Twelve days before Christmas and the weekend is almost here, so if you're looking for something fun to do with family and friends, check out our checklist of fun:

1. Unadilla Christmas Parade, Friday, 7 p.m
2. Ice skate at the Macon Centreplex on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. See time listings for each day.
3. See "The Nutcracker" ballet at the Grand Opera House. (click for tickets)
4. Get your picture taken with Santa at Smiley's Flea Market.
5. See "Christmas Cabaret" at Theatre Macon.  Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots.
6. Go to Gannon Adams & Travis Denning's concert at The 567 Saturday, 7 p.m.
7. Dance lessons at USA Dance at Howard Community Center with Derrek from Academy Ballroom in Atlanta. Click for full details.
8. Lake Wildwood Lights Pontoon Boat Tours, Dec. 14-16., 6-10 p.m.,  Adults $5, Kids 3-13$3 
9. Make gingerbread playdough. Click for recipe.
10. Make Christmas magic with Sprite and food coloring.
11. Chief Keef at Whiskey River, Saturday 9 p.m.
12. Purrs n' Paws Cruise-in at Smok'n Pig, Saturday 11-2
13. Boothill performs at The Hummingbird in downtown Macon Friday at 10 p.m.