15+ Not-to-Miss December Events
Enchanted Woodland Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Atlanta Parent has you covered with the best events this month from theatre to exhibits to ice skating and more. Make sure to also check out our Best Holiday Events in Atlanta and Beyond for holiday happenings.
Knock, Knock at Alliance Theatre
Celebrate community, family and warmth with the residents of The Apartment Building. Through Dec. 23.
Frederick at Synchronicity Theatre
This heartwarming musical celebrates the power of imagination and the beauty of being yourself. Through Dec. 28.
Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA at Big Top at Atlantic Station
Visit an imaginary world filled with great visuals, acrobatic performances and artistic scenes. Through Jan. 25.
WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank Museum
Discover a glowing wonderland of lights, nature and beauty at this multisensory adventure. Through Feb. 28.
Enchanted Woodland Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Search for tiny houses made from natural objects for fairies and gnomes along the forested trails. Through Feb. 28.
New Year’s:
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at LEGO Discovery Center
Celebrate with a LEGO Ball Drop, a complimentary party favor and sparkling apple cider. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Bubble Bash at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
This kid-friendly New Year’s celebration features dancing, games, hands-on fun and bubble-wrap-popping. Dec. 31.
Noon Year’s Eve at The Avenue Peachtree City
Join in a lively countdown with a DJ, face painting, a bounce house and more. Dec. 31.
Noon Year’s Eve at The Hotel at Avalon
Partygoers will kick off 2026 with live music, face painting, crafts, snacks and a balloon drop. Dec. 31.
Zoo Year’s Eve at Zoo Atlanta
This family-friendly celebration will welcome 2026 with fun, excitement and a touch of animal magic. Dec. 31.
Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve Celebration at Stone Mountain Park
Countdown to the New Year early at 9 p.m. with music, dancing, a magical snowfall and fireworks. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Eve Bash at The Battery Atlanta
This family-friendly early countdown features a music performance and inflatable baseballs. Dec. 31.
Past events:
DIY Days at Carter’s
Enjoy a free hands-on workshop for mini builders. Dec. 13.
UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art
Enjoy special family-friendly and artistic programming for free. Dec. 14.
The Wizard of Oz at Byers Theatre
Follow the yellow brick road on the adventures of young Dorothy and her friends in the magical Land of Oz. Through Dec. 18.
Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta Museum of History
Enjoy holiday-themed crafts. Dec. 20.
The Imaginality Tour at Fox Theatre
Families will connect and turn their imaginative aspirations into something tangible with VR art creation, red carpet commercials, sports and more. Dec. 20.
Annie at APC Mainstage Theater
Little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts in this musical based in 1930s New York City. Through Dec. 21.
