Halcyon! The mixed-use village is hosting a weekend full of activities to make it a Mother’s Day weekend to remember. Get your groove on at Groovin’ on the Green with live musical performances by Aspen Countryman on Friday, former The Voice contestant Sasha Hurtado on Saturday and talented violinist Michelle Winters on Sunday. On Saturday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., show off your inner yogi and share some laughs with adorable goats and other animals at Farm Animal Yoga on Village Green. Gussied Up Flower Truck will also be on Village Green building fresh flower bouquets on Saturday from noon until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Cap off the special weekend indulging in a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch at one of the delicious restaurants at Halcyon! For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Tea & Tutus Event at Tutu School

Sunday, May 14th at 4:00 PM

Enjoy a mother daughter day at Tutu School’s Tea & Tutu’s event! Each ticket purchase includes one cookie and a cookie decorating class with It’s a Sweet Life Bakery, a tutu from Tutu School, an adorable tea party, a sweet photoshoot with the mother figure you’re celebrating and a special Mother’s Day craft. Additional cookies to decorate are available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the event ticketing page.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Cherry Street Brewpub

Sunday, May 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cherry Street Brewpub has partnered with Society Boutique for a special Mother’s Day brunch! Enjoy mimosas and classic brunch menu items while shopping at Society Boutique’s pop-up booth with permanent jewelry. Available online is a special bundle for $179 that includes your brunch reservation, two permanent bracelets to match with mom, two mimosas and two brunch entrees. Tax and tip are included in the total price. After brunch, enjoy live music on Village Green from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

The Hacker Run 5k & Dog Dash

Sunday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m.

The Hacker 5k and Dog Dash is held in memory of local community supporter Jeffrey Hacker, who passed away after completing a 5k race in June 2019. The community is invited to participate and bring their dogs to run or walk with them. Registered dogs will receive a custom race bandana and a finisher medal. Humans will receive a medal and a long sleeve tee. All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations, on a leash of 6 feet or less in length and non-aggressive. Proceeds from the race will directly benefit the Humane Society of Forsyth County, an organization Jeffrey was a passionate supporter of. For more information or to register, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

HOP INTO APRIL WITH HALCYON’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/4/23

Halcyon invites the community to play, shop, dine and experience what’s new at the mixed-use village

Halcyon, Forsyth County’s mixed-use village, welcomes the warmer weather of spring with a fun-filled calendar of events this April. Celebrate the weekend at Halcyon singing and dancing along to live music at Groovin’ on the Green. The animals of North Georgia Wildlife Park are returning this month for the kick-off weekend of Halcyon’s Farm Animal Yoga. At the end of the month, visitors can honor the brave and courageous frontliners at Halcyon Heroes Day with special guests: Captain Marvel and Spiderman. There is plenty to do and something for everyone to enjoy throughout April at Halcyon.

The full April events schedule is outlined below:

Groovin’ on the Green

Fridays and Saturdays in April from 6 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate the weekend by dancing and singing along to live musical performances on the Village Green! Enjoy local bands across a variety of genres playing the top hits. On the last Saturday of each month, Cherry Street Brewpub will host live music on their patio adjacent to the Village Green and guests can grab one of their craft brews and groove to live music playing all around the village! Halcyon has an open container policy, however outside food or beverages are prohibited. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cherry Street Brewpub: Brunch & Brews with the Easter Bunny

Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Save the date for Cherry Street Brewpub’s annual Brunch & Brews with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious dish from the flavorful brunch menu, sip on a special Easter Delight cocktail and take family photos with the Easter Bunny. Reservations are welcome and any walk-ins will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Ocean & Acre: Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 9 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Bring the family and hop on over to Ocean & Acre for a delightful Easter Sunday meal! The menu will feature classic items along with Grandma’s Devilled Eggs, Easter smoked ham with an apricot-pineapple glaze, banana carrot cake and bubbly mimosas infused with seasonal flavors. Reservations are not required, but are encouraged. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Farm Animal Yoga

Saturday, April 15 at 10 and 11 a.m. 

Saturday, April 29 at 9 and 10 a.m.

Mooove on over to Halcyon for Farm Animal Yoga, featuring live animals from North Georgia Wildlife Park! Treat your mind and body to a relaxing session of yoga appropriate for all skill levels, accompanied by adorable furry friends. Participants must bring their own yoga mat and are welcome to pause and take photos with the animals during the session. For more information or to fill out the waiver prior to class, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Halcyon Heroes Day

Saturday, April 29 from noon – 3 p.m.

Plan your next family outing at the very special Halcyon Heroes Day! Celebrate the fearless frontline workers of Forsyth County, including county sheriff officers, police K9s, canine assistants, military personnels, 911 operators, nurses and FurKids animal rescuers. Kids are invited to dress up and meet Captain Marvel and Spiderman and explore military humvees, a fire truck, police cars, an ambulance, a school bus and more. Additionally, there will be tunes to enjoy spun by a DJ in the event lot. For more information, visit Halcyon Facebook event page.