Historic Roswell is always bustling with activity, and on any given day the streets of the town are filled with patrons visiting the many shops and restaurants along Canton Street. The city continually plans activities to keep residents of the town social, active and engaged in the community. This holiday season is no different as the city has a variety of events and celebrations planned to help its residents feel the joy of the season.

First up, the Holiday Celebration on the Square will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. at 610 Atlanta Street as the city lights up Roswell’s historic Town Square. During the celebration, event attendees can enjoy performances by Esther Jackson, River Eves and Hillside Elementary Schools. A reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas, “sweet treats and coffee provided by Starbucks, an appearance from Santa himself, exciting giveaways and much more!

The city of Roswell also has a variety of holiday events planned at Roswell’s Southern Trilogy Homes. Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation will hold a selection of family-friendly holiday events including:

• Twisted Tinsel Holiday Extravaganza – Taking place on Dec. 5 at all three homes, the Twisted Tinsel Holiday Extravaganza includes fun winter activities and games like candy cane limbo, ornament races, the ugliest holiday sweater contest and more.
• Holiday Cooking Class – Scheduled for Dec. 1 at Barrington Hall, this event will teach eager chefs to prepare a “do-ahead” dinner for the busy season.
• Christmas High Teas at Bulloch Hall – Taking place on Dec. 8, 10, 15 and 17, enjoy a two-course high tea served by ladies in period dress.
• A Candlelight Christmas Event at Smith Plantation – Enjoy festive decorations and refreshments in this historic home. There will also be live music and a demonstration by the Roswell Garden Club Elves on how Christmas decorations are made.
• A Christmas Carol at Bulloch Hall – Celebrate the holidays with this classic featuring Brink Miller as Scrooge. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 11-13 and 16-20.

A variety of other celebrations and festivities are scheduled in the Roswell area throughout the holiday season. For more information on the Holiday Celebration on the Square and the events scheduled at Roswell’s Southern Trilogy Homes, visit www.RoswellGov.com/Discover-Us/Calendar

For Atlanta residents in the market for a new home in the Roswell area, Monte Hewett Homes’ Forrest Commons is the perfect solution. This stunning community of single-family residences and townhomes offers its residents convenient and highly desirable walkable access to the fun and excitement of Canton Street.

Homes in the Forrest Commons community include open floor plans, spacious living areas and exquisite details. Those touring the model townhome in the community will find Monte Hewett Homes’ Grove floor plan, which showcases three bedrooms, four bathrooms and more than 3,700 square feet of living space. Adding to the gorgeous features of the home, which include an impressive kitchen, dining room and living room that access the private courtyard, is the elevator capability option that is available in all the homes in Forrest Commons. Additionally, the single-family homes in the community include high-quality upgrades such as Cambria and Carrara Marble countertops, architectural beams, Wi-Fi thermostats, tiled accent walls, and more.

There are currently three single-family homes and five townhomes available for sale in the community, several of which now have special reduced pricing starting from the high $500,000s. Townhome 10, a spectacular end unit with a wraparound porch, has a $20,000 Buyer Bonus for a limited time. For additional information on the homes available at Monte Hewett Homes’ Forrest Commons in Roswell, visit www.MonteHewett.com.